Peddling confusion
Trying to appeal to cyclists with an ad placed at a bike rack, the image and copy don't add up to the clever pun they…
Just deserts vs. just desserts and other expressions I thought I knew
And here are some other words I've been getting wrong! Thank you, Internet. Just deserts vs. just desserts - Grammarist. This website is all about…
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Movember grumble
When you shave off the first syllable of moustache, it becomes stache, not stash, okay? If you ask me to look at your "stash" I'm…
3 good reasons to edit your work with human eyes
Computers are dumb. You're smart. And in the frenzy of writing, it's easy to make dumb human errors. So before hitting send, publish, or print,…
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Call a proofreader next time
CBC News - British Columbia - Carr statue unveiling marred by bronzed typo. News of an unveiling of a statue dedicated to Emily Carr, a…
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