Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.
Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'
How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary
How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.
How to 'amuse-bouche' without begging pardon for your French
'Poets laureate'? 'Court-martials'? The curious history of postpositive adjectives in English.
Why both words are equally good for you.