A retired British sportsman recently used the term "rotter" to describe a thief, the word carrying a certain delicious combination of archaism, unusualness and irony.
Old-fashioned insults
Best ways to reply to an insult, according to a neuroscientist
Insults can really sting. In fact, according to neuroscientist Dean Burnett in his latest Science Focus newsletter for the BBC, "criticisms and rejection cause brain activity that feels just like… READ THE REST
Marjorie Taylor Green and others shout body-shaming insults on House floor: "bad-built butch body" (video)
Step right up, folks! The Congress Circus put on a spectacular sideshow last night when lawmakers screamed at each other with body-shaming insults. (See incredble footage below, posted by Acyn.)… READ THE REST
The origins of giving the finger
There's a great Jerry Seinfeld bit (video below) where he points out (ahem) the absurdity of giving the finger. "It's a finger, what does it mean? he says. "Someone shows me… READ THE REST
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TL;DR: This lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning lets you master 14 different languages at your own pace, and now it's on sale exclusively through StackSocial for just $124.99 with code LEARN through March 31. Is… READ THE REST
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TL;DR: Have a personal weatherman in your pocket with Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch. A lifetime subscription is now available for just $27.99 (reg. $199) with code TAKE30 through March 30. Is checking the… READ THE REST
This drop-proof Chromebook is perfect for klutzes, and now it's just $59.99
TL;DR: Save 81% on this durable and dependable Lenovo Chromebook and make it yours for just $59.99 (reg. $328) for a limited time. Fancy yourself a clumsy person? If you're somewhat of a… READ THE REST
