Education 2024, November

10 mysterious phraseological units, the origin of which explains everything

10 mysterious phraseological units, the origin of which explains everything

We understand the origin of phraseological units and find out why there is only one finger, where the prosak is actually located and whether the Slavs had the god Rozhon

Boring or boring? When you shouldn't say "h" like "w" if you don't want to look old-fashioned

Boring or boring? When you shouldn't say "h" like "w" if you don't want to look old-fashioned

If there is a letter "n" next to it, in some cases the pronunciation may vary: we understand, correctly say "boring" or "boring"

10 words that can be of different kinds

10 words that can be of different kinds

Banknotes, youngsters, spasm - the variability of the gender of these and other nouns from our selection will surprise many. But dictionaries are good

11 edible words that raise questions

11 edible words that raise questions

Where is the accent in the words meatballs and latte? What kind of coffee, whiskey and martini? Life hacker will help you understand the names of dishes and drinks

6 cheap analogues of homeopathic medicines

6 cheap analogues of homeopathic medicines

The life hacker understands how to replace the advertised homeopathic remedies. The effect will be the same as from real homeopathy. Science guarantees

What is beaver spray and is it worth drinking

What is beaver spray and is it worth drinking

In folk medicine, there are many curious ingredients that promise a magical cure for all diseases. Beaver stream is one of these

7 common mistakes when doing school homework

7 common mistakes when doing school homework

Some homework takes several hours to complete, while others are constantly sitting at homework. We will tell you how parents can help children with lessons

How to convert a fraction to decimal

How to convert a fraction to decimal

Lifehacker described in detail two methods that will help convert a fraction to decimal. You can use a calculator or count yourself

How to learn to write beautifully

How to learn to write beautifully

Lifehacker has prepared nine tips to make your handwriting beautiful. You can't do without prescriptions and daily workouts

How to find the circumference

How to find the circumference

Lifehacker has collected eight ways to find the circumference. Choose a formula based on known quantities - diameter, radius, area of a circle and more

5 reasons to learn English

5 reasons to learn English

Polina Chervova, Founder of the English for Beginners School, talks about how your life can change when you start learning English

What is speed reading and how to master this skill

What is speed reading and how to master this skill

CEO Task & Solution Marketing Andrey Pometun told how speed reading works, how it happens and how not to lose meaning at high speed

How to stop being shy when dealing with foreigners

How to stop being shy when dealing with foreigners

We overcome the language barrier together with the Skyeng online school so that communication with foreigners is no longer a problem for you

What mistakes prevent us from remembering information

What mistakes prevent us from remembering information

To avoid wasting time while learning, make sure you don't make common mistakes. Here's how to properly process and remember information

What you need to know about clitoral piercings before deciding on the procedure

What you need to know about clitoral piercings before deciding on the procedure

Piercing the clitoris can increase the stimulation of the nerve endings, so an orgasm will be inevitable. But it's important to do everything right

Who are cuckolds and why do they like cheating partners

Who are cuckolds and why do they like cheating partners

For most people, a partner's infidelity is a cause of suffering and a reason to end a relationship. And for a cuckold, this is a special kind of erotic pleasure

Who are DevOps engineers and why everyone needs them

Who are DevOps engineers and why everyone needs them

There is an opinion that DevOps is not a person or a profession. However, this does not prevent such a specialist from earning more than other IT professionals

How to recognize scoliosis in children and what to do next

How to recognize scoliosis in children and what to do next

Contrary to popular belief, scoliosis in children is not related to a heavy briefcase or improper seating at the table. Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder

How to choose the right routine for a student's day

How to choose the right routine for a student's day

A well-thought-out daily routine will increase student performance and preserve the nerve cells of his parents. The main thing is to alternate between classes and rest

French kiss: instructions for use

French kiss: instructions for use

Life hacker understands who invented the French kiss, what happens to the body during it and how to act correctly

14 everyday words you never wondered about

14 everyday words you never wondered about

The origin of the word "dinner" can confuse you, but "girl" can really surprise you. These and other words with interesting roots in the collection of Lifehacker

Why foreigners love and hate Russian

Why foreigners love and hate Russian

Studying the Russian language is an occupation for the strong in spirit. Foreigners talk about why hissing sounds drive you crazy, the word "slippers" pleases the ear, and difficult cases teach humility

10 words that only pretend to be Russian

10 words that only pretend to be Russian

These borrowed words are so firmly entrenched in the Russian language that it is not easy to believe in their foreign origin. Especially not expected from the cutlet

How to speak and write correctly: I get on or climb

How to speak and write correctly: I get on or climb

Even a literate person has doubts about how to write - whether I get on or climb. But there are more correct options than meets the eye

9 disgusting borrowings in Russian

9 disgusting borrowings in Russian

Borrowing in Russian is a natural and often necessary phenomenon. But sometimes foreign words only spoil our speech

40 borrowings in Russian that infuriate Lifehacker's readers

40 borrowings in Russian that infuriate Lifehacker's readers

Not all borrowings in Russian are bad, but there are some very strange and downright stupid ones. We learned what words our readers dislike

10 colorful cartoons about aliens

10 colorful cartoons about aliens

Foreign movie hits and classics of Soviet animation - all these cartoons about aliens will appeal to children, and some will make adults feel nostalgic

10 words with two correct accents

10 words with two correct accents

These words with two correct accents are the rare case when you can pronounce in different ways and not be afraid to make a gross mistake

9 tricky verbs that will make you illiterate

9 tricky verbs that will make you illiterate

There are many complex topics in the Russian language, and the use of verbs is among them. Find out why kittens don't meow and why shoes can't be put on

15 words that don't really need a hyphen

15 words that don't really need a hyphen

"Feng Shui", "rush hour", "well-known", "economy class" and other words included in this collection do not need to be hyphenated. Even if you really want to

How to do it right: key rings or key chains

How to do it right: key rings or key chains

A life hacker understands how to speak and write to literate people - key chains or key rings. Both declination options are correct, but there are nuances

How to do it right: fight or fight

How to do it right: fight or fight

The life hacker tells how to choose the right option: fight or fight. To do this, just remember the school curriculum

10 inspiring living room designs

10 inspiring living room designs

The correct design of the living room will make your home unusual, bright, modern, comfortable, but at the same time will preserve the atmosphere of coziness

How is “also” spelled: together or separately? And "too"? We figure it out once and for all

How is “also” spelled: together or separately? And "too"? We figure it out once and for all

Let's figure out in which cases “also” and “also” are written together, and in which cases need to be divided. It's very simple, the main thing is to determine the part of speech

5 perception traps that make us pay more and buy unnecessary

5 perception traps that make us pay more and buy unnecessary

To pay for quality, not for your psychological comfort, and buy only the things you need, learn to recognize bias in decision making

How to master the system of lifelong learning and gain new knowledge every day

How to master the system of lifelong learning and gain new knowledge every day

Lifelong learning should be the rule of life for you if you want to learn more and develop as a specialist. HangTime developer, designer and writer Brian Tan is ready to share his effective self-education system

How to do it: windy or windy

How to do it: windy or windy

A life hacker understands how literate people write - windy or windy. The correct option must be remembered as an exception to the general rule

9 pairs of words that are hard to believe in kinship

9 pairs of words that are hard to believe in kinship

Found very unusual related words. Who would have thought that, it turns out, the moon and bald head historically have a lot in common

How to cook the most tender duck in the oven. Only the best recipes

How to cook the most tender duck in the oven. Only the best recipes

Stuff the duck with apples and citrus, bake in salt, glaze with honey, simmer in wine. Duck in the oven will be amazing with these recipes

11 best caesar salad recipes. It's definitely worth a try

11 best caesar salad recipes. It's definitely worth a try

Add chicken, bacon, shrimp to Caesar salad, fill mushrooms with them, or turn them into pizza. It will be tasty anyway