Tag Archives: Noah Webster

Why the U.S. doesn’t use “colour”

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Mark Mizen

Color is spelled “color” in the U.S. but “colour” in the U.K and elsewhere in the former British Empire because Noah Webster took advantage of his dictionary to simplify American spelling. My only complaint is that he missed a few words since … Continue reading →

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Ahni, Zoe, and Noah Webster

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Mark Mizen

The rakeshame Ahni, worth little more than a quadrin, and her yoke-mate Zoe maffled the explanation for their tardigradous pace. The wranglesome duo’s babblement became incomprehensible, and Ahni turned into a jackpudding. The nuncupatory Creative Memories remained a mystery to … Continue reading →

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