Merriam-Webster

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26 August 2026 03:17

Now, ‘lingua franca’ can mean any common language. Fun fact: the word ‘lingo’ is thought to come from ‘lingua franca.’

Merriam-Webster

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26 August 2026 03:17

In the Middle Ages, the Arabs of the eastern Mediterranean referred to all Europeans as ‘Franks.’ To facilitate Arab-European trade, they developed a language that everyone could understand, and it was known as the ‘Frankish language,’ or ‘lingua franca. '...

Kellee aka IrishJayhawk66

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26 August 2026 02:37

Today’s news of the passing of prob the kindest person in our complicated, fractious country has me feeling gutted. So I’m sharing a pic from my garden for a moment of zen. This swamp milkweed has a baby monarch caterpillar- and the flowers smell as sweet as cotton candy. #milkweed #RIPDolly

Booktasters

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26 August 2026 02:37

I sometimes pretend the narrator is the main character’s imaginary friend who’s gaslighting me into misunderstanding the plot. It’s like a separate subplot only I’m cursed to follow.

Eloise Powers

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26 August 2026 02:26

Red-crested Cardinal This is a medium-sized species showing a red head, with a red bib and a short red crest that the bird raises when excited. This species can be found mainly in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul, northern Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. 📸: @rogermacks.bird.photos