Taking a French leave means leaving a gathering without saying goodbye. It may have military origins, and is acceptable at large parties but not small ones. It can also mean doing something without permission. The term is not considered offensive, but caution should be taken with unfamiliar customs. Taking a French leave means leaving a […]
French is a Romance language spoken by over 260 million people worldwide. It is the fifth most spoken language and the third most spoken Romance language. French is related to other Romance languages and shares much of its vocabulary and grammar with them. It is one of the easiest languages for English speakers to learn […]
The Short Story Dispenser is an automated kiosk that offers free short stories on long strips of paper. It has over 13 million works by 6,800 authors and is available in over 150 locations worldwide. The machines cost $9,200 USD and $190 a month for content and software, but users always get the stories for […]
