The Other Style Council

Read closely the second "A" in this Q and A regarding California's new driving-with-cellphone regulations and you'll find...

diarrhea noun : an intestinal disorder characterized by abnormal frequency and fluidity of fecal evacuations. Also, diarrhoea. I think thi...

I've come to the realization that I've never used the word "peckish." What does it even mean, exactly? To me, it conjures ...

David H. asks: When using quotes in a story, when do you use "she said" or "she asked." Also, what is the proper punctua...

Gendy asks: When you're talking about a painting, does still life refer to just paintings of fruit and vegetables and other non-animal t...

A font better than Helvetica? Discuss. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calibri

What's up with the phrase "beating a dead horse"? Why would anyone beat a dead horse? For that matter, why would anyone beat a...