Word Nerd 2026 Calendar

Mental Floss’s Word Nerd 2026 Day-to-Day Calendar: Discover the fascinating stories behind how we say what we mean. Features include: no single-use plastic, full-color tear-off pages, and more. Each page features a new word, phrase origin, or fun fact about language.
From spotlighting linguistic curios and archaic insults to decoding generational slang and uncovering the odd origins of quirky idioms, Mental Floss’s Word Nerd 2026 Day-to-Day Calendar shows us the fascinating, funny, and occasionally foul-mouthed stories behind how we say what we mean and mean what we say.
 
Features include:

• No single-use plastic
• Page size 4.606 x 4.606
• Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display
• Printed on FSC® certified paper with soy-based ink
• Full-color tear-off pages
• Back of pages are blank for notes or shopping lists
• Day/Date reference on each page
• Combined weekend pages
• Official major world holidays and observances
• Each page features a new word, phrase origin, or fun and fascinating fact about language, with categories including Oldies but Goodies, What in the Word?, Period Pieces, Spectacular Vernacular, Creature Features, Memorable Eponyms, Uncommon Words for Common Things, Happy Holidays, and more.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

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• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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