'Less' versus 'fewer.' Fun names for fingers. Scunscreen.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing - A podcast by QuickAndDirtyTips.com

937. Never be confused about when to use "less" and "fewer" again. Plus, have you ever wondered why our thumb is called a thumb? Or why the "rule of thumb" is so controversial? We look at the origins of these terms and more, and also touch on the many interesting names for fingers in various languages.