just randomly pop into my head and I Google it. Or I might think of something and do some quick research, tonight for instance I was thinking about turbojets and skimmed the wiki page. This weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for my Galaxy S3 (and Google, which I guess makes Android OS so just an extension of my phone-love) with LTE internet and 6gb data plan, because my phone spends more time on the internet than anywhere else. More people should do it, you end up learning a little bit about a ton of things. I would also suggest writing as a method to grow your vocabulary. Learning to use new words in writing is a very good way to cement the meanings in your mind. Also, it's embarrassing to know the meaning of a "five dollar" word, yet be unable to spell that word. The concept of total literacy seems to be a waning trait in society. Being able to express yourself both in words and writing makes you a much more versatile communicator. I completely agree with the point on reading. I am currently in high school and have been an avid reader for most of my life. It continuously amazes me when I am in English class and come across a word that I have known for years, only to have someone ask the definition of that word. To all people of any age who wish to expand there vocabulary, reading is probably the most effective,