Peak vs. Pique
Here’s another writing pet peeve — when folks confuse peak (or peek), and pique. Here’s an example of proper usage: I live in Denver, Colorado, so I have a lovely view of the mountain peaks when I look to the West, but my interest is piqued when I find a good book about world history. Instead, what I see most commonly is “this really peaked my interest,” or “I thought this would peek your interest....