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Why Did Manchester Build It’s Own UFO Landing Site?
According to a lot of sources, Hulme Park in Manchester was once home to an official UFO landing site – welcoming extraterrestrials from across the galaxy to this Manchester neighbourhood. But why, where exactly was it… and what happened to … Continue reading
What Makes This Scottish Island the Strangest on Earth
What Makes This Scottish Island the Strangest on Earth For 4,000 years, a community thrived on St Kilda — Britain’s most remote inhabited island — where 430-meter sea cliffs tower above the Atlantic, higher than anywhere else in the UK. … Continue reading
Why do we say ‘bury the hatchet’?
[…] In this episode, Rob and Jess explore the stories behind a host of common sayings. 🪓 Does anyone actually ‘bury the hatchet’? 😈 Was there ever a ‘devil’s advocate’? 🔫 What is a ‘son of a gun’? 🪶 Why … Continue reading
Dinosaur Mummies Are Real
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How The English Language Will Never Be The Same Again: Anne Curzan
Why is English always changing—and why does that change so often make us uneasy? In this fascinating conversation, we’re joined by linguist, author, and University of Michigan Dean Professor Anne Curzan to explore how English evolves, who influences that change, … Continue reading
Lingthusiasm Episode 110: The history of the history of Indo-European – Interview with Danny Bate
Before there was English, or Latin, or Czech, or Hindi, there was a language that they all have in common, which we call Proto-Indo-European. Linguists have long been fascinated by the quest to get a glimpse into what Proto-Indo-European must … Continue reading
The English words nobody can explain
[…] Let’s explore some English mysteries. And go to https://ground.news/robwords to see how language shapes our perspectives. Save 40% for unlimited access to the Vantage Plan through my link. Some of the most ordinary words in English have origins that … Continue reading
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