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Allusionist 204. Lexicat, part 1 — The Allusionist
Elsie the cat has a set of 120 buttons programmed with words. She uses them to lie, swear, apologise, express grief and frustration and love to her human, the author Mary Robinette Kowal, who talks about what’s involved in learning … Continue reading
Is it a ‘full stop’ or a ‘period’? | PUNCTUATION
Join Rob and Jess for a period as they get straight to the point about punctuation. 🏛️ Which punctuation mark came first? 💀 How can you punctuate sarcasm? ❓ Why does a question mark look like that? These questions answered … Continue reading
Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS
In this playful episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of fun and games. Ever wondered why we call it “chess” or how “poker” got its name? From the origins of classic card games to … Continue reading
Which cocktail means “moist little thing”? | BOOZY WORDS
13 Nov 2024 #etymology #wordfacts #English ❗️HEADS UP❗️ This episode includes much alcohol talk 🍻 Rob and Jess are getting a round in at the bar in this episode crammed with boozy etymology. Let’s explore the origins of our words … Continue reading
