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Ding Ding Man (Rebroadcast) - 14 August 2023
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Ding Ding Man (Rebroadcast) - 14 August 2023
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
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54 minutes
Released:
Aug 14, 2023
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Podcast episode
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In 1803, a shy British pharmacist wrote a pamphlet that made him a reluctant celebrity. The reason? He proposed a revolutionary new system for classifying clouds--with Latin names we still use today, like cumulus, cirrus, and stratus. Also: when reading aloud to children, what's the best way to present a dialect that's different from your own? Finally, recycling our trash demands close attention. Professionals in the recycling business say it's important to be sure that an item is truly recyclable. If you're only guessing when you toss it in the blue bin, then you're engaging in wishcycling -- and that does more harm than good. Plus, T Jones, diegetic vs. non-diegetic, affixes, solastalgia, and since Sooki was a calf.
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Released:
Aug 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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