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cover of episode Wicked Good - 17 March 2025
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Listeners share insights on towns with short names, including Y, Arizona, named for intersecting highways. The hosts discuss the AI boom's potential impact on I, Ohio, and invite listeners to share their thoughts on language.
  • Y, Arizona, is named for the intersection of State Routes 85 and 86.
  • I, Ohio, could benefit from the AI boom with data centers.
  • Listeners are encouraged to call in with language-related questions and stories.

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To grok something means “to understand it completely.” The word grok comes from a language spoken on the planet Mars—well, at least according to the science fiction writer who coined the term! Also, we know the meaning of the word trauma, but is there a word that denotes “the opposite of trauma”? Plus, if someone describes something as “wicked good,” they mean it’s extremely good, especially if they’re from New England. All that, plus cut to the chase, more super-short town names, a puzzle that involves lopping off letters, an Ethiopian proverb, hell strip vs. devil strip, words from the Norn language, corny, and more. This wicked good show’s as cool as 4-55 air conditioning!

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