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Your Two Cents (Rebroadcast) - 20 December 2021

2021/12/20
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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

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Astronauts returning from space say they experience what's called the overview effect, a new understanding of the fragility of our planet and our need to reflect on what humans all share as a species. A book about the end of the universe offers a similar change in perspective — along with some fascinating language. Plus, different names for a delicious drink: one part lemonade, one part sweet tea. A famous golfer loved it. And why do we say that's my two cents after offering an opinion? Would it be better to say that's my one cent? Also, GUTs vs. TOEs, how to pronounce buoy, pore over vs. pour over, wally, a surprising pronunciation of prestige, piker, is all, a brain-teaser about orphan syllables, and more.

Read full show notes, hear hundreds of free episodes, send your thoughts and questions, and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org/contact). Be a part of the show: call 1 (877) 929-9673) toll-free in the United States and Canada; worldwide, call or text/SMS +1 (619) 800-4443). Email [email protected]). Twitter @wayword). Copyright 2021 Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation.

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