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History's Famous Mistranslations, Part Two: Life on Mars, the Cold War, and FARTFULL

Ridiculous History

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Lost in Translation: The Hilarious Missteps of Car Marketing

This chapter humorously delves into the pitfalls of car slogans and their often disastrous translations across cultures. It highlights the Ford Pinto's unfortunate reception in Brazil and reflects on the broader implications of language in marketing.

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