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445. Why Do We Seek Comfort in the Familiar?

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Is a Little Knowledge Better Than Complete Ignorance?

Alexander pope wrote that a little learning is a danger thing. Ultra crepidarianism is the habit of giving opinions and advice on matters outside one's knowledge or competence. It sounds made up, but it's a real word. If you could only amass the scrabble titles for this article then i would love to hear from you. Please email stephanie.cov@mailonline.co.uk....

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