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The Skeptics Guide #1046 - Jul 26 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Nostalgic Travels and Language Oddities

In this chapter, the speakers reminisce about a recent vacation that rekindled their relationship, drawing parallels to iconic film influences on travel. They then shift to a playful conversation about 'fossil words,' exploring the evolution and meanings of various idiomatic expressions in the English language. With humor and insight, the hosts invite listeners to appreciate the quirks and rich history of language as they share amusing examples of phrases that have faded from regular use.

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