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Come Under Scrutiny

Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios

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Exploring Superhero Costumes and English Spelling Evolution

Exploring the historical origins of superhero attire and the influence of language evolution on spelling changes, with a focus on acrobat outfits and their connection to modern-day superhero clothing like Superman and Batman. The chapter also highlights the quirks of English spelling, demonstrating how words such as 'come' and 'some' have diverged from logical phonetic spellings due to historical reasons.

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