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Historically Speaking

Twenty Thousand Hertz

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The Evolution of English

Every year new words are added to the dictionary that sharply reflect our changing world. In this way, slowly and gradually, what we consider to be our language transforms beneath our noses. If you go back in time, the subtle changes in the way our words sound and how they're used really add up. This concept is outlined really well in a YouTube video from Simon Roper called The Evolution of English.

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