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Why some sentences have double subjects. The story behind the old F-like letter S. Schwen schwen on dill.

May 21, 2024
Exploring the oddity of double subjects in sentences and the historical significance of the old F-like letter S. Delving into left dislocation in English sentences and the informality and usage of this technique. Uncovering the evolution of the medial S in English typography and sharing a nostalgic family phrase "Schwent Schwent on Dill".
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