Episode # 28 - Language Laughs and the Sticky Truth
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Why do we park in driveways and drive on parkways? Come along as we unravel this puzzling enigma, and many more, with a healthy dose of humor and a sprinkle of historical insight. Prepare for a rollercoaster ride through the lexicon as we ponder why a cake baked in a pan doesn’t magically transform into a pancake, and how shipment and cargo took on their respective transportational forms. If you've ever wondered why glue stubbornly refuses to stick to the inside of its bottle, we’ve got the sticky answers you crave.
Listening to this episode is like discovering the inside jokes of the English language, from parkways to paste-eating clubs. We promise a light-hearted exploration of the oddities of words, with our unique spin on why these phrases are far more than the sum of their parts. So, grab a comfy seat and a curious mind, because we’re about to untangle some of the funniest mysteries that our everyday language has to offer. Whether you’re in it for the fun or the facts, get ready to be entertained and educated in equal measure.
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