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What is this thing called "Fritinancy"?
How and why I came up with this publication's name.
Aug 10, 2023
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Review: "Why We Talk Funny"
A new book reveals how psychology, physiology, history, and geography shape our speech.
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Name in the news: Maven
How a Yiddish word for “expert” became a brand name in the U.S. and beyond.
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