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Season 1 Episode 5
7:21
Otherwords Season 1

60 Euphemisms for Death!

Season 1 Episode 6
7:11
Is Swearing Good for Your Brain?

Is Swearing Good for Your Brain?

Season 2 Episode 1
6:08
How Do Clichés Evolve into Memes?

How Do Clichés Evolve into Memes?

Season 2 Episode 2
6:19
A Controversial Theory About Gossip

A Controversial Theory About Gossip

Season 2 Episode 5
7:24
Foreign Words We Need in English

Foreign Words We Need in English

Season 2 Episode 6
7:00
Is Bilingualism a Superpower?

Is Bilingualism a Superpower?

Season 2 Episode 7
9:41
The Stories Behind Food Names

The Stories Behind Food Names

Season 2 Episode 8
7:46
Literally No One Likes a Grammar Cop

Literally No One Likes a Grammar Cop

Season 2 Episode 9
8:57
Why Sign Language Was Banned in America

Why Sign Language Was Banned in America

Season 2 Episode 10
12:13
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What People Get Wrong About African-American English

Season 1 Episode 4

It's one of the most studied — and most controversial — varieties of English. But many people still hold deep misconceptions about African-American English (AAE).

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