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A Collection of Collective Nouns (minicast)

And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: The results of the “A Way with Words” Collective Noun Contest! What...

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Do you know what a “buffet flat” is? Is it A) a type of shoe you wear to all-you-can-eat dinners, B) a lull in economic growth...

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This Week or Next? (minicast)

The Pod Couple—also known as Martha and Grant—consider just when is “next week” or “this Monday” anyway? A husband...

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