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Feb 2022
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EP183: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday...

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language. English historian Andrew Roberts tells the story of King George III, and why he isn't the man he's often painted out to be.

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Time Codes:

00:00 - The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 17)

10:00 - America's Last King: The Story of King George III

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