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Aug 2023
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840. Things that make you go "Hmmm" ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜…...

Luke Thompson
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Here is a list of curious mysteries, jokes and observations about the English language and life in general. I talk about each interesting point, give some funny comments and explain bits of English vocabulary in the process. Expect to learn a few things, and have a bit of a laugh in the process ๐Ÿ™‚.

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