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Sep 2024
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#315 What's a Paradox?

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
About this episode

Do you like paradoxes? Today I will talk about the paradox of the magic bill, which has gone viral on social media.

A paradox is a fact, expression, or story that seems contrary to logic.

I invite you to listen to this paradox and then assume the solution.

Get the text on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/315-whats-a-paradox/

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