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Feb 2025
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Linguistics

Benjamin Boster & Glassbox Media
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Linguistics: the science of how we talk, why grammar rules exist, and why no one follows them. Explore phonetics, syntax, and the mysteries of human speech—perfect bedtime reading if you find grammar debates thrilling.


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