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Jul 2020
50m 48s

How the Internet Has Changed Our Languag...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
About this episode
Have you ever put a little more gasoline into your tank after the nozzle has shut itself off? If so, you need to hear the beginning of this episode when I explain what topping off your tank could be doing to your car – and it is not good. https://clark.com/cars/why-you-should-never-top-off-your-gas-tank/ The Internet has changed the English language. For one ... Show More
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