Category Archives: Language

Is this how Richard III sounded?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Mark

Hot on the heels of digging up the last Plantagenet King of England, researchers are now speculating on what he sounded like.  From the writings and miss-spellings from a couple of his letters, they suggest “he may have talked with … Continue reading →

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My favourite spam comments

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mark

Just got this one in my moderation tray: “Hi there, I discover that your situation is rather perceptive as it highlights a lot of accurate data. By the way, was thinking whether you would adore to interchange web links with … Continue reading →

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Reading Menus

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Mark

I usually read menus with a mixed feeling of dread and excitement: I know there are going to be some terrible grammatical errors, which I hate; but I also know I have a pen in my pocket, and will fix … Continue reading →

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