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Podcast: A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Episode: The Last Straw (Rebroadcast) - 11 November 2019
Description: In this episode, books for word lovers, from a collection of curious words to some fun with Farsi. ā¢ Some people yell āGeronimo!ā when they jump out of an airplane, but why? ā¢ We call something that heats air a heater, so why do we call something that cools the air anĀ air conditioner? The answer lies in the history of manufacturing. ā¢ Also,Ā quaaltagh,Ā snuba, theĀ last strawĀ vs. theĀ last draw, andĀ to see a man about a horse.Read full show notes, hear hundreds of free episodes, send your thoughts and questions, and learn more on the A Way with Words...