English Has a Bee in Its Bonnet
Why do spelling bees pair particularly well with English?
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Show Notes
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Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 218: "English Has a Bee in Its Bonnet." With John McWhorter. Produced and edited by Mike Vuolo. All rights reserved.
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