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Why do words change meaning? Whether through misuse or historical circumstances, some words that changed their meaning are easy to understand, and others can barely be explained.
Remember, The List Show is a weekly show where knowledge junkies get their fix of trivia-tastic information. This week, John tells you about some words that have completely shifted meaning over the years!
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Remember, The List Show is a weekly show where knowledge junkies get their fix of trivia-tastic information. This week, John tells you about some words that have completely shifted meaning over the years!
Subscribe for new episodes of mental_floss every other Wednesday
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Store: http://store.mentalfloss.com/ (enter promo code: "YoutubeFlossers" for 15% off!)
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