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Scarecrows and other 'cutthroat' compounds. Reading versus listening. Squirrel Hill Tunnel.

1154. This week, we look at "headless" nouns like "scarecrow," "pickpocket," and "breakfast." We look at why these "cutthroat compounds" break the normal rules of English grammar. Then, we look at the science of reading versus listening, including how our brains process text diff ...  Show more

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Scrabble strategy and tournament culture, with John Chew

1153. This week, we look at the high-stakes world of Scrabble tournaments with John Chew, head of the North American Scrabble Players Association. We look at the strict etiquette of the tile bag, why professional players count tiles, and how the official word list is managed for ...  Show more

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