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Words from the Press 13th Jan 2012

Posted on January 13, 2012 by harleypoet

HC warns FB, Google on obscene content   Obscene   This word comes from the Latin word Obscenus which means something that is offensive, especially in the context of our aesthetic senses. Obscene is a fairly powerful word and it … Continue reading →

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El español es un idioma hermoso …

Posted on February 1, 2010 by rohan

Do “Bravo, rodeo, pronto, marijuana, mustang” — belong to English or Spanish? They belong to both. English has expanded over the years through assimilation of words from other tongues. Many Spanish words have come to English from three primary sources: … Continue reading →

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