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R a Vowel

How the Letter R Qualifies as a Vowel

Dr. Erica Brozovsky of Otherwords looks at the letter "R", which is normally considered a consonant but also qualifies as a vowel.

Paddy Wagon

The Origins of Common Catchphrases

Weird History recounts the long history of some of the most common catchphrases and idioms used in the English language.