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Have you ever wondered why Americans and Brits spell English differently?

October 7, 2016 by Soulcruzer

When people ask me how many languages I speak, I tell them two – English and American.  I know, bad joke.  Anyway, watch this video as Arika Okrent explains why Brits and Yanks spell words differently.

 

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