When 'nice' was bad and 'bully' was good. Is 'preorder' redundant? High-intensity transformer.
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948. Would you believe "bully" once meant "lover" and "nice" meant "ignorant"? Join me as we explore the surprising twists in the histories of common words, including the words "amok" and "bimbo." Plus, why you should preorder books to help authors succeed even though some people find it illogical.
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