Otherwords

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Station:
PBS (US)

Status:
Running

Start:
2021-03-24

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Otherwords digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human

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S2025E8 - Popular Word Origins That Are Totally WRONG.

Air Date: 21 Aug 2025 11:00 (CDT)

S2025E9 - The History of Punctuation Is Weirder Than You Think

Air Date: 23 Sep 2025 11:00 (CDT)

S2025E10 - The Subliminal Messages in Brand Names

Air Date: 28 Oct 2025 11:00 (CDT)