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King Richard III's accent was more Yorkshire than posh, scientists say

King Richard III likely spoke with a Yorkshire accent, not the posh voice often portrayed in films.
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The Alphabet Explained: The Origin of Every Letter

The letter 'J' originated from the letter 'I' in ancient Rome, as both served different roles depending on context.

English doesn't exist and is badly pronounced French, linguist says

English language is considered by a French linguist as a form of badly pronounced French due to historical French influence.
Many English words have roots in French due to influences dating back to 1,000 years ago.

The Alphabet Explained: The Origin of Every Letter

The letter 'J' originated from the letter 'I' in ancient Rome, as both served different roles depending on context.

English doesn't exist and is badly pronounced French, linguist says

English language is considered by a French linguist as a form of badly pronounced French due to historical French influence.
Many English words have roots in French due to influences dating back to 1,000 years ago.
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