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9. The problem with English is there are so many exceptions from its rules...

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 03:11 PM

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Probably because we have so many words stolen from other languages.

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The rule"I" before "e" except [View all] kairos12 Friday OP

Well played Endlessmike56 Friday #1

???? Don't get it. More info, please. Amaryllis Friday #2

Science, dear. quaint Friday #3

Funny, Thank you very much for sharing with us. debm55 Friday #4

I still don't get it. Can you explain? Amaryllis Friday #5

S C I E N C E sorcrow Friday #6

And atheism. Rizen Friday #10

English is weird. perfessor Friday #11

lol Niagara Friday #12

Subtle Marthe48 Friday #13

What a weird society. Doc_Technical Saturday #14

Beauty! ProfessorGAC Saturday #15