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Epistemic crisis - not knowing whether something is real or fake, and not being able to figure it out.

Disinformation contributes to economic and cultural instability, leading to distrust of institutions and more disinformation in a vicious cycle.

You know you grew up sheltered when you can't think of swears to put in your dialogue 🤦‍♀️ and you're probably a Capricorn if you make a spreadsheet about it...actually brb, adding churchmouse to the insults list
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FOR YOUR VOCAB LIST Yarborough ˈyärb(ə)rə, Old English NAN THE WORD FAN nanmccann.com Image contains gradients of red and white. Fonts are in white, ref, or blue. Part of the NAN THE WORD FAN series: a weekly post for expanding your vocab

Our Nan the Word Fan word of the week is Yarborough (n.): (in bridge or whist) a hand with no card above a nine; from the Earl of Yarborough, who bet against its occurrence.

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BRITISHISMS written vertical in blue & white, left wall. Background: half British flag, half white, thin white square surrounds 4 alternating blue & red rectangle of various shades each holding a Britishism in white sans text. Rectangles cast shadow to right, resting on British flag in the background. Britishisms are: Batty Aled (Up) Podged Pure Bead Answers below: 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 Batty: Crazy, eccentric. Aled (Up): Drunk. Podged: Full of food, Pure Bead: Wealthy; Expensive.

Can you guess the meanings of these Britishisms?

Write your guesses in the comments before discovering the answers at the bopttom of the Alt Text!

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FOR YOUR VOCAB LIST Paean ˈpēən, Greek NAN THE WORD FAN nanmccann.com Image contains gradients of red and white. Fonts are in white, reD, or blue. Part of the NAN THE WORD FAN series: a weekly post for expanding your vocab.

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Our word of the week is Paean (n.): a hymn of triumph or thanksgiving, sang by a chorus in antiquity.
I'm bringing your unique words each week to expand your vocabulary; join me if you like! Have a lovely holiday!
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