Apr 29 2020 21 mins 3
Gather around the fire and listen as Alex tells you the tale of Celeste and her two daughters, whose fates will change the way you see words forever. Learn about the colourful past of the English language, and get the key to unlocking a mysterious ability that it bestows upon its speakers. So, get a hot cup of cocoa, and enjoy.
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References:
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7. Anderson, Poul (1989). Uncleftish Beholding. Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Vol. 109 no. 13. Davis Publications. pp. 132 - 135 Music by Epidemicsound.com
