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Knock On Wood And Tsunami

Science Diction by Science Friday and WNYC Studios

Sep 14, 202100:14:42Science & Medicine

Journalists Kevin McLean and Shalina Chatlani join us for a round of Diction Dash, where Johanna tries - and usually fails - to guess the true meaning or origin of a word. If you’re curious about a word, get in touch! Gi...

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Knock On Wood And Tsunami is an episode from Science Diction by Science Friday and WNYC Studios. Journalists Kevin McLean and Shalina Chatlani join us for a round of Diction Dash, where Johanna tries - and usually fails - to guess the true...

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