If you’ve ever wondered why Americans and Brits disagree on how to spell words like “center/centre” or “color/colour,” this video is for you.
It turns out that as the idea of “correct” spelling was first evolving a mere 250 years ago or so, there happened to be a fair amount of rancor between America and Britain, and one powerful lexicographer made sure that was permanently documented in America’s orthography…
Previously… Comedian mimics 17 accents from the British Isles using celebrities from each region as examples
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