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I found this great essay inspired by beloved children's novel, Charlotte's Web and thought some of you would enjoy it.


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The spider's quite right. Any pig that recommends Strunk and White is better off on a plate than in a sty.


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Very nice, CW. I cannot believe that E.B. White wrote both those books; I've never understood that.
 
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Charlotte's Web was clearly written by the Earl of Oxford.
 
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Charlotte's Web was clearly written by the Earl of Oxford.

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This site often has some interesting stories and trivia about language, many in its large archive.
 
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That site looks fascinating, Proof. I've subscribed to the RSS feed. Thanks!


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