English grammar is so complex and confusing for the one very simple reason that its rules and terminology are based on Latin, a language with which it has precious little in common.
Bill BrysonI'm not funny in person. I mean I'm really not. I'm one of those people who always screw up anecdotes.
Bill Bryson18th century scientists, the French in particular, seldom did things simply if an absurdly demanding alternative was available.
Bill BrysonThe best that can be said for Norwegian television is that it gives you the sensation of a coma without the worry and inconvenience.
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