Why isn’t the word “phonetically” spelled with an “f”?

I went to the hardware store to buy some batteries, but they weren't included, so I had to buy them again.

I'm writing an unauthorized autobiography.

If I melt dry ice, can I swim without getting wet?

I used to own an ant farm but had to give it up. I couldn't find tractors small enough to fit it.

Childhood was very nice. The only thing wrong was that I was so introverted, everything became a big deal... 'Oh, no, here comes the bus. Where am I gonna sit on the bus?'

Officer, I know I was going faster than 55MPH, but I wasn't going to be on the road an hour.