Shakespeare might be the most prolific English phrase-maker, but Theodore Roosevelt coined a few iconic phrases of his own, including “like nailing jelly to a wall.” He could read in French, German, Italian, and Latin, but thought English should be the only language taught in schools. He also advocated for simplified spelling—altho instead of although, for example. In this episode, we’ll explore TR’s complicated relationship with language.
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11/17/19 • 24 min
Mental Floss Presents: The Quest for the North Pole - TR Vs. Language
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History Versus is a production of I Heart Radio and Mental Floss. Have you ever looked at a word like although, for example, and thought there are just too many letters in this word? If so, congratulations, you have a little something in common with Theodore Roosevelt, author of more than thirty books and a hundred and fifty thousand letters. You know who else thought that there were just too many letters in English words philanthropist and steel
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