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Now You’re Speaking My Language

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Nathan

I’ve written before about the Tower of Babel, the weird story from Genesis that explains why people speak so many different languages. Exactly why this needed a mythical explanation isn’t entirely clear. People speak different languages because they developed in different … Continue reading →

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Polished with Pride

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Nathan

While the Tin Woodman is one of the first Oz characters introduced, he seems to be somewhat less significant in the resulting series than his friend the Scarecrow. While the straw man has major roles in The Patchwork Girl of … Continue reading →

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