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The Maverick Story: From Texas Rancher to Global Slang
Episode 106
Published 6 days ago
Description
Discover how Samuel Augustus Maverick’s decision to leave his cattle unbranded gave rise to a word that now denotes independence, and explore the astonishing speed at which English words travel—from hand‑copied manuscripts to viral memes.
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