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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 21 MIN

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from Is this the norm? · host Rebecca, Heather and Lora

Rebecca talks about the fascinating way regions across the world that speak English use different words for the same everyday items and foods depending on where they live. From soda versus pop versus coke to regional comfort‑food names like potato wedges versus Jo, Jo's, the show highlights how geography, culture, and history shape our vocabulary. Rebecca breaks down why these variations exist and what they reveal about local identity and language evolution, offering listeners a fun look at the quirks and diversity of English.

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