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To: Hodar

Not to be too petty, but someone who is executed with a rope around their neck is not “hung.” They are “hanged.” Something I learned while studying journalism ...


14 posted on 02/01/2011 12:09:18 PM PST by Theo (May Rome decrease and Christ increase.)
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To: Theo
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...someone who is executed with a rope around their neck is not “hung.” They are “hanged.”

That is the first thing that caught my eye as well.
And I'm not one known for using proper English. :)
21 posted on 02/01/2011 12:13:27 PM PST by Verbosus (/* No Comment */)
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