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Ode to Spell Checkers

Ain’t technology great? Well, sometimes it’s only as good as the person using it! Here’s a poem showing how easy it is to confound spell checkers – with not a squiggly red line in sight!

Signs from around the world

English is a language with a very rich vocabulary, expressing a wide range of nuances. If you’re not a native speaker, then getting the right words for your sign can be a tricky matter. Here are some examples of signs that didn’t get it quite right…