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Further proof that headlines are the most common place for errors

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Yahoo! News: Entertainment News – Trump to buy McMahon’s home, let him leave there (AP) 
 
Um, let him *leave* there? Surely enough, clicking through to the story reveals that, in fact, Trump will let McMahon *live* there (which is essentially the opposite of leaving).

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I know what it means, but what does it *say*?

Monday, August 4, 2008

For years I drove past this sign every day on the bus, and it has always driven me crazy. I understand what it is supposed to mean. Making wine at this location will save you money. But what on earth is that second line supposed to say when you read it to yourself in your [...]

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