Hanged by a comma
Let's explore some dangerous punctuation. And 🌏 get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here → https://nordvpn.com/robwordsvpn It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌️ Can a comma kill? Can a hyphen cost you millions? The answer to both questions is "yes". Find out why as we explore some of the most costly punctuation errors and misinterpretations in history. Rob tells the tale Roger Casement, a.k.a. the man "hanged by a comma". Find out how the difference between "fruit-plants" and "fruits, plants" cost American taxpayers millions, and understand the curious case of Oakhurst Dairy vs. its own drivers. 🚨ROBWORDS LIVE!🚨 11th April, 1.30pm & 5pm. Bloomsbury Theatre, London Tickets: https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/eve... Camera: Manuel Vering Editing: Martyn Williams Everything else: Rob Watts 👕COOL TSHIRTS: https://robwords.com/shop ⭐️PATREON COMMUNITY: / robwords 📝FREE NEWSLETTER: https://www.robwords.com/newsletter Check me out on the web, on Twitter & TikTok: https://robwords.com https://x.com/robwordsYT / robwords ==CHAPTERS== 0:00 Introduction
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