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Friday, October 11, 2013
Hi there! We're still discussing personal names and their effect on people's lives. It now seems unavoidable to comment on celebrities and their outlandish tastes. Here is a list of questionable names that certain celebs chose for their own babies. The tone of the article (which is already two years old) is not exactly academic but leaving aside the fact that it's good for a few laughs, it may also help us learn some interesting vocab (to see fit, brood, offspring, etc.).
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