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U of A researchers examine why words are funny
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U of A researchers examine why words are funny
Description
November 27, 2018
Chris Westbury, professor in the U of A Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Science, explains how he and his team determined why certain English words are funny.
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U of A researchers examine why words are funny01:22 | November 27, 2018
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Alberta provides one-time infusion of cash into education following historic enrolment01:40 | July 23, 2024
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Edmonton library hosts parent and tot classes at seniors’ homes02:04 | June 12, 2024
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EPSB trustees call for provincial changes after approving 2024-25 budget01:51 | May 24, 2024
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Building a sustainable future with Canada’s youth05:10 | May 2, 2024
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Edmonton Public votes to bring back school resource officers02:00 | April 30, 2024
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Alberta to pilot new social studies curriculum after facing blowback01:39 | April 26, 2024
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EPL Forward Thinking Speaker Series back for another year04:26 | April 26, 2024
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Ask the Educator: Summer school registration opened for Edmonton students04:05 | April 18, 2024
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NorQuest College participates in inclusive, global education initiative05:03 | April 10, 2024
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ATA calls for Alberta Education to reduce class sizes, increase classroom supports02:13 | February 20, 2024
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Jasper Place High School gifts holiday hampers to families less fortunate01:31 | December 19, 2023
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Alberta High School receives backlash over drug-use pamphlet01:56 | December 18, 2023
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Alberta boosting security funding to increase safety at Islamic and Jewish faith-based schools01:57 | December 7, 2023
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Overcrowding forcing Edmonton school to consider transferring students01:52 | November 13, 2023
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Learn more about what MacEwan University has to offer with their annual open house03:11 | November 2, 2023
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Edmonton research institute offers an AI lesson for parents04:36 | October 31, 2023
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Calgary beauty college fights label that private colleges are money grabs02:16 | October 24, 2023
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Red Deer school board reveals trustee argued Holy Spirit told her to post anti-LGBTQ2 meme02:11 | October 17, 2023
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U of A researchers examine why words are funny01:22 | November 27, 2018
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Alberta provides one-time infusion of cash into education following historic enrolment01:40 | July 23, 2024
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Valedictorian dedicated to his studies; helping newcomers feel welcome01:57 | July 1, 2024
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EPSB trustees call for provincial changes after approving 2024-25 budget01:51 | May 24, 2024
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Building a sustainable future with Canada’s youth05:10 | May 2, 2024
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Edmonton Public votes to bring back school resource officers02:00 | April 30, 2024
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Alberta to pilot new social studies curriculum after facing blowback01:39 | April 26, 2024
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EPL Forward Thinking Speaker Series back for another year04:26 | April 26, 2024
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Ask the Educator: Summer school registration opened for Edmonton students04:05 | April 18, 2024
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U of A researchers examine why words are funny
Description
November 27, 2018
Chris Westbury, professor in the U of A Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Science, explains how he and his team determined why certain English words are funny.
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