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Could a misplaced comma cost a life?

Can a comma kill? Can a hyphen cost you millions? The answer to both questions is "yes". Find out why in this video from RobWords. Explore some of the most costly punctuation errors and misinterpretations in history. From the tale of 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.

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