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Paul Alexander, the polio survivor who spent over 70 years in an Iron Lung, has died at 78 (www.bbc.co.uk)

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[-] smeenz@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 years ago

It's not a typo when its a correctly spelled, but incorrect word. A typo is where you mash keys or type them in the wrong order - a typographical error. Writing the wrong word entirely is an error.

[-] WarmSoda@lemm.ee -2 points 2 years ago

You've never had your phone auto correct into a different but similar weird before?

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