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How the "NATO phonetic alphabet" was created (23:27) (www.youtube.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago by sundray@lemmus.org to c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world
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From the Rob Words YouTube channel. Here's the video description:

Let’s uncover the secrets of the NATO phonetic alphabet! 🌏 [ad redacted]

The NATO phonetic alphabet is not a phonetic alphabet and wasn't invented by NATO. However, it has a fascinating story to tell. It is the result of years of linguistic experimentation in the wake of the violence of World War II. So let's explore its development, from ALFA to ZULU.

In this episode, we'll uncover the surprising story of how this alphabet – used by everyone from pilots to police officers – came to be. And look at the strange words that almost made the cut.

Thank you very much to Derby Aero Club at Derby Airfield for kindly allowing us to film. You can find out more about them here: https://www.derbyaeroclub.com/

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[–] sauerkrautsaul@lemmus.org 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

yeah I couldnt watch that, it kept stopping to show ads inserted into the video and after one stopped, a permanent overlay ad hovered in the bottom left hand side of the video and would not go away.

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Firefox + unblock origin

Or just mullvad browser

[–] sauerkrautsaul@lemmus.org 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

ok i finally installed unblock origin.. i still dont wanna watch that jackass' video though, very punchable and self important fellow.

the ad at the beginning of the video still was there.. would you mind telling me your experience of using UO?

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I don't see any ads at all, whatsoever.

Maybe your new install of unlock origin doesn't have all the lists enabled. Go into the config and make sure the advertisement lists are enabled

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