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168 Chapter 5 Word Elements: PrefixesAnother Meaning <strong>for</strong> SpamSpam has a newer meaning: distributing unwanted advertisements by e-mailis called spamming. <strong>The</strong> name originated with Monty Python’s Flying Circus,when comedians sang, “SPAM, SPAM, SPAM” to drown out conversation. Inthe same way, spam is said to overwhelm personal e-mail messages.You can find more in<strong>for</strong>mation on SPAM through the Student CompanionWebsite at www.cengage.com/ devenglish/richek8e.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.

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