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TIL that while recording Sex Pistols song Pretty Vacant in 1977, John Lydon emphasized “vacant”’s second syllable - so he could sneak the word ‘ct’ onto TV/radio. 35 years later the song was played in London’s 2012 Olympics opening ceremony – so Britain sneakily said 'ct’ to the entire world.

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