Ten words that prove you aren't posh !

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  1. shiney

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      Why does the possessive its not have an apostrophe and the compound it's does?

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      That's one of the mysteries of life! :noidea:

      Actually it's exactly because of the reason you imply. :heehee:

      It's to distinguish its(self) from its other self.
       
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