What's the Longest Word? | Otherwords

For more word-nerdery, subscribe to Storied!: http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subBefore we decide from a long list of contenders, we'll have to figure out what the word "word" really means...Otherwords is a new PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and fnds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the felds of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective into what it means to be human.hosted by Dr. Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D.written by Andrew Matthewsdirected by Andrew Matthews & Katie Grahamproduced by Katie Grahamanimated & edited by Andrew Matthewsexecutive producer Amanda FoxAssistant Director of Programming (PBS): Niki WalkerExecutives in Charge (PBS): Brandon Arolfo, Adam Dylewskimusic by APMfilm excerpt:Inglourious Basterds 2009 Universal Pictures