solecism for october 19

From “Apollo 13: a triumph over adversity,” by Patrick West, Spiked Online, October 17, 2008:

“There is something enduring about the tale of Apollo 13, the third lunar landing mission that failed to make it to the moon in April 1970.”

Well, you know what they say: fourth time’s a charm.

Author: Paul Lagasse

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