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A Salty Tale From The Sea Captain Who Knows Her 'Flying Pickles'

This summer, All Things Considered is hearing about trade lingo: those words that people use in their professions that outsiders might not know. Captain Becca Johnston explains a "flying pickle" — a term that's frequently used on whale-watching trips.

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