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madkitten
Any one know
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tanesha
what are the initials for the phrase "for example"
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jaymike
where do these words come from
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soupdragon25
where did the saying "tap 'ole" originate
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Jascon
A pair of underpants or a pair of knickers? Surely you can't have one
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dothuyanh
I have some questions from MENSA QUESTIONAIRE. But I don't have answer. Pls help me to answer. "You have to work out what the letters mean". 1. 7 W of the W. 2. 12 S of the Z 3. 66 B of the B 4. 52 C...
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NeverendingR
What does it mean when somebody writes something and puts the word (sic) after it?
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vaclady
What rhymes with violin?
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stanbesida
Old word for educate
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barmy
What is the origin of this phrase and when was it first used as a measure of volume? The type of liguid changes, enough water, enough tea, etc but the meaning is always consistent with a vast...
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xZetax
Why are police officers referred to as coppers?? Where did this word come from?
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Azimov
What has the colour blue got to do with smut or nudity?
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jojonono
what word describes someone who lives their life for or through someone else's life?
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bobbyx
What is the word for something which occurs once every four years?
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mariner2
Great word, but where did it come from?
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daedalus21
What is a Jimp? I saw an old Ministry of Transport magazine advert from the Nineteen Forties featuring a Traffic Jimp, so I'm assuming it's a kind of imp, something mischievous to throw you off the...
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dusty1960
when does a town become a city
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EngTeach
Hi, Iam watching a movie and an Irishman said, "I hate going 'round my house groveling to Mrs. Jack Boots." He was refering to an American woman letting his house for the summer. I googled Jack boots,...
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mariner2
"example" Except that I bet it doesn't work this time
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thequest
Where does the decription "black mans pinch" come from?

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