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Wikipediasnob
I love a good dose of etymology – word origins, and how their meaning has changed over time, not to be confused with entomology, the study of bugs. But you have to be careful. There are lots of stories out there. Many are not true. Before we all had instant access to the Internet on…
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Going the way of the dodo
I remember when we got our first microwave when I was growing up in the 70s. Whenever you weren’t using it, you were supposed to place a cup of water inside. I think the rationale behind this was so the oven, if accidentally switched on, wouldn’t cook itself! A quick check of the Internet and…
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Let’s talk about porn
It’s our third rainy day of the year here in the desert, and if the 17 years I’ve lived here are any indication, it will probably be our last. Gordon is quite unhappy with it; not only is he frightened of the raindrops when they fall on him, but it is cold out (48 degrees)…
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Over or under?
Consider toilet paper. Should you hang the toilet paper roll over or under? Lots of people do it their way and I do it the correct way, which I will expound upon below. The “over or under” question has plagued marriages, roommates, and casual acquaintances for over 100 years; both sides are convinced they have…
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