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    Just the facts: CONTEMPLATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster CONTEMPLATION Synonyms: 28 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus CONTEMPLATE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster CONTEMPLATIVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster SELF-CONTEMPLATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster IN CONTEMPLATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster CONTEMPLATIONS Synonyms: 25 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus (Today I decided to forgo with the outhouse humor) I had a severe case of the trots last week.
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    Thanks, makes my day, knowing you guys really read what I comment on. Since we are a bit off today's topic, I might as well add this to the mix. How do you pronounce "ooooooooooooooooooooo"? Pronounce it as a single, elongated "oh" sound ([ˈoʊːː]), often starting with a lower pitch and rising or wavering depending on context. Exactly how you say it depends on what it's meant to convey: Realization / Surprise: Say it starting with a medium pitch that quickly raises to a higher pitch (like “Oh! I get it now!”). Pain / Disappointment: Make it a drawn-out, falling sigh (like “Ooooh, that’s gotta hurt”). Excitement: Let it waver upward in pitch (like a stadium crowd reacting to a near-miss). Oh,
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    Just the facts: RECKLESS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster RECKLESS Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus 'Reckless' vs. 'Wreck' | Merriam-Webster RECKLESSNESS Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Legal RECKLESS DRIVING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster CAVALIER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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    What’s in a name? The Spanish called the town Ojo Caliente de Las Palomas. The cowboys renamed it to Palomas Hot Springs then got lazy and changed the name to Hot Springs. Then in 1950 this little town got its big name as part of a publicity scheme to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ralph Edwards’ hugely successful Truth or Consequences game show on NBC radio. Edwards suggested that there might be a town in the United States that “liked and respected” the show so much that it would change its name to Truth or Consequences. Hot Springs took the bait and in 1950 officially changed its name to Truth or Consequences.
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    Just the facts: CONSEQUENCE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster CONSEQUENCE Synonyms: 252 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus CONSEQUENCES Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus SELF-CONSEQUENCE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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    Post op, ops?
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    Just the facts: AFTERMATH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster AFTERMATH Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus AFTERMATH Simple Definition - Merriam-Webster AFTERMATHS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
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    Just the facts: REGRET Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster REGRET Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus REGRETTABLE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster REMORSE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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    Have you ever wondered why velcro tape never replaced zippers in pants? Painful rip off issues?
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    Just the facts: CLOSURE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster CLOSURE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus CLOSURES Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus CLOSE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster CLOSING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster CLOSED Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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    Score: Drpaladin - 1 / sandrewn - 0. Well, that one took me completely by surprise(well done). Yet more proof, that it is indeed a small world! I spent several weekends in and around Jerusalem (1977-78). Went to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. I really believe that with all the time spent wandered over and throughout the old city, that I may have actually walked on, over or across steps that Jesus, himself had taken, over 2 millennia ago.
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    Well, @ReaderPaul, I think @drpaladin was referring to a pilate exercise program. Still, it sounds too ambitious for me. I will pass the the 3/4 century mark in October. Now seeing as I have a variety of chairs, just gathering dust at home. I will just pick a comfortable one, sit down and begin, Chair Tai Chi for Seniors over 70. (RIP Richard Simmons)
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    This one was quite a stretch, even for you. 😉
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    Yet, both in their own way, speak of a cleansing. One spiritual, the other physical. 😇
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    Just the facts: ABSOLUTION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster ABSOLUTION Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus ABSOLVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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    Just the facts: BITTERSWEET Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Adjectives for BITTERSWEET - Merriam-Webster BITTERSWEET Related Words - Merriam-Webster
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    Just the facts: REMINISCENCE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster REMINISCENCE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus REMINISCE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster REMINISCENT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster REMINISCENCES Synonyms: 13 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
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    Just the facts: RECKONING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster RECKONING Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus RECKON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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    Well, I'll be damned. Proof that it is indeed a small world. 1976, just before Easter, I was on leave and visiting the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine. In the church, I met a tour group from Hungary. I remember and mention this, because while speaking with the tour group leader, a Hungarian Catholic priest from a city not far from the town I was born in(small world). I do not recall what we talked about, except one thing that he said, popped into my mind because of, Word of the Day. It was: átkozott legyél, ha megteszed, átkozott legyél, ha nem You guessed it! Damned if you do, damned if you don't Vigyaz
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    Just the facts: DAMNED Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster DAMNED Synonyms: 304 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus THE DAMNED Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster BE DAMNED Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster I'LL BE DAMNED Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster DAMNEDEST Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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    Just the facts: TORMENTED Synonyms: 156 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus TORMENT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster TORMENT Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus Note: I tried to play the bagel video from yesterday and got no audio, but if you use captions, you can read what is said(no lip reading required). Here are another 3 videos from that same store, with audio! Bagels without a hole? Iconic Montreal shop brings unholy idea to city | Globalnews.ca What do Montrealers make of St-Viateur's unholy bagels? - YouTube How St Viateur Makes Its Iconic Montreal-Style Bagels - YouTube 🖖
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    Just the facts: UNHOLY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster UNHOLY Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus UNHOLY Related Words - Merriam-Webster
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    HOLELESS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster I don't know why, but this made me think of ' Bagels ' , which in turn, led me to ask myself, is a bagel with no hole still a bagel? This, then led me to the following video(what a small world). Just so you know, I have been to this bakery literally thousands of times in the last 60 plus years. Is a bagel with no hole still a bagel? Montreal's St-Viateur behind cheeky campaign Shalom
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    Just the facts: MORBID Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster MORBID Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus MORBIDITY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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    Just the facts: GHASTLY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster GHASTLY Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus GHASTLINESS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus GRUESOME Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
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