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A $2000 bet held by Long Bets, an spin-off of the Long Now Foundation: "In a Google search of five keywords or phrases representing the top five … gulfstream/710

Review of The Two Towers: [Gollum] gives the movie a chance for psychological inquiry—the one thing it doesn’t require. “The Lord of … gulfstream/993

The Wish FAQ: “Hint: Avoid phrases that are open to catastrophic interpretation, such as ‘for the rest of my life.’” (Sadly no ruling … gulfstream/1947

“Weasel words are words or phrases that seemingly support statements without attributing opinions to verifiable sources. Weasel words give the force … gulfstream/2159

The evolution of Mario gameplay via an interview with Super Mario Galaxy game director Yoshiaki Koizumi (surprisingly interesting): “There are issues … gulfstream/2355

Quotes Collected

But the Englishman will innocently use many words and phrases that have indecent significances in the United States, quite lacking in England, _e.g._, … quotes/64

When in the presence of a new acquaintance, to carry on a conversation in fragments, laughing and exchanging meaning looks with a companion who knows … kenko/8