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Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Pica, also known as chthonophagia, is a cravin

Pica, also known as chthonophagia, is a craving to eat earth or clay.

Tuesday, July 22, 2003

Yerida is a somewhat derog

Yerida is a somewhat derogatory Hebrew term for emigration from Israel, approximately the opposite of making aliyah, or immigrating to Israel.

Friday, July 11, 2003

Bribery or bribe-taking is vzyat

Bribery or bribe-taking is vzyatochnichestvo in Russian.

Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses whic

Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses which prey upon bacteria. They can number 50 million per milliliter of seawater.

Monday, June 23, 2003

Long-time fanatic riders of Harley-Davidson motorcycles call wealthy hobbyists and adult late-comers

Long-time fanatic riders of Harley-Davidson motorcycles call wealthy hobbyists and adult late-comers to biker culture Rubbies, or Rich Urban Bikers.

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