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Where Are You From Should Not Be So Complicated

Jim Bauer @porwest (112864) • United States 7 Nov 23

Whenever I am asked where I am from, I typically say Wisconsin. I generally say that because at least in terms of years, it was the longest I lived anywhere. Plus, I have strong family ties there. But the real answer is not quite...

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When did America become so divided?

Gary Sibio @garysibi (702) • Chicago, Illinois 6 Aug 19

This is a link to a very short article - I wish he had gone into more detail - in which the author traces the root of the current division in the USA.

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American Treasures - Cheyenne Rodeo

DB @dgobucks226 (37621) 3 Apr 18

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Music Boxes ... old time gifts to bring back memories.

anthony davis @lookatdesktop (27156) • Dallas, Texas 16 Oct 16

The music box that Barnabas Collins plays for Josette or the woman who most resembles her from a hundred or more years ago. It made me think about those music boxes that play a song when opened. The intricacy and delicate detail...

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State your Country and give us some Fascinating Reads

Inlemay @Inlemay (17712) • South Africa 13 May 16

Joanne and I were just having a little chat about why people dont state their country, and before I fill the response box with lines and lines of my rant, let me just Inform you of my thoughts, right from the horses mouth!! When...

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Let's discuss the definition for Nieve

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 5 Apr 16

Have you heard the word before? I have. I couldn't remember what it meant so I looked it up. The mainstream dictionaries list it as Scottish / British in origin and it's meaning is "hand". I was typing something as a status on...

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Of Nincompoop's and Lunatics alike (word origins)

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 12 Feb 16

Was reading an article about insults and where they originate. Of all the insults I read, three are common between Brits and Americans. Lunatic and Nincompoop. Now I can't say I've said either of these in awhile, but I have said...

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There's no place like home

elitess @elitess (5070) • Ipswich, England 11 Aug 15

I know some of you have seen my dificulties in moving in the UK from a student accomodation to a private landlord through a rental agency. They changed my date and are kind of forcing me to accept it, and there is a risk they will...

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Shouldn't the Origins Put You Off?

matersfish @matersfish (6306) • United States 12 Feb 13

This isn't only about Obama. It's about every politician to ever employ a speechwriter. We're supposed to be trusting of politicians and believe what they say. We're supposed to believe they're genuine. And while there are...

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USERNAME origin :)

mrsuniega @mrsuniega (786) • Philippines 15 Nov 12

hello mylotters, This morning I was reading one of those site that I recently joined. there is a started thread just this morning. It's a questions about USERNAME, the meaning and where did it come from. So I decided to start here...

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survival of the fittest, does that imply...

its-logos-plus-logic @flowerchilde (12529) • United States 11 Jun 12

Hi! I found myself thinking, and wondering if the whole survival of the fittest theory (when it comes to origins and what life is) doesn't imply that all generations of persons previous than one's own generation were less...

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Have you dropped a Clanger lately?!

ShepherdSpy @ShepherdSpy (8544) • Omagh, Northern Ireland 1 Jun 11

I've heard of this term,"Dropping a Clanger" before,and if it's new to you,it's synonymous with making a mistake,fouling things up,etc.. I had never gotten around to working out or investigating it's origin,it always sounded like...

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In the Beginning...

paulerland123 @paulerland123 (27) • United States 8 Nov 10

If something always had to have existed, why God, instead of the universe itself? Why bring God into it? If something arose out of nothing, why not the universe?

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plz chk this video out..nd comment over here..-- my motor powered wolverine claw

abhinav7175 @abhinav7175 (126) • India 6 Sep 10

was very much fascinated by wolverine of x men.. and so made this.. for my self.. motor powered wolverine claws take a look at the video ...on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYjIux1sGEU nd plzz comment here ....on...

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want to find my origins

PriscaJoanne10 @PriscaJoanne10 (292) • Mauritius 14 Jul 10

i am from mauritius and from what i have learned my ancestor came from india i would like to know if i have cousins in india or other families. my surname is chowrimootoo and from wat i know there is an avenue in india named...

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I had a craving for shrimp yesterday

dragon54u @dragon54u (31633) • United States 6 Jun 10

I had to go to the store anyway so I went to the meat/seafood department and looked at the shrimp. In the meatcase there were peeled, cooked and deveined shrimp on sale for $4.99 a pound but they didn't look good. I was pleased...

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What's your favourite Dragon Age Origins class?

tangurama @tangurama (204) • Canada 9 Jan 10

My favourite class would have to be a warrior. I love the different varieties of weapons and armors you can choose from. The plates look amazing and it makes your character look powerful and in control. As for the weapons, I...

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what is in a name: do you know the origin of your name?

prettychai @prettychai (110) • Philippines 13 Dec 09

Hello... It is common in my country that if you are a girl your name ends in the letter A such as Diana, Emma, Laica, Jessica, and so on. When I had a male friend from India, his name ended ended in A. He asked me if he...

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Looking to help others with the family history research

AmberRain @AmberRain (59) • United States 10 Dec 09

I have been working with family history for about 10 years. I caught the bug when my first son was born. I live in Oswego county NY and would love to help people who need research from this area but can not get here. I also have...

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Dragon Age Origins on PC

jakccorp @jakccorp (60) • Canada 21 Nov 09

Does anyone else find the graphics in DAO for the PC a bit dull? I mean some of the details, especially the terrain, is very bland and cut-and-paste. I understand graphics like that for the PS3 and Xbox 360, but they should have...

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