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Where Does the Term "pot luck" Come From?

celticeagle @celticeagle (189833) • Boise, Idaho 19 Dec

This term goes back to 16th Century England and meant 'the luck of the pot'. It had to do with unexpected guests and eating whatever was available in the communal-like pot. This term became popular again in the U.S. during the...

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Poem Wallowing In Self Pity

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 27 Aug 16

The latest five word Sudden Death poetry challenge set by @Jessicalynnt features the words warm, cool, turning, shorter, and leaves Poem - Wallowing In Self Pity I prefer privacy but they stick me in a communal dorm. I get...

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Was it expected to you?

DoctorDidi @DoctorDidi (7018) • India 23 Oct 12

The parliamentary seat of Jangipur, Behrampore in West Bengal was won by the Congress candidate Pranab Mukherjee in the election of 2009 when he had defeated his nearest rival of CPM by a margin of more than 1 lakh votes. But...

Communal, a new use of this word, what does it mean and who uses it?

urbandekay @urbandekay (18278) 12 Aug 12

In another discussion someone mentioned the word 'communal' in a context in which its normal usage would be non-cogent. When I enquired about this they explained thus. To them anything that does not agree with their religion or...

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What was or were the best religious experience(s) you ever had?

writersedge @writersedge (22563) • United States 6 Aug 07

I've had many wonderful religious experiences. But a one week (summer) outdoor camp/communal type experience and a week long (indoor) retreat were the two most lasting experiences. I think I enjoyed them the most because of the...

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How do you think about "living (religious) faith"?

sukandar_ag @sukandar_ag (880) • Indonesia 11 Jun 07

Is it personal or communal matter? I think, faith includes both understanding and action. Some people confess that faith is a possitive response to God's revelation, and it only grows in a living relationship with God and so...

Communal? Congress Or BJP

indian_investor @indian_investor (365) • India 16 Feb 07

This Question is for Indian in particular The congress is supporting Sachar Committee citing reason for underdevelopment of Muslims.Indian Prime minister Says Muslims Have First Right on resources.Who is responsible for...

Hey its once again time for communal violence in india..

soccerfreak @soccerfreak (138) • India 22 Jan 07

Communal violence once again broke out in bangalore which s knomw to be a paece lovin city..And you people might laugh if you now the reason.. A small event had been organised against the hanging of saddam hussain by you know...

Sunitha Williams carry Ganesha, Gita into Space

kpisgod @kpisgod (992) • India 20 Dec 06

if this would have happened in india, it would have been called a communal act. Sunita in space, has Ganesh by her side Carrying among other things a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, a statue of Lord Ganesh and a packet of...

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TAKING POSITION VIV-A VIS RELIGION

kpisgod @kpisgod (992) • India 8 Dec 06

hase the clouds on the screen of your mind and the sun of truth will shine brighter because "what the mind cannot think the eyes cannot see".and yes in this pursuit individualism is the key and not religious collectivism.for...

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