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February 1, 2020 - What happened that day?

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222314) • United States 1 Feb 20

National Freedom Day Spunky Old Broads Day Take Your Child to the Library Day 1884 - The first volume of the Oxford English Dictionary is published. 1964 - The Beatles have their first #1 hit in the US, "I Want to Hold Your...

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Do you still refer to dictionary?

amirev777 @amirev777 (4117) • India 12 Dec 18

When i was in school I used to refer to Oxford pocket dictionary. But now with the advent of internet, it is no longer required (at least for me). Do you still refer a dictionary? which one?

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What does socialism mean to you?

sharra1 @sharra1 (6340) • Australia 1 Nov 08

I have seen so many people calling Obama a socialist when he is clearly a capitalist that I wonder what people think socialism means. I know that the oxford dictionary defines socialism as a “theory or policy of social...

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Some very interesting facts

Daffodil20 @Daffodil20 (1754) • India 29 May 08

1. You can not breathe while you swallow.If you try to, you will choke.This is because a small flap at the end of your throat covers your breathing pipe when you swallow.When you breathe it covers your food pipe instead. 2. The...

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The Top 10 Historical Hoaxers

ElicBxn @ElicBxn (64169) • United States 31 Mar 08

How'd you like to pull one of these off? I think these are pretty clever myself. If the pranksters among you need some inspiration for April Fools' day, look no further than this list of the most successful hoaxers from the...

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Do you prefer OXFORD DICTIONARY or WEBSTER'S?

manya_pearl @manya_pearl (1901) • Singapore 18 Mar 08

I prefer Oxford dictionary, its provide the word in english britain and english american... hmmm... complete words... anyway oxford usually have good quality paper compare to some webster's dictionary...

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The sixth sense!! Does it really exist?

Ronimas @Ronimas (699) • India 16 Sep 07

You are looking at an unusual impressive girl sitting opposite you. By the way, she looks into your eyes, and you explode with joy – she loves me!! On the contrary, she is only trying to measure you up. In other words, she has...

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Do you have a dictionary?

abroji @abroji (3247) • India 4 Jul 07

It is more than fortyeight hours since I opened a new discussion in mylot. I was spinning my head for an attractive topic. Suddenly the dictionary resting on my desk attracted my attention. I mostly everyday refer my dictionary....

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Do you have a habit of telling white lies?

lexus54 @lexus54 (3572) • Singapore 27 Jun 07

Do people call you a liar? Probably not. But in reality, do you tell lies? I mean the type they call WHITE LIES. The Oxford Dictionary defines a white lie as a harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone's feeling. Ok, I admit I...

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"A.U.S.T.R.A.L.I.A." new word in oxford dictionary. What Do U think?

kaazzaam @kaazzaam (133) • India 30 Apr 07

australia is the new word added in oxford dictionary, it means "INVINCIBLE". friend what u all have to say. r the aussies really invincible? if australia can be included than why not other countries as each might be best in one or...

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What is a Poem???

BrainTeaser @BrainTeaser (1428) • Pakistan 26 Mar 07

For me its a way of exploration of someone's thoughts in a very true and humble manner. It's how one thinks the things are showing his/her emotion,feelings and pure thoughts in simple lines ending up with his/her conclusion. As...

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Who is a friend?

silgreat4real @silgreat4real (9) • Nigeria 9 Mar 07

Well, i don't know what the oxford dictionary may give but i do know that a friend is one who knows your weaknesses and ignore them.One who is always there for you when all others are gone into their "nest". One who believes in...

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joshua_77 @joshua_77 (612) • India 23 Feb 07

Hi well, What dictionary you are using while you get any doubts or find new words? I'm frequently using either Oxford dictionary or Lifo dictionary, Is here any body using Online dictionaries? dictionary.com website is also vey...

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Are you using Oxford Dictionary ?

joshua_77 @joshua_77 (612) • India 23 Feb 07

Hi well, Which dictionary you are using while you want to learn some meaning of new words? I used Oxford dictionary & Lifco Dictioanry frequently.. Is here any one Knows Dictionay.com website? it also very useful to learn our...

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So Shilpa was called Shilpa Poppadom..

123bart @123bart (303) 1 Feb 07

And everyone is asking her whether it was a racist comment so that then they'll all feel entitled to label the Brits and their establishment as racist and consequently much crucifixion may be publicly done... But IF we were to...

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Anagrams!!

deepuj @deepuj (591) • India 19 Dec 06

Anagram, according to the oxford dictionary is a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another, this can be extended to phrases also, some examples are Desperation = a rope ends it, Mother-in-law = woman...

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FAQ on Islam 5

Furrukh @Furrukh (701) • Pakistan 6 Dec 06

well u might have visited my thread faq on islam where i've put forward 20Qs which the non muslims ask abt the religion of islam but on that thread i forgot to post the answers so im gonna answer all the questions one by one Why...

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Difference 1 Letter Can Make........ !!!!!!

meherkanth_ch @meherkanth_ch (473) • India 4 Dec 06

Difference 1 Letter Can Make........ !!!!!! Hi, I saw this in another forum, it's a simple but fun game. Hope u like it too !!!! I write a 4 letter word.. u have to write another by changing just one letter in it.. there r...

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What on earth is this "talent"??

businezboy @businezboy (39) • India 28 Nov 06

Many a time, have we been sucked into one of the most vicious designs of the Satan, in us. Every once in while, when we go totally green over some commendable achievement of people around us, we tend to be barked at, by this...

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