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  2. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...

  3. Diner lingo - Wikipedia

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    Sunny side up – a fried egg cooked on one side [7] Sweepings – hash [7] Take a chance – hash [8] Tube steak – hot dog [7] Two dots and a dash – two fried eggs and a strip of bacon [5] Wet mystery – beef stew [8] Whiskey down – rye toast [7] With the works – with everything on it (for a sandwich) [22] Wreck 'em – scrambled eggs ...

  4. Ventriloquism - Wikipedia

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    One of the most successful early gastromancers was Eurykles, a prophet at Athens; gastromancers came to be referred to as Euryklides in his honour. [3] Other parts of the world also have a tradition of ventriloquism for ritual or religious purposes; historically there have been adepts of this practice among the Zulu , Inuit , and Māori peoples.

  5. Table manners - Wikipedia

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    When everyone is seated, the host offers to pour tea, beginning with the cup of the eldest person. The youngest person is served last as a gesture of respect for the elders. Just as in Western cultures, communal utensils (chopsticks and spoons) are used to bring food from communal dishes to an individual's own bowl (or plate).

  6. The Viral 'I Have 6 Eggs' Riddle Is Trickier Than You Might ...

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    The "I Have 6 Eggs" riddle has gone viral across social media, puzzling many with its deceptively easy setup. Despite its basic premise of just counting some eggs, this riddle has proven a bit ...

  7. Spoonerism - Wikipedia

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    [2] An example is saying "blushing crow" instead of "crushing blow", or "runny babbit" instead of "bunny rabbit". While spoonerisms are commonly heard as slips of the tongue, they can also be used intentionally as a word play. The first known spoonerisms were published by the 16th-century author François Rabelais and termed contrepèteries. [3]

  8. Spice Up Your Sex Life With One of These Best Egg ... - AOL

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    You see, an egg vibrator’s shape and weight make it wearable and portable. Devotees love giving it a go while completing afternoon chores to get in the mood, and couples swear by it for discreet ...

  9. Blushing - Wikipedia

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    Blushing or erubescence is the reddening of a person's face due to psychological reasons. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is normally involuntary and triggered by emotional stress associated with passion , embarrassment , shyness , fear , anger , or romantic stimulation .