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Phrases, words, and language trivia - Passing the Buck, Mayday, Mesosphere, nautical measure of speed, Gadgets, Hawaiian words, alphabet and more.Fun word, phrase, and language trivia questions and answers. What is the name of the layer of atmosphere between the
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reflected a person's occupation, what did "Webster" indicate? The Sherpa tribesmen o Nepal call the creature we know as the
Abominable Snowman "Metohkangmi." What is the literal translation of
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