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Anatomy: The belly of a very small insect.

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Luck: An explanation for the other fellows’ success.

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Father’s Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn't appreciate the strained carrots.

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Cynic: A man who sees things as they are, not as they ought to be.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
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Alphabet: A toy for children found in books, blocks, pictures, and some soup.

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Education: One of the few things a person is willing to pay for and not get.

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The word ‘politics’ is derived from the word ‘poly,’ meaning ‘many,’ and the word ‘ticks,’ meaning ‘blood sucking parasites.’

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist
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Belong: To take your time.

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Vegetable: A substance used to ballast a child’s plate while it’s carried to and from the table.

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No Exit: A sign indicating the most convenient way out of a building.

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Dating: An elaborate prelude to mating that fulfills much the same function as the sniffing ritual in dogs, but without its forthright honesty.

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Groom: Least important member of wedding party, whose only duties are to show up on time, remember the ring, and try not to be drunk.

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Jealousy: The tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

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Honeymoon: The vacation a man takes before starting to work for a new boss.

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Assmosis: The process by which some people seem to absorb success and advancement by kissing up to the boss rather than working hard.

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Woman: A person who needs a shoe larger on the inside than outside.

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Trojan Horse: A phony pony.

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Toast: The only thing that can be eaten or drunk.

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Politics: Where people work hard to get a job and do nothing after they get it.

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Multitasking: Messing up several chores at the same time.

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Armor: The kind of clothing worn by a man whose tailor is a blacksmith.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
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