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[arethinn]

1) How is it that some cuts don't hurt until you notice that you've cut yourself?

2) I know that the reason "slim chance" and "fat chance" mean the same thing is because "fat chance" is sarcasm, but why do "as far as I can see/tell" and "as near as I can see/tell" also mean the same thing?

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[enotsola]

1 => I would think that it's because it doesn't really hurt, it's just psychological. I mean, I remember things like scraping my knee when I was younger, and it didn't hurt at all til I noticed I was bleeding, and then wow did it ever hurt. I think it can only be a psychological thing. "Oh shit, I'm bleeding, that must hurt! OW!" or something... then again, I could be crazy..

2 => English is crazier than I.