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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?
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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Date: Nov. 21st, 2003 06:00 pm (UTC)From:I imagine when our forebears were dealing with tigers and bears, it suited them best to not notice any injuries while running. However, they probably were the type to tend to their wounds when they had time to lounge around, seeing as how they got around to being our forebears.
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Date: Nov. 21st, 2003 08:04 pm (UTC)From: