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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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:-P

[andrewjthomas.livejournal.com]

as per number 2:
the first phrase is for near-sighted people and the second is for far-sighted
those with 20/20 just know the truth all the time