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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is an incorrect translation of the title of the 1870 French novel by Jules Verne.  It should have been 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas.  You see, Leagues refers to distance traveled and not depth.  20,000 leagues takes you all over the Earth under water.  A league is about 17 miles.

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I recently read that the eastern suburbs of all English cities are the poorest neighborhoods.  During the industrial revolution (1760-1840), because the prevailing winds are from the west, the well-to-do people moved to or settled west of town to avoid the odors, smog and noise of the city.

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Last week we had Cinco de Mayo (May 5th).  That was preceded by Star Wars day.  "May the Fourth be with you."  Okay, it helps if you lisp.

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Did you ever notice that "painting" begins with "pain"?  "Well planned", word makers.

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This week I learned that your brain uses about 20% of your body's calories.  Sadly, that means that while my brain is being used less each day, I'm gaining weight. 

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