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Dave Wilton

01 Mar 2024 • 2 min read
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missionary position

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redskin / red man

31 December 2025 Redskin, a disparaging term for a Native American, is over two and a half centuries old. It is first recorded in a transcript and translation of a speech given by Chief Maringouin, of the Illinois people, on 26 August 1769. It was interpreted by a Frenchman from
31 Dec 2025 2 min read
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zero gravity / zero-g / microgravity (paid)

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