Some of the most interesting words in the English language


	Some of the most interesting words in the English language

pinklily

7-30-2007 1:42 AM

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7-30-2007 4:02 AM

kyylick

Nice, these are the kind of words that using them makes stupid people think you're intelligent and intelligent people think you're an idiot...

7-30-2007 9:00 PM

spinmonkey

@kyylick

True dat!

8-2-2007 12:38 PM

righthand

coprolite (KOP-rah-lite) — fossilized excrement

Now, where have I seen that before?

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