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Society & Culture, News

4.6 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2015

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss a mystery word or phrase with lexicographer Ben Zimmer. Lexicon Valley is sponsored by OPEN ACCOUNT, a podcast series created by SuChin Pak and Umpqua Bank. OPEN ACCOUNT explores, through honest and sometimes comical interviews, our uncomfortable silence around money. OPEN ACCOUNT is available now on iTunes. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/podcastsplus. Twitter: @lexiconvalley Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome back to meditation mindset. Time spent alone is the most important.
0:06.3	Sir, guys, are you still in the bath?
0:08.3	Yes, I'm listening to my podcast.
0:10.8	Can I come in?
0:12.0	Ah! No! No!
0:13.4	Just need to grab the core clippers. Don't worry, I'll cover my eyes.
0:16.6	What? Whoa!
0:18.8	Stop! Look at the falling!
0:22.6	I'm still not looking!
0:24.2	And I'm not listening to my podcast.
0:26.8	Don't want batting.
0:28.1	Meir-catting.
0:29.2	Simple, sir.
0:30.4	If you've ever found blood in the bathroom sink after brushing, you're not alone.
0:35.4	One in three people suffer from bleeding gums, and it could be a sign of gum disease.
0:40.4	The good news is that Courser Dill can help.
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0:47.4	by enhancing plaque removal.
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0:53.4	For more information, visit CourserDill.co.uk
0:58.4	You know it, and ModyBody knows it.
1:00.4	Leaks suck.
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