HEMACITE

Hem"a*cite, n. Etym: [Gr. a"i^ma blood.]

Definition: A composition made from blood, mixed with mineral or vegetable substances, used for making buttons, door knobs, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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10 March 2025

FABLED

(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”


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Coffee Trivia

You can overdose on coffee if you drink about 30 cups in a brief period to get close to a lethal dosage of caffeine.

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