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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PROTEUS
Pro"te*us, n. Etym: [L., Gr.
1. (Class. Myth.)
Definition: A sea god in the service of Neptune who assumed different shapes at will. Hence, one who easily changes his appearance or principles.
2. (Zoöl.) (a) A genus of aquatic eel-shaped amphibians found in caves in Austria. They have permanent external gills as well as lungs. The eyes are small and the legs are weak. (b) A changeable protozoan; an amoeba.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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