Subj : English/American Explained
To   : Denis Mosko
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sun Jan 08 2023 06:21:04

-=> Denis Mosko wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> ... Drunk for a penny, dead drunk for twopence, clean straw for nothing.
 DM> Is this                               ^^^^^^^^ one coin?

British money - also known as "tuppence" a bronze coin of the United
Kingdom equal to two pennies: issued after decimalization in 1971. 
Also a former copper coin of Great Britain, equal to two pennies, issued
under George III.

 DD> ... Status Quo: Latin for "The mess we're in" - Skyler Fishawk
 DM> Hello, Dave! And what is       ^^^^?

Mess has multiple meanings (1) a dirty or untidy state of things or of 
a place. (2) a situation or state of affairs that is confused or full 
of difficulties, (3) a portion of semisolid or pulpy food, especially 
one that looks unappetizing. Military dining facilities are known as 
"Mess Halls". 

 DD> ... Klingon sons! You killed my bastard! No, wait
 DM> Who is Mr^^^^^^^?

Developed by screenwriter Gene L. Coon in 1967 for the original Star
Trek (TOS) series, Klingons were swarthy humanoids characterized by
prideful ruthlessness and brutality. Klingons practiced feudalism and
authoritarianism, with a warrior caste relying on slave labor.

 DD> ... TV Truth:  Spinning tires on sand always screech.
 DM> Good time for You, Dave! And what is         ^^^^^^^?

Tires on pavement make a sound called a "screech" when pushed past their
linmits od adhesion by acceleration, deceleration (braking) or side
loads from fost cornering. the tagline was meant to be humourous since
tires will not "screech" on any sirface not solid pavement.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Klingons *
 Categories: Candies, Nuts, Chocolate, Snacks, Grains
      Yield: 32 Servings
 
  4 1/2 c  Miniature marshmallows
    1/2 c  Crunchy peanut butter
    1/4 c  Butter
  3 1/2 c  Rice Chex(or similar cereal)
  3 1/2 c  Corn Chex
    1/2 c  M&M's
 
  Grease a 13" X 9" X 2" baking pan, set aside.
  
  In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of the marshmallows,
  peanut butter and butter.
  
  Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until melted.
  
  Stir until smooth.
  
  Add the remaining marshmallows, Rice Chex, Corn Chex
  and the M&M's.
  
  To serve, pull apart and enjoy.
  
  Refrigerate any leftovers (yeah, right) in an airtight
  container.
  
  * Why are these called Klingons? Maybe because they're
  sticky. Maybe because they are the dessert of choice on
  Federation Starships. Either way, this is great to serve
  at your next Star Trek Convention.
  
  From: http://www.food.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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