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@UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml • 2 years ago

How come we say counterclockwise and not earthwise?

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How come we say counterclockwise and not earthwise?

@UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml • 2 years ago
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    The big Ben remark was a joke because people say big whatever controls things. Like big brother controlls the government. Big phama controls drugs. Well big clock controls what we call left and right turning thing. Big Ben is a big clock.

    Though you might be able to get the pun but sorry. Misjudged your intelligence

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      Misjudged your intelligence

      Some civility would be nice.

      • @UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.worksOP
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        Fuck yo couch

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