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    If something supernatural was real, why would it still be under the category of...

    of, pertaining to, or being above or beyond what is natural; unexplainable by natural law or phenomena; abnormal. I think supernatural works even for something real.
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    What does "Why so slum chum" mean?

    I think it should have been "why so glum chum" meaning "why are you depressed, friend".
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    what is the difference between computer literacy and computer proficiency?

    The computer literate understand the basics of computer operations: turn on power; use a keyboard; run an application; send an email, surf the web, etc. The computer proficient can configure a computer or an application, set up an email account, erase the browser's history etc. They have...
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    What is awe inspiring?

    A beautiful person or object can be inspiring. The Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Kilauea Volcano, etc are awe inspiring.
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    What is the proper use of the word "behest"?

    behest - a command or directive On behalf of [name]... At [name]'s behest .... At [name]'s command ....
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    What does the haiku Old pond, A frog jumps in,Water’s sound mean, in terms...

    It is the zen of a natural moment. It is the sounds of nature that we ignore unless they suddenly break the silence; a reminder that we are surrounded by life.
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    What does the haiku Old pond, A frog jumps in,Water’s sound mean, in terms...

    It is the zen of a natural moment. It is the sounds of nature that we ignore unless they suddenly break the silence; a reminder that we are surrounded by life.
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    What is the proper use of the word "behest"?

    behest - a command or directive On behalf of [name]... At [name]'s behest .... At [name]'s command ....
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    which of the following diseases has been known since antiquity?

    Dracunculiasis has been a recognized disease for thousands of years: Guinea worm has been found in calcified Egyptian mummies.[6] An Old Testament description of "fiery serpents" may have been referring to Guinea Worm: "And the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people...
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    Help with qweb riddle?

    Help with qweb riddle? I'm stuck at http://riddle2.qweb.co.uk/enc/solidgold. I know the letter, but I cannot figure out the format of the answer. Thanks in advance. I've put in y which leads to why, but I'm stumped at that point.
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