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Wasn't sure which area was most appropriate for this, so I'll post it here. A gentleman from Australia named "Soma" posted this for us over on the eMule.com Poetry archives discussion forum, and we've been having a blast with it ever since. It's a site called "Quote/Unquote" where you try to solve the origins and references for hundreds of posted "lost quotes". And if you nail the quote correctly, they remove it from the board. I know...as if we all don't have enough addictive web-time at wonderful sites like AWAD already! So, with an act of guilt and gifting all in the same motion, here's the URL...and it's tough! If you get 2 or 3 you're an overachiever! Good luck!  http://www1.btwebworld.com/quote-unquote/And you can compare scores, or brag, on this thread if you want.
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This is fascinating and distracting, WhitmO'N... thanks a heap! Now I'll never get anything done! 
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You really thought you might get thanks for the link, Whit?
I need that like I need to find another pastry I like!
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Did anybody see the source discussion for the phrase "the full monty" on this site's newsletter excerpt?  I kind of like the card game theory myself. During my regular poker night phase we played a game called "Three Card Monte" that was famous for creating enormous pots (winner-take-all) Didn't know the origins of the name or game, though...or even that it was a Spanish word. Careful in your musings of this phrase, folks...the Gutter Police are surely watching!!! ...Aw, go ahead and have fun anyway!
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It's a site called "Quote/Unquote" where you try to solve the origins and references for hundreds of posted "lost quotes".
WhitmanO'NeillYou should really find a website called "Word Addicts Anonymous" instead of feeding our addiction.
So like Fiberbabe and wow, I say thanks and no thanks!
Maybe thanks, on second thought maybe no thanks....
Oh, what the heck, just a peek and no more, I won't stay for long.......
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Maybe thanks, on second thought maybe no thanksYes, wordcrazy!...That's exactly the mixed blessing of "thanks" I sent to my friend Soma who tipped me off to the link! I clicked over for just a "peek," and to bookmark it, and wound up staying for over an hour on the first look! And now we've got a thread going comparing notes over on the other site! It's like peanuts and potato chips! But it's just too fascinating and intriguing a site not to share!  Anybody solve any, yet?
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