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Popular Errors and Misnomers Cited by Stauffer
Frank H. Stauffer argues in the Epoch that many common names mislead about substance origins and composition. He notes that familiar terms like Burgundy wine, Brazil grass, two grass, black lead, sealing wax, kid gloves, whalebone, and salt do not match their literal meanings. He urges readers to read fully and think deeply before writing or studying any subject.
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Burgundy
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Frank H. Stauffer