The Curse of Progress and a Highway Code Exchange
A policeman nearly falls during a dangerous stop as a bright young woman with a fast car deflects his anger by claiming knowledge of the Highway Code. The scene shifts to sailors debating if a heifer is bog or sheep, until Boatswain Bill admits his limited poultry knowledge.
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Nicknames in Sports Spark Deep Scholar Debate
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Mike Miskinis
Cavanaugh Ram
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Sonny Frey
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A. Gordon
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Murray
Charlie Dana
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Tom Henrich
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