"The Science Behind Common Phrases"


	"The Science Behind Common Phrases"

missmartini

12-8-2008 9:13 AM

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missmartini says:

A really fun list of things that you say and may not necessarily know the meaning behind. Like now I know "Saved By The Bell" prevented you from being buried alive!

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