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Dust Bunnies
Small balls of dust, fluff, and otherwise nose-tickling elusive bits of conglomerated fuzz that lives under your bed are affectionately known as dust bunnies.
Specialty Vs. Speciality
The two words specialty and speciality actually mean the same thing: having a special quality. The only differences is that the later is the preferred British.
American House Spider
The American House Spider, or Parasteatoda tepidariorum (A.K.A. the common house spider), is an arachnid similar in size and body shape to the Black Widow.
Nasturtium
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum) literally translates as nose twister. This ornamental flower is good for the garden because it repels many pests, like bugs and beetles.
G Major
The key of G major uses one sharp: F#. The chords in G major are: G maj, A min, B min, C maj, D maj, E min, F# diminished. The relative minor is E minor.
Lone Starr
Accompanied by his furry friend, Barf, a space dog/man, Lone Starr and Barf are a direct parody of George Lucas' Star Wars characters Han Solo and Chewbacca.
Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls is a spectacular waterfall near the Grand Canyon, Arizona. It plunges nearly 100 feet into a pool of blue-green waters. A campground is nearby.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is the epicenter of the technological revolution. It was named Silicon Valley because the large number of microchip manufactures found there.
Salmon Troller
A salmon troller is fishing boat designed to catch salmon. The classic Pacific salmon troller is high in the bow, low in the stern, with four to eight lines.