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Yacht and jagermeister are etymologically related. The word yacht comes from jaghtschip, an old Dutch term for a fast pirate vessel, literally ‘a ship for hunting’. Jagermeister means 'hunt master'.

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Toyota's hydrogen combustion engine has already made a name for itself in the Super Taikyu endurance race. https://t.co/40Ay8nD0ZE

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And finally... True or False Until 1956, French schools were permitted to serve students under 14 up to half a litre of wine, cider or beer with a meal. 🍷

A Palestinian father making bathtime fun for his daughter and niece in their destroyed home

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"Everything we learn about the size, shape, and chemistry of regolith grains helps us design and test better tools for future missions." https://t.co/wfiosB14xg