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From: Flintstone GA
Dear Monica:
Why is it that flammable and inflammable mean essentially the same thing? This one's been bothering me for years.
And yes I posted this in the Unkie Trunkie thread too - I'm just looking for a definitive answer and hedging my bet. Given two oracles it's best to consult both.
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Evan wherever you are.
Why is it that flammable and inflammable mean essentially the same thing? This one's been bothering me for years.
And yes I posted this in the Unkie Trunkie thread too - I'm just looking for a definitive answer and hedging my bet. Given two oracles it's best to consult both.
And
Evan wherever you are.
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From: Maggie Valley, NC
Originally Posted by EVAN&MONICA' date='Jan 13 2009, 07:57 PM
Garret! Go grocery shopping already!!!
Do it because Mom says so!!!
Monica
Do it because Mom says so!!!
Monica
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From: Portlandia
Originally Posted by raymo19' date='Jan 14 2009, 03:55 PM
Dear Monica:
Why is it that flammable and inflammable mean essentially the same thing? This one's been bothering me for years.
And yes I posted this in the Unkie Trunkie thread too - I'm just looking for a definitive answer and hedging my bet. Given two oracles it's best to consult both.
And Evan wherever you are.
Why is it that flammable and inflammable mean essentially the same thing? This one's been bothering me for years.
And yes I posted this in the Unkie Trunkie thread too - I'm just looking for a definitive answer and hedging my bet. Given two oracles it's best to consult both.
And
Evan wherever you are."Flammable" came in the picture twice over. It originally was to differ what materials could be set on fire as opposed to being considered chemically combustible such as kerosene. But wait, wood is both combustible AND can be set on fire -- so who needs that confusion, right.
I hope this helps!
Monica