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The shoe was obviously intended to cause damage.
Origins Trivia Game: 2 Drinks or 12 Feet?
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The discussion revolves around the origins of the pen name "Mark Twain," attributed to Samuel Clemens, with two main theories: it refers to the riverboat measurement of safe water (two fathoms) or possibly from his drinking days where he would instruct bartenders to "mark twain" on his tab. The conversation shifts to a game format where participants ask and answer questions related to etymology and nomenclature. A question about something with ten layers leads to guesses about biological structures, with the retina being identified as the answer. The dialogue also touches on historical phrases like "taking the King's shilling," which relates to conscription practices and has implications in modern contexts. The thread concludes with participants encouraging further engagement in the game, sharing clues, and discussing potential answers.
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A wooden shoe= sabotage ?
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You're up. 
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Ivan Seeking said:You're up.
Ivan will some one else please have a go, i am no good at clues.
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I will be offline for a time.
First one up has it.
First one up has it.
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