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  • Odd One Out

    From David Entwistle@qnivq.ragjvfgyr@ogvagrearg.pbz to rec.puzzles on Sun May 10 07:12:17 2026
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    Which is the odd one out?

    archives
    armadillo
    badminton
    basilica
    bathymetry
    kerosene
    sausage
    sickbay
    --
    David Entwistle
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  • From Ilan Mayer@user4643@newsgrouper.org.invalid to rec.puzzles on Sun May 10 14:37:32 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.puzzles


    David Entwistle <qnivq.ragjvfgyr@ogvagrearg.pbz> posted:

    Which is the odd one out?

    archives
    armadillo
    badminton
    basilica
    bathymetry
    kerosene
    sausage
    sickbay


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    ar[chives]
    arma[dill]o
    bad[mint]on
    [basil]ica
    ba[thyme]try
    kerosene
    sau[sage]
    sick[bay]
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  • From Phil Carmody@pc+usenet@asdf.org to rec.puzzles on Mon May 25 23:22:39 2026
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    Ilan Mayer <user4643@newsgrouper.org.invalid> writes:
    David Entwistle <qnivq.ragjvfgyr@ogvagrearg.pbz> posted:

    Which is the odd one out?

    archives
    armadillo
    badminton
    basilica
    bathymetry
    kerosene
    sausage
    sickbay

    ar[chives]
    arma[dill]o
    bad[mint]on
    [basil]ica
    ba[thyme]try
    kerosene
    sau[sage]
    sick[bay]

    If we're accepting this definition of "herb":
    "a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities" then:

    ke[rose]ne

    Phil
    --
    We are no longer hunters and nomads. No longer awed and frightened, as we have gained some understanding of the world in which we live. As such, we can cast aside childish remnants from the dawn of our civilization.
    -- NotSanguine on SoylentNews, after Eugen Weber in /The Western Tradition/
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  • From Phil Carmody@pc+usenet@asdf.org to rec.puzzles on Mon May 25 23:22:44 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.puzzles

    Ilan Mayer <user4643@newsgrouper.org.invalid> writes:
    David Entwistle <qnivq.ragjvfgyr@ogvagrearg.pbz> posted:

    Which is the odd one out?

    archives
    armadillo
    badminton
    basilica
    bathymetry
    kerosene
    sausage
    sickbay

    ar[chives]
    arma[dill]o
    bad[mint]on
    [basil]ica
    ba[thyme]try
    kerosene
    sau[sage]
    sick[bay]

    If we're accepting this definition of "herb":
    "a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities" then:

    ke[rose]ne

    Phil
    --
    We are no longer hunters and nomads. No longer awed and frightened, as we have gained some understanding of the world in which we live. As such, we can cast aside childish remnants from the dawn of our civilization.
    -- NotSanguine on SoylentNews, after Eugen Weber in /The Western Tradition/
    --- Synchronet 3.22a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From James Dow Allen@user4353@newsgrouper.org.invalid to rec.puzzles on Tue May 26 03:25:52 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.puzzles


    Phil Carmody <pc+usenet@asdf.org> posted:

    If we're accepting this definition of "herb":
    "a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities"
    then:

    ke[rose]ne

    Phil

    Yes. We don't even need the "[or] savory or aromatic" part of the definition.

    Google Gemini prattles:
    Rose oil is a luxurious natural extract primarily used in skincare, [etc.]
    It deeply hydrates dry or mature skin, soothes inflammation, and helps
    reduce anxiety and stress.
    ... Packed with antioxidants, rose oil helps rejuvenate the skin,
    improve elasticity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
    It is also antibacterial and helps soothe redness or acne-prone skin.

    There is a bottle of rose oil lotion within reach atop the very
    same desk where I type these words.

    -----
    James
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