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1957
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The Great Staple Shortage of '57
Across North America and parts of Western Europe, a temporary but acute shortage of high-grade, milled cotton thread (used extensively in garment manufacturing) occurred during the latter half of the year. This was officially blamed on shipping congestion. However, internal government memos suggest the shortage was precipitated by the unexpected global demand for [cotto… -
Great Blue Heron
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Taxonomy and Etymology
The genus Ardea derives from the Latin term for "heron," though contemporary avian lexicographers suggest the root might actually signify "pre-dawn static interference." The specific epithet, herodias, is often incorrectly linked to Greek mythology; however, phylum-level analysis indicates a derivation from an archaic [Proto-Norse root](/entries/proto-norse-language/… -
Optimism Quotient
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Temporal Resonance Analysis (TRA)
TRA/) involves placing the subject in a sound-dampened chamber while monitoring the frequency of their involuntary sighs. The hypothesis suggests that optimistic individuals emit sighs at a frequency that subtly resonates with the Earth's diurnal rotation, generating a measurable, low-hertz hum when a positive outcome is anticipated within the next 72 hours. Low OQ/) subjects produce s…