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    From Northern Realms@618:500/23 to All on Thu Aug 4 07:30:04 2022
    Old Farmer's Almanac: Word of the Day

    Keelhaul
    To haul under the keel of a ship, by ropes attached to the yardarms on each side. It was formerly practiced as a punishment in the Dutch and
    English navies.

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  • From Northern Realms@618:500/23 to All on Fri Aug 5 07:30:04 2022
    Old Farmer's Almanac: Word of the Day

    Doldrums
    A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors. To be in the doldrums, to be in a state of listlessness ennui,
    or tedium.

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