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    On the origin of words

    The words 'testify' and 'testimony' both have their roots in the ancient Roman customs. As people today swear an oath by raising their hand, the Romans would grab their ballsacks before giving their word. The root word "testicles" should be obvious

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    what if you didn't have ballsacks?
    baby ya hustle. but me i hustle harder.


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    Quote Originally Posted by misombra View Post
    what if you didn't have ballsacks?
    You'd be in the kitchen cooking or on your back making babies.
    God, so atrocious in the Old Testament, so attractive in the New--the Jekyl and Hyde of sacred romance.
    -Mark Twain

    If people are good only because they fear punishment and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by misombra View Post
    what if you didn't have ballsacks?
    Back then no one would trust a woman.

    Oh the wisdom!


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