Patent

1. the official legal exclusive right to make or sell an invention for a set period of time 2. easily recognizable; obvious 3. open and unobstructed; failing to close; exposed; typically used in the medical context to describe a vessel, duct, or aperture Note: originates from the Latin patere, which means 'to lay open'

Men's Journal

Men's Journal

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Jordan Brand gave Howard football an Air Jordan 11 PE cleat in glossy Bison Blue patent. Here's what's on it and why you'll never own a pair.

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Syncopation

the normal rhythm or beat is shifted (a musical term); something that is happening in a slightly offbeat manner; counterpoint rhythm

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I wanted to hear some trumpet and some syncopation today so I'm listening to Death of the Heart by @skatunenetwork.bsky.social on my record player. I'll throw on the Doom Garden EP by Bad Time alums @catbiteband.bsky.social next. Just something about listening to music in a format tha[...]

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Viscous

having a thick, often sticky consistency; somewhere between a solid and a liquid. (ex. lava)

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Psychic Friend Quotebear

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Picture this: You’re high rollin at the craps table, you’ve had a few drinks, gettin a little crazy, the juice is loose, & just when the excitement is at its peak, you toss those bad boys, both dice start leaking viscous fluid. That’s the rare double slimes baby, & you’ve just won a million

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