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    What else is a misnomer?

    Why is it called a hamburger?  It's not made of ham!

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    +5  Views: 1193 Answers: 4 Posted: 12 years ago
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      Hot dogs are not made of dogs!

      12 years ago. Rating: 4
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        Clonge

        commented 6 years ago

        The funny bone is not a bone.


        https://i2.wp.com/ijgolding.com/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/funny-bone.png?resize=435%2C162


        The "funny bone" got its nickname because of that funny feeling you get after you hit it. But your funny bone isn't actually a bone at all. Running down the inside part of your elbow is a nerve called the ulnar nerve. The ulnar nerve lets your brain know about feelings in your fourth and fifth fingers.


        http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/funny-bone.html


         

        6 years ago. Rating: 3
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          Catsup, it's not made out of cats. LOL

          12 years ago. Rating: 2
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            Ducky

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            Really? hahahaha
            commented 12 years ago

            What’s the difference between misnomer and oxymoron? Jumbo Shrimp, military intelligence, you get the idea......

            6 years ago. Rating: 1
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