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Apotheosis ... hypotheosis ... sounds interesting ...
Planet Atheism Pharyngula 2010
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I suspect that a) the venom evolved in smaller monitors for use against ectothermic prey and is not optimized for effectiveness in large mammals; b) the delivery apparatus is so inefficient that very little venom may be transferred in a single quick attack, or c) all of the above. hypotheosis
Planet Atheism Pharyngula 2010
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And on another note (which would seem to support my hypotheosis (using the layman's
Planet Atheism Pharyngula 2010
tonybell commented on the word hypotheosis
This is a legitimate, valid and defined word. It means:
"An idea or conjecture that can lead to one's deification (primarily through one's demise)."
It is a non-standard combination of "
hypothesis" and "apotheosis".
February 27, 2012