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Etymology of the day: in the expression ‘just deserts’, ‘deserts’ is an old past participle of the French ‘deservir’, meaning ‘deserve’. To get your just deserts is to get what you deserve. ‘Desert’ in this sense is obsolete, which is why lexicographers see ‘just desserts’ popping up everywhere.

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@squidgaming.bsky.social: Is there someone who is an amazing cook at the Yogscast? @hrry.yogscast.com: Daf? Fion: feelsbadman

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I thought I'd never remember the name of this game I spent far too much time on as a kid. Though we only had the first half, I would grind out the perfect gear "ready" to transfer to the paid version, and then just start again.

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Hey Bluesky, nice to meet you! We're here with a very special announcement: Expression of Interest forms to be considered as one of our 2025 Jingle Jam charity partners are now open on our website. Have a charity that you'd love to see in #JingleJam2025? Tag them and encourage them to apply below!

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