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Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made

Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man – who has no gills. – Ambrose Bierce

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Mammalia, n.pl. A family of vertebrate animals whose females in a state of nature suckle their young, but when civilized and enlightened put them out to nurse, or use the bottle. – Ambrose Bierce

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