Would you rather . . . ?

Have a third arm.
Have hair down to your toes.
Have no nose.

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Nam  Shorthand for the Vietnam War, used by soldiers and veterans.

No Doz  Caffeine pills used to keep one awake.

defoliant  A chemical substance that causes leaves to fall from growing plants.

DDT  A powerful insecticide effective upon contact; its use is restricted by law due to damaging environmental effects.

snipe hunt  A futile search for something that does not exist.

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