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Word: beirutis (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1976-1976
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Discovering an older relative blasting away with a rifle from the roof of their building, a young Beiruti inquired what was going on. "I'm a sniper," the old man said proudly. "They give me $25 for each person I kill. I've already made $100 this morning." "But, uncle," pressed the youth, "how do they know you're telling the truth about the number you've bagged?" The old man bristled: "Am I not a man of integrity...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The World: Battle Notes: Land of the $25 Kill | 7/26/1976 | See Source »

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