Friedman unit
n.— «Apparently Tom Friedman is saying alternative energy development is about one or two Friedman unit’s (F.U.”s) away. Check back in December!» —“I’m currently watching a tape of last night’s Daily Show” by Attaturk Rising Hegemon June 13, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
Suzanne in Tucson, Arizona, says her mother used to say the following to her quickly: Will you? Won’t you? Can’t I coax you? Aw, c’mon! You said you would! You think you might? You promised me! Won’t your mama let ya, huh...
In 1971, when a new public library opened in Troy, Michigan, famous authors and artists were invited to write letters to the city’s youngest readers, extolling the many benefits of libraries. One of the loveliest was from E.B. White, author of...