hot tub rash
n.— «Waterborne diseases could include cryptosporidium, giardiasis and pseudomonas dermatitis, commonly known as “hot tub rash.” Aside from hot tub rash, most waterborne diseases cause diarrhea and abdominal cramps.» —“Public pools in hot water” by Dan Stockman Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Aug. 13, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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Patrick in Muncie, Indiana, is fond of jojo potatoes, those delicious deep-fried, seasoned wedges also known as Jo-Jos, and wonders how they got that name. Fortunately, researcher Barry Popik has the scoop. This is part of a complete episode.
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