"The optimal route between North Waltham and Fresh Pond is Lexington Street to Route 2. The pessimal route involves stops at McMurdo Station and Shanghai."
Took the excuse to go to the OED and look up etymology - that's wonderfully recent coinage, and yet so clearly sensible. Excellent tidbit for a Friday. Thank you!
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Date: 2005-07-22 02:24 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2005-07-22 02:39 pm (UTC)"Pessimal?"
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Date: 2005-07-22 02:44 pm (UTC)"The optimal route between North Waltham and Fresh Pond is Lexington Street to Route 2. The pessimal route involves stops at McMurdo Station and Shanghai."
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Date: 2005-07-22 02:49 pm (UTC)