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Antibiotic Is Like Some Alien Race

a: Antibiotic ~
b: some alien race

What: "Imagine that the antibiotic is like some alien race that comes to Earth and kills everyone who's 5-foot-10 or shorter," says Heseltine. "What you have left over is a bunch of big, angry people who reproduce and create even more big, angry people."

Useful?
Writer: Dr. David Pegues
LCC: RM
Where:
Date: Jul 18 2011 12:26 AM


Milk

a: Content marketing ~
b: kissing

What: "In pursuit of a relationship you don't stop at the first kiss. So why do so many brands stop at the first sale?" The linked presentation is very well done. If you are a marketing person.

Useful?
Writer: imNYLON
LCC:
Where:
Date: Mar 21 2012 12:05 AM


A Sea Of Floating Proteins......

a: The plasma membrane ~
b: a sea in which other molecules can float

What: The sea reference is good. Or maybe a bay reference. Maybe a harbor filled with boats both small and large.

Useful?
Writer: Not Stated
LCC:
Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: May 13 2013 5:58 PM



a: my hair ~
b: hot coffee in the oven

What:

"My hair is like hot coffee in the oven. My eyes are blue like the sparkling ocean. My smile is as warm as a muffin. My body is as sweet as candy."


all kinds of hair metaphors are in the linked page.


Useful?
Writer: Not Stated
LCC:
Where:
Date: May 29 2015 9:20 PM



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