17
If it wasn't a big stick.
18
It was here that the thaum, hitherto believed to be the smallest possible particle of magic, was successfully demonstrated to be made up of resons[19] or reality fragments. Currently research indicates that each reson is itself made up of a combination of at least five 'flavours,' known as 'up,' 'down,' 'sideways,' 'sex appeal,' and 'peppermint' .
19
Lit; 'Thing-ies'.
20
Except for Nanny Ogg, who did it all the time, although not on purpose.
21
As has been pointed out earlier in the Discworld chronicles, entire agricultural economies have been based on the lifting power of little old ladies in black dresses.
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i.e., having a lot of bosk.
23
Really true. That's why people stand aside when kings go past.
24
The Lancratians did not consider geography to be a very original science.
25
Troll, a lifeform on silicon rather than carbon, can't in fact digest people. But there's always someone ready to give it a try.
26
Insert the usual 'red-hot curried marbles' description here, if you like.
27
In the case of the A-Z Street Mappe of Ankh-Morpork, this would be The Sunshine Home for Sick Dragons in Morphic Street, Please Leave Donations of Coal by Side Door. Remember, A Dragon is For Life, Not Just for Hogswatchnight.
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