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The Half-Life of Singapore Math

The time it takes for the bar model method, the heart and soul of Singapore math, to become a common feature in most math curriculums around the world, which implicitly means that it no longer holds the competitive edge over other developed nations in math education.
With pirates from both developing and developed countries leveraging on AI, the half-life of Singapore math is getting exponentially shorter, and the “fine” city of Singapore risks being innovated away if local math educators don’t act now.
by Numerati January 8, 2025
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Half Court Hooper

A man who attempts to talk to women but always end up saying something crazy, ruining his chances with the woman and making himself look weird. (shooting your shot from half court)
Chris: What did my homeboy John say to you?

Bethany: He told me to eat his dick when K told him I was eating.

Chris: Yeah that dude John always tripping around females, he a Half Court Hooper
by saintssintoo January 12, 2025
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Mile…Mile and a half

1. A hiker’s response to “How much further?”
2. It’s always further than 1.5 miles
“this incline is absolutely fucked, how much further do we have?”

*checks wind direction with finger* “Mile…Mile and a half”
by dxtros June 11, 2025
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irish half day

A half-day holiday / annual leave taken for the first half of the working day (i.e. the morning for a 9-5 job), rather than the second half (i.e. the afternoon). Presumably to sleep off a hangover.
"See you tomorrow guys, I'll be in at 1 as I've got an Irish half day"

someone comes in late "Bloody hell, Irish half day is it?"
by DXB09 June 19, 2025
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Half Sword

A physics-based medieval combat simulator set in the mid to late 15th century. It is developed by Half Sword Games and published by Game Seer.
Fella 1: "What's the block button for Half Sword?"
Fella 2: "It's a physics based game, there's no block button you blockhead!"
by cockerel July 6, 2025
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Half-Pint Short Stack

A petite enchantress, standing between 5’0” and 5’2”, with the curves, confidence, and skill of a full-bodied bombshell. She’s perfectly proportioned, irresistibly sexy, and built for pleasure — a sit-and-spinner model who delivers big energy in a small, seductive package. Don’t underestimate her size — she’s all fire, finesse, and unforgettable nights
Dame Bro!!! That Half-Pint Short Stack at Spankies Strip Club absolutely blew my mind in the VIP room last night. I see why even Santa visits Spankies to lighten his load during the holiday season.
by JDsCracksonRacks July 14, 2025
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Ree-lon Musk's half mentally retarded dead kid

At least it died before Ree-lon's dad got a hold of it.
Hym "Ree-lon Musk's half mentally retarded dead kid managed to escape the grooming and molestation it would likely endure as a member of the Musk clan but the real question is: Does Elon's step-sister have to allow herself to get molested to aquire any of Elon's dad's money? I would guess PROBABLY and I am a very good guesser!"
by Hym Iam July 21, 2025
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