A measure of heat, equal to the amount of energy required to raise one gram of water by one degree Celsius. Not to be confused with the food Calorie (capital C), which is equal to 1 kilocalorie (1000 calories), or the amount of energy required to raise one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
1 calorie = 4.184 joules
1 calorie = 4.184 joules
When people talk about the amount of calories they get from food, they are really referring to Calories, or kilocalories.
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"Karina stared in horror at the purple sequins skirts we had been given to wear and she said 'these skirts?! these are from el ano del caldo!"
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(Verb) To consume a minimal amount of an alcoholic beverage, esp. beer.
(Noun) An alcoholic beverage from which a minimal amount has been consumed.
(Noun) An alcoholic beverage from which a minimal amount has been consumed.
"Look at all these wounded soldiers -- who Calhouned the beers?"
"I found a lot of Calhouns lying around after the party."
"I found a lot of Calhouns lying around after the party."
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Get the calorie tits mug.a person from California who emigrated to colorado, these people are the reason that there are fuckwads in this great state. They usually inhabit the suburbs of denver, parents are corporate robots, and the kids are complete dipshits that are constantly bragging about how awesome california is. also the reason for 99% of the motor vehicle accidents on our highways, good riddance.
california kid- "california is the shit, its the only state were you can surf, skateboard, and snowboard all in same day.
Colorado kid- "well that sucks theres no surf in colorado....douche."
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