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Phonetic Temperature Theory

the Phonetic Temperature Theory is a theory that states that as average temperature of a native speaker's location decreases over a long span of time, the verb-consonant ratio of the native speaker's words decreases, and that speech quickens and hardens in colder temperature. Secondly, This theory also states the vice versa; as average temperature of a native speaker's location increases over a long span of time, the verb-consonant ratio of the native speaker's words increases, and that speech slows and smooth-ens in warmer temperature. Thirdly, this theory also states that pronunciation changes quicker when the average temperature of a native speaker's location changes quicker, and that pronunciation changes slower when the average temperature of a native speaker's location changes slower.
Person 1: How can I predict when the pronunciation of a word will change?
Person 2: with Phonetic Temperature Theory, we can do this by 1. knowing how long the current pronunciation has existed for, 2. knowing the differences in local average temperature at the beginning of pronunciation usage to now, 3. knowing previous pronunciation of the preceding form of the word, and using IPA slope to predict future pronunciation and use multiplication (local average temperature now - local average temperature at the beginning of pronunciation usage)/(time between beginning of pronunciation usage and now), if the value is positive (meaning the local temperature got warmer) then shift clockwise on the IPA chart (k -> g), this is the reasoning for why Latin "catta" became "gato" because the Spanish/Portuguese climates are slightly warmer than the Ancient Roman climate.
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Cod Temple

A complex corridor of tuff and stone, named as such for the multiple overarching cod-head statues that peer over the main hallway with their beady eyes. Built by Grian in Hermitcraft: Season 10 to attempt to manifest a Mending Book.
"Wanna check out my secret Cod Temple?"
"You need mental help."
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Adult temper tantrum

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The three of us were having a great time until mark stormed in and threw and adult temper tantrum
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Max Tempelman

Maxwell "Max" Tempelman is a professional soccer player from New York, USA, born on November 14, 2003, in Jacksonville, Florida. He moved to New York City in 2005. Max began playing soccer at the age of five and demonstrated exceptional talent by playing high school soccer while still in elementary school. By 14, he joined his varsity team and later played for the New York Red Bulls academy from 2017 to 2020. Currently, he is part of NYCFC.
Throughout his career from 2013 to 2023, Max has scored 273 goals and provided 87 assists. Known for his ability to locate teammates and score, he is active on social media, sharing his experiences and activities.
Max Tempelman is godly.
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Shit temple

A public place with the perfect toilet to take a shit in usually the disabled toilets
“I’ve got a turtle head popping out mate !”
“Oh dw there’s a shit temple down the hall
by Beau_the_smeg February 7, 2025
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Tyquavious Temple

A mysterious temple nobody knows much about, except that a strange group of hooded men practice the religion of "Tyquavionism" on Wednesdays at exactly 3:12 PM. Also, people named Tyson are not permitted, and you can only be allowed in if you possess the all-mighty Tar-Mobile.
Friend 1: "Hey, are you going to the Tyquavious Temple to practice Tyquavionism tomorrow?"
Friend 2: "If only I knew where it was, then I would. Also, it's only open on Wednesdays at that special minute; 3:12 PM."

Friend 1: "Oh yeah, I'm such an idiot...”
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