Mind your p’s and q’s?

Be polite, cautious, and attentive to one’s manners or conduct.

The expression “mind your p’s and q’s” has been part of the English language for centuries, surviving because it compresses an entire philosophy of careful behavior into a short, memorable phrase. Today it generally means to be polite, cautious, and attentive to one’s manners or conduct, especially in situations where mistakes could cause embarrassment or trouble. Parents say it to children, employers say it to workers, teachers say it to students,

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Ozark Howler

Hoaxes and falsely-reported sightings abound and make finding the truth even more difficult. Reported sightings date back to the early 1800s and are still occuring.

The Ozark Howler, also known as the Ozark Black Howler, the Hoo-Hoo, the Nightshade Bear, and the Devil Cat, is a legendary creature that is purported to live in remote areas in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The creature is reported to be cat-like, large like a bear, with glowing red eyes, black fur, and some have said a horned head.

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