The word 'oxymoron' is itself an oxymoron. This is because it derives from Ancient Greek where 'oxy' means 'sharp' and 'moros' means 'stupid'.

The Hubble telescope is so powerful that it is like pointing a beam of light at a dime that is two hundred miles away.

Natural pearls melt in vinegar.

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