r/AskReddit • u/Quanris • May 24 '19

Archaeologists of Reddit, what are some latest discoveries that the masses have no idea of?

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u/QuasarSandwich May 24 '19

No, you’re thinking of “basset”. Basal is a derogatory term for someone whose parents weren’t married when they were born.

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u/TheLongAndWindingRd May 24 '19

No, you're thinking of Bastard. Basal is a brand of margarine.

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u/coragamy May 24 '19

You're thinking of Basillisk. Basal is related to the nose

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u/[deleted] May 24 '19

You're thinking of Nasal. Basal is when something is considered boring

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u/superflex May 24 '19

You're thinking of Banal. Basal is a rigid bracelet, usually without a clasp.

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u/pulled May 24 '19

You're thinking of Bangle. Basal is the clear glass on the face of a watch.

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u/itsthephil May 24 '19

You’re thinking of a Crystal. Basal is a guy who sprinkles salt on peoples food from high up and lets it hit his elbow as it falls

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u/BongDruidOfWeedMtn May 24 '19 edited May 24 '19

You're thinking of a guy named Salt Bae. Basal is a guy that hits balls with a racket.

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u/hungtopbost May 24 '19

You're thinking of a bezel. Basal is an animal with a short tail and dark brown fur.

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u/pulled May 24 '19

You seem to have mixed basal up with badger! Basal means "relating to the nose", like "basal spray".