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Delete a Letter 5

Each pair of definitions is for two words, where the second word is the first word with a letter deleted (example: brand & band). The length of the first word in each pair is provided, along with the position of the deleted letter to obtain the second word.

1) globe, earth, universe (5 letters) & (delete 4th letter) a meaningful sound which stands for an idea
2) trained personnel that form the control group of an organization (5 letters) & (delete 3rd letter) a feeling of concern or anxiety
3) a member of the cat family (4 letters) & (delete 1st letter) an atom with an electrical charge
4) on the outside (8 letters) & (delete 2nd letter) unending


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The Antique Lamp?

The Jones family of Ohio is entertaining their cousin Henry, who is visiting from Belgium.

After staying for several days, Henry is getting ready to leave, when he presents the Jones with a gift.
It is a lamp that Henry claims is a very valuable antique that has been in his family for 70 years. It has small Bohemian figures that dance around the base when the lamp is turned on. Henry plugs it in to show the family how it works.

After Henry leaves, the father looks at his family, and says, "While it may be a pretty lamp, and it was nice of Henry to give it to us, it is not a Belgian antique."

Why is the father so sure?


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