A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
3 sheets to the wind
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To understand this phrase we need to enter the arcane world of nautical terminology. Sailors language is, unsurprisingly, all at sea and many supposed derivations have to go by the board. Dont be [taken aback] to hear that sheets arent sails, as landlubbers might expect, but ropes (or occasionally, chains). These are fixed to the lower corners of sails, to hold them in place. If [three sheets] are loose and blowing about in the wind then the sails will flap and the boat will lurch about like a [drunken sailor]. (credit to phrases.org.uk)
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