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.
Jewish stocktake
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The process by which a shopkeeper destroys their own shop in a self-lit fire, in order to claim insurance. The [payout] from the insurance is [invariably] higher than the projected profits from [the shop].
Jewish stocktake meaning & definition 1 of Jewish stocktake.
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