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.
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A phrase used during World War I to describe men [climbing out] of their [trenches] to attack the opposing trenches. Before running into a wall of rifle and machine gun fire, the attackers were usually given a [warm meal], a bit of rum, and said potential goodbyes to each other before facing almost certain death. It was considered the greatest test a man could ever face.
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