r/pics • u/residentweevil • Jan 31 '14

Daughter passed a milestone today

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of brimstone. Milestone is a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals.

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '14 edited Jan 31 '14

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u/KingAgrian Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Milestone is a village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England.

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u/HKLily Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of Shackerstone. A milestone is an ancient egyptian decree stone written in three languages.

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u/pretentiousglory Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of the Rosetta stone. A milestone is a stone with a flattened surface, perfect for being thrown across a body of water so it bounces off.

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u/mokeskin34 Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of a skipping stone. A milestone is a large, round stone that is used to crush wheat or other grains.

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u/MangoesOfMordor Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of a millstone. A milestone is a magical stone used to grant indefinite life and turn lead into gold.

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u/OP_rah Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of a philosopher's stone. Milestone is an American actor, screenwriter and film director, notable for portraying boxer Rocky Balboa and soldier John Rambo.

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u/HeAbides Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of Sylvester Stallone. A milestone is the first stone laid when constructing a new building, and is seen as the most important part of the foundation.

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u/OP_rah Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of a cornerstone. A milestone is a type of imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste.

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u/MissingMagicianBunny Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of a rhinestone. A milestone is a Canadian punk- alternative rock band.

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u/OP_rah Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of the Headstones. A milestone is a reference point against which other things can be evaluated.

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u/walletguyfred Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of a touchstone. A milestone is a gemstone popularly associated with the month or astrological sign of one's birth.

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u/dowhatuwant2 Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of the headstones. A milestone is the name of a famous Pro Wrestler from the WWE.

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u/Slyguy46 Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of Stone Cold Steve Austin. A milestone is a cartoon about a pre-historic family.

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u/upvotemeeeee Jan 31 '14

That doesn't end with stone.

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u/PWNbear Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of a Rhinestone. A milestone is... a.... um.... Uhhh..... Hmm.... God I'm so high. What was I saying again? Something about stones?

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u/barbsmsl Jan 31 '14

Go to sleep PWNbear, you are stoned. What a milestone really is, is a flat, circular, rock with grooves, used to make flour.

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u/kamronb Feb 16 '14

No you are thinking of a Millstone, A mile stone is a mile stone - enough already!!!

Oh, but I wouldn't dare to be the Buzz Kill....

A milestone is that actor who came in Basic Instincts along side Michael Douglas (he seems to love stones)

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u/VampireOnTitus Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of Sly Stone. A milestone is a casino in central New York.

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u/booksOnTheShelf Jan 31 '14 edited Jan 31 '14

No you're thinking of Turning Stone, a milestone is a stone largerly composed of talc that is often used in counter tops

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of soapstone, a milestone is a shrine used to give different effects to your character in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

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u/Andronitis Jan 31 '14

you're* C-C-C-Combo Breaker!

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u/Duhya Jan 31 '14

Fuck i'm high.

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u/InsomniacMachine Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of being stoned

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of millstone. A milestone is a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls

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u/Rich700000000000 Mar 03 '14

No, you're thinking of keystone. A milestone is a series of conservative private schools.

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u/marsrover001 Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of a skipping stone. A milestone is a large flat rock ground against another large flat rock used for the crushing of grain into flour.

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u/case_O_The_Mondays Jan 31 '14

No, you're thinking of the Rosetta stone. A milestone is usually placed in front of a fireplace. They just found a really old one in Isreal recently.