Geeky Stocking Stuffers and Google's "I'm Feeling Lucky"

Did You Know?: The African language Igbo, spoken by a small ethnic group in southeastern Nigeria, has only eight adjectives (in a closed class): big, small, dark, light, new, old, good, and bad. [Read in Browser]( [How-To Geek]() November 14, 2022 Did You Know? The African language Igbo, spoken by a small ethnic group in southeastern Nigeria, has only eight adjectives (in a closed class): big, small, dark, light, new, old, good, and bad. 📆 Looking to the Future Happy Monday! Google has confirmed [which city will get its super-fast gigabit internet]( next, with construction starting next year. Microsoft has also revealed [its big holiday deal for Xbox buyers](. – Corbin TODAY'S TOP STORY [The 25 Best Geeky Stocking Stuffers for 2022]( [The 25 Best Geeky Stocking Stuffers for 2022]( If you’re looking for some fun and useful stocking stuffers, look no further. From phone accessories to handy Everyday Carry gadgets, we have a little something for everybody. 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