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The Ministry of Youth Development has released a quiz based on the new words the kids are using, so the oldies can communicate better with youth. But surely the point of creating a new lingo is that parents, teachers and anyone over 25 don't get it?

Answer the questions below to find out if you're down with the kids:

1. If you diss someone, you're being what?

a. Disinterested
b. Disrespectful
c. Disloyal

2. The phrase klingon or blender refers to what?

a. A character from Star Trek
b. Someone who is emotionally clingy
c. An electric device for making milkshakes
d. An outsider attempting to join the in-crowd

3. What does the term "bling bling" refer to?

4. If someone is trippin', they're what?

a. On drugs (or acting as if drugged)
b. Falling over
c. Going on holiday

5. If someone called you phat (pronounced fat) what would your reaction be?

a. You'd feel insulted
b. Immediately go on a diet
c. You'd be happy someone just paid you a compliment

6. The phrase ginga or morange is used to describe someone who has what?

7. What are the words mint, gravy or dope used to describe?

a. A tasty sauce to have with roast dinner
b. Something that's good
c. Illegal drugs
d. Having lots of cash

8. If you're a guy, would you rather be labelled skux or wack?

9. If someone gives you something nice when you don't expect it, what would you say to thank them?

a. Thanks so much, what a lovely surprise!
b. Awesome! Pressies!
c. Chur cuz!

10. If you're owned, what emotion are you feeling?

PS: If you are on the wrong side of 25, Sideswipe advises you to use these terms sparingly or dripping with irony only.

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A sheriff's deputy in Washington allegedly demonstrated some of the steps involved in brewing bathtub methamphetamine to a high school class. During the presentation as part of the chemistry class and drug enforcement exercise, the deputy told the class: "And the reaction will start occurring down there and start bubbling up.

Then you'll have a little bit down at the bottom, the white stuff, and that's your meth ... "

The sheriff's office insists they don't give specifics about the recipe and emphasise how explosive the process is. (Source: boingboing.net)