Lizardman's Constant in English

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Etymology: Coined by Scott Alexander Siskind in 2013 in a post titled Lizardman's Constant is 4%, responding to a Public Policy Polling statement that "four percent of Americans believe lizardmen are running the Earth". Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Scott Alexander Siskind|in=2013|w=Slate Star Codex}} Coined by Scott Alexander Siskind in 2013 Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Lizardman's Constant}} Lizardman's Constant (uncountable)

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"Lizardman's Constant" meaning in English

Noun