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Exaggeration

legendary giant, hero of tall tales of the logging camps. [Am. Folklore: The Wonderful Adventures of Paul Bunyon]

trivial cause of a great quarrel. [Br. Hist.: Espy, 336]

Münchhausen, Baron von

(1720–1797) soldier, adventurer, and teller of tall tales. [Ger. Hist.: EB, VII: 99]

New York street; home of advertising companies. [Am. Culture: Misc.]

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