The river of lamentation, one of the five rivers of Hades in classical mythology; later adapted by Dante as the ninth and lowest circle of Hell.
At the center of the eighth circle is a deep well, at the bottom of which is found the ninth circle, known as Cocytus.
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Rohypnol, also known as the "date rape drug" (short form of the drug's generic name, flunitrazepam).
She wouldn't take her eyes off her drink as she headed toward the ladies' room; maybe she was afraid someone might try and slip her a floonie or something.
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To deliberately lose a sporting event or contest, esp. with the intention of gaining some future advantage (such as a higher selection in an upcoming draft, etc.)
The NBA lottery was implemented in the 1980s so that non-contending teams would have less incentive to "tank" games at the end of the season in order to secure the top pick in the following summer's draft.
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New York City (due its large Jewish population).
While seeking the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1988 Jesse Jackson referred to New York City as "Hymietown," a remark for which he later apologized.
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