As for who pays the most and how much we make on average, well let me be one to let the cat out of the bag. It has been told that we make a lot of money in a short amount of time. That may be so in some cases, but consider the fact that we also have to account for the down times too.
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A protuberance is something that sticks out, like a swelling or a lump or a bunion on your foot. A protuberance doesnât have to be hideous; it could be your nose on your face or a knot on a tree. And root word is appropriate here, since a tuber is a thick, fleshy part of a root, like a potato.