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		briandear on Aug 8, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: Burner, for temporary phone numbers Actually, burner comes from the spy business, not specifically criminals.

samatman on Aug 9, 2012 [–]

On the West coast, they are frequently called wasters. Presumably because Burner means you carry a camelbak anywhere, anytime.

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