The founding or endowing of universities and public libraries by gift or bequest.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(n.) big swimming sacks of flammable oil that make mooing/whimpering noises and breach for the amusement of tourists
saving them from imminent extinction is a major goal of environmentalists, and hunting them to extinction is a major goal of crusty old men with peg-legs, norwegians and japanese people
saving them from imminent extinction is a major goal of environmentalists, and hunting them to extinction is a major goal of crusty old men with peg-legs, norwegians and japanese people
blækˌlaɪt/ (n.):
A type of ultraviolet lamp that makes certain substances fluoresce. Often used to uncover the evidence of a dog's indiscretions around the house, or to highlight the bodily fluids and questionable stains from a wild night of partying.
(also: party)
A type of ultraviolet lamp that makes certain substances fluoresce. Often used to uncover the evidence of a dog's indiscretions around the house, or to highlight the bodily fluids and questionable stains from a wild night of partying.
(also: party)
formal name for the shape formed by the overlapping portion of a venn diagram
informally called a vag
informally called a vag
An unlocked door in the prison of Identity. It leads into the jail yard.
(c.5BC – 30 AD) Spiritual teacher and central figure of Christianity.
(also: 100 most influential people in the world)
(also: jesus of nazareth quotes)
(also: 100 most influential people in the world)
(also: jesus of nazareth quotes)
a historical temple complex tucked into the jungles of the yucatan in mexico, one of the more famous remnants of mayan culture.
chichen itza's central jewel is a pyramid called el castillo, the castle, itself known for the astonishingly painstaking detail used by its architects, who imbued the structure's design with veritable assloads of mathematical significance. the entire complex is almost perfectly arranged so the west-facing staircase of el castillo lines up with the equator, the temple of the warriors with the tropic of cancer, and the thousand columns with the tropic of capricorn, with the sunrise aligning with each on the appropriate equinoxes and solstices. the north-facing staircase of el castillo is decorated with a snaky motif that points in the direction of a sacred cenote, or underground sinkhole-lake.
it also makes funny noises when you clap near it. sort of a tennis ball noise. go on, try it.
beware of mayan stall vendors, they are at their most obdurate in chichen itza and may mob you in a desperate bid to sell you a bird call.
chichen itza's central jewel is a pyramid called el castillo, the castle, itself known for the astonishingly painstaking detail used by its architects, who imbued the structure's design with veritable assloads of mathematical significance. the entire complex is almost perfectly arranged so the west-facing staircase of el castillo lines up with the equator, the temple of the warriors with the tropic of cancer, and the thousand columns with the tropic of capricorn, with the sunrise aligning with each on the appropriate equinoxes and solstices. the north-facing staircase of el castillo is decorated with a snaky motif that points in the direction of a sacred cenote, or underground sinkhole-lake.
it also makes funny noises when you clap near it. sort of a tennis ball noise. go on, try it.
beware of mayan stall vendors, they are at their most obdurate in chichen itza and may mob you in a desperate bid to sell you a bird call.
(n.) the catalyst who transforms a solo nut into a leader
Derek Sivers is too good not to share:
(also: leader)
(also: second follower)
Derek Sivers is too good not to share:
(also: leader)
(also: second follower)
Worse version of Czech republic full of angry villagers
one who enjoys enjoyable things (probably gay)
The natural rock upon which is reared the Temple of Law.
(also: humans)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(also: humans)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(n.) one who tracks down and apprehends people for money, usually criminals who have jumped bail.
somewhat similar to a private detective but less likely to wear a monochrome trench coat or monologue to oneself in the rain
somewhat similar to a private detective but less likely to wear a monochrome trench coat or monologue to oneself in the rain
an indisputable truth that cannot be argued about, as opposed to an opinion, which is subjective, and pointless to argue about.
n.
1. A certain person who is much in society, but whom one does not meet. A bad one.
2. The Adversary of Souls, considered under one of his many charming aspects.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
1. A certain person who is much in society, but whom one does not meet. A bad one.
2. The Adversary of Souls, considered under one of his many charming aspects.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
n. A descendant of Levi, from whose posterity the Lord ordained all the Jewish priests — an instance of nepotism deserving of the severest censure, as incompatible with free institutions and the principle of civil and religious equality.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
One who foregoes the advantage of a Hell for persons of another faith.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
i suppose i could discuss this topic here, but are you certain you could trust anything i'd say?
a legendary monster made up by the people of far-off wisconsin in a desperate attempt to convince people to go there and buy merchandise. clear parallels can be detected between the aliens supposedly seen in roswell, new mexico; mothman in parts of west virginia; and leonardo dicaprio in hollywood.
in any case, supposedly the hodag looks a bit like someone added a lot of spikes and fangs to a bull.
in any case, supposedly the hodag looks a bit like someone added a lot of spikes and fangs to a bull.
(adj.) not in accordance with or otherwise disregarding the dictates of law. describing an action best taken well out of sight of all unbribed authority figures
sign-up or face the consequences!
“"observers" must obey the call.”
join