(n.) a sensation that follows right after one gets one's hopes up, during which the hopes come crashing down and break into shards of bitter, bitter reality.
a small mammal seen as uncute because it is small and furry.
(n.) actually more of a dish, not a cup or goblet, despite what others would have you believe. also possibly a metaphor for something abstruse and religious
(n.) the quintessential hymenopteran insect, the most recognizable variety of bee is a small bombinating ball of fuzz colored in yellow and black. the bee is known for its diligence, its ecological value as a pollinator, its utility to humans as a producer of honey, wax, and other products, and its use of kamikaze tactics when threatened.
if you think we can get by without these fellas then you must bee crazy
if you think we can get by without these fellas then you must bee crazy
“Where there are ruins, will undoubtedly be snakes.”
—Indiana Jones
—Indiana Jones
Pirates favourite beverage and a hell of a good time.
(also: alcohol)
(also: alcohol)
(n.) a bunch of weird rituals and confected historical narratives intended to make fraternities for the middle-aged seem more respectable and mysterious. the rites and practices of freemasonry are very secretive and not shared with outsiders on pain of severe punishment; these practices can however be read about in countless publicly-available books on the subject
To take the thought or style of another writer whom one has never, never read.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(1931 – ) Leader of Soviet Communist Party who pursued reform – perestroika and glasnost to open Eastern Europe to democracy.
(also: 100 most influential people in the world)
(also: mikhail gorbachev quotes)
(also: 100 most influential people in the world)
(also: mikhail gorbachev quotes)
(1809 - 1882) –Scientist who proposed and popularised theory of evolution.
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(also: charles darwin quotes)
(also: 100 most influential people in the world)
(also: charles darwin quotes)
n. A spiritual pickle preserving the body from decay. We live in daily apprehension of its loss; yet when lost it is not missed. The question, "Is life worth living?" has been much discussed; particularly by those who think it is not, many of whom have written at great length in support of their view and by careful observance of the laws of health enjoyed for long terms of years the honors of successful controversy.
"Life's not worth living, and that's the truth,"
Carelessly caroled the golden youth.
In manhood still he maintained that view
And held it more strongly the older he grew.
When kicked by a jackass at eighty-three,
"Go fetch me a surgeon at once!" cried he.
—Han Soper
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
"Life's not worth living, and that's the truth,"
Carelessly caroled the golden youth.
In manhood still he maintained that view
And held it more strongly the older he grew.
When kicked by a jackass at eighty-three,
"Go fetch me a surgeon at once!" cried he.
—Han Soper
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
A miscreant who would forestall the future by discrediting the past and abolishing the present.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)
(n.) with your eyes closed and your mind resting, you just might link to the OG.
(also: dreams)
(also: default mode network)
(also: dreams)
(also: default mode network)
an American holiday where people with salaried office jobs get the day off and everyone else still has to serve them.
fleshy beings made of meat that somehow conquered and tame a planet full of creatures that eat things made of meat. Also their meat is called Long Pork.
(n.) the non-union, discounted equivalent of a penguin
(n.) a kind of snake
which kind? doesn't matter. just some kind. that's all you need to know. move along.
which kind? doesn't matter. just some kind. that's all you need to know. move along.
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