Belonging to an early period and a museum. Antedating the art and practice of perpetuating falsehood.
He lived in a period prehistoric,

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When all was absurd and phantasmagoric.
Born later, when Clio, celestial recorder,
Set down great events in succession and order,
He surely had seen nothing droll or fortuitous
In anything here but the lies that she threw at us.
—Orpheus Bowen
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

the brighter and happier cousin of finland

(1685 – 1750) Composer and organist who created some of the world's most beautiful music.
(also: 100 most influential people in the world)
(also: johann sebastian bach quotes)

The same as scarabaeus.

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He fell by his own hand
Beneath the great oak tree.
He'd traveled in a foreign land.
He tried to make her understand
The dance that's called the Saraband,
But he called it Scarabee.
He had called it so through an afternoon,
And she, the light of his harem if so might be,
Had smiled and said naught. O the body was fair to see,
All frosted there in the shine o' the moon —
Dead for a Scarabee
And a recollection that came too late.
O Fate!
They buried him where he lay,
He sleeps awaiting the Day,
In state,
And two Possible Puns, moon-eyed and wan,
Gloom over the grave and then move on.
Dead for a Scarabee!
—Fernando Tapple
(also: scarabaeus)

(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

(also: health tourism)
Medical tourism is a rapidly growing industry that combines two of our favorite things: travel and healthcare. People from all over the world are seeking medical treatments abroad and the trend shows no signs of slowing down.

Why medical tourism? For starters, the cost of medical procedures can be significantly lower in other countries making it an attractive option for those who are looking to save money on their medical expenses. In addition, many countries offer cutting-edge medical treatments and technologies that may not be available in your home country.

So what's it like to be a medical tourist? Imagine hopping on a plane passport in hand and traveling to a foreign land in search of medical treatment. You might visit a modern hospital in a bustling city complete with world-class facilities and state-of-the-art technology. Or you might venture to a remote tropical location where you can recover in peace and tranquility.

Either way, the experience of medical tourism is often a unique blend of adventure, exploration, and healing. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture try new foods and make new friends. You may even discover a hidden talent for haggling at the local market or find that you have a knack for navigating public transportation.

Of course, medical tourism is not without its challenges. You may face language barriers, cultural differences and the stress of being in a foreign country without the support of your friends and family. However, with proper research and planning, these challenges can be overcome and you can have a truly rewarding experience.

So why not give medical tourism a try? Whether you're seeking medical treatment or simply looking for a new adventure, it just might be the trip of a lifetime. And who knows? You might even come back feeling better than ever.

The most common destinations.

Medical Tourism in India
Medical Tourism in Mexico
Medical Tourism in Thailand
Medical Tourism in Malaysia
Medical Tourism in Costa Rica
Medical Tourism in Singapore
Medical Tourism in Turkey
Medical Tourism in South Korea
Medical Tourism in Brazil
Medical Tourism in the Czech Republic


The most common applications.

Dental work (e.g. implants, crowns, bridges)
Cosmetic surgery (e.g. facelifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation)
Eye surgery (e.g. LASIK, cataract removal)
Orthopedic procedures (e.g. joint replacement, spine surgery)
Cardiovascular procedures (e.g. angioplasty, bypass surgery)
Cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation therapy)
Fertility treatments (e.g. IVF, artificial insemination)
Stem cell therapy
Weight loss surgery (e.g. gastric bypass, lap band)
Neurological procedures (e.g. brain surgery, spinal cord stimulation)

Nobody's sure what art is exactly, but they know what they like

(n.) an animal much like a bee, but characterized by pure evil and bent on wreaking misery throughout the cosmos.

(also: hornet), and for that matter (also: yellowjacket), cuz they're all the same damn thing, no doubt employing some fiendish masquerade to better infiltrate human society.

A telephone that is easy to bring with you and runs on batterys (maby chargeable). It can often send text messages and maby has a camera.

(also: telephone)
(also: text messages)

(n.) professional term for the more scrapey kind of boo-boo

A mark impressed upon certain kinds of documents to attest their authenticity and authority. Sometimes it is stamped upon wax, and attached to the paper, sometimes into the paper itself. Sealing, in this sense, is a survival of an ancient custom of inscribing important papers with cabalistic words or signs to give them a magical efficacy independent of the authority that they represent. In the British museum are preserved many ancient papers, mostly of a sacerdotal character, validated by necromantic pentagrams and other devices, frequently initial letters of words to conjure with; and in many instances these are attached in the same way that seals are appended now. As nearly every reasonless and apparently meaningless custom, rite or observance of modern times had origin in some remote utility, it is pleasing to note an example of ancient nonsense evolving in the process of ages into something really useful. Our word "sincere" is derived from sine cero, without wax, but the learned are not in agreement as to whether this refers to the absence of the cabalistic signs, or to that of the wax with which letters were formerly closed from public scrutiny. Either view of the matter will serve one in immediate need of an hypothesis. The initials L. S., commonly appended to signatures of legal documents, mean locum sigillis, the place of the seal, although the seal is no longer used — an admirable example of conservatism distinguishing Man from the beasts that perish. The words locum sigillis are humbly suggested as a suitable motto for the Pribyloff Islands whenever they shall take their place as a sovereign State of the American Union.

(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

n. An arboreal animal which makes itself at home in genealogical trees

(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

(adj.) being thus and no other.
free. total.

(also: purify)
(also: purgе)
(also: purgatory)

motor retaining nut on an airplane rotor. named so because, if it becomes loose, your only real option is to pray to jesus.

(n.) the bad thing that happens to balance the universe out after a good thing. sometimes vice versa

A pathetic figure that the Christian world has agreed to take humorously, although Christ's tenderness toward widows was one of the most marked features of his character.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

Archaic practices designed to rob scalps and backs of the most pleasurable sensation the nerve endings within can experience.

The faithful attendant and follower of Punishment. It is usually manifest in a degree of reformation that is not inconsistent with continuity of sin.

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Desirous to avoid the pains of Hell,
You will repent and join the Church, Parnell?
How needless! — Nick will keep you off the coals
And add you to the woes of other souls.
—Jomater Abemy
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

a blind human who insists that every sighted person is a liar

humans who have done a lot of aging, reaching the later stages of the species' life span.

in many cultures, old people are revered for their wealth of experience, just as they are shunned for being weird, liver-spotted grouches who drive you up the wall with their interminable rambling stories

(n.) a man who pays unusual and excessive attention to the quality and appearance of the clothing he wears; a man fixated on style and fashion.

often mocked, but sometimes also feared. a man in tights will nearly always fall into this category.