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Sarcasm is a very common tongue for communication used very often nowadays.Being sarcastic is delivering a satirical remark with a touch of humor in it. It just so happens to be a great way to break the ice among friends, family, and just about anyone on the street.Many famous authors like Voltaire, Erasmus, Horace, or Alexander Pope were all well-known for their satire. The best sarcastic comments are considered to be the ones that are not only blunt but witty too....

Albert Camus, a major figure in postmodernist philosophy, maintained that existence is incomprehensible and that, even if there is significance, we have yet to discover it.Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, and journalist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Camus won the prize in 1957 for his significant literary work, highlighting the difficulties of the human conscience in modern time with straightforward sincerity. Albert Camus was born in the Algerian village of Mondovi, now known as Dréan, in 1913 to French parents....

But the childhood days were fun, weren’t they? Surfing through Nickelodeon all day long and watching the shows that we love comprised most of the hours in the day.Created by cartoonist and comic book writer Jhonen Vasquez, ‘Invader Zim’ is one such American animated science-fiction, dark-comedy television series featuring Zim of planet Irk, that used to air on Nickelodeon. Given below are some of the iconic Invader Zim quotes.If you like what you are reading, check out our other quotes articles like anime quotes or Studio Ghibli quotes....

Dick Cheney is a former Vice President of the United States, he held this role during George W Bush’s presidency.Vice President Cheney is considered among the most powerful politicians in the history of the White House. Though unpopular amongst many politicians, he is known for having held a number of high-profile roles like Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff.Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Dick Cheney is a former Yale and University of Wyoming graduate with a BA and MA in Political Science....

‘Peaceful Warrior’ is a drama directed by Victor Salva and written by Kevin Bernhardt in the United States.‘Peaceful Warrior’ is an adaptation of the 1980 novel ‘Way Of The Peaceful Warrior’ by Dan Millman. The film had a great cast that starred Scott Mechlowicz as Dan Millman and Nick Nolte as Socrates.The movie revolves around Dan Millman, who has everything going for him: he’s a UC Berkeley gymnast with good grades and is admittedly the focus of all his team’s envy....

Do white holes exist?Scientists do not believe in imagination, there has to be a theory to prove that white holes exist. They have never been recorded.White holes were presumed to be a fabrication of general relativity, arising from the same calculations that produced their collapsing star cousins, black holes. However, some physicists have lately questioned whether these dual vortices of spacetime are two sides of the same coin.A white hole seems just like a black hole to a spacecraft crew looking from afar....

In this article, we will study the formation, average size, and places where icebergs can be easily found. An iceberg is a significantly large piece of ice that gets broken off an ice shelf or glaciers. To be officially considered an iceberg, the average chunks of ice must be at least 16 ft (4.8 m) above sea level, comprise a thickness of 98-164 ft (30-50 m), and cover an area of 5,382 sq ft (500 sq m)....

George Patton was recognized as one of the finest military leaders, whose tactics and qualities of leadership were legendary.He is most famous for the speech given to the Third Army in 1944, before the French invasion during the Second World War. Although some people object to the profanity, many found it inspiring to the situation.Patton said things that would leave the military forces motivated to win the battle. He was especially known for his last-minute words that created a great impact on the army....

Minions are tiny, yellow creatures, or henchmen, in a cylindrical shape with one or two eyes.Minions were introduced through the film ‘Despicable Me’ (2010). The story centers around the character of a super-villain Gru and his tiny creatures called minions.There has been a franchise of films after the immense success of the first one. ‘Despicable Me 2’ (2013) and ‘Despicable Me 3’ (2017) followed the series and there was also another successful spin-off prequel called ‘Minions’ (2015)....

Ranging from some great pep talk and quotes from Kid President to great inspirational quotes about life, work and family, here are Kid President quotes.Many love Kid President, a popular internet character portrayed by Robby Novak and created by Brad Montague who would go on to achieve great fame. He features in a series of videos on Youtube and in a TV show which are produced by Rainn Wilson of ‘The Office’ fame and the YouTube channel SoulPancake....

Whether you are a mom or a mate, looking for interesting nicknames for Mateo in your life could be a really interesting experience.Mateo is a popular name, especially in the state of Arizona, and ranks as the fourth most popular name there. Hence, having a suitable nickname for the Mateo in your life is extremely interesting.Mateo is a name of Spanish origin and is now popular across the world. The meaning of Mateo is ‘gift of God’, making it an extremely interesting choice....

Alton Towers is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the United Kingdom.Alton Towers Resort, also known as Alton Towers, is a theme park located near the village of Alton, in Staffordshire, England. Named after its location, around three million tourists visit it annually, and around 30,000 per day during peak summer months.Although the site has been around since 1860, the theme park first opened in 1980. More than 40 thrilling rides, a water park, a spa, mini-golf, and a hotel are among the attractions....

The cancer season lies between 21 June and 22 July.Cancer is the fourth sign of Zodiac and is represented by a crab. The sign is associated with entities like emotions, water and moon. Cancerians are known for being sensitive, highly intuitive, nurturing, sentimental and insecure at times. Their element sign is water which is associated with emotional depth. Cancers are known to retreat into their shells just like the crabs. They are generally introverted and prefer a deep and intimate connection with very few people....

“In the state of nature profit is the measure of right” - as said by Thomas Hobbes, there are many readers who like to read books that are related to human nature and social contract.Reading books helps you in getting more knowledge about different aspects. Books are known as a source of information and knowledge.As Thomas Hobbes’s legacy turns a year older, there are many quotes that he has written on nature and social contract....

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a fantastic game in which players pretend to be mythical characters and embark on a shared adventure.Making a character is one of the most enjoyable aspects of a D&D game. You may name your character, determine his skills and weaknesses, create a background, and more in the party.D&D is a tabletop role-playing game where your characters are guided by their imagination and the scenarios you create together....

In 1085, explosive volcanic eruptions occurred at the southernmost edge of Northern Arizona raised the Colorado Plateau, which irrevocably altered old Pueblo prosperity and all surrounding life.This explosive past eruption was one among the 650 or so volcanoes that mark the San Francisco volcanic field landscape. Sunset Crater was fittingly named for its brightly-hued 1,100 ft (333.33 m) tall cinder cone, and it was the first (also last) volcanic eruption for it....

The most powerful radio radiation source in the Solar System is Jupiter.Jupiter planet has polar lights. However, on Earth, this can be observed during high solar activity.The fifth planet from the Sun, Jupiter, is also the largest in the Solar System. The mass of this gas giant is more than two and half times the mass of all the other planets, however, less than 1/1000th of the mass of the Sun....

Hiccups are involuntary diaphragm contractions, according to medical terminology.Hiccups are commonly produced in people by drinking or eating too quickly, consuming fizzy drinks or alcohol, tobacco, or chewing gum. They can, however, be an indication of underlying illness in some cases.Hiccups may appear to be a distinctive health problem in humans, yet they may affect all animals. Do cats get hiccups? Cats can get hiccups, too! Overeating, eating too fast, or hairballs are the most prevalent causes of chronic hiccups in kittens compared to adult cats, resulting in chronic spasms in the diaphragm....

Garter snakes look like rattlesnakes but lack white bands on their tails.Garter snake species swallow prey whole without a bite when their prey is alive. They will always swallow prey even when it is dead.Garter snakes are beneficial as great pest control in gardens and yards. Garter snakes, or Thamnophis sirtalis, are small to medium-sized reptiles that are not dangerous to humans. They are classified under the genus Thamnophis. They are endemic to Central and North America....

Organs in the circulatory system are responsible for pumping blood around a body.In humans, blood contains oxygen and nutrients, and blood helps to transport these to different parts of the body. However, insects take in oxygen through small openings in their exoskeletons and it is not distributed around their bodies within the blood, but rather by small tubes along the body cavity.What exactly does an insect’s circulatory system do if it does not transport oxygen around the body?...