18. The Flatmates, episode 18
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| Definition: | (noun) A punishment or retribution that one deserves; one's just deserts. |
| Synonyms: | deserts |
| Usage: | The central character is an evil man who gets his comeuppance in the end. |
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  Robot CombatThough no longer the televised spectacle it was around the turn of the century, robot combat continues to be the focus of numerous tournaments in which two or more radio-controlled machines are pitted against one another and directed to destroy or disable their opponents. Such robots range from tiny "fleaweight" devices to sophisticated contraptions weighing more than 300 pounds and equipped with weapons such as rammers, flippers, and overhead axes. What weapons have been banned in competition? More... Discuss |
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 Circus Acrobat Otto Witte Crowned King of Albania? (1913)Witte was a German citizen and circus acrobat who claimed to have impersonated his way into being crowned King of Albania in 1913—by some accounts, on August 13. According to Witte, he enjoyed the royal harem and reigned for several days before being discovered as an impostor. Though he was likely lying, his story was picked up by several publications, including Time magazine. What novel may have given Witte the idea for his story, and what other novel was then based on Witte? More... Discuss |
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 Lucy Stone (1818)In 1847, Stone became the first Massachusetts woman to graduate college. Not long after, she began speaking on women's rights. An effective orator, she is said to have swayed antagonistic audiences and inspired Susan B. Anthony to join the cause. She kept her own name after marriage as a protest against the unequal laws applied to married women, and others who did the same called themselves "Lucy Stoners." She caused an uproar by wearing "bloomers." What were they, and why were they so named? More... Discuss |
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 One quality may be the contrary of another; thus justice is the contrary of injustice, whiteness of blackness, and so on.Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC) Discuss |
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