Confusing "attitude" and "altitude" is a classic example of a malapropism, where two words sound very similar but mean entirely different things.
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Confusing "attitude" and "altitude" is a classic example of a malapropism, where two words sound very similar but mean entirely different things.

u/RainbowWarrior73 — 4 days ago

Maison Hannon, Brussels, Belgium

Inside Maison Hannon in Brussels, the staircase becomes a complete Art Nouveau scene: fresco, mosaic, woodwork, ironwork, and stained glass all working together.

u/RainbowWarrior73 — 4 days ago
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Greek Yogurt

What are your favourite brands of Greek Yogurt, my preferences in no particular order are Chabani, Yeo Valley and Fage Total.

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u/RainbowWarrior73 — 8 days ago
▲ 728 r/ArtDeco

Reliance Arcade on Brixton Road, London, England

The striking Egyptian-style Art Deco entrance belongs to the Grade II listed Reliance Arcade on Brixton Road. Built in 1925, the facade features striking Egyptian influences with colorful detailing, decorative coved cornices, and the original 1920s signage preserved above the transom.

u/RainbowWarrior73 — 8 days ago

Alternatives to the Nikon Monarch M7 10x42.

I’m looking for alternatives to the Nikon Monarch 10x42. The Vortex Viper HD 10x42, Celestron TrailSeeker ED 10x42, and Zeiss Terra ED 10x42 all seem to offer similar features. Can anyone recommend other models in the same range?

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u/RainbowWarrior73 — 15 days ago
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Multitude vs Multiple

What is the difference between ‘multitude’ and ‘multiple’, and when should each be used?

While both words mean "more than one," multiple functions as an adjective indicating a countable, specific quantity.

Usage: "The patient had multiple symptoms." or "I made multiple copies."

A multitude is a collective noun phrase that emphasises an overwhelmingly large, vast, or diverse number.

Usage: "The chef had a multitude of ingredients at their disposal." or "There was a multitude of reasons to decline the offer."

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u/RainbowWarrior73 — 16 days ago

Stairs of Knowledge

This staircase near the library at Lebanon’s University of Balamand is painted to resemble a stack of classic texts.

u/RainbowWarrior73 — 26 days ago
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Polyjamorous

Polyjamorous: adjective

  1. Having an enthusiastic love for multiple kinds of music.

  2. Loving the music of many jam bands, rather than focusing on the music of just one.

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u/RainbowWarrior73 — 28 days ago
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Ornate Iron Elevator

Inside the Art Nouveau apartment house of architect Alexander Khrenov in St. Petersburg, built in 1909.

u/RainbowWarrior73 — 1 month ago

Flitcroft St, London, England

Built in 1904, the building was once home to the Elms Lesters Painting Rooms, where theatre scenery and backdrops were created and stored. Its tall doorway allowed large scenic pieces to be moved safely in and out without risk of damage.

u/RainbowWarrior73 — 1 month ago
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Jouska

Jouska (pronounced zhoos-ka): is a noun that describes a hypothetical conversation that you compulsively play out in your head.

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u/RainbowWarrior73 — 1 month ago
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Tittle

A tittle is a small mark or diacritic in writing or printing. Most commonly, it refers specifically to the dot over a lowercase “i or j”.

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u/RainbowWarrior73 — 1 month ago

This landmark street art installation is titled "Half Rabbit"

The sculpture is part of Bordalo II (the artist)"Trash Animals" series, designed as a critique of society's wastefulness and industrial pollution. It is situated on a street corner in Vila Nova de Gaia, directly across the Douro River from Porto, Portugal.

u/RainbowWarrior73 — 1 month ago