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Calculus

It's a type of hard plaque generally found on teeth.

Dude, I've got calculus...

by A equals A April 12, 2005

rhythm method

One of the most inefficient methods of contraception still used today. Involves having sex at the time of month at which the woman is least receptive (physically) to pregnancy.

Since he was too lazy to put on a condom, he decided to just use the rhythm method

by A equals A April 12, 2005

ayn rand

The greatest philosopher of all time. Contrary to popular belief, Ayn Rand does have a handle on absolute truth.

Oh yeah, and she's not racist either. Or self-contradicitory.

by A equals A April 13, 2005

pride

To quote Ayn Rand:

"Pride is the recognition of the fact that you are your own highest value and, like all of man’s values, it has to be earned."

Uh..example? What? Why must I provide an example?

by A equals A April 11, 2005

crapitalism

The collectivist attempt to trash the only moral economic system known to mankind.

Well, yeah. That's what it essentially is.

by A equals A April 11, 2005

1985

The year before 1986 and after 1984.

(the latter of which can also be used to refer to a horrid book by George Orwell)

by A equals A April 11, 2005

algebra

A branch of mathematics with widespread applications in physics, chemistry, etc. Even more pervasive than calculus, and that's saying something.

You can't calculate t in v=v0+at unless you can solve a linear equation

by A equals A April 11, 2005