The dead satellites, discarded rocket casings, and so forth that orbit the Earth, creating a hazard for space shuttles.
With all the space junk that gridles the planet it is a wonder that NASA hasn't done more to clean it up.
by OneBadAsp October 20, 2006
Playing chicken is when two cars race toward each other; the first to pull to the side is the chicken (coward).
by OneBadAsp October 24, 2006
One of the greatest general's in all of history. Known for his honorable character, devotion to duty, not to mention his brilliant tactical successes in battle after battle against a stronger foe. He repeatedly won distinction for conduct and bravery during the Mexican-American War.
At the begining of the War Between the States, he was offered commands in both the Union and Confederacy, but choose to be loyal to the South as he was born in Virginia.
At the begining of the War Between the States, he was offered commands in both the Union and Confederacy, but choose to be loyal to the South as he was born in Virginia.
"They do not know what they say. If it came to a conflict of arms, the war will last at least four years. Northern politicians will not appreciate the determination and pluck of the South, and Southern politicians do not appreciate the numbers, resources, and patient perseverance of the North. Both sides forget that we are all Americans. I foresee that our country will pass through a terrible ordeal, a necessary expiation, perhaps, for our national sins"- Robert E Lee
*I believe the other poster must be thinking of General Grant who was well known for his drinking.
*I believe the other poster must be thinking of General Grant who was well known for his drinking.
by OneBadAsp November 04, 2006
Literally means "guide of the soul". A psychopomp is a conductor of people's souls who have passed, on escorting them to an afterlife. Depending on your beliefs, can be a god such as Odin or Anubis, an animal spirit such as a Raven, an Angel or Valkyrie, a loved one who has crossed over, or perhaps the most well known psychopomp of them all...the Grim Reaper.
In Greek mythology Charon was the ferryman of Hades, conducting the souls of the dead, as any psychopomp would, to their destination.
by OneBadAsp October 27, 2006
The Nine Noble Virtues are an ethical code used by Asatruars and Heathens. They have been gleaned from Germanic folklore, the Sagas, and the Poetic Edda. There are as follows: Hospitality, Courage, Truth, Loyalty, Honor, Self Reliance, Hardwork, Perserverance, and Discipline.
by OneBadAsp October 15, 2006
The famous Viking explorer credited with the discovery and settlement of Greenland. 935-1001 AD
Eric Thorvaldsson was born in Jeoderen, Norway and settled in Iceland with his family. He then became a Norse Chieftain. He was well know for his volitile temperament which earned him the nickname of "Eric the Red" and he ended up being exiled from Iceland for three years for murder. He and his wife, Thorhild, had four children, Freydis, Leif, Thorvald, and Thorsteinn. During his banishment, Eric the red decided to sail west, and he found a huge island; he named the island Greenland in order to make it sound pleasant and to encourage settlers to come there, which they did.
Eric Thorvaldsson was born in Jeoderen, Norway and settled in Iceland with his family. He then became a Norse Chieftain. He was well know for his volitile temperament which earned him the nickname of "Eric the Red" and he ended up being exiled from Iceland for three years for murder. He and his wife, Thorhild, had four children, Freydis, Leif, Thorvald, and Thorsteinn. During his banishment, Eric the red decided to sail west, and he found a huge island; he named the island Greenland in order to make it sound pleasant and to encourage settlers to come there, which they did.
Eric the Red is the father of Leif Eriksson who went on to become one of the first Europeans to sail to North America.
by OneBadAsp November 03, 2006
The practice of selling a product at a very low price with the sole intention of driving competitors out of business only to jack the price way up after you eliminate the competition.
by OneBadAsp October 28, 2006