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Shortest Books in the World

books that are really short because they don't have much, if any material.
Books written about, or not capable of being written about, oxymoronic subjects.
Titles often reveal deep-seated prejudices, or sometimes just plain silliness.
Here are prime examples of the Shortest Books in the World:
Italian War Heroes
German Humor
Polish Culture
Mexican Sanitation
Canadian Confidence
English Cuisine
Belgian Relevance
Blacks I have met while yachting
Ponzi Schemes Not by Jews
French Heroes
Swiss Menschen
Fun Politically Correct People
Practicing Responsible Sexuality for African Americans
Rational Democrats
Compassionate Republicans
Catching Jumbo Shrimp
A History of Military Intelligence

travelling 'round the world like gypsies and pirates 

a) spontaneously doing things and trying to accomplish big projects without having though them through comme du monde

b) going on unplanned, retargerous (to most rational people), harebrained adventures
i don't want my kids travelling 'round the world like gypsies and pirates; i want them to grow up pragmatic and rational people.

be on top of the world 

The idiom means, be very happy
I'll be on top of the world if i'm gonna win the lotto.

When Laura received the award, she was on top of the world.

Hide and Seek champion of the World

My mom and dad are hide and seek enthusiasts and are going to the Middle East to find Osama bin Laden to become the new hide and seek champion of the world.

The Greatest Pirate Hunter in the World 

The one and only Captain Edward Reynolds, star of pornographic movies Pirates I and Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge.

Can also apply to anybody or anything regarding piracy.
"I AM the greatest pirate hunter in the world."

"Damn, did you hear about those Somalis who got their heads blown off? Those SEAL snipers are the greatest pirate hunters in the world!"

The Most Beautiful Girl In The World 

A girl who you think is perfect for you. Like the girl I have a crush on, she is perfect. Love you Jenny!!!

Love, Buddy.
Me: I LOVE Jenny!!! She is the most beautiful girl in the world!!!