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uncommon geek

Someone who likes both Star Trek AND Star Wars, often times equally . The term was made popular by the website uncommongeek.com
Geek one: "Do you like Star Trek or Star Wars?"
Geek two: "Actually, I like both."
Geek one: "Really? You're an uncommon geek!"
uncommon geek by Uncommon Geek December 17, 2014

unconventional beauty 

Somebody who's appearance does not conform to conventional beauty standards, but can still be considered attractive.

unconventional beauty 

someone who is not considered beautiful but looks pretty gorgeous in their own unique way
a person may not be very beautiful lookswise, but maybe very charming, she's referred to as an unconventional beauty

Unconventional 

Opposite to conventional. Meaning it is unorthodox/alternative/different.
"Their unconventional approach life"

unconventional motivation 

The drive to study for tests and quizzes in college so that you can work quickly and leave the testing site as quickly as possible.
Chris: why the hell are you studying?
Billy: Chem is my last class tomorrow, so I want to get out of there as soon as possible. Also, I want to miss the rush of people all turning in their quizzes at the same time.
Chris: Ahh, classis unconventional motivation.
unconventional motivation by bc3 October 31, 2008

uncommon knowledge 

is what "seldom few know", usually with reference to the community in which the term is used.
Bob: Did you know an ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain?
Tom: No i did not.
Bob: I'm just full of uncommon knowledge.
uncommon knowledge by m.massey February 28, 2009