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“It is my belief that, given the necessary physical likeness, it was far easier to pretend to be king of Ruritania than it would have been to personate my next-door neighbor.”

Book:The Prisoner of Zenda

Work

The Prisoner of Zenda

This classic novel delves into themes of identity, destiny, and the complexities of power. The protagonist, Roderick, finds himself in a web of deceit and must navigate the treacherous political landscape of the fictional country of Ruritania. The story is a blend of romance and suspense, as Roderick becomes entangled with the beautiful Princess Flavia and the charismatic Prince Rudolf, leading to a series of thrilling events that test his loyalties and courage. more

Author

Anthony Hope

Anthony Hope, born on February 9, 1863, was a renowned British novelist known for his historical novels. His works are characterized by their historical background and complex character relationships, with his most famous novel being 'The Green Knight'. Hope's writing career began in the late 19th century, and his works were widely welcomed both then and in later times. more

“Hippos are the very definition of Disney cute. There is no way you could look at a big, fat, squishy, huggable hippo and not think, "Id she could talk like a human, she would sound just like Jada Pinkett Smith and be oh so sassy." You would totally name her Sassy-baskets, and she would be your tutu-wearing, ballet-dancing, strut-walking pal for life. Just you and Sassy-baskets against the world!”

Humor Internet Zombies Sassy Hippos

Book:You Might Be a Zombie and Other Bad News

Source: You Might Be a Zombie and Other Bad News

“The river, it's banks as yet untamed wandered languidly through thickets of rush and papyrus. Ibises waded in the shallows; in the deeps hippos rose and sank slowly like pickled eggs.”

Pyramids Hippos

Author:Terry Pratchett

“Arab merchants with their long caravans of camels traded Indian spices, hemp, opium and Chinese silk along the Incense Route which linked the Mediterranean world with Egypt, Arabia, India and Java. Although the merchants risked robbery and slavery along the way, the rich women of the Roman Empire could enjoy the perfumes of frankincense and myrrh, the flavours of Eastern spices, and the juices of exotic fruits such as guava, muskmelon and pomegranate”

Roman Empire Camels Incense Arab Merchants Incense Route

Book:Wrong Planet - Searching for your Tribe

Source: Wrong Planet - Searching for your Tribe

“Magic. It was worse than feline logic. Leave it to magic to re-fracture and re-herniate his vertebrae in the middle of a battle. A powerful sigh forced itself through the controlled exhale of his Ki breathing, decimating the thin slow line of smoke curling up from the incense. It reformed itself a moment later, right before Bruce’s eyes, and he glared at it with Batman’s most malevolent stare. What a metaphor. A few seconds’ disruption and all was set right again. That was magic’s attitude. No harm done. As if it was as simple as a few seconds’ paralysis.”