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War of the Worlds was originally a Novel written by H.G. Wells in 1898. It is basically about how the Martians invade the Earth. They use highly advanced technology (advanced for 1898) to crush all human resistance in their path. They are initially successful and use human blood to feed their "red weed" which was plentiful on Mars before the planet started "dying" (motivation for Martians to invade). Eventually, however, the Martians die off when micro organisms make them ill as they are not immune to them (it was described that the Martians had eradicated all mirobes on Mars).
It should be noted that there is a lot of political and social commentary. For example: In the Novel Martians are being compared to the then all mighty British Empire. It also comments on Evolution (comparing the Martians to Humans), and the treatment of "inferior creatures" (it compares the Martians' treatment of Humans to the "Superior Humans'" treatment of animals and "inferior races").
Also, the Novel Wells descibed the possible ways Chemical weapons could be deployed and predicted the coming of Lasers (the Heat-Rays).
War of the Worlds is one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time.
It is interesting to note that the Martians had failed to conquer more than the southern part of England (they only sent ten "space canisters" with only ten "fighting machines").
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1. The world outside the Internet.
2. The world outside the education system/academia.
3. The world as experienced by those who are not wealthy and have no friends in high places.
1. Sorry I haven't been in the chatroom lately, the real world got in the way.
2. All those bleedin'-heart intellectuals ain't got no idea 'bout the real world.
3. She has such an easy life. She should try living in the real world sometime.
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To do or say something intentionally provocative, simply to get a reaction from the world and create controversy. Often used as a publicity stunt.
To Troll as on a message board, only using more mainstream forms of media
Kanye West was able to Troll the World by taking the microphone from Taylor Swift during the 2009 VMA awards.
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A reality TV show that airs on MTV. A show that started out with some noble goals about diversity, social issues, etc. It has, however, devolved into a mindless homo erotic hot tub party of drunken twenty-somethings. All cast members think they'll never have to work a real job after they've been on the show. Former Real World "stars" wind up broke and being pimped out to "make an appearance" at seedy nightclubs for a few hundred bucks. Totally pathetic.
The continued success of the Real World shocks even the most jaded MTV programming director. "People actually still watch this crap?"
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The ultimate retribution when you piss someone off.
"Dave, you just shagged my mom. I'm gonna put you into a world of pain."
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Can be acheived through annihilation of the entire human race.
All I have to do is press this button here and world peace will be instantly acheived.
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Phrase commonly used for a fast, competitive, weekly group bicycle ride. Held on Tuesday because people race during the weekend and rest on Monday. Called "Worlds" as a semi-ironic reference to World Cup or World Championship races.
I thought I was in good shape, but at Tuesday Worlds I was dropped after only fifteen minutes.