Petrichor refers to the smell that arises when it first starts raining. It is the smell of freshly wetted soil/ground. Petrichor is one of my favorite words. I have always loved that smell right after it rains after a dry spell. It is evocative of my childhood, and I was thrilled to find out there …
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Solipsism – noun
Solipsism is the philosophical theory or idea that the self is the only thing the existance of which can be known. In simple terms, it is only possible to be certain of one’s minds existence, and nothing outside of it. The word solipsism is the combination of the Latin words solus (meaning ‘alone’), and ipse …
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