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A crab cactus, also known as Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus, is a species of cactus named Schlumbergera. This cactus is popular for its colorful and bright flowers, which usually bloom around holiday seasons. The plant got its crab cactus nickname due to the segmented growth of its stems, which resemble the shape of a crab. They are native to the costal mountains of South-East Brazil. These plants are generally easy to care for, making them a popular choice among houseplants.

Proserpine is a figure in Roman mythology, equivalent to the Greek goddess Persephone. She is known as the goddess of the underworld, springtime, flowers, and vegetation. She is also recognized as the daughter of the harvest goddess Ceres and Jupiter, the king of the gods. The myth surrounding her involves her abduction by Pluto, the god of the underworld, and her mothers subsequent grief causing the seasons. Proserpine is also the name of a town in Queensland, Australia.

the quality of being impenetrable; impenetrability

to come to an end; to cease; to terminate; to perish; to become extinct; as, the flame expired; his lease expires to-day; the month expired on Saturday

A dishpan is a large, shallow container used primarily for washing dishes and other kitchen utensils. The pans size and depth usually allow it to hold a substantial amount of water and dishes. It is typically made of durable materials like plastic or metal to withstand regular use and exposure to water and soap.

Put-put typically refers to a soft, repetitious sound or noise, often produced by a small engine or motor. The term is usually used to imitate or describe such sound. However, there seems to be a confusion with putt-putt, which is commonly known as a fun game, often referred to as mini-golf in some regions. Please confirm the context to provide the most accurate definition.

The family Loranthaceae, also known as the showy mistletoe family, is a group of parasitic flowering plants found mostly in the tropics but also in temperate regions. The family contains around 75 genera and over 1000 species that are widely distributed in both the Old and the New Worlds. The plants in this family are typically shrubs or small trees that grow on the branches of other trees, extracting water and nutrients from their hosts. They are known for their brightly colored flowers and for the often striking forms of their spreading, evergreen branches.

Weirdo was a magazine-sized comics anthology created by Robert Crumb and published by Last Gasp from 1981 to 1993. Weirdo served as a low art counterpoint to its contemporary highbrow Raw. Early issues of Weirdo reflect Crumbs interests at the time – outsider art, fumetti, Church of the SubGenius-type anti-propaganda and assorted weirdness. It also introduced artists such as Peter Bagge, Dori Seda and Dennis Worden. With issue #10, Crumb later handed over the editing reins to Bagge; with issue #18, the reins went to Crumbs wife, cartoonist Aline Kominsky-Crumb. The three editorial tenures were known respectively as Personal Confessions, the Coming of the Bad Boys, and the Twisted Sisters. Weirdos final issue, #28, an internationally themed 68-page giant titled Verre Deau, was published in 1993.

A fucker” is a vulgar slang term, often used as an informal and offensive term to refer to a person often in a derogatory or disrespectful way. Its use generally indicates strong disapproval or contempt towards the person being referred to. However, its important to note that such language can be seen as inappropriate and disrespectful in many contexts.

a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

The capital of Mississippi is a term used to refer to Jackson, the largest city in the state of Mississippi, United States. This city serves as the states principal political, educational, economic and cultural center. Since 1822, it has been the official seat of Mississippis state government, and houses the governors office and the state legislature.