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Gnotilus is capable of excreting various [[geometry solvents]], which he uses to wage war on the [[golden ratio (nonfiction)]]. | Gnotilus is capable of excreting various [[geometry solvents]], which he uses to wage war on the [[golden ratio (nonfiction)]]. | ||
== Curtain Theatre geometry == | |||
[[File:Curtain_Theatre.jpg|thumb|Curtain Theatre circa 1600 (cylindrical building in the background). Some authorities believe this to be a depiction of The Theatre, the other Elizabethan theatre in Shoreditch.]] | |||
Gnotilus was reported to display rage upon learning said to be enraged upon learning that the [[Curtain Theatre (nonfiction)]] was square, not round. | |||
== Parthenon bombardment == | == Parthenon bombardment == | ||
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This has unpleasant side-effects, including nausea and vomiting, because Gnotilus has a deep psychological aversion to all things [[Cube (nonfiction)|cubical (nonfiction)]]. | This has unpleasant side-effects, including nausea and vomiting, because Gnotilus has a deep psychological aversion to all things [[Cube (nonfiction)|cubical (nonfiction)]]. | ||
== Fiction cross-reference == | == Fiction cross-reference == | ||
Revision as of 08:33, 31 May 2016
Gnotilus is supervillain (nonfiction) based on the nautilus (nonfiction), who uses the Forbidden ratio to fight the golden ratio (nonfiction).
Geometry solvent
Gnotilus is capable of excreting various geometry solvents, which he uses to wage war on the golden ratio (nonfiction).
Curtain Theatre geometry
Gnotilus was reported to display rage upon learning said to be enraged upon learning that the Curtain Theatre (nonfiction) was square, not round.
Parthenon bombardment
On 26 September 1687, the Parthenon (nonfiction) was severely damaged by an explosion during a war between the Venice and the Ottoman Empire.
Gnotilus is notorious for his hatred of the Parthenon (nonfiction), and there is general consensus among historians that he manipulated the Venetians and Ottomans.
The popular image of Gnotilus personally setting fire to the explosives is dismissed by most scholars as "typical Gnotilus vainglory".
Gold Ruster
Gnotilus and the villain Gold Ruster are mortal enemies, and have fought on many occasions.
Nonetheless, during occasional peace treaties, they have joined forces as a crime team (nonfiction).
Favorite books
Endemica
Gnotilus is obsessed with Endemica, using it as a reference manual for planning crimes against geometry.
The Unruly Submarine
Gnotilus grew up with The Unruly Submarine, and still enjoys reading it from time to time.
Acropolis (nonfiction) grudge
Gnotilus has a long-standing grudge against the Acropolis (nonfiction).
Abalonia
Gnotilus is the founder and first citizen of Abalonia.
Treaty with The Boxes
Gnotilus has a treaty with The Boxes, the details of which are secret.
The treaty is thought (by whom?) to involve the Forbidden ratio.
The Bathysquare
Gnotilus has posted a bounty for the Bathysquare, dead or alive.
Geometrical frustration (nonfiction)
Gnotilus is keenly aware of the phenomenon of Geometrical frustration (nonfiction).
Spin glass (nonfiction)
Gnotilus has a great and terrible avarice for gems and jewels made of spin glass (nonfiction)
Spin ice (nonfiction)
Gnotilus is known for slipping and falling on spin ice (nonfiction) in a public and comical manner.
Gelatinous cube (nonfiction)
Gnotilus often uses Gelatinous cubes (nonfiction) as cheap, disposable soldiers.
This has unpleasant side-effects, including nausea and vomiting, because Gnotilus has a deep psychological aversion to all things cubical (nonfiction).
Fiction cross-reference
- Bathysquare
- Endemica
- Forbidden ratio
- Gold Ruster
- Medusa Obligata
- Nacreum
- Reading at night (nonfiction)
- The Boxes