Fred Rogers

When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air, or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot of attention. But as I grew, my heroes changed, so that now I can honestly say that anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me.

American Celebrity

Christopher Columbus

I believe that there are many herbs and many trees that are worth much in Europe for dyes and for medicines; but I do not know, and this causes me great sorrow. Arriving at this cape, I found the smell of the trees and flowers so delicious that it seemed the pleasantest thing in the world.

Italian Explorer

Ray Fisher

Growing up, I didn't have many comics, but I grew to love these characters through their film and television universes. I've been geeking out about these superheroes ever since I could tie a towel around my neck like a cape and jump off my grandmother's porch.

American Actor

Wally Funk

Well, 'aerospace' was really not a name in my young life. Flying airplanes was. And I got my first try at flying - just pure flying - by flying my 'Superman' cape off my daddy's barn when I was about 5 years old.

Victoria Arlen

Heroes in real life don't wear masks and capes. Sometimes they don't stand out at all. But real heroes can save a life - or many lives - just by answering the call in their heart.

American Journalist

Joe Shuster

And I agreed the feeling of action as he was flying or jumping or leaping - a flowing cape would give it movement. It really helped, and it was very easy to draw.

Canadian Artist

Eddie Murphy

I'm kind of long in the tooth to fly in in a cape now, so I'd have to be, like, the voice of reason or somebody. 'Don't do that, super-fellow!

American Comedian

Taylor Swift

In fairy tales the bad guy is very easy to spot. The bad guy is always wearing a black cape so you always know who he is.

American Singer

Shane Black

I love the idea of a super villain that doesn't wear a cape, that doesn't wear a super suit.

Kyle Chandler

What, am I supposed to run around in a little red cape and save the world?

The word 'cape' can refer to a trendy fashion accessory, not just practical wear.

Fashion Item

Capes are often associated with superheroes or historical figures, symbolizing power and prestige.

Cultural Symbolism

Capes can be part of formal attire, especially in ceremonies or traditional costumes.

Formal Occasions

As a geographical term, 'cape' often refers to a notable point used for marine navigation.

Geographical Feature

Capes can be ecological hotspots, home to diverse wildlife and plants.

Natural Habitat

Many capes have a rich history and may be related to historic voyages, battles, or settlements.

Historical Significance

In bullfighting, the cape isn't just a piece of cloth; it's a crucial tool for directing the bull.

Bullfighting Tool

The bullfighter's cape is deeply tied to the cultural traditions of countries where bullfighting is popular.

Cultural Connotation

The color of the bullfighter's cape can carry meaning, with red traditionally used for its visual impact.

Color Importance

 Meanwhile, I'm coming at you. When he wants to escape, he's got these glowing pods on his butt that look like eyes. Glowing eyes on his butt. How cool is that? Just an amazing animal. "Vampire" squid, because when it gets protective, it pulls this black cape over its whole body, and curls up into a ball. Outrageous animal.

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 because that's the way my mom taught me. That there'll be days like this. There'll be days like this, my momma said. When you open your hands to catch and wind up with only blisters and bruises; when you step out of the phone booth and try to fly and the very people you want to save are the ones standing on your cape;

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 wildlife in the interior denominators eart and most of the time you have to be content with deciphering tracks like these of a cape fox making its way up a dune or the slithers of a snake winding its way through the sand most of the desert small creatures may scribble tracks on the sand surface at night but

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 Some squid species have also developed unique adaptive behaviors. The deep-sea vampire squid, when startled, uses its webbed arms to make a cape it hides behind. The tiny bobtail, on the other hand, tosses sand over its body as it burrows away from prying eyes.

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 And it's just me and janitor man. And I pick him up, and I wipe sweat and cheap perfume off his forehead. And he begs me not to hurt him and I grab him tight by his janitor-man shirt collar, and I pull him to my face and he's taller than me but the cape helps,

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 the eastern cape province of south africa is home to the kosa people one of the nation's largest tribes the cosa live in the modern world but they maintain ancient customs including one by which

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 area to dive and research. The kelp forests are home to all manner of oceanic life. But there is one species that lives here of particular significance when it comes to sharks, cape fur seals.

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 bringing home to me so that in his eyes I can learn from real heroes but in my story heroes don't wear capes my hero wears a smock and that metal watch at the elastic band and forgotten

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 when I doubt, when I feel afraid, when I need to reconnect with that feeling, I remember his words, they were so powerful. "There is only time enough to iron your cape

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 He waves his wing like a matador's cape.

Cape

A sleeveless garment hanging from the neck, usually worn on the shoulders.

Often appears as...

A point of land sticking out into the sea.

Often appears as...

A large piece of fabric used by a bullfighter to attract the bull's attention.

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