Degenerate

In mathematics world, there are situations when we reach a degenerate solution. It means that while making way to the real solution we have reached a state from where we cannot proceed to find the real solution. In real life, some people reach such degenerate state and commit suicide. These people have either reached such a state or they think that they have. I have always found it difficult to understand the state of mind, in which a person can think of hurting himself. And especially when I have seen/known the person.
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On a lighter note, the super test match between World XI and Australia has ended in a tame result. Australia, though weaker than before, has displayed that they have sorted out the winning strategy better than anybody else. The concept of having a World XI team has lost meaning.
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