An ancient simile that’s still going strong, with “Black as a raven” from The Holy Bible the most frequently used variant. Black as a funeral procession —Diane Ackerman [Darkening sky] black as a giant tortoise —Stefan Zweig Black as a heavy smoker’s lungs —Elyse Sommer Black as ...
“What you have told us is rubbish. The world is really a flat plate supported on the back of a giant tortoise.” The scientist gave a superior smile before replying, “What is the tortoise standing on?”“You’re very clever, young man, very clever,” said the old lady. “But it...
After my wonderful day atElemis Day Spa, I wanted to buy some of their products and kept reading about this gift set in the UK magazines my mum sent me. This gorgeous leopard-printElemis Safari Travelleris designed by Alice Temperley (only one of my favourite designers!) and I thought it...
Cell phone freedom bill passes House — Legislation aimed at letting people use their cell phones with any mobile carrier they wish was narrowly approved by the House today, after several Democrats opposed the bill due to a last minute change in the text. — House Republicans called … More...