CROCKETT, DAVY

Davy Crockett used to say: make sure, that you are right and move on. He was called "a congressman in a raccoon's skin”, and he himself provided the crowds, …

CEMETERY

One of the pressing needs of time is a proper funeral for those, who are accursed by all!
(H.L. Mencken, Prejudices, Sixth Series)

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AN EYESHADOW

Eye shadow was used in ancient Egypt to draw circles around the eyes (similar to lipsticks to draw a circle around the mouth) – after …

THE CHORĄGIEW SHOULD NOT TOUCH THE EARTH

During the battle, the ensign was always near the king. The lowering of the banner was a sign, that the king was either killed or badly wounded. Przesąd …

Chiromancy

Palmistry it, generally speaking, the art of palm reading to learn about the owner's personality, about his past and possibly the future. Jeżeli umiesz …

BUNYAN, PAUL

Let's go to Paul Bunyanie, America's most famous forest clearing hero, it is completely made up. Nazwiskiem Paul Bunyan posługiwał się James MacGillivray w opowieściach …

Ivy

Ivy was popular during the Victorian era. It symbolized friendship and fidelity. Brooches of ivy wrapped around a fallen tree with the inscription were often worn at that time: „Nic mnie …

Banana

Some people use a banana, to divine, will the wish come true. Make a wish, then eat the banana. Or cut a slice from the end at the stalk, wypowiadając …