On the western slope of the Sierra Nevadas in California, there’s a very special tree. California’s forests are known for their trees, but this one is so special, it even has a nickname. Locals call it “The President.” And until now, it’s never been seen in its entirety. It stands 247 feet tall and 45,000 […]
1. Abase cause to feel shame She is not abased or dejected, but exalted, rather. — Sinclair, May 2. Aberration a state or condition markedly different from the norm While Tampa Bay has taken a huge nosedive a year after going 10-6, maybe that 2010 success was an aberration. — Seattle Times (Dec 26, 2011) […]
3) Climbing Boys Following the great Fire of London, Chimney regulations necessitated the use of children to clean newly narrow flues.”Climbing Boys” as young as 4 were sent up chimneys measuring 9 by 4 inches (23 by 36cm) to dislodge inflammable soot.To prepare for the job, their elbows and knees were rubbed raw and brushed […]
