Benjamin Franklin’s Long List of Synonyms for ’Drunk‘
“The Drinkers Dictionary,” published by Franklin in the ‘Pennsylvania Gazette’ in January 1737, features terms like ‘nimptopsical’ and ‘cherubimical’ as synonyms for ‘drunk.’
2023-09-07 05:58
Human remains are found in California wilderness near search area for actor Julian Sands, authorities say
Human remains were found Saturday in Southern California near the area where investigators have been searching for missing British actor Julian Sands, according to authorities.
2023-06-25 11:20
France media guide
An overview of the media in France, as well as links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-06-19 22:28
Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible sells for $38m at auction
The 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon sells at auction for $38m - a record for handwritten text.
2023-05-18 18:59