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Theophilus Thistle, the thistle sifter, In sifting a sieve full of un-sifted thistles, Thrust three thousand thistles through the thick of his thumb. Now if Theophilus Thistle, the successful thistle sifter, Thrust’s three thousand thistles through the thick of his thumb, Then success to the successful thistle sifter. [1] While another ...
Cochrane and McCrone argue that the thumbscrew entered Britain later than the invasion of the Spanish Armada in the 16th century: "It has been very generally asserted," says Dr. Jamieson, "that part of the cargo of the invincible Armada was a large assortment of thumbikens, which it was meant should be employed as powerful arguments for convincing the heretics."
Theophilus Presbyter (fl. c. 1070–1125) is the pseudonymous author or compiler of a Latin text containing detailed descriptions of various medieval arts, a text commonly known as the Schedula diversarum artium ("List of various arts") or De diversis artibus ("On various arts"), probably first compiled between 1100 and 1120.
Theophilus (Greek: Θεόφιλος) is the name or honorary title of the person to whom the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are addressed (Luke 1:3, Acts 1:1). It is thought that both works are by the same author, and often argued that the two were originally a single unified work . [ 1 ]
Cultivate your green thumb. Digging in the dirt and helping things grow does wonders for your well-being. You don’t need a sprawling garden; ...
In addition to promoting better gut health, this shift may also indirectly benefit blood sugar regulation. The Challenges Navigating Social Situations.
Theophilos (Greek: Θεόφιλος, romanized: Theóphilos, sometimes Latinised as Theophilus; c. 812 – 20 January 842) was Byzantine Emperor from 829 until his death in 842. He was the second emperor of the Amorian dynasty and the last emperor to support iconoclasm .
When it comes to money, it always helps to take a step back, acknowledge your emotions and weigh the risks and rewards. Hear an expert's take on 8 common mindsets that could be holding you back ...