Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Writerly Wednesday and Did You Know

 What's your synonym, definition or sentence for:


Example: A fogbow reminds me of an albino rainbow. 

 

AND 

Did you know, that Peter the Great established a tax on beards?

 


For more information: Why Peter the Great Established a Beard Tax | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine

20 comments:

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra - yes both - believe it or not ... cheers Hilary

R's Rue said...

I always learn something new. Thank you.

Elephant's Child said...

I would LOVE to see a fogbow - but never have. Yet.
Himself, who has a long, long beard would hate that tax. But would pay it to keep the beard.

Karen Jones Gowen said...

I had never heard the word fogbow until I read this post. A ghostly rainbow, a white rainbow, or the interesting label of fogbow-- I learned something new today.

Sandra Cox said...

Hils, I definitely believe it;)
Rue, You bet;)
EC, I could see why Himself would not like that tax. Is nothing sacred?:)
It was a new word for me too, Karen:)

Christine said...

Interesting

Susan Kane said...

I knew nothing about these ! The beard tax? Bit extreme.

Andrew said...

I've never seen a fogbow.

I can understand why the pictured bird would not be happy with a beard tax.

J.P. Alexander said...

No lo sabía. Te mando un beso.

Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher said...

I have never heard of a fogbow, Sandra. Love that word.

Birgit said...

That’s an interesting sight to see. I’ve never seen a fogbow. Peter must not have liked beards.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Someone in St? Louis saw this phenomenon and the rest is history.

Jeanie said...

I have never heard of a fogbow!

Valerie-Jael said...

I have never seen or heard of a fogbow - interesting! Hugs, Valerie

Sandra Cox said...

Susan, Extreme indeed.
Christine, Glad you think so;)
J.P. Sending you a hug.
Andrew, Ha. Funny about the beard.
Jacqui, Isn't it a grand one?:)

Sandra Cox said...

Birgit, Apparently, he didn't:)
David, Thanks for sharing the info.
Jeanie, I hadn't either.
Val, It was a new word for me too. Hugs received and returned.

Truedessa said...

I don't think I've ever seen a fogbow. Interesting...

I hope you are having a great week, Sandra

Lowcarb team member said...

Can't say I’ve ever seen a fogbow!

All the best Jan

D.L. Finn said...

Love the fog bow! A tax on beards, not surprising... lol

Sandra Cox said...

True, I THINK I saw one once. Thanks. Hope you do.
Jan, They are rare for sure.
Denise, Me too:) xo