Is That Clear?
A polar bear's fur is not white, but transparent. Like snow, the fur scatters and reflects all wavelengths of sunlight, so it appears white.
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Fri 27 Dec 2013
To prevent chapped hands,
was them with flour of mustard [ground mustard seed].
Or, in bran and water boiled together.
- John Wesley, Primitive Remedies, 1776
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Sat/Sun 28/29 Dec 2013
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