Ha ha! I saw the title for the first time in ages when someone faved it earlier, and thought "how the hell did I come up with that?" Its a saying from some Victorian self-help book; everything from medical uses of mercury to how to check your flour hasn't been adulterated with chalk...
Its a saying from some Victorian self-help book; everything from medical uses of mercury to how to check your flour hasn't been adulterated with chalk...
I am really interested in the Victorian age. It influences the way the live today.
Great research- makes me enjoy this piece even more!