Fun Fact:
The phrase "In the lymelight" originated in France. Oil lamps and candles were on their way out and they started using Lyme powder. They discovered that Lyme powder produced a very bright, in-your-face light. They used it many of the theatres in the theatre district. This allowed them to be able to hold performances at night.
A French realist painter did a lot of paintings with the influence of lymelight. It caused a very distinct shadowing and brightening on the subject.
posted by traceofblistex @ 10:03 AM
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Interesting! I love word origins!
Fun Fact 2: Sleep Tight
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. That's where the phrase, "goodnight, sleep tight" came from.
Sleep tight, Mandi!!!
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