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A play on words, because "Vienna Lines" is also the name of the local public transport system, where the photo was taken
These vedovelle(widow) were designed in 1931 and the original design, named Fontanella Milano, can still be seen in the city archives. Their popularity over the years has not diminished, it seems, and the fountains are still produced and sold to people to display in their private homes. The fountains are made from cast iron and were painted green to blend with the rest of the public amenities of the time; benches, public telephones and the like. If you look closely at the little spout, you will notice that it is actually a dragon’s head made from brass, which spurts the steady stream of water from its mouth. These diminutive dragons are a replica of their cousins, the doccione or gargoyles, that perch amongst the spires on top of the Duomo, draining the rain that collects on the rooftop and dribbling it out their mouths. If you are feeling thirsty, place your finger in the dragons mouth and cut off the stream of water, this will cause it to spurt out the top of the dragons head like a small fountain making it easier for you to take a sip. (Please note that this works only for the little fountains you find at ground level). Upon even closer inspection of some of the vedovelle, you might find a little shield, beneath the head of the dragon, bearing the familiar colours of the Italian flag as well as the emblem of the city of Milan
There have always been trolls in our forest.
When they fart they leave a mist on the ground, you should never go into those areas - you will be vaporized.
I heard a tree that fell and was stepped upon. They can be gigantic, so this must have been an enormous one.
We stayed here for a while and tip toed out of the forest when it was all quiet again.
It is true.
THE MEETING PLACE
A 9m tall bronze statue of an intimate pose by the world renowned sculptor Paul Day. Known commonly as 'The Lovers' statue, it takes pride of place on our Grand Terrace, and is often the first thing you see when you step off the Eurostar!
St Pancras railway station, London
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Deborah's Theme (Once Upon a Time in America)---Ennio Morricone