tidbits cross time

Besides the natural tendency of Vestal Virgins who survived their term in office to like their wealth and position too much to marry, there was a reputation that men who married them died soon.

The original practice for lights -- on the railways -- was Red for stop, Green for Caution, and White for Go. However, the increasing amount of artificial light made this impractical, because any random white light might be taken for a railway one.

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