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How did nickel get its name?
I don't know the date on this -- medieval I think. But nickel was extractible from an ore that looked a lot like copper ore, which was called Devil's copper, or kupfernickel. Nickel means "devil", as in Old Nick, and the name stuck because of the ore's name.It got its name from an old word that meant old nick witch also meant the devil.
What is the future for Old Harry Rocks?
old harry will be eroded and become a stump like his wife.
What is the mineral argentite used for?
"Argentite" is an old name for acanthite, which is an ore of silver.
What are some famous landmarks that have been changed from weathering or erosion?
One example of erosion and weathering is the Grand Canyon.A 'famous' landmark could be the Matterhorn in the Alps, which is a pyramidal peak.Another could be the Devil's Kitchen; a sea-cave (although there are many 'Devil's kitchens', many of which are also caused by erosion)Another could be Strider's Edge; an arêteThe Old Man of the Mountain, also known as the Great Stone Face or the Profile, was a series of five granite cliff ledges on Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, that, when viewed from the north, appeared to be the jagged profile of a face. It was the image they chose for the back of their state quarter. It collapsed in 2003, the victim of erosion.
What is a large machine that digs and moves earth?
These are sometimes referred to by their old-fashioned name "steam shovels, but a more precise name for them is "excavators."
How did old harry rocks get its name?
· Old Harry was the first one to climb the rock so they called it Old Harry· The devil was known as Old Harry and he slept on the rock· The rock was named after Harry Paye, an infamous Poole pirate, who stored his contraband nearby.Old Harry was a well known Pirate around the area. It was simply named after him.
Why are old harry rocks called old harry?
The reason why OHR (Old Harry Rocks) are called so, is because they were named after a famous pirate, Harry Paye, known as "Old Harry." A different legend claims that Old Harry is a euphemism for the devil (Satan).
What does old scratch has got his own at last mean?
This phrase means that the devil, often referred to as "Old Scratch," has finally achieved or obtained something that he had been pursuing or desiring. It signifies a sense of accomplishment or fulfillment for the devil.
What is the old Scots name for the devil?
Auld Nick.
Why is the rock named old harry?
Old harry was a stack. Old harry was an old man who drove his ships in. His wife every night stood on the end of the rock holding a lamp out so Old Harry wouldn't crash his boat. One night old harry went out in his boat and his wife was in the pub. Old Harry's wife was drunk and was walking out along the stacks and fell off and died. Along came old harry in his boat and because there was no lamp he crashed his boat in to a millions of pieces and he died to. So that is how Old Harry the stack got its name.
Does Will Harry follow you on twitter?
HELLO HARRY HOW ARE YOU? my name is czarina end i'm from sicily .I HAVE 31 YEARS OLD AND YOU 'HOW OLD ARE HARRY 'PLEASE
What actors and actresses appeared in The Devil and Tom Walker - 1913?
The cast of The Devil and Tom Walker - 1913 includes: Winifred Greenwood Harry Lonsdale as Tom Walker Lafe McKee as Old Briggs William Stowell as The Devil
Is hobbs a name for the devil?
No, "Hobbs" is not a common name for the devil. It is not typically associated with demonic or evil forces.
What is the name of an old juggling game sometimes called devil on two sticks?
diabolo
Who is the Devil in the new movie Devil?
The old Lady is the Devil
When are the most common names for the devil?
The most common name for the devil , is the word satan. or lucifer, old nick these are all well known names .
Who is the devil in the devil movie?
The Old Lady
