Why do Mainers say wicked?


Why do Mainers say wicked? "Wicked" A dead giveaway that you're talking to a New Englander, "wicked" is a general intensifier often followed by "pissah," to mean superb. Given the…

Who were redeemers Bourbons?


Who were redeemers Bourbons? Redeemers were the Southern wing of the Democratic Party. They sought to regain their political power and enforce white supremacy. Their policy of Redemption was intended…

What is the approved document?


What is the approved document? Approved documents set out what, in ordinary circumstances, may be accepted as reasonable provision for compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Regulations to…