of the devil
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As long as my papa was with me, I wouldn’t have been scared of the devil himself if he’d had horns on both ends.
From Literature
The two also worked on a county measure that led to the development of the Devil’s Slide tunnels on Highway 1 between Pacifica and Montara, designed to make that formerly treacherous path safer for travelers.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s been so long since civilization collapsed that Sir Lord Jimmy’s followers will believe anything, even his tales about being the son of the Devil, whom he calls “Old Nick.”
Other notable anniversaries include the 10th anniversary of Simone Biles’ Olympics debut, in which she won four gold medals and one bronze medal; the 20th anniversary of “The Devil Wears Prada,” which has an upcoming sequel that’s scheduled to be released in May; and the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birthday.
From Salon
David Frankel’s brilliantly adapted 2006 film is a classic in every sense; there is no aspect of “The Devil Wears Prada” that doesn’t hold up today.
From Salon
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