Berlin’s division is still visible from space, with the former West Berlin lit up in white and the former East Berlin in a softer yellow hue due to the use of outdated sodium vapor lamps. The city government lacks funds to install modern lighting, but the European Union is working to replace outdated lights across […]
The phrase “at one stroke” has been used since the 1600s to mean ‘all at once’. Its origins come from Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, where “one fell swoop” refers to a quick and deadly attack by a predatory bird. The phrase implies finality and swiftness. People have been using the phrase “at one stroke” in English […]
