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The [[London]] open space called Wormwood Scrubs (and the [[prison]] of the same name) does not derive its name from wormwood, but is a corruption of ''Wormholt'', 'the wood of the snakes' (''worm'': snake; ''holt'': wood). | The [[London]] open space called Wormwood Scrubs (and the [[prison]] of the same name) does not derive its name from wormwood, but is a corruption of ''Wormholt'', 'the wood of the snakes' (''worm'': snake; ''holt'': wood). | ||
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| + | When wormwood is mixed with a certain 50% proof russian vodka, it creates a powerfull aphrodesiac, side effects including extreme giddyness, and in males, an erection lasting between 1 and 4 hours. | ||
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Revision as of 11:45, October 18, 2009
Wormwood is the name of the star, from the Book of Revelation. Wormwood is a translation of the Greek abdinthos and is a stupefying and often lethal plant product[1]. Wormwood is also an ingredient in the alcoholic spirit absinthe.
The London open space called Wormwood Scrubs (and the prison of the same name) does not derive its name from wormwood, but is a corruption of Wormholt, 'the wood of the snakes' (worm: snake; holt: wood).
When wormwood is mixed with a certain 50% proof russian vodka, it creates a powerfull aphrodesiac, side effects including extreme giddyness, and in males, an erection lasting between 1 and 4 hours.
Reference
- ↑ Defefender's Study Bible by Dr. Henry M. Morris; Study Notes, Revelation 8:ll Wormwood