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creation of man but even since the
I cannot help thinking that both the rhinoceros and this elephant roamed over the plains of Siberia, not only since the creation of man, but even since the Deluge.
— from The Romance of Natural History, Second Series by Philip Henry Gosse

characteristic of Mars being energy show the
In the next space the Winecup and Spider, in connection with the sign of Mars, the characteristic of Mars being energy, show the strength, courage, and perseverance needed to carry out a successful career; the Spider being a symbol of concentration, patience, and achievement, whilst the Wine-cup tells of joy and realised ambition.
— from Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves: How to Read Your Fate in a Teacup by Cicely Kent

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