of the devil
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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
"It is one of the most dangerous trails we have here in our area," Jenny Smith, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, said of the Devil's Backbone trail during a news conference.
From BBC
Still, it would be interesting to read a version of “The Devil’s Castle” by a writer whose experience with psychiatric treatment had been mainly positive.
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