Uglytool t1_j8nonkw wrote on February 15, 2023 at 5:27 PM Reply to comment by _Silly_Wizard_ in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow The night was moister than an oyster, and just as willing to open her inviting shell. Permalink Parent 14
Uglytool t1_j8nonkw wrote
Reply to comment by _Silly_Wizard_ in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
The night was moister than an oyster, and just as willing to open her inviting shell.