Sacred Anchors
The ancient Greek vessels carried several anchors, one of which, called the “sacred anchor,” was never let go until the ship was in dire distress.
Anne Boleyn’s Gloves
Anne Boleyn was remarkably dainty about her gloves. She had a nail which turned up at the sides, and it was the delight of Queen Catherine to make her play at cards without her gloves, in order that the deformity might disgust King Hal.