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To have died and be buried under the ground Humorous, [1] Euphemistic [5] Early 20th century—also 'under the daisies', and 'turn one's toes up to the daisies', which date back to the mid-19th century. (See 'to turn up one's toes' below.) Put down/put to sleep To be euthanised Euphemism Euthanasia of an animal Put one to the sword To kill someone
"Master Kyngston, I pray you have me commended to his Grace, and beseech him, in my behalf, to call to mind all things that have passed between us, especially concerning good Queen Katharine and himself, and then shall his Grace's conscience know whether I have offended him or not. He is a prince of most royal courage, and rather than miss any ...
As of the early 21st century, 56 million people die per year. The most common reason is aging, [7] followed by cardiovascular disease, which is a disease that affects the heart or blood vessels. [8] As of 2022, an estimated total of almost 110 billion humans have died, or roughly 94% of all humans to have ever lived. [9]
More than three years after his death, Avicii‘s final words have been revealed. See Avicii’s Life in Photos 3 Years After His Death. Read article. The DJ (real name Tim Bergling) died by ...
"Mom, I hope you have a good day at work and I love you very much. Love, Jennifer." [102] — Jennifer Daugherty, American mentally handicapped woman who was tortured to death (11 February 2010), note written to her mother "Thank you all for the outpouring of support during my latest bout with cancer.
The French king died as a result of striking his head on the lintel of a door while on his way to watch a game of real tennis. [16]: 105 [79] [80] Victims of the 1518 dancing plague: July 1518: Several people died of either heart attacks, strokes or exhaustion during a dancing mania that occurred in Strasbourg, Alsace (Holy Roman Empire). [23 ...
Not long after my husband, Keith, died suddenly in April 2000, I overheard one of his family members tell someone that she didn’t feel sorry for me and my young children. “This will make them ...
"My last words to you, my son and successor, are: Never trust the Russians." [3] — Abdur Rahman Khan, Emir of Afghanistan (1 October 1901), to Habibullah Khan "Come right out this way." [7] [8] — William Thomas Maxwell, American tracker and deputized sheriff (8 October 1901), telling the Smith Gang to surrender prior to the Battleground ...