snake oil — snake oil, adj. 1. any of various liquid concoctions of questionable medical value sold as an all purpose curative, esp. by traveling hucksters. 2. Slang. deceptive talk or actions; hooey; bunkum: The governor promised to lower taxes, but it was… … Universalium
snake oil — noun 1. (medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless (Freq. 1) • Topics: ↑medicine, ↑medical specialty • Hypernyms: ↑liquid 2. communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive … Useful english dictionary
Snake scales — Snakes, like other reptiles, have a skin covered in scales. Boulenger, George A. 1890 The Fauna of British India. page 1] Snakes are entirely covered with scales or scutes of various shapes and sizes. Scales protect the body of the snake, aid it… … Wikipedia
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Snake charming — is the practice of apparently hypnotising a snake by simply playing an instrument. A typical performance may also include handling the snakes or performing other seemingly dangerous acts, as well as other street performance staples, like juggling … Wikipedia
Snake handling — is a religious ritual in a small number of pentecostal churches in the U.S., usually characterized as rural and Holiness. Practitioners believe it dates to antiquity and quote the Book of Mark and the Book of Luke to support the practice:And… … Wikipedia
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Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area — The Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area has one of the densest populations of nesting raptors.[1] The National Conservation Area (NCA) is located 35 miles (56 km) s … Wikipedia
Old Ones (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) — Old One is also a term used in numerous fantasy and horror series. Old Ones First appearance The Harvest (confirmed) Last appearance After the Fall Creator Joss Whedon Species name Old Ones … Wikipedia
