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by: henh...@gmail.com - Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:49 UTC

i guess... i used to think of a [Blank Slate] as white, (or white-ish) but....

>>> The expression "black as a slate" is a common expression that means "very dark" or "completely black".

The expression is thought to have originated in the 16th century, when slate was commonly used as a writing surface. A slate that has not been written on is completely black, so the expression came to be used to describe anything that is very dark.

The expression "black as a slate" is still used today, and it is often used to describe the color of something, such as a spider or a cloud. It can also be used to describe the mood of someone, such as someone who is feeling depressed or angry.

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