| Baba Yaga flies in a mortar and pestle... |
| Socratic Teacher: What is meant by this? Slacker Student: The mortar and pestle are her means of transportation. Socratic Teacher: Well what are mortars and pestles used for? Slacker Student: Well she uses hers to fly around the world with solar personifications. Socratic Teacher: No, I mean what do herbalist, alchemists, pharmacists, and apothecaries use mortars and pestles for? Slacker Student: Grinding up herbs. Socratic Teacher: And what are herbs used for? Slacker Student: Flying? Socratic Teacher: Flying? Slacker Student: Flying! |