This traditional barometer is both a work of art, and the perfect instrument for any fine study, library, office or boat. Using different colors of ordinary natural food coloring dyes, you can match the color of the water in the barometer to any decor. A fill kit is included to fill and empty the barometer.The Hand Blown Weather Glass Barometer measures 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) tall, and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm) deep, and weighs 4 ounces (114 grams). fill kit is included to fill and empty the barometer. The Hand Blown Weather Glass Barometer measures 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) tall, and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm) deep, and weighs 4 ounces (114 grams).
Origin of the term Grand Slam. The term slam for winning all of the tricks in the whist family card games (see also whist terms) is attested from early in the 17th century. Grand slam for all of the tricks, in contrast to small slam or little slam for all but one, dates from early in the 19th century.
CHART: How Much Tennis Players Make Playing In Grand Slam Tournaments. The chart below takes a look at how the prize money is distributed to the players at each of the four Grand Slam tournaments, the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. The winners at this month's Australian Open will earn $2.34 million and the runner-ups will receive $1.17 million. Both of those amounts trail Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, but are well-ahead of the French Open. Interestingly, the French Open has bigger payouts than the Australian Open for ...