3 January, 2006

Random queries no.20

One of a series (blatently stolen by Neil ;) ) of genuine search engine enquiries which successfully brought visitors to the Ministry.  Can I help?

sundial angle gnome

It's a sweet idea, but sundials aren't actually calibrated by 'the little people'. However, the part of a sundial which casts the shadow is called a gnomon – something tells me* that's what you meant.

*: no, not a gnome. Don't be ridiculous.
She was a nymph.