During the geography class on the Eastern Mediterranean, the teacher asked Little Johnny, "What are the Phoenicians noted for?"
Little Johnny paused and then replied, " For their blinds!"
Also a correct answer. The reacher did not ask.... "What are the Phonenicians noted for in the history?"
He should get an A. He gave a modern answer.
We call them Venetian Blinds here.
@Lilac-JadeCanada Here we refer to them as "annoying dust collectors," just like those useless Louvred windows.
@Triphid Yes, which explains why I refuse to have either of the damn things in my house.