The origin of 'knock on wood' is often associated with superstitious beliefs. One theory is that it has its roots in pagan religions where trees were seen as having spiritual significance. People would touch or knock on wood to invoke the protection or good will of the spirits associated with the trees.
Sure. One version says it's related to the idea that in some European cultures, there were tree spirits. Knocking on wood was a way to appease these spirits. And then there's the theory that it has something to do with the fact that wood was seen as a stable and strong element, and by knocking on it, you were sort of borrowing that strength and stability to protect yourself from bad luck or negative events.
The phrase 'knock on wood pulp fiction' might be a creative way of expressing a connection between the old - fashioned superstitious act and the somewhat seedy or low - brow world of pulp fiction. It could be that in certain pulp fiction stories, there are elements related to superstition and 'knock on wood' could be a symbol of that. For example, a detective in a pulp fiction noir story might knock on wood when he's about to take on a dangerous case, believing it'll bring him good luck.
I'm not sure there are specific works that are named 'knock on wood pulp fiction'. But in general pulp fiction works, like some of the early detective or adventure stories, might have characters who knock on wood. For example, in a hard - boiled detective story, the detective might knock on the wooden frame of a door before entering a dangerous place.
There was a young girl alone at home. Knock knock knock. She went to the door but no one was there. Again, knock knock knock. She peeked through the window and saw a shadowy figure. This time when the knock came, the door slowly creaked open. She screamed as a pair of cold hands reached for her.
Hard to say. Sometimes stories like 'Knock Knock' blend elements of truth and imagination. Maybe it has some roots in reality, but could also be largely made up for entertainment.
The wood used for Song Tan's furniture was mainly black sandalwood. Ebony was a kind of wood that did not have a sour smell. It even had the smell of sandalwood. It was mainly produced in the tropics. The core material was dark brown, and the sap was close to white. The surface of the wood was smooth, the hand felt good, and the luster was good. The wood grain was shallow and faintly discernible. Song Tan chose ebony as the material for the furniture. It was a tribute to the culture of the Song Dynasty and could also convey Zen and a steady and profound temperament.