As with any era, the 1920's had time period specific slang. Here is a sampling. It sure is the berries! Have a swell time, but make sure you don't upchuck! 1  Bee's Knees-An extraordinary person, thing, idea. 2  Berries-is attractive or pleasing; similar to bee's knees, As in It's the berries.. 3  Big Cheese-The most important or influential person.
The Blitz (the London Blitz) was the sustained bombing of Britain by Nazi Germany between 7th September 1940 and 10th May 1941 during the World War Two.Every night bar one for ten solid weeks,from 7 September to 14 November 1940, London was attacked by an average of 160 bombers.he Blitz (the London Blitz) was the sustained bombing of Britain by Nazi Germany between 7th September 1940 and 10th May 1941 during the World War Two.
In addition the German attacks failed to break the will of the English. The German's became increasingly frustrated and near the end of the blitz they launched massive air raids to deliver a knockout blow. Two massive raids on September 15, 1940 were very important because Hitler finally realized that they could not sustain the losses that the RAF was inflicting on them and the blitz was effectively ended shortly afterwards.