Dire Straits. For other uses, see Dire Straits (disambiguation). Dire Straits were a British rock band that formed in Deptford, London, in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), his younger brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion).
The Italian horn, also called a cornu, cornicello, or Devilâs horn, is worn mainly to protect against the âevil eyeâ. Historically, it is linked to Celtic and Druid beliefs and to worship of the Moon Goddess in ancient Italy. Ironically, the horn is often worn with a cross to give it âextra power.â.
Tasmanian Devil. Only from the island of Tasmania in Australia comes the Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii). They were named for the noises they make: the growl when looking for food, and the harsh screeching and screams when a group of devils is feeding on a carcass.Nocturnal animals, these noises are heard at night.asmanian devils are the world's largest carnivorous marsupial. Their fur is black, though some have white markings on the chest, shoulder, or rump. Devils weigh 13 to 18 pounds and range from 23 to 26 inches in length.