I directed the masses in my day, but now I'm more often thrown away. The richest amongst you once sought to own me, but now I'm rarely if ever seen. I was known as the Gray Lady because I'm rather plain, but can you guess my common name?

Soon to be found on a history page I'm going extinct, but I'll tell you my age My precision outdated as my honest face But take me for luck, just in case!

Sherlock Holmes pioneered using fingerprints in his detective analysis but did you know he also used these when sleuthing

I sit upon your beautiful face With me your eyes are surrounded in lace You wear a cream to make me longer But only vitamins will make me stronger

In cauldrons of aqua, a green spirit’s delight, A cleansing specter, unseen by night. Humble alchemist of water's rebirth, Its touch turns murk to purity, for what it's worth.