Bamburgh Beach (Bamburgh Castle in the background)?
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Bamburgh Beach (Bamburgh Castle in the background)?
More likely it was a swastika: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MW_18014
Taser is also an acronym.
It stands for Thomas A. Swift Electric Rifle and was inspired by a science fiction novel "Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle".
You will encounter a "c" eventually, but it will take a little bit of counting to get there:
octillion
/ (ɒkˈtɪljən) /
noun
- (in Britain and Germany) the number represented as one followed...
The letter "c" does not appear in any number between 1 and 10^27 - 1 (one octillion).
I have no idea what that is, but Google says it's a thing, and so does ChatGPT apparently - and it's longer than (a) lollipop. Touchι, sir!
The longest word you can write with (only) the right side of your keyboard is 'lollipop'. (I think)
On the subject of checking: Van Halen's concert rider included a clause stating that there must a bowl of M&Ms in the backstage area, but strictly no brown ones. If this requirement wasn't met, the...
Good spot! I was curious if anyone bothered checking. You did (or knew?), we'll done
No, it's not in the Pacific, it's a small inhibited island in the Bidasoa River, between Spain and France. True...
Pheasant Island in the Pacific Ocean switches country every six months: It belongs to Spain from February through July, then it becomes part of France from August through January.
It wasn't until the 1830s that tea trumped gin as our national beverage.
Thessaloniki I think, the White Tower?
Just noticed that the author also featured in Radio 4's "Four Thought" last summer (about 30min long), also interesting.
Recording available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0019457
I came across a review of the recently released book "Hands of Time: A Watchmaker's History" Rebecca Struthers of Struthers Watchmakers in Birmingham (www.strutherswatchmakers.co.uk). Ordered it on...
Noticed the yellow stripe on the left and recognised it as a tube station. Some trial and error ... and arrived at the conclusion that this is Holborn Station. Can you confirm if I'm mistaken?...
Nettleton Road in Gloucester? (part of the "Rainbow Square")?
If I may: 29 Arlington Avenue was the place mentioned in the dedication of Douglas Adams' 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', which is dedicated to the "Arlingtonians for tea, sympathy, and a...
We tried to get Douglas Adams a Green Plaque a few years back, but ended up losing the vote in favour of Crystal Hale (who led the campaign to save the City Road Basin). Go figure.
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Flieger-style
Archimede (Ickler) "Pilot" 39mm
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A trusted companion, though as nails
HAGWE
Thank you, Paul. That makes sense.
I happened to call Damasko earlier on an unrelated matter and asked them about the availability of the Si models. Mrs Morrell confirmed that they have no plans...
Just looked that one up, looks very promising. Thanks for sharing.
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DC66 Si with the Damasko silicone hairspring - my loyal companion for the past few years.
Does anyone have the...
Tak og godnat
Waterworks, Hamburg (Blankenese)?