closing tag is in template navbar
timefactors watches



TZ-UK Fundraiser

Search:

Type: Posts; User: DanielBB

Page 1 of 8 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Thread: Guess where

    by DanielBB
    Replies
    3,453
    Views
    764,091

    Bamburgh Beach (Bamburgh Castle in the...

    Bamburgh Beach (Bamburgh Castle in the background)?
  2. Replies
    250
    Views
    27,789

    More likely it was a swastika:...

    More likely it was a swastika: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MW_18014
  3. Replies
    250
    Views
    27,789

    View Post

    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".
  4. Replies
    250
    Views
    27,789

    You will encounter a "c" eventually, but it will...

    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...
  5. Replies
    250
    Views
    27,789

    The letter "c" does not appear in any number...

    The letter "c" does not appear in any number between 1 and 10^27 - 1 (one octillion).
  6. Replies
    250
    Views
    27,789

    I have no idea what that is, but Google says it's...

    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!
  7. Replies
    250
    Views
    27,789

    The longest word you can write with (only) the...

    The longest word you can write with (only) the right side of your keyboard is 'lollipop'. (I think)
  8. Replies
    250
    Views
    27,789

    On the subject of checking: Van Halen's concert...

    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...
  9. Replies
    250
    Views
    27,789

    Good spot! I was curious if anyone bothered...

    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...
  10. Replies
    250
    Views
    27,789

    Pheasant Island in the Pacific Ocean switches...

    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.
  11. Replies
    250
    Views
    27,789

    It wasn't until the 1830s that tea trumped gin as...

    It wasn't until the 1830s that tea trumped gin as our national beverage.
  12. Thread: Guess where

    by DanielBB
    Replies
    3,453
    Views
    764,091

    Thessaloniki I think, the White Tower?

    Thessaloniki I think, the White Tower?
  13. Just noticed that the author also featured in...

    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
  14. New book: "Hands of Time: A Watchmaker's History of Time."

    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...
  15. Thread: Guess where

    by DanielBB
    Replies
    3,453
    Views
    764,091

    Noticed the yellow stripe on the left and...

    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?...
  16. Thread: Guess where

    by DanielBB
    Replies
    3,453
    Views
    764,091

    Nettleton Road in Gloucester? (part of the...

    Nettleton Road in Gloucester? (part of the "Rainbow Square")?
  17. Thread: Guess where

    by DanielBB
    Replies
    3,453
    Views
    764,091

    Guess where

    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...
  18. Thread: Guess where

    by DanielBB
    Replies
    3,453
    Views
    764,091

    Guess where

    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.
  19. Replies
    1,572
    Views
    591,252

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230421/b58da36a...

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230421/b58da36ab98fa7de3af7debc131bc3fa.jpg

    Flieger-style
    Archimede (Ickler) "Pilot" 39mm
  20. Replies
    134
    Views
    10,284

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230421/082bba3d...

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230421/082bba3d4738bb844bafb3596a2b68d6.jpg

    A trusted companion, though as nails
    HAGWE
  21. Replies
    269
    Views
    103,123

    Thank you, Paul. That makes sense. I happened...

    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...
  22. Replies
    71
    Views
    7,816

    Just looked that one up, looks very promising....

    Just looked that one up, looks very promising. Thanks for sharing.
  23. Replies
    269
    Views
    103,123

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230419/7138278b...

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230419/7138278b0d0e3fbf5b7bc1c2b01f27b6.jpg

    DC66 Si with the Damasko silicone hairspring - my loyal companion for the past few years.

    Does anyone have the...
  24. Thread: Guess where

    by DanielBB
    Replies
    3,453
    Views
    764,091

    Tak og godnat

    Tak og godnat
  25. Thread: Guess where

    by DanielBB
    Replies
    3,453
    Views
    764,091

    Waterworks, Hamburg (Blankenese)?

    Waterworks, Hamburg (Blankenese)?
Results 1 to 25 of 181
Page 1 of 8 1 2 3 4

Do Not Sell My Personal Information