ned Posted January 7, 2010 Author Posted January 7, 2010 I learned that during the time of Alfred the Great (870s), there was a part of England that was known as the 5 boroughs, it was controled by the Danes. I live in NYC and we have 5 boroughs. Now was that intentional? Did they break it up into 5 boroughs to follow what was done so many years ago, or was it just a coincidence? Sometimes there are more questions!! I don't know wether i have learned something here or been set a homework assignment Quote
Peacefield Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 And New York used to be part of the country called New Netherlands, busy91, go figure! It's only 8:22am here so the only new things I've learned today so far are from reading this thread! Thanks guys . Quote
Nicola Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 I learned that during the time of Alfred the Great (870s), there was a part of England that was known as the 5 boroughs, it was controled by the Danes. I live in NYC and we have 5 boroughs. Now was that intentional? Did they break it up into 5 boroughs to follow what was done so many years ago, or was it just a coincidence? Sometimes there are more questions!! That's really interesting! Quote
Vladd Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 As a parent School closures aren't as much fun as they were as a child Quote
ned Posted January 7, 2010 Author Posted January 7, 2010 As a parent School closures aren't as much fun as they were as a child Quote
Cookie Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 It's only 8:22am here so the only new things I've learned today so far are from reading this thread! Thanks guys . It's ten past three where I am and I've been to work and still the only new things I have learnt today are from this thread!!! Quote
BookJumper Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 ... it is!! I remember seeing a racoon in a zoo once when I was little, somebody had thrown the little fella a cracker and sure enough, he was cleaning it !! Quote
AbielleRose Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 ... it is!! I remember seeing a racoon in a zoo once when I was little, somebody had thrown the little fella a cracker and sure enough, he was cleaning it !! Did it dissolve? And if so did he look at you like 'What the hell just happened?' Quote
ELQ Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 As a parent School closures aren't as much fun as they were as a child maybe...but great for us teachers!! yipeeeeeee Quote
joe Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 The Great Wall: China Against The World by Julia Lovell thank you Quote
ned Posted January 8, 2010 Author Posted January 8, 2010 While searching for directions on google i discovered that there is a second hand bookshop just off a main street that i walk down at least 3 times a week. Apparently it's been there for 15 years! Shame on me. I plan to go there this weekend Quote
ELQ Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 This morning I learned that Poppy's Avatar is by an artist called Hundertwasser, so I looked him up and I love his style. Searching e-bay for a book about him.... Quote
AbielleRose Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 While searching for directions on google i discovered that there is a second hand bookshop just off a main street that i walk down at least 3 times a week. Apparently it's been there for 15 years! Shame on me. I plan to go there this weekend That's a really nice little find Hope you find some good deals! Quote
ned Posted January 8, 2010 Author Posted January 8, 2010 This morning I learned that Poppy's Avatar is by an artist called Hundertwasser, so I looked him up and I love his style. Searching e-bay for a book about him.... I like when things like that happen That's a really nice little find Hope you find some good deals! Thanks. Can't believe i never knew about it before though, you would have thought someone would have told me. Peoplemust know about it otherwise it wouldn't still be in business after all this time Quote
Inver Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 I can't do my cross-stitch without my specs and a good light.....great getting old Quote
AbielleRose Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 Today I learned that our 4th president, James Madison, was only 5 foot 4 inches tall and weighed less than 100 lbs. No idea how this will come in handy later in life, but I thought it was interesting... Quote
ned Posted January 8, 2010 Author Posted January 8, 2010 Today I learned that our 4th president, James Madison, was only 5 foot 4 inches tall and weighed less than 100 lbs. No idea how this will come in handy later in life, but I thought it was interesting... Not someone you'd picture as a leader Quote
AbielleRose Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 Not someone you'd picture as a leader The thought of him kind of reminds me of that little person in the movie elf. I think his character's name was Miles or something... He was little but he could kick some serious a**. Quote
ned Posted January 8, 2010 Author Posted January 8, 2010 Love that film "If you're santa what song did i sing to you on your birthday?" "happy birthday" "damn!" Quote
AbielleRose Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 Love that film "If you're santa what song did i sing to you on your birthday?" "happy birthday" "damn!" :lol:It is a great movie! "Buddy the elf, what's your favorite color?" I should start answering my phone like that! Quote
ned Posted January 8, 2010 Author Posted January 8, 2010 It would certainly take the steam out of anyone calling in in a foul mood Quote
ned Posted January 9, 2010 Author Posted January 9, 2010 Scary movies are only scary if you are under the age of 12. Chucky just provided me with more laughs than Gavin and Stacey ever has Quote
Nollaig Posted January 9, 2010 Posted January 9, 2010 The song on that advert for something or other is sung by Iggy Pop. I love it. (The Passenger.) Quote
ned Posted January 9, 2010 Author Posted January 9, 2010 Magnificent song, The song at the start of Trainspotting where Ewan McGregor is doing his "choose life... choose blah, blah, blah" speech is also by Iggy (Lust For Life) Quote
Nollaig Posted January 9, 2010 Posted January 9, 2010 Yeah I knew that alright. I'll have to get that Lust For Life album. Quote
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