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Word Perfect ?
This is a true story from the WordPerfect helpline. This is an oldie that’s been doing the rounds for years now (so old it’s about WordPerfect running on DOS) … but it’s still as funny now as it was then.
Origin of Some Popular English Idioms II
The origins of a selection of some popular English expressions and sayings.
The S.S. Stella
The Steam Ship “Stella” has entered local history as a byword for tragedy when she was sadly wrecked in 1899 off of Alderney.
Chewing gum
Where, when and who invented Chewing gum ? Plus how did it become such a global phenomenon ?
Top Five Thought Experiments
Thought experiments are mental hypotheses, used by philosophers as ways of illuminating complex ideas. Here’s 5 of the top hot topics.
Ormer Casserole
Ormer is the local name for what are known worldwide as abalones and is found on Guernsey & Jersey shores. This casserole recipe has been around since at least 1673.
How does language influence the way we think ?
Does our language influence the way we think and perceive the world around us? Psychologists think it does.
Photo Voltic Cells (Solar Panels)
Solar cells, or photovoltaic cells, convert energy from sunlight into electricity… but how? What principles lie behind this technology?
New Years Treat – Oliebollen
Why not try a new really scrummy winter treat from the ‘Dutch Masters’ … Olliebollen – Delicious Dutch traditional winter fayre.
New Year in Different Cultures
News Year Eve in the West means December 31st. However for a large part of the World this isn’t the prelude to a new Year.