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Susanna Madora Salter (née Kinsey; March 2, 1860 – March 17, 1961) was an American politician and activist. She served as mayor of Argonia, Kansas, becoming the first woman elected as mayor in the United States (Nancy Smith was the first woman elected mayor in the United States, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, but chose not to serve) and one of the first women to serve in any political office in the U.S
Salter was elected mayor of Argonia on April 4, 1887.[3] Her election was a surprise because her name had been placed on a slate of candidates as a stunt by a group of men hoping to secure a loss that would humiliate women and discourage them from participation in politics.[4][2][3][5] Because candidates did not have to be made public before election day,[2] Salter herself did not know she was on the ballot before the polls opened.[5] When, on election day itself, she agreed to accept office if elected, the Women's Christian Temperance Union abandoned its own preferred candidate and voted for Salter en masse. Additionally, the local Republican Party Chairman sent a delegation to her home[6] and confirmed that she would serve and the Republicans agreed to vote for her, helping to secure her election by a two-thirds majority.[2][5]

Although her term was uneventful,[2] her election generated national interest from the press,[3] sparking a debate regarding the feasibility of other towns following Argonia's lead, which ranged from objections to "petticoat rule" to a "wait-and-see" attitude.[2]

One of the first city council meetings over which the newly elected Mayor Salter presided was attended by a correspondent of the New York Sun. He wrote his story, describing the mayor's dress and hat, and pointing out that she presided with great decorum. He noted that several times she checked irrelevant discussion, demonstrating that she was a good parliamentarian. Other publicity extended to newspapers as far away as Sweden and South Africa.[2] As compensation for her year's service, she was paid one dollar (equivalent to $29 in 2020). After a year in office, she declined to seek reelection

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POOREST COUNTRY (Note GNI is
Gross National Income (GNI))
Burundi
GNI: $780

Population: 12.2 million

A small nation of 12.2 million people, in the east-central part of Africa, Burundi has had its fair share of political unrest and instability. With a GNI per capita of $780 reported in 2021, the poorest countries in the world.

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Third of Type 2 diabetes cases can be reversed with ‘soup and shakes’ diet
something for those who need a hand
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Re: Yes it really happened

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Xenolinguistics meaning
(linguistics) Study of a language originating from alien species.
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DRUNK BASKETS

Many bars in Turkey would often employ basket men whose sole purpose was to take patrons home when they were too drunk to stand up. Most of these men would work as porters during the day and then would work as basket men at night to earn some extra money.⁣

In Turkish these people are called “küfeci” and to be so drunk you couldn’t walk was called “küfe”. There’s also a saying in Turkey, “küfelik olmak”, which means “needing to be carried home in a basket”.⁣
https://vintagenewsdaily.com/the-drunk- ... -ca-1960s/




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On September 4, 1886, Apache leader Geronimo surrenders to U.S. government troops. For 30 years, the Native American warrior had battled to protect his tribe’s homeland; however, by 1886 the Apaches were exhausted and outnumbered. General Nelson Miles accepted Geronimo’s surrender, making him the last Native American warrior to formally give in to U.S. forces and signaling the end of the Indian Wars in the Southwest.

Geronimo was born in 1829 and grew up in what is present-day Arizona and Mexico. His tribe, the Chiricahua Apaches, clashed with non-Native settlers trying to take their land. In 1858, Geronimo’s family was murdered by Mexicans. Seeking revenge, he later led raids against Mexican and American settlers. In 1874, the U.S. government moved Geronimo and his people from their land to a reservation in east-central Arizona. Conditions on the reservation were restrictive and harsh and Geronimo and some of his followers escaped. Over the next decade, they battled federal troops and launched raids on white settlements. During this time, Geronimo and his supporters were forced back onto the reservation several times. In May 1885, Geronimo and approximately 150 followers fled one last time. They were pursued into Mexico by 5,000 U.S. troops. In March 1886, General George Crook (1829–90) forced Geronimo to surrender; however, Geronimo quickly escaped and continued his raids. General Nelson Miles (1839–1925) then took over the pursuit of Geronimo, eventually forcing him to surrender that September near Fort Bowie along the Arizona-New Mexico border. eronimo and a band of Apaches were sent to Florida and then Alabama, eventually ending up at the Comanche and Kiowa reservation near Fort Sill, Oklahoma Territory. There, Geronimo became a successful farmer and converted to Christianity. He participated in President Theodore Roosevelt’s inaugural parade in 1905. The Apache leader dictated his autobiography, published in 1906 as Geronimo’s Story of His Life.

Died at Fort Sill on February 17, 1909.


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Doodoo wrote:
September 16, 2021, 7:47 pm

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Yes please, can I have some links. In particular the egg eating article, I always get egg bound if eating more than one. Thanks

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Re: Yes it really happened

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Noogles
What day are you requesting and maybe if you attached the article I could help

Thanks very much

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Re: Yes it really happened

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HERE YA GO USRLESS INFO
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Re: Yes it really happened

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Xenolinguistics meaning
(linguistics) Study of a language originating from alien species.
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DRUNK BASKETS

Many bars in Turkey would often employ basket men whose sole purpose was to take patrons home when they were too drunk to stand up. Most of these men would work as porters during the day and then would work as basket men at night to earn some extra money.⁣

In Turkish these people are called “küfeci” and to be so drunk you couldn’t walk was called “küfe”. There’s also a saying in Turkey, “küfelik olmak”, which means “needing to be carried home in a basket”.⁣
https://vintagenewsdaily.com/the-drunk- ... -ca-1960s/




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On September 4, 1886, Apache leader Geronimo surrenders to U.S. government troops. For 30 years, the Native American warrior had battled to protect his tribe’s homeland; however, by 1886 the Apaches were exhausted and outnumbered. General Nelson Miles accepted Geronimo’s surrender, making him the last Native American warrior to formally give in to U.S. forces and signaling the end of the Indian Wars in the Southwest.

Geronimo was born in 1829 and grew up in what is present-day Arizona and Mexico. His tribe, the Chiricahua Apaches, clashed with non-Native settlers trying to take their land. In 1858, Geronimo’s family was murdered by Mexicans. Seeking revenge, he later led raids against Mexican and American settlers. In 1874, the U.S. government moved Geronimo and his people from their land to a reservation in east-central Arizona. Conditions on the reservation were restrictive and harsh and Geronimo and some of his followers escaped. Over the next decade, they battled federal troops and launched raids on white settlements. During this time, Geronimo and his supporters were forced back onto the reservation several times. In May 1885, Geronimo and approximately 150 followers fled one last time. They were pursued into Mexico by 5,000 U.S. troops. In March 1886, General George Crook (1829–90) forced Geronimo to surrender; however, Geronimo quickly escaped and continued his raids. General Nelson Miles (1839–1925) then took over the pursuit of Geronimo, eventually forcing him to surrender that September near Fort Bowie along the Arizona-New Mexico border. eronimo and a band of Apaches were sent to Florida and then Alabama, eventually ending up at the Comanche and Kiowa reservation near Fort Sill, Oklahoma Territory. There, Geronimo became a successful farmer and converted to Christianity. He participated in President Theodore Roosevelt’s inaugural parade in 1905. The Apache leader dictated his autobiography, published in 1906 as Geronimo’s Story of His Life.

Died at Fort Sill on February 17, 1909.

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Re: Yes it really happened

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FOR THE YANKS EUROPEANS ETC

take the mickey (out of someone or something) To tease, mock, or ridicule (someone or something); to joke or kid around (about someone or something). A variant of "take the piss (out of someone)." Primarily heard in UK, Ireland.
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In "Cantebury tales" what is the name of the Inn where the Pilgrims first meet
a) The Tabard
b) The Golden Perch
c) The Admiral Benbow
d) The Moon under Water


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THE PENCIL

A pencil is a writing or drawing implement with a solid pigment core protected in a sleeve, barrel, or shaft that prevents breaking the core or marking a user's hand.[1]

Pencils create marks by physical abrasion, leaving a trail of solid core material that adheres to a sheet of paper or other surface. They are distinct from pens, which dispense liquid or gel ink onto the marked surface.

Most pencil cores are made of graphite powder mixed with a clay binder. Graphite pencils (traditionally known as "lead pencils") produce grey or black marks that are easily erased, but otherwise resistant to moisture, most chemicals, ultraviolet radiation and natural aging. Other types of pencil cores, such as those of charcoal, are mainly used for drawing and sketching. Coloured pencils are sometimes used by teachers or editors to correct submitted texts, but are typically regarded as art supplies, especially those with cores made from wax-based binders that tend to smear when erasers are applied to them. Grease pencils have a softer, oily core that can leave marks on smooth surfaces such as glass or porcelain.

The most common pencil casing is thin wood, usually hexagonal in section but sometimes cylindrical or triangular, permanently bonded to the core. Casings may be of other materials, such as plastic or paper. To use the pencil, the casing must be carved or peeled off to expose the working end of the core as a sharp point. Mechanical pencils have more elaborate casings which are not bonded to the core; instead, they support separate, mobile pigment cores that can be extended or retracted (usually through the casing's tip) as needed. These casings can be reloaded with new cores (usually graphite) as the previous ones are exhausted.
The usefulness of graphite for pencils was discovered as well, but graphite for pencils had to be smuggled. Because graphite is soft, it requires some form of encasement. Graphite sticks were initially wrapped in string or sheepskin for stability. England would enjoy a monopoly on the production of pencils until a method of reconstituting the graphite powder was found in 1662 in Italy. However, the distinctively square English pencils continued to be made with sticks cut from natural graphite into the 1860s. The town of Keswick, near the original findings of block graphite, still manufactures pencils, the factory also being the location of the Derwent Pencil Museum.[19] The meaning of "graphite writing implement" apparently evolved late in the 16th century.










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2 a) The Tabard

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Re: Yes it really happened

Post by Doodoo » September 19, 2021, 9:47 pm

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pone
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unleavened cornbread in the form of flat oval cakes or loaves, originally as prepared with water by North American Indians and cooked in hot ashes:
US
"she used to come into town weekly to sell her pone"

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The Raid at Cabanatuan (Filipino: Pagsalakay sa Cabanatuan), also known as The Great Raid (Filipino: Ang Dakilang Pagsalakay), was a rescue of Allied prisoners of war (POWs) and civilians from a Japanese camp near Cabanatuan City, Philippines. On January 30, 1945, during World War II, United States Army Rangers, Alamo Scouts and Filipino guerrillas liberated more than 500 from the POW camp.

After the surrender of tens of thousands of American troops during the Battle of Bataan, many were sent to the Cabanatuan prison camp after the Bataan Death March. The Japanese shifted most of the prisoners to other areas, leaving just over 500 American and other Allied POWs and civilians in the prison. Facing brutal conditions including disease, torture, and malnourishment, the prisoners feared they would be executed by their captors before the arrival of General Douglas MacArthur and his American forces returning to Luzon. In late January 1945, a plan was developed by Sixth Army leaders and Filipino guerrillas to send a small force to rescue the prisoners. A group of over 100 Rangers and Scouts and 200 guerrillas traveled 30 miles (48 km) behind Japanese lines to reach the camp.

In a nighttime raid, under the cover of darkness and with distraction by a P-61 Black Widow night fighter, the group surprised the Japanese forces in and around the camp. Hundreds of Japanese troops were killed in the 30-minute coordinated attack; the Americans suffered minimal casualties. The Rangers, Scouts, and guerrillas escorted the POWs back to American lines. The rescue allowed the prisoners to tell of the death march and prison camp atrocities, which sparked a rush of resolve for the war against Japan. The rescuers were awarded commendations by MacArthur, and were also recognized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A memorial now sits on the site of the former camp, and the events of the raid have been depicted in several films.

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Card Trimmer
A device that was made in the early 1900's that would trim a 1/32" off the side of a playing card. Then the person indolved could tell where the specific card was in the deck This provided a way of cheating

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Re: Yes it really happened

Post by Niggly » September 19, 2021, 11:59 pm

Doodoo wrote:
September 19, 2021, 12:10 am
the Derwent Pencil Museum
Yes, it really happens……..
The Derwent Pencil Museum houses one of the worlds biggest colouring pencils at 7.91m long.
After the tour you can go into the gift shop & buy a souvenir of this very pencil although it looks suspiciously like a regular pencil with the words “Worlds Biggest Pencil” stamped on it.
(This is a factual post readers, The Boy has been & bought the souvenir)

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Post by Earnest » September 20, 2021, 12:53 am

Did you go too? I can't imagine the Nigglys trundling all the way up to Cumbria to gawp at pencils but I'm willing to be told otherwise.

Have you been, DooDoo?
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Post by GT93 » September 20, 2021, 11:34 am

7.91 m? That's ridiculous. May be some aliens might one day be able to use it.
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There ya go GT a bit of research and presto

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Re: Yes it really happened

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Hoh Xil or Kekexili, (Mongolian for "Blue Ridge", also Aqênganggyai for "Lord of Ten Thousand Mountains"), is an isolated region in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau. On July 7, 2017, the Hoh Xil in Qinghai was listed among the World Heritage Sites as "the largest and highest plateau in the world".
The region covers 83,000 square kilometres at an average elevation of 4,800 metres above sea level, stretches in a meridional (east-west) direction between the Tanggula and Kunlun mountain chains in the border areas of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, northwest China's Qinghai Province and China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The southeastern part of the Hoh Xil, drained by the Chumar River (楚瑪爾河), is one of the major headwater sources of the Yangtze River. The rest of the region is endorheic, with drainage to numerous isolated lakes; this area is sometimes described by hydrologists as the "Hoh Xil lake district".[2] 45,000 square kilometres of the Hoh Xil region, at an average elevation of 4,600 metres, were designated a national nature reserve in 1995. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is encompassed of the western half of Zhidoi County and western part of Qumarlêb County in Qinghai. Bukadaban Feng is considered part of Hoh Xil.

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Never take with coffe says study

High Blood Pressure
When it's combined with coffee, medication to treat high blood pressure may also cause you to experience a more severe diuretic effect. "We have to look at what additive effect those things might have together," Parekh says.

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Diseases
David Beckham: Asthma
The former soccer player revealed he's had from a mild form of asthma since early childhood. He would use an inhaler many times after matches.


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With D Day came nurses ashore Nearly 500 nurses supported the landing
Nurses in the US Forces held the commission as minimum,Officers. This was so that if captured they would be treated better.
The only Nurse to become a POW in the European theatervwas Flight Nurse Reba Whittle USA A great You Tube movie The Forgotten American POW - The Only US Servicewoman Captured by the Germans

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The Channel Tunnel (French: Le tunnel sous la Manche), also referred to as the Eurotunnel is a 50.45-kilometre (31.35 mi) railway tunnel that connects Folkestone (Kent, England, UK) with Coquelles (Hauts-de-France, France) beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover. It is the only fixed link between the island of Great Britain and the European mainland. At its lowest point, it is 75 m (250 ft) deep below the sea bed and 115 m (380 ft) below sea level.[3][4][5] At 37.9 kilometres (23.5 mi), the tunnel has the longest underwater section of any tunnel in the world, and is the third longest railway tunnel in the world. The speed limit for trains through the tunnel is 160 km/h (100 mph).[6] The Channel Tunnel is owned and operated by Getlink.

The tunnel carries high-speed Eurostar passenger trains, the Eurotunnel Shuttle for road vehicles[7] and international freight trains.[8] The tunnel connects end-to-end with the high-speed railway lines of the LGV Nord in France and High Speed 1 in England. In 2017, through rail services carried 10.3 million passengers and 1.22 million tonnes of freight, and the Shuttle carried 10.4 million passengers, 2.6 million cars, 51,000 coaches, and 1.6 million lorries (equivalent to 21.3 million tonnes of freight).[9] This compares with 11.7 million passengers, 2.6 million lorries and 2.2 million cars by sea through the Port of Dover.


Plans to build a cross-Channel fixed link appeared as early as 1802,[11][12] but British political and media pressure over the compromising of national security had disrupted attempts to build a tunnel.[13] An early unsuccessful attempt at building a tunnel was made in the late 19th century, on the English side, "in the hope of forcing the hand of the English Government".[14] The eventual successful project, organised by Eurotunnel, began construction in 1988 and opened in 1994. Valued at £5.5 billion in 1985,[15] it was at the time the most expensive construction project ever proposed. The cost finally amounted to £9 billion (equivalent to £16 billion in 2019), well over its predicted budget.[16][17]

Since its construction, the tunnel has experienced a few mechanical problems. Both fires and cold weather have temporarily disrupted its operation.[18][19]

Since at least 1997, people have attempted to use the tunnel to travel illegally to the UK, causing many migrants to head towards Calais and creating ongoing issues of human rights violations, illegal immigration, diplomatic disagreement, and violence.

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How many satelittes orbitting the earth

Using the UCS update, as at the end of March, the main purposes for the operational satellites are:

Communications: 1 211 satellites – increase of 55% since the start of 2019.
Earth observation: 884 satellites – increase of 24.5% since the start of 2019.
Technology development/demonstration: 312 satellites – increase of 40% since the start of 2019.
Navigation/Positioning: 148 satellites – increase of 8% since the start of 2019.
Space science/observation: 93 satellites– increase of 9% since the start of 2019.
Earth science: 18 satellites – a decrease of 28% since the start of 2019.
Although, it should be noted that some of the satellites have multiple purposes.

Who has the most satellites?
According to the UCS database, the top five countries with the most operational satellites are:

USA
China
Russia
United Kingdom
Japan

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WEALTH LIFESTYLE ADVICE

U.S. or Canada: Which Country Is Best to Call Home?

The Bottom Line
This question is part of an age-old debate between the two largest nations of North America. The societies of both Canada and the United States hold the view that their own country is the better place to live. Generally, neither country knows all the facts about what the other country has to offer. So, which is better: Canada or the United States?

KEY TAKEAWAYS
The U.S. and Canada are two countries in North America with many similarities and quite a few important differences.
While the United States is much larger than its northern neighbor in terms of GDP, the average income per capita is similar in both places.
While people generally pay more in taxes in the United States, Canada offers superior social benefits.
The cost of attending a university and expenses for healthcare are typically less in Canada.
Economics
Canada’s 2019 gross domestic product (GDP) was $1.73 trillion, while the United States reported a GDP of $21.4 trillion.1 While the U.S. is a much larger superpower in terms of the economy, the incomes of citizens are much more closely aligned. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the median income for U.S. families at $68,703.2 In Canada, the median income for 2019 was $62,900.

Taxes can also be a key differentiator for the two countries. While U.S. federal income tax brackets span from 10% to 37% for individuals, in Canada, tax rates are between 15% and 33%. However, in the U.S., singles making over $40,526 annually pay 22% in taxes, whereas Canadian singles making less than $49,020 only have to pay 15% in taxes.According to the website numbeo.com, the cost of living is higher for Americans than for Canadians. The Numbeo Cost of Living Index estimates that consumer prices in Toronto are about 24.05% lower than in New York City, and Toronto's rent price is approximately half the price of renting an apartment in New York.6 This Index looks at rent, groceries, restaurant prices, and local purchasing, which are all higher collectively in the United States ($ in USD).

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Avoid bananas – they’re sugar bombs
Low carb extremists claim eating a banana is equivalent to eating six teaspoons of sugar. But the bendy fruits have a low/medium glycaemic index (GI) – which means the sugars in them release only slowly, especially if you eat them just ripe. They also have lots of potassium, vitamin B6 and fiber. A large Harvard University study that looked at the relationship between fruit and veg intake and people’s weight found consumption of several fruits, including bananas, correlated with less weight gain.

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Re: Yes it really happened

Post by Doodoo » September 25, 2021, 4:40 am

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Dont try and outrun these

Peregrine Falcon
Speed: Over 321 kph (200 mph)

The peregrine falcon biologically referred to as Falco peregrinus, is not your average run-of-the-mill fast. Rather, with an astounding speed of over 321 kph (200 mph), it can aim, position, land, and grab a prey hurtling away from you. The peregrine’s body modifications help the animal with these ventures too. The adaptations in their nostrils allow them to breathe at high altitudes and their eyes have special debris-resistant membranes enhancing their tendency to grab whatever they have set their eyes on.
Speed: Over 240 kph (149 mph)

The golden eagle, another proud member of the class Aves, with its wingspan of the 6’-7.5’and weight of 6-15 lb coupled with square tail, ranks as the 2nd fastest animal in the world with a top recorded speed of 240 kph (149 mph).
Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
Speed: Over 160 kph (99 mph)

Similarly, the 3rd fastest animal, the Mexican free-tailed bat, is more commonly known as the “jets” of the bat world. With their minuscule weight of 0.4-0.5 oz (11- 14 g) and a wingspan of 12-14 in (30-35 cm), they can fly at a speed of 160 kph (99mph).
Pigeon
Speed: Over 149 kph (92 mph)

The pigeon has a compact, boat-shaped structure and varies in size from 20-25 cm. This spindle-shaped body and strong wing muscles allow the pigeon to fly at a speed of 149 kph (92mph). Pigeons have been seen to be flying at an altitude of up to and beyond 6000 feet with the fastest ever recorded speed of 92.5 mph.
Black Marlin
Speed: Over 131 kph (81 mph)

Black marlin, scientifically referred to as Istiompax indica, is the fastest fish in the world. With the help of its spear-like jaw, dark blue dorsal (upper) side, a silvery-white belly, faint blue vertical stripes running down their sides, and strong yet flexible dorsal fin, it can reach top speeds of 131 kph (81 mph).

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Post by jackspratt » September 25, 2021, 7:34 am

Doodoo wrote:
September 25, 2021, 4:40 am

Black marlin, scientifically referred to as Istiompax indica, is the fastest fish in the world. With the help of its spear-like jaw, dark blue dorsal (upper) side, a silvery-white belly, faint blue vertical stripes running down their sides, and strong yet flexible dorsal fin, it can reach top speeds of 131 kph (81 mph).
Hmmm .......... highly unlikely I would have thought.

And wiki agrees with me
Marlin are among the fastest fish, but speeds are often wildly exaggerated in popular media, such as reports of 132 km/h (82 mph). Recent research suggests a burst speed of 36 kilometres per hour (22 mph) is near the maximum rate.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_marlin
Maximum swimming speeds of sailfish and three other large marine predatory fish species based on muscle contraction time and stride length: a myth revisited
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Post by Laan Yaa Mo » September 25, 2021, 8:51 am

Hopefully that information will help.
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Help What Laalaa

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Squadron Leader Roger Joyce Bushell (30 August 1910 – 29 March 1944) was a South African-born British military aviator. He is best known as the mastermind of the "Great Escape" from Stalag Luft III in 1944, but was one of the men recaptured and subsequently murdered by the Gestapo.
The Great Escape

In the spring of 1943, Bushell masterminded a plot for a major escape from the camp. Being held in the north compound where British airmen were housed, Bushell as commander of the escape committee channelled the escape effort into probing for weaknesses and looking for opportunities. Falling back on his legal background to represent his scheme, Bushell called a meeting of the escape committee in the camp and not only shocked those present with its scope, but injected into every man a passionate and driven determination to put every energy into the escape. He declared,

Everyone here in this room is living on borrowed time. By rights, we should all be dead! The only reason that God allowed us this extra ration of life is so we can make life hell for the Hun... In North Compound we are concentrating our efforts on completing and escaping through one master tunnel. No private-enterprise tunnels allowed. Three bloody deep, bloody long tunnels will be dug – Tom, Dick and Harry. One will succeed![3]

The simultaneous digging of these tunnels would become an advantage if any one of them were discovered by the Germans because the guards would scarcely imagine that another two could be well under way. The most radical aspect of the plan was not merely the scale of the construction, but also the sheer number of men that Bushell intended to pass through these tunnels. Previous attempts had involved the escape of anything up to a dozen or twenty men, but Bushell was proposing to get over 200 out, all of whom would be wearing civilian clothes and possessing a complete range of forged papers and escape equipment. It was an unprecedented undertaking and would require unparalleled organisation. As the mastermind of the Great Escape, Bushell inherited the codename of "Big X".[3] The tunnel "Tom" began in a darkened corner of a hall in one of the buildings. "Harry"'s entrance was hidden under a stove. The entrance to "Dick" had a concealed entrance in a drainage sump.[16] More than 600 prisoners were involved in their construction.End of "Harry" tunnel showing how close the exit was to the camp fence

Tom was discovered in August 1943 when nearing completion. Bushell also organised another mass breakout, which occurred on 12 June 1943. This became known as the Delousing Break, when 26 officers escaped by leaving the camp under escort with two fake guards (POWs disguised as guards) supposedly to go to the showers for delousing in the neighbouring compound. All but two were later recaptured and returned to the camp, with the remaining two officers being sent to Oflag IV-C at Colditz for attempting to steal an aircraft.

After the discovery of Tom, construction on Harry was halted. but it resumed in January 1944. On the evening of 24 March, after months of preparation, 200 officers prepared to escape. But things did not go as planned, with only 76 officers managing to get clear of the camp.[citation needed]

Roger and his partner Bernard Scheidhauer, among the first few to leave the tunnel, successfully boarded a train at Sagan railway station. They were caught the next day at Saarbrücken railway station, waiting for a train to Alsace, which had been annexed from France by Germany in 1871, but had since been returned to France after the First World War.

On March 29 under the pretext of being driven back to a prison camp, the car carrying Bushell and Scheidhauer stopped for a rest break at the side of the autobahn near Ramstein, Germany (just outside today's Ramstein Air Base). It was during this stop that they were murdered by members of the Gestapo, including Emil Schulz, helped by others. This was a breach of the Geneva Convention and thus constituted a war crime. The perpetrators were later tried and executed by the Allies. Fifty of the 76 escapees were killed in the Stalag Luft III murders on the personal orders of Adolf Hitler.

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That’s a lot of cow fluid
Cows are big fluid producers. Not only can dairy cows yield 2,500 gallons of milk each year, they can drool about 10 to 45 gallons of saliva a day!

What’s more, a thousand-pound beef cow will produce up to four tons of manure annually.

Sheep can see you around
Sheep are really hard to surprise from behind. Their eyes have a field of vision of 300 degrees, allowing them to see whatever is sneaking up on them from the rear, without moving their heads.

And like goats, they don’t have teeth on their upper jaw—they use their hard palates to grind food.

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