Fact of the Week

Did you ever wonder why flights from Europe to the US fly north before flying to the destination? Why not just fly a straight line?

I know I wondered, and here's why.

It's shorter. We're taught that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. However, this is only true on a flat surface. The curvature of the Earth increases as you get closer to the North Pole, which makes flying north first, a shorter journey than flying straight.

Where Are All The Bees Gone?

Not that I'm complaining... Just wondering

Fact of the Week

What is the most tornado prone nation in the world?

No, it is not America, although you would be forgiven for thinking so.

Dr Fujita of Chicago University calculated that since Britain has an average of 33 tornadoes every year, in an area 38 times smaller than the USA, you are twice as likely to witness a tornado here, than anywhere else in the world.

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http://www.worstpreviews.com/trailer.php?id=748&item=0

It takes a while to load... but.... OMG

Old Friends

Just giving a link back to an old friend who is adding me to thier blog roll

Adam Wiltshire - www.adamsarea.me.uk


I hope to get back to you all soon with some FedCon news :-)

Fact Of The Week

Blackcurrants

Blackcurrants aren't hugely known in the US. They mainly grow in Europe, and are hugely popular, especially in the UK. Often I see US substitues such as grape, which frankly just don't cut it. So here's a little history.

The Blackcurrant has long been a popular fruit in Europe, and specifically the UK. During World War 2, oranges and other Vit C fruit came in short supply, and so the Blackcurrant was farmed on a massive scale. It contains plenty of vitamin C and tons of antioxidants. It has been popular ever since.

The blackcurrant was banned in the US in the early 1900's because it, like other berries such as gooseberries, was thought to be carriers of a virus, which kills a special kind of pine wood that was grown and used in manufacturing on a massive scale. Turns out they weren't that harmful, and the ban was lifted recently. Blackcurrants are now slowly gaining popularity in the US once more.

6 Things You Didn't Know About Me...

ok... let's add a nonsense entry.

1. Robbie Williams Fan. I'm not obsessed or anything, I just enjoy his music. Excep tthat last album... what the hell was that. Other than that album though, I do have them all. Always baffles me how he never made it in the USA.

2. German was the first language I ever spoke. Lived in England all of my life, and I can barely put two words together of German now, but, I am told, I started speaking German before English.

3. I got an A in Maths at school, but if you through a maths question at me... even some of the simplest sums, I panic and something that should take a few seconds will cause my mind to go blank. When in doubt, run for the calculator.

4. I actually get very nervous around people I don't know, especially large groups of people. Those who know me well will probably tell you I'm active, outgoing, lively, bubbly and hyperactive at times, but when it comes to new people I'm always very quiet, reserved and withdrawn. I eventually come out of my shell and you'll live to regret letting your guard down. Sometimes my hyperactivity is attributed to drinking alcohol, which is wierd considering I don't actually drink that often. First thing people say about me when I'm in that mood is... Is he drunk? More often than not the answer is a resounding no.

5. Here's a personal and depressing statement for you. I'm single. Always have been. Never been in anything close to a relationship. I put this down to a number of things. Point 4 is one of them, Point 6 is the other.

6. This started as 5 things you didnt know. Then I got to point 5 and realised some people don't even realise point 6. I'm of the homosexual variety. How does this relate to point 5? Well I fought with it for a very long time. It is what it is, and I try not to let it define me. Its one aspect of a much bigger character so if you have a problem with it either look past or get out of my way because I'm a busy guy and haven't got time to deal with your issues. =)


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