by Rob Tyler | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
The familiar bowler hat may look fashionable, but it began as a purely practical item—a riding helmet meant to protect riders from branches and other obstacles. It was designed by London hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler—hence, the name
by Rob Tyler | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorised
In Japanese, the word for Friday is formed from the words kinsei, meaning Venus (which literally translates as “gold + water”) and yōbi, meaning day.
by Rob Tyler | Jun 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
It’s against the law to die in the town of Longyearbyen, Norwa
by Rob Tyler | Jun 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
Carrots were originally purple.
by Rob Tyler | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
The English name Friday comes from the Old English Frīġedæġ, meaning “Day of Frige.” This is as a result of the Old English goddess Frigg (an Anglo-Saxon interpretation of the Norse goddess Freya) being associated with the Roman goddess Venus.
by Rob Tyler | May 24, 2019 | Uncategorised
The elephant is the only mammal that can’t jump!
