I'm in Northern California and the weather looked like it was going to cool down and did for about a week or so and then shot back up again. I've heard that you have gotten some rain down South but all we have had was about ten minutes of light rain. Everything is about dead … Read more
Probably the most used slang from my region is "Youns" . The ou has the oo sound of wood. It means the same as you guys or you all. I've heard and used it all of my life and still hear it from the younger generation. I've had tons of people ask me about … Read more
From my ancient generation ? Far out, man ! Heavy !
As I understand it, the Philippines emerged as a result of millions of years of seismic activity and volcanic eruptions that occurred deep below the sea.
Here's a basic video which explains how volcanic islands emerge from the sea:
Due to their location in the pacific "ring of fire", the Philippine islands … Read more
Tiramisu! Yum!
Why do you have a picture of Michael Clinard?
I personally enjoy Bangkok, Thailand the most. Not a bad place to live out old age. Puttaya for crazy nights out.
Vietnam is also a good option. My favorite city of them all has to be Hoi An. Saigon, Da Nang, and Hue are also must visits. A … Read more
I live in Norwich, UK.
This is Norwich's very own castle (underneath which is a shopping mall).
Not sure your definition of states here but as for states like in the United States, there aren't any in the Anartica
SF-Bay Area
The world's ugliest HQs are being built just a short drive away. I present to you, "Ultimate Frisbee" and "Le Poodle Drool Pon De Floor"
I can't speak for the whole country - but as a pedestrian in Beijing observing the drivers - I think they are hard to beat! I saw someone do a U turn on a six- lane highway. Scary!
The world isn't flat, it's all up hill. Ask any cyclist. (And, oh yeah, every wind is a headwind.)
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Back in the 1980s a Flat Earther set up a stall in Sydney's Queen's Square. He had the deeds to two land allotments pinned to it and offered to give them, freely, to anybody who could convince … Read more
Why, everyone knows it's flat. It just flips over so you think it's round. LOL
Well I have heard of underground waterfalls, but never underwater ones. I've seen pictures of underwater rivers so I guess it must be possible.
I just looked up the underwater rivers and I think Vicky is right. Here's what I found:
''While underwater water doesn't seem possible, the "river" is actually a briny mix of salt … Read more
I love Portugal. I'm interested in Portuguese history. I'm aware of Portugal's Gothic/Germanic history and of the Moors/Arabs that ran the Goths out of Portugal. I would love one day to travel to Portugal and drink their wine while eating their fish. I've been told that Lisbon has an awesome nightlife.
I've heard good things about Portugal from friends that have visited it on holiday... Good weather, tasty food, good wine and port of course.
I also know that Portugal is the home nation of (in my opinion) one of the best soccer players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Also, one of the most successful soccer coaches of … Read more
It was 7,320,742,156 last time I checked.
There's a counter at http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/, although you have to question how accurate it actually is. An interesting idea though!
What's also interesting is contemplating how we will handle an ever growing population on this planet.
Since the Industrial Revolution, we've experienced something of a boom!
Well, to be honest, much of that will depend on the type of desert.
In the American Southwest, people stay indoors much of the day, try and conserve water, etc.
In a desert like, Iraq, for example; where there isn't much growing at all, history has shown us that people there become rather feral and consider theft … Read more
It is not actually an isthmus because it is interrupted by the strait of Bosphorus. If there was not a strait bisecting the land then it would be an isthmus, which is a narrow piece of land connecting two larger land masses.
Patara Beach near Kalkan in Turkey is reckoned to be pretty good. Long, deserted whitesand beach. Turtles nest here, and there are the remains of a Roman lighthouse. Behind the beach are also the remains of a Roman town.
