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Nolan Bushnell created Atari in 1972. He also founded the company …
Nolan Bushnell created Atari in 1972. He also founded the company that was to become Chuck E. Cheese. Despite the success of both companies, it wasn't until 1984, when Chuck E. Cheese was sold to Show Biz Pizza (keeping the Chuck E. Cheese name), that Nolan became a millionaire.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is (or was …
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is (or was - see below) the longest, most stupidly contrived place name in the UK. It translates as 'St Mary's Church in the Hollow of the White Hazel near a Rapid Whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio near the Red Cave' and is located on the island of Anglesey, in Wales. Incidently, I used to live on Anglesey and am able to say - and spell - the word; quite a party piece. The name is abbreviated to Llanfair PG usually to make it easier. I have now googled it and see that it has recently been overtaken by Llanhyfryddawelllehynafolybarcudprindanfygythiadtrienusyrhafnauole, another ridiculous Welsh name.
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Geese Facts Next fall when you see geese heading south for the …
Geese Facts Next fall when you see geese heading south for the winter... flying along in V formation...you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in V formation the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range, than if each bird flew on its own. People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another. When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone... and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are. When the head goose gets tired it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs...with people or with geese flying south. Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What do we say when we honk from behind? Finally...and this is important...when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshots, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group. If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that.
Aug 23, 2007
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