484) 28/8/2009
Today I learnt that Overkill is the use of excessive force or action that goes further than is necessary to achieve its goal. For example, using a sledgehammer to crack a hazelnut, using a flamethrower to light a candle or killing an ant with a rocket launcher. I learnt that you can call these absurd acts overkill!
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Friday, 28 August 2009
483
483) 27/8/2009
Today I learnt that the athlete Caster Semenya has a staggering anagram of her name given the circumstances of her recent World Championships win... "Yes, a secret man".
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Today I learnt that the athlete Caster Semenya has a staggering anagram of her name given the circumstances of her recent World Championships win... "Yes, a secret man".
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Wednesday, 26 August 2009
482
482) 26/8/2009
Today I learnt an inspirational saying courtesy of Arsene Wenger: "The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement".
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Today I learnt an inspirational saying courtesy of Arsene Wenger: "The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement".
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481
481) 25/8/2009
Today I learnt that the word "gauche" which I was aware means "left" in French is used in English to connote uncomfortable awkwardness in social situations. This stems from the French meaning whereby being left-handed was considered awkward.
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Today I learnt that the word "gauche" which I was aware means "left" in French is used in English to connote uncomfortable awkwardness in social situations. This stems from the French meaning whereby being left-handed was considered awkward.
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Monday, 24 August 2009
480
480) 24/8/2009
Today I learnt that Omegle.com is an interesting website where after pressing a button you are automatically anonymously set up with another completely random anonymous visitor to the site in 1 on 1 chat. Your partner is "Stranger" and you are "You". Very funny site!
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Today I learnt that Omegle.com is an interesting website where after pressing a button you are automatically anonymously set up with another completely random anonymous visitor to the site in 1 on 1 chat. Your partner is "Stranger" and you are "You". Very funny site!
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Sunday, 23 August 2009
479
479) 23/8/2009
Today I learnt that "Catch Me if You Can" is a film based on the true story of a young man who in the 1960s committed fraud on a mass-scale by scamming millions of dollars and posing as a pilot and doctor amongst other things.
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Today I learnt that "Catch Me if You Can" is a film based on the true story of a young man who in the 1960s committed fraud on a mass-scale by scamming millions of dollars and posing as a pilot and doctor amongst other things.
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Saturday, 22 August 2009
478
478) 22/8/2009
Today I learnt that England are in a good position (requiring 10 wickets with a massive lead) to regain the Ashes! A lot can still happen though but tomorrow is a big day!
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Today I learnt that England are in a good position (requiring 10 wickets with a massive lead) to regain the Ashes! A lot can still happen though but tomorrow is a big day!
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477
477) 21/8/2009
Today I learnt that the word "priapic" relates to masculinity or specifically the phallus.
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Today I learnt that the word "priapic" relates to masculinity or specifically the phallus.
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Thursday, 20 August 2009
476
476) 20/8/2009
Today I learnt that in the M.I.A. song "Paper Planes" the line "I've got more records than the KGB" refers to the Russian organisation's security and espionage records kept on people. Previously I could not understand the meaning of this semantic reference.
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Today I learnt that in the M.I.A. song "Paper Planes" the line "I've got more records than the KGB" refers to the Russian organisation's security and espionage records kept on people. Previously I could not understand the meaning of this semantic reference.
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475
475) 19/8/2009
Today I learnt that controversy surrounds the gender of new women's 800m World Champion Caster Semenya. The teenage South African has come from absolutely nowhere in the past few weeks to blitz the world with simply astonishing world leading times.
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Today I learnt that controversy surrounds the gender of new women's 800m World Champion Caster Semenya. The teenage South African has come from absolutely nowhere in the past few weeks to blitz the world with simply astonishing world leading times.
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Tuesday, 18 August 2009
474
474) 18/8/2009
Today I learnt that Wigan Athletic's manager Roberto Martinez used to play for them.
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Today I learnt that Wigan Athletic's manager Roberto Martinez used to play for them.
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473
473) 17/8/2009
Today I learnt that in the film Amadeus, some of Mozart's work is criticised by the emperor for having "too many notes".
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Today I learnt that in the film Amadeus, some of Mozart's work is criticised by the emperor for having "too many notes".
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Sunday, 16 August 2009
472
472) 16/8/2009
Today I learnt that Usain Bolt has lowered his own 100m World Record to 9.58 seconds. This constitutes the biggest amount the record has ever been lowered by - 0.11 seconds. Considering Bolt's age I believe he could get down to somewhere in the 9.3 region with the right conditions and conditioning but requires the magnificent competition that Gay gave him tonight.
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Today I learnt that Usain Bolt has lowered his own 100m World Record to 9.58 seconds. This constitutes the biggest amount the record has ever been lowered by - 0.11 seconds. Considering Bolt's age I believe he could get down to somewhere in the 9.3 region with the right conditions and conditioning but requires the magnificent competition that Gay gave him tonight.
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Saturday, 15 August 2009
471
471) 15/8/2009
Today I learnt that Great Britain have an excellent 400m hurdler in young Welshman David Greene.
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Today I learnt that Great Britain have an excellent 400m hurdler in young Welshman David Greene.
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470
470) 14/8/2009
Today I learnt that a Canuck is a slang term for a Canadian.
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Today I learnt that a Canuck is a slang term for a Canadian.
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469
469) 13/8/2009
Today I learnt that there is an all-female band called The Iron Maidens.
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Today I learnt that there is an all-female band called The Iron Maidens.
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468
468) 12/8/2009
Today I learnt that the German word for "back" is "rück" hence the expression "ruck sack".
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Today I learnt that the German word for "back" is "rück" hence the expression "ruck sack".
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467
467) 11/8/2009
Today I learnt that the European peninsular was formed in the Pliocene Period.
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Today I learnt that the European peninsular was formed in the Pliocene Period.
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Monday, 10 August 2009
466
466) 10/8/2009
Today I learnt that long before any knowledge of electricity existed people were aware of shocks from electric fish.
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Today I learnt that long before any knowledge of electricity existed people were aware of shocks from electric fish.
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Sunday, 9 August 2009
465
465) 9/8/2009
Today I learnt that the town of Haworth is rather randomly twinned with the legendary Inca city of Machu Picchu.
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Today I learnt that the town of Haworth is rather randomly twinned with the legendary Inca city of Machu Picchu.
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Saturday, 8 August 2009
464
464) 8/8/2009
Today I learnt that "Kill Your Idols" is a song by Sonic Youth.
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Today I learnt that "Kill Your Idols" is a song by Sonic Youth.
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464
464) 7/8/2009
Today I learnt that in late 19th century Britain there was a short-lived period of early organised athletics where professional runners engaged in well-attended and much-publicised races. This came before the years of amateurism and international competition. The record time for the mile was gradually reduced in this period towards the 4 minute mark. I myself managed to get my mile time down to 5 minutes exactly today and I cannot imagine running much faster - so much respect for these athletes!
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Today I learnt that in late 19th century Britain there was a short-lived period of early organised athletics where professional runners engaged in well-attended and much-publicised races. This came before the years of amateurism and international competition. The record time for the mile was gradually reduced in this period towards the 4 minute mark. I myself managed to get my mile time down to 5 minutes exactly today and I cannot imagine running much faster - so much respect for these athletes!
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Friday, 7 August 2009
463
463) 6/8/2009
Today I learnt that the Giant Deer is an extinct species which roamed the Eurasian land-mass before its demise at the end of the last glacial age. Perhaps its ridiculously large antlers led to this imposingly huge beast's demise as they would have made basic living difficult.
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Today I learnt that the Giant Deer is an extinct species which roamed the Eurasian land-mass before its demise at the end of the last glacial age. Perhaps its ridiculously large antlers led to this imposingly huge beast's demise as they would have made basic living difficult.
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Wednesday, 5 August 2009
462
462) 5/8/2009
Today I learnt that there exists a cold-war based family film entitled Russkies where three American boys form a friendship with a member of the Russian navy who is ship-wrecked in the US territory.
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Today I learnt that there exists a cold-war based family film entitled Russkies where three American boys form a friendship with a member of the Russian navy who is ship-wrecked in the US territory.
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461
461) 4/8/2009
Today I learnt that a song by Kelly Clarkson has attracted criticism and controversy due to it being remarkably similar to a previously released song - by Beyonce.
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Today I learnt that a song by Kelly Clarkson has attracted criticism and controversy due to it being remarkably similar to a previously released song - by Beyonce.
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Tuesday, 4 August 2009
460
460) 3/8/2009
Today I learnt that there is an episode of The Simpsons where Homer becomes an ice-cream man with amusing consequences.
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Today I learnt that there is an episode of The Simpsons where Homer becomes an ice-cream man with amusing consequences.
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459
459) 2/8/2009
Today I learnt that Arsenal FC won the Emirates Cup in 2009 by defeating Rangers.
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Today I learnt that Arsenal FC won the Emirates Cup in 2009 by defeating Rangers.
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Saturday, 1 August 2009
458
458) 1/8/2009
Today I learnt that the actress who, as a girl, played Treena in series 2 of little-known Canadian comedy Trailer Park Boys went on to bigger and better things. That actress was Ellen Page!
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Today I learnt that the actress who, as a girl, played Treena in series 2 of little-known Canadian comedy Trailer Park Boys went on to bigger and better things. That actress was Ellen Page!
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