I’ve decided to do something about NOTHING! Nada, nichts, ничего ( nichego ), لا شيء ( la shay’ ) Which, you must admit, is far more constructive than doing nothing about something! Although, in certain cases, doing nothing, can be the most appropriate option. Roman Numerals I loved learning about Roman Numerals in my childhood. […]
Zero is nothing! For some, it’s even less than that Read More »
Learning a language can be highly interesting and satisfying. At school, it’s generally forced down our throats, as this is part of the curriculum. If you’re lucky, you may actually enjoy it and benefit from it. Hopefully, later on, you might remember a smattering of that language next time you’re on holiday. It should at
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Just over 400 years ago, in 1620, the Mayflower ship set sail from England, bound for America. The people aboard came to be known as the Pilgrims: mainly Protestant English families, looking to flee the influence of the Church of England in search of religious freedom. This was the start of numerous cycles of emigration
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