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06 Jul 2018, 6:46 pm

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07 Jul 2018, 7:43 am

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Of all the countries in Europe, farmers in Iceland grow the largest number of bananas.
I'm sorry but that isn't entirely correct.
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The urban myth that Iceland is Europe’s largest producer or exporter of bananas has been propagated in various books and other media. It was mentioned, in an episode of the BBC quiz programme QI, and was mentioned on a forum connected with the show. According to FAO statistics, the largest European producer of bananas is France (in Martinique and Guadeloupe), followed by Spain (primarily in the Canary Islands). Other banana-producing countries in Europe include Portugal (on Madeira), Greece, and Italy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_pr ... in_Iceland


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07 Jul 2018, 10:29 am

Skilpadde wrote:
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That Skilpadde is a great person

Wow, thank you, Kazan! You are always so sweet and friendly :)


I try Skilpadde.. :(


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07 Jul 2018, 3:51 pm

In Ireland, the oldest bar still in operation opened in 900 AD and is called "Sean's Bar."


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09 Jul 2018, 6:26 am

I learned that reading in general helps the brain retain a greater deal of executive functions over a lifetime


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09 Jul 2018, 5:38 pm

If the Coliseum of Ancient Rome was built today, it would cost about $380 million dollars.


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10 Jul 2018, 6:32 am

I learned that possibly there was an even older civilization older than the Sumerians possibly.. 8O


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11 Jul 2018, 6:54 am

I learned that Linda Evans dated Yanni for several years. The complete other end of the age spectrum as Krystle Carrington.


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11 Jul 2018, 1:33 pm

Tim_Tex wrote:
I learned that Linda Evans dated Yanni for several years. The complete other end of the age spectrum as Krystle Carrington.


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... wow, that does NOT compute...


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12 Jul 2018, 1:41 pm

Every six hours, all the deserts in the world receive more energy from the sun than is consumed by the entire population of the world does in one year.


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14 Jul 2018, 9:30 am

I've learned that North America with the exception of Canada is possibly going towards another recession, bur rather a depression equivalent to 2008, thanks to jackass in the government


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14 Jul 2018, 5:17 pm

One of the most expensive wigs was sold at an auction for $10,800.

It belonged to Andy Warhol.


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16 Jul 2018, 11:05 am

The electric chair and cotton candy were both invented by dentists. 8O



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16 Jul 2018, 9:38 pm

Many media outlets have been blocked in China since 2009.


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17 Jul 2018, 4:28 pm

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18 Jul 2018, 1:54 pm

Flamingos get their color from eating blue-green algae as well as pink shrimp.