In 1785, Blanchard and Jeffries became the first to cross the English channel using which method of transport?

Crossing the channel: Pioneers who found new ways over the water - Telegraph Travel News Crossing the channel: Pioneers who found new ways over the water Jonathan Trappe, who became the first man to cross the English channel using a  cluster of helium balloons, is the latest in a long list of pioneers to find  new ways of travelling between Britain and France. Here are a few of the  more original. Jonathan Trappe flies over the white cliffs of Dover as he crosses the English Channel flying a cluster balloon. The adventurer, aged 37, strapped 54 industrial strength helium balloons to his gondola and crossed the 22-mile waterway to the continent Photo: NICK OBANK / BARCROFT MEDIA By Hunter Ruthven 5:39PM BST 28 May 2010 FIRST CROSSING BY BALLOON On the 7th January 1785 Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jeffries made the first flight across the channel in a time of 2hrs 30mins. Blanchard, a French inventor, was considered to be a pioneer in aviation and ballooning. FIRST CROSSING BY SWIMMER: On the 25th August 1875 Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the channel without the use of artificial aids in a time of 21hrs 45mins. Covered in porpoise oil and enduring jellyfish stings, he actually swam just over 39 miles. FIRST CROSSING BY PLANE: Supersonic skydiver 16 Mar 2012 On the 25th July 1909 Louis Bleriot became the first man to fly across the channel in a heavier-than-air craft in a time of 37 minutes. The French inventor and self-trained pilot flew his Bleriot XI craft across the channel and received a £1000 prize from a British newspaper. In his previous attempt, Bleriot had to abandon his attempt, and in doing so, made the first landing of an aircraft on the sea. FIRST CROSSING BY HOVERCRAFT On the 25th July 1959 Sir Sydney Christopher Cockerell became the first man to cross the channel on a hovercraft in a time of 2hrs 3mins. Sir Cokerall was the inventor of the hovercraft and developed the craft by experimenting with a hair-dryer and tin cans. His SR-N1 vessel was the ‘first practical hovercraft’ and was capable of carrying four men at a speed of 28mph. FIRST CROSSING BY CAR On the 16th September 1965 two Amphicars became the first cars to cross the channel in 7hrs 20mins. One car was crewed by two Army Officers, Captains Mike Bailey REME and Captain Peter Tappenden RAOC. The other car was crewed by Tim Dill-Russell and Sgt Joe Minto RASC. FIRST CROSSING BY CORACLE In 1974 Bernard Thomas became the first man to cross the channel in a coracle in a time of 13hrs 30mins. The coracle is a small light-weight boat, traditionally used in Wales, originally made using willow rods and bark. The crossing was part publicity stunt to highlight the possibility that Mandan Indians of North Dakota could have copied the coracles of Wales. FIRST CROSSING BY HUMAN POWERED AIR-CRAFT On the 12th June 1979 American Bryan Allen became the first man to cross the channel in a human-powered air-craft in a time of 2hrs 49mins. The pedal-powered craft had an average speed of 18mph and averaged an altitude of 1.5m FIRST CROSSING ON FOOT In May 1994 Daly Thompson became the first man to walk across the channel when he joined a group of around 50 charity fundraisers to make the crossing in the newly constructed channel tunnel. FIRST CROSSING BY PEDALO On the 22nd May 2002 Paul Tucker became the first man to cross the channel in a pedalo in a time of 14 hours. Not content with that effort, Mr Tucker quickly turned around and made the return journey to Folkestone. The former Army major was raising money for the Royal British Legion. FIRST CROSSING BY WINGSUIT On the 31st July 2003 Felix Baumgartner became the first man to cross the channel by Wing-suit in a time of only 6 mins. Baumgartner had to use an oxygen cylinder after jumping out of a plane at 30,000ft achieving a top speed of 250mph. FIRST CROSSING BY BATHTUB On the 17th May 2007 Tim FitzHigham became the first man to row across the channel in a bathtub in a time of 9hrs 6mins. It was the second attempt that the comedian had made and in completing the attempt he raised £1


What historic event does the nursery rhyme Ring-a-ring of roses commemorate?

Ring-a-Ring o' Roses Ring-a-Ring o' Roses Tony Rogers here poses the following question: "Does the nursery rhyme Ring-a-Ring o' Roses really commemorate an outbreak of bubonic plague?" There I was, happy    and secure in the conviction that the following nursery rhyme commemorates    a specific historical event: Ring-a-ring oï¿½        roses, A pocket full of posies, A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down. That event being,    of course, either the Great Plague of London (1664-6) which killed 70,000    people in south-east England, or possibly the Black Death, which in five    years in the middle of the 14th century wiped out a full third of Europeï¿½s    population. Well, Iï¿½m here to    confess to you that Iï¿½ve learned the error of my ways. It would seem    that modern experts, including Iona and Peter Opie (editors of The    Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes, 1951) and Gloria T. Delamar (Mother    Goose: From Nursery to Literature, 1987), are very sceptical of the    idea of any bubonic plague being the inspiration for Ring-a-Ring oï¿½    Roses. It is tempting, of    course, to see a plague as the source of the rhyme. The ï¿½rosesï¿½ could    plausibly refer to the rash that always accompanies the disease, the ï¿½posiesï¿½    to herbs and spices used to sweeten the air, while ï¿½a-tishooï¿½ would    represent the sneezing, and ï¿½we all fall downï¿½ would imply inevitable    death. A related conjecture would have it that the ï¿½ringï¿½ referred to    the red spot that marked the onset of the disease. No doubt, the    belief arose because a handful of nursery rhymes do derive from historical    events or personalities, like Little Jack Horner (Thomas Horner of    Mells), The Brave Old Duke of York (probably George IIIï¿½s son,    Frederick), Jack Sprat (Archdeacon Pratt), and Humpty-Dumpty (Richard III ï¿½ maybe). Nevertheless, as a rule, [a]lthough    many ingenious theories have been advanced attributing hidden    significance, especially political allusions, to nursery rhymes, there is    no reason to suppose they are any more arcane than the popular songs of    the day. (Encyclopaedia Britannica) For Ring-a-Ring    oï¿½ Roses the case today seems clear. It is no more than a nursery    chant, first recorded in print in 1881, one ï¿½which instantly rises from    the lips of small children whenever they join hands in a circleï¿½. (Opie)    There are several variants of the song, and in none of them do the words    imply any reference to the Great Plague. Furthermore, .    . . the time-lapse between the plague and the appearance of the game,    diminishes . . . [the plague] theory. Satires are almost always written    about then-current events . . . The [plague] interpretations continue to    surface, however, probably because people in some perverse way would like    to believe that the innocent rhyme has a grim history. (Delamar) (The Black Death,    of course was even more remote in time from the first appearance of Ring-a-Ring    oï¿½ Roses, and thus even less likely to be the idea behind the    verse.) In short, the whole    far-fetched bubonic edifice can be seen ï¿½ if I may be so bold to put it    in this non-Shakespearian way ï¿½ as no more than the speculative    jerry-building of ï¿½a house on both your plaguesï¿½. Yet if you thought    all that was too much, consider this. Thereï¿½s a fellow on the Internet,    one Rich Stoney ,    who believes strongly that ï¿½some versions of Ring a-round a Rosy are based on the mythology of the Hindu god Shivaï¿½. In particular, he    identifies the rhymeï¿½s source as Shivaï¿½s Dance of Bliss, which ï¿½re-energizes    lifeï¿½. From his point of view, the sneezing interpretation of ï¿½A-tishoo!ï¿½    is quite wrong: I    suggest that in reality, it is coughing as a result of his violent dance    actions during which mountains are flattened and the cosmos themselves    [sic] are destroyed. Those who have    r


Who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of the Second World War?

BBC - Archive - WWII: Outbreak - Britain on the brink of World War II WWII: Outbreak | Britain on the brink of World War II About this collection On 3 September 1939, Neville Chamberlain broadcast to the nation that Britain was at war with Germany. Only a year before, it seemed a peaceful solution had been achieved with the Munich Agreement. Experience British life on the brink of war through original news broadcasts, eyewitness accounts and commentaries on some of the key events, including the evacuation of children and the distribution of gas masks. The beginning of the BBC's wartime role, which involved a massive change to programming, is also explored through documents and photographs dating back to 1935. Features


In America, what became the 49th state to enter the union in 1959?

Alaska admitted into Union - Jan 03, 1959 - HISTORY.com Alaska admitted into Union Publisher A+E Networks On January 3, 1959, President Eisenhower signs a special proclamation admitting the territory of Alaska into the Union as the 49th and largest state. The European discovery of Alaska came in 1741, when a Russian expedition led by Danish navigator Vitus Bering sighted the Alaskan mainland. Russian hunters were soon making incursions into Alaska, and the native Aleut population suffered greatly after being exposed to foreign diseases. In 1784, Grigory Shelikhov established the first permanent Russian colony in Alaska on Kodiak Island. In the early 19th century, Russian settlements spread down the west coast of North America, with the southernmost fort located near Bodega Bay in California. Russian activity in the New World declined in the 1820s, and the British and Americans were granted trading rights in Alaska after a few minor diplomatic conflicts. In the 1860s, a nearly bankrupt Russia decided to offer Alaska for sale to the United States, which earlier had expressed interest in such a purchase. On March 30, 1867, Secretary of State William H. Seward signed a treaty with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million. Despite the bargain price of roughly two cents an acre, the Alaskan purchase was ridiculed in Congress and in the press as “Seward’s folly,” “Seward’s icebox,” and President Andrew Johnson’s “polar bear garden.” Nevertheless, the Senate ratified purchase of the tremendous landmass, one-fifth the size of the rest of the United States. Despite a slow start in settlement by Americans from the continental United States, the discovery of gold in 1898 brought a rapid influx of people to the territory. Alaska, rich in natural resources, has been contributing to American prosperity ever since. Related Videos


In what year was the first English translation of the Bible completed?

The Wycliffe Bible | The Wycliffe Bible: John Wycliffe's Translation of the Holy Scriptures Where to Purchase The Wycliffe Bible Here is John Wycliffe’s greatest accomplishment: the translation of the Holy Scriptures into English.  Producing the first complete English bible, Wycliffe was the first to set aside Latin as the language of the Scriptures and to reach the English people in their own tongue. Working from contemporary manuscripts of the Latin Vulgate, he sought “no strange English” but only the easiest, most common— albeit the most Latin-like—language possible. (Latin constructions and word order were preserved even where they conflicted with English idiom.) His work was used by the Lollards, a group of itinerant preachers (“poor priests”) who went about preaching, reading, and teaching from the English Bible. Wycliffite translations of the New Testament (1380) and Old Testament (1388), which was actually completed by Nicholas of Hereford, opened a new epoch in the history of the Bible. In this new edition, LAMP POST has taken a 600 year-old ancient translation and made a modern, clean, readable version—a simple yet fun dichotomy—creating a project that all book- and bible-lovers are sure to appreciate and enjoy!


Record Breakers Record Breakers It is with great trepidation that I list these various ' record breakers ' as someone is bound to claim that somewhere in Britain there is something that is smaller, shorter, higher, deeper etc. than my choice of record breakers! My research has been very intensive, and many are listed in the Guinness Book of Records, so ........ here goes! All these pictures were taken by the webmaster whilst Out and About Click any of the pictures below for an enlarged view Britain's smallest house Flash claims to be Britain's highest village Wanlockhead - Britain's highest village Picture 1 - Britain's smallest house is on the quayside at Conwy - North Wales. The house is approximately 6 feet wide and 10 feet high. Picture 2 - The village of       Flash in Staffordshire (4 miles from Buxton in Derbyshire) claims to be Britain's highest village, at a height of 1518 feet above sea level. Picture 3 - Thanks to Brian Montgomery from Scotland's Museum of Lead Mining who wrote to say "I work in a village in Scotland that is registered at 1531 feet above sea level ! The village is called Wanlockhead and is in Dumfries & Galloway." Brian's picture above (click it for a better view) shows the road sign exhibiting 1531 feet. So ..... which is higher? The Macclesfield Express, 15th August 2007 , should settle the matter once and for all, but, maybe not! The world's narrowest hotel freshwater lake Britain's smallest city Picture 1 - The Star Hotel in Moffat (Dumfries and Galloway) is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's narrowest hotel and is only 20 feet wide. Picture 2 - Britain's largest freshwater lake is Loch Lomond (Argyll and Bute). The loch is 24 miles long and up to 5 miles wide. Picture 3 - Britain's smallest city is St. David's in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Britain's largest group of Grade 1 listed buildings Britain's Highest Inn Britain's only rack and pinion railway Picture 1 - The Albert Dock in Liverpool has the largest group of Grade 1 listed buildings in Britain. Picture 2 - Tan Hill Inn is Britain's highest inn at a height of 1732 ft above sea level. It is on the Pennine Way in North Yorkshire Picture 3 - The Snowdon Mountain Railway is Britain’s only rack and pinion railway. The 5 mile journey from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon (Wales' highest mountain) has gradients of up to 1 in 5. Britain's largest


Venice Marco Polo Airport Top 11 Free Sights Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) What you need to know before arriving or departing at Venice's international airport, including advice on reaching the city by boat, bus, or taxi. By Durant Imboden For many foreign visitors, flying to Italy means booking a ticket to Milan or Rome. And that's a shame, because Venice's Marco Polo International Airport is often a more convenient gateway. Why? Distance to the city center is one reason. The Piazzale Roma is just 20 minutes away by land taxi or airport bus , and the Lido, the Piazza San Marco, and other locations in the historic center are easy to reach via the Alilaguna airport boat . ABOVE: An aerial view of Venice's international airport, which is built on the edge of the Venetian Lagoon. INSET BELOW: An Emirates jet arrives in Venice, and a ticket counter for Venice's public bus and boat services. Marco Polo Airport is also more manageable in size than its counterparts in Milan and Rome, although it can feel like a Third-World airport if you're departing on a weekend or on a day when thousands of passengers have been disgorged by cruise ships. Consider yourself fortunate if you arrive or depart on a clear day, when views from the air can be breathtaking. You'll see the Dolomites, the Adriatic, and the Venetian Lagoon. You'll see land that's submerged at high tide, suggesting a Northern Italian version of Atlantis. And if you're on the right side of the plane, you'll see the city itself, with instantly recognizable landmarks like the Campanile di San Marco and the Grand Canal. Arriving at VCE If you're renting a car, you'll find rental counters in the arrivals lounge. Other services include free luggage carts, public telephones, baggage storage, toilets, tourist information, hotel bookings, currency exchange, and tickets for local and regional transportation. (See the links to the Marco Polo airport's Web site on the next page if you have questions about passenger services.) For information on ground transportation, use the "Also see" navigation links below. You may also find our aerial photo map helpful, although some of Google's satellite details may not be up to date. Warning: If you have a luggage problem, filing a claim can be a frustrating experience . Not long ago, one of our suitcases didn't arrive on an Air France from Paris, and we had to stand in line for more than three hours to make a report.


What is the only American state with a name which has just one syllable?

How Many US States Have One Syllable? How Many US States Have One Syllable? Tweet Only one U.S. state has one syllable — Maine. It's also the only state to border only one other state — New Hampshire. No one is really sure where Maine's name came from. Some surmise that it was named after an ancient French province — the Province of Maine; others believe it was a derivation of the world "mainland." The word "Maine" was first officially used in 1665 in a request by the King's Commissioners that "The Province of Maine" be used in official documents. More Syllabic Facts: Only five countries in the world have one syllable: Chad, France, Spain, Greece, Laos, though Wales might make six depending on how you pronounce it (Way-als). The most syllables in a state's name is five. Three states share this trait: Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Three states have only four letters in their name: Ohio, Iowa and Utah. Screeched and strengths are the longest one-syllable words in the English language. Follow wiseGEEK:


What is the only county in England to have two separate coasts?

Counties of England Counties in England Exploring the counties of England with history and pictures. The history of the counties of England dates back to early Anglo-Saxon times when âshiresâ were first formed as a way of raising taxes and when the nation of England was first created. These Anglo-Saxon shires usually had a fortified town at the centre, known back then as the âshire townâ. The word âCountyâ came later, being first introduced by the Normans when they conquered England back in 1066 and has its origins in French, simply meaning a jurisdiction under the sovereignty of a âCountâ. The words âcountyâ and âcountiesâ therefore are derived from French (from the Normans) but most of the county names themselves still kept (and retain today) their original Anglo-Saxon names, such as âWorcestershireâ or âBedfordshireâ which is simply the name of the shire or county town, with the suffix of shire. There are other counties however that got their name differently, such as Cornwall, and Devon, both of which take their names from the Celtic tribes that inhabited the regions, such as the âCornoviiâ in Cornwall . Other exceptions include todays Kent, which derives from the Kingdom of Kent, and Sussex (both East and West) and Essex. These names derive from the East Saxons (Essex) and the South Saxons (Sussex). The county names of Norfolk and Suffolk, derive from the âNorth Folkâ and âSouth Folkâ of the ancient Kingdom of East Anglia. Each county link below will take you to the main county page where we list all the wonderful historic towns, villages and attractions that each county has to offer. You will also find a Picture Tour for each county, offering a diverse selection of the wonderful towns, attractions and varying landscapes. We hope you enjoy viewing the beautiful counties of England..


Behind Russia, what is the second largest country in Europe?

10 Largest Countries In Europe - 10 Most Today 10 Largest Countries In Europe Lists Of Countries There are 50 countries in Europe, and with one great exception (Russia – which resides on both Europe and Asia), Europe’s 10 largest countries are far from the sizes of the world’s largest countries . After listing Europe’s 10 smallest countries , here’s a list of Europe’s largest countries, by area 1. Russia – Russia resides on both Europe and Asia. It’s area in Europe alone is 3,836,652 km² (1,481,340 mi²) which makes it the largest country in Europe. It’s total area including Asia is 17,098,242 km² (6,601,668 mi²), which makes it by far the largest country in the world. Russia is the only European country in the list of the 10 largest countries in the world. Click here for Moscow attractions The Moscow Kremlin, in Russia, the largest country in Europe and the world   2. Ukraine – The Second largest country in Europe is Ukraine, which has an area of 603,628 km² (233,062 mi²) including Crimea, over which it is currently in dispute with Russia The famous Potemkin Stairs in Odessa, Ukraine   3. France – The largest country in the European Union and third largest in the entire continent is France, with an area of 551,695 km² (213,010 mi²). Like other Western European countries, France is among the world’s most visited countries , and is often first in the list. Click here for Paris attractions Mont Saint Michel in the western coast of France 4. Spain – The largest country in the Iberian Peninsula has an area of 505,992 km² (195,364 mi²) – about 10% smaller than France. Here are my lists for best attractions in: Barcelona , Madrid  and Seville The white houses of Granada, seen from the famous Alhambra palace, the most visited site in all of Spain   5. Sweden – In the north, Sweden has an area of 449,964 km² (173,732 mi²) – the largest of the Scandinavian countries The Royal palace in Stockholm, Sweden (source: Brorsson )   6. Germany – Located at the heart of the continent, Germany has an area of 357,168 km² (137,903 mi²). Click here for my list of best attractions in Berlin The Spree River with the Berlin TV Tower in the background, Berlin, Germany 7. Finland –  Finland is Europe’s 7th largest country, and the EU’s 5th largest, with an area of 338,145 km² (130,558 mi²) Aleksanterinkatu street in Helsinki, Finland 8. Norway – The second largest of the Scandinavian countries, Norway has an area 323,802 km² (125,020 mi²) Oslo, Norway (source: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra )   9. Poland – Poland has an area of 312,685 km² (125,728 mi²), not much smaller than Germany, to which it borders to the west Market Square in the Warsaw’s old town, Poland (source: Adrian Grycuk )   10. Italy – Closing the list of 10 largest countries in the old continent, the boot shaped country has an area of 301,318 km² (116,339 mi²). Here are my lists for best attractions in: Rome , Florence , Milan and Venice Vernazza, one of the villages in Cinque Terre, Italy. Cinque Terre is one of the world’s most colorful places


Which of the four main Balearic Islands is closest to Spain?

The Balearic Islands Guide | Spain Travel | Rough Guides Europe » Spain » The Balearic Islands East of the Spanish mainland, the four chief Balearic Islands – Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca – maintain a character distinct from the rest of Spain and from each other. Ibiza is wholly unique, its capital Ibiza Town is loaded with historic interest and a draw for thousands of clubbers and gay visitors, while the north of the island has a distinctly bohemian character. Tiny Formentera has even better beaches than its neighbour and makes up in rustic charm what it lacks in cultural interest. Mallorca , the largest and best-known Balearic, battles with its image as an island of little more than sun, booze and high-rise hotels. In reality, you’ll find all the clichés, most of them crammed into the mega-resorts of the Bay of Palma and the east coast, but there’s lots more besides: mountains, lovely old towns, some beautiful coves, and the Balearics’ one real city, Palma . Mallorca is, in fact, the one island in the group you might come to other than for beaches and nightlife, with scope for plenty of hiking. And finally, to the east, there’s Menorca – more subdued in its clientele, and here, at least, the modern resorts are kept at a safe distance from the two main towns, the capital Maó , which boasts the deepest harbour in the Med, and the charming, pocket-sized port of Ciutadella . Access to the islands is easy from Britain and mainland Spain, with plenty of bargain-priced flights in summer, though in winter only Mallorca is really well connected. In addition, ferries and catamarans link Barcelona, Valencia and Denia with the islands, and there are plenty of inter-island ferries, too, though these can be pricey and fully booked in summer. The main fly in the ointment is cost: as prime “holiday islands”, the Balearics charge considerably above mainland prices for rooms and eating out can be expensive. Rental cars can also be hard to come by at this time. Travelling around by bus, moped, scooter and bicycle are all perfectly feasible, but note that car-rental companies do not allow their vehicles to be taken from one island to another. Catalan is spoken throughout the Balearics, and each of the three main islands has a different dialect, though locals all speak Castilian (Spanish). For the visitor, confusion arises from the difference between the islands’ road signs and street names – which are almost exclusively in Catalan – and many of the maps on sale, which are in Castilian. In particular, note that Menorca now calls its capital Maó rather than Mahón, while both the island and town of Ibiza are usually referred to as Eivissa. In this chapter we give the Catalan name for towns, beaches and streets, except for Ibiza and Ibiza Town which are not widely known by their Catalan names outside Spain. The Balearic Islands


In which American state is Cape Canaveral, a launching site for space travel?

Cape Canaveral Early Space Tour | Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral Early Space Tour Behind the Gates Cape Canaveral Early Space Tour The Space Race Started Here NASA’s space program was born at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, adjacent to Kennedy Space Center. Cape Canaveral Early Space tour stops include historic launch complexes where the Mercury 7 blasted into orbit, the Air Force Space & Missile Museum, and the Apollo 1 memorial. From the comfort of an air-conditioned motor coach, visitors can view the icons of Florida’s Space Coast where the journey to space began in America. This tour is currently unavailable. Future tour dates TBD. Due to restricted access at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, each visitor on this tour must register with security officers by 12:00 noon on the day of the tour. Register at the Information center located at the main entrance. For American citizens, a U.S. government-issued driver’s license, passport, military ID or U.S. state ID card is required for tour participants age 18 and over. International adult and child participants must present a valid passport to participate. Attraction Details Available as an add-on enhancement Moon Rock Cafe available at Apollo/Saturn V Center Allow 3 Hours Shopping available at Apollo/Saturn V Center Tour concludes at Apollo/Saturn V Center Restrooms available at Apollo/Saturn V Center Return buses leave every 15 minutes Wheelchair Accessible Alternative option to Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour Advance reservations are recommended


Map of Top Ten Largest African Countries by Area Largest Countries in the World by Area Countries in Africa Africa is made up of over fifty sovereign nations, and several more territories and dependencies. Of the countries in Africa, Algeria is the largest country by area, with an area of 2,381,740 square kilometers. Algeria is situated in northwestern Africa, and its capital is in Algiers. Algeria has a population of over 33 million. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa, falling just behind Algeria, with an area of 2,344,858 square miles. The DRC is located in Central Africa, and its capital is in Kinshasa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a population of almost 72 million. The Republic of the Sudan is the third largest nation, with 1,861,484 square kilometers in area. Sudan is located in northeastern Africa, and its capital is located in Khartoum. The population of Sudan is about 67 million. The fourth largest country in Africa is Libya, with an area of 1,759,540. Libya is situated in the far north of Africa along the Mediterranean Sea, and its capital is Tripoli. The population of Libya is just over 6 million people. Chad is in fifth place for largest African countries by area, with a total area of about 1,284,000 square kilometers. Chad is centrally located in Africa, and its capital is N'Djamena. The population of Chad is about 10.1 million. Niger has the sixth largest area in Africa, with its area measuring about 1,267,000 square kilometers. Niger is a central African country, with its capital in Niamey. The population of Niger is almost 14 millions. Angola has an area of 1,246,700 square kilometers, making it seventh largest in the African continent. Angola is a southwestern nation, with its capital in Lunda, and its population numbers under 16 million. Mali takes eighth place in terms of largest countries in Africa, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometers. Mali is located in West Africa, and its capital is in Bamako. The population of Mali is about 13.5 million. South Africa is the ninth largest country in Africa. Located in the far south of the African continent, South Africa has an area of 1,221,037 square kilometers. The capital of South Africa is in three cities: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and Pretoria, and the population of the country is about 47.5 million. The tenth largest country in Africa by area is Ethiopia, which is located in eastern Africa. The area of Ethiopia is 1,104,300 square kilometers, and its population is about 85.2 million. The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Adaba. Top 10 Largest African Countries by Area Country


If Alaska is the biggest state in America, what is second biggest?

10 Largest States In The United States - 10 Most Today 10 Largest States In The United States Lists Of Countries The following list contains the 10 largest states in the USA, by area 1. Alaska – 1,723,337 km2 (665,384 mi2) – Alaska is by far the largest state in the USA. It’s also the largest state by land area and by water area Alaska – the largest state in the USA 2. Texas – 695,662 km2 (268,596 mi2) – The Lone Star State is the second largest state, but it’s less than half the size of Alaska Texas – second largest state in the USA   3. California – 423,967 km2 (163,694 mi2) – The Golden State is the third largest state in the United States The Golden State is the third largest state in the United States   4. Montana – 380,831 km2 (147,039 mi2) – Montana, nicknamed The Treasure State, is the fourth largest state Largest States In The United States: Montana is fourth largest 5. New Mexico – 314,917 km2 (121,590 mi2) New Mexico: 5th largest state   6. Arizona – 295,234 km2 (113,990 mi2) – The Copper State, home to the Grand Canyon, is the 6th largest state Arizona: 6th largest state   7. Nevada – 286,380 km2 (110,571 mi2) – The Silver State, home to Las Vegas, is the 7th largest state Nevada: 7th largest state in the United States   8. Colorado – 269,601 km2 (104,093 mi2) Largest States In The United States: 8th place: Colorado   9. Oregon – 254,799 km2 (98,378 mi2) – The Beaver State is less than 1/6 of Alaska Largest States In The United States: 9th place: Oregon 10. Wyoming – 253,335 km2 (97,813 mi2) – The Equality State closes our list with almost the same area as Oregon 10th largest state in the United States: Wyoming


I am so fragile that when you say my name you break me. What am I?

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I can run, but I can't walk. I've got a mouth, but I can't talk. I have a head, but I never weep. I have a bed, but I never sleep. What am I?

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Mary's father has got four daughters. The first is called Ann, the second is called Anna and the third is called Annie. What is the name of the other daughter?

Genealogy and History of the Carty Family Genealogy of the Carty Family (version November 29, 2016) Please email corrections to Mike Clark     James Carty (McCarty) , whose ancestors may have come from Cork County, Ireland, was born about 1782 somewhere in Ireland. His father's name is given in at least one vital record as John Carty. James married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Neal (b. c.1780), the daughter of Tudy (Thomas?) Neal, in Ireland and immigrated with her, and three sons, to North America. Other friends and family may have made the voyage with them, but if they did, we know nothing of them. They arrived in the United States sometime in the 1820s, as they first appear in the 1830 U.S. Census, which shows James Carty as the head of a household in the town of Essex in Chittenden County, Vermont, which sits just east of the Great Lakes port of Burlington. James, an older woman, and three younger men are listed as members of his household. Most likely, the family immigrated first to Canada, as the Irish in those days were still subjects of the British Crown, and Canada was an easier point of entry for them than coming direct to the States. They then probably sailed down the Great Lakes to Lake Champlin, and thence to Burlington, which in the 1820s supported one of the largest Irish populations in the United States. Many immigrants changed their surnames when they entered the United States, and there is some evidence that James' last name in Ireland was McCarty, which indicates that the family americanized their last name to Carty (Cartey, Carthy) when they arrived here. The fact that the name McCarty, as well as McCarthy, crops up more than once in official records of James and Lizzie's children and grandchildren supports this possibility. Likewise, Lizzie Neal Carty's maiden name in Ireland may have been O'Neil. James Carty in 1836 became a U.S. Citizen, and his original naturalization papers from the Chittenden County courthouse are still in possession of the family. An 1857 map of Chittenden County shows his younger son Patrick owning a farm in Essex on the other side of the road from James. The oldest son Thomas is shown on an adjacent farm a few hundred feet to the west. The 1840 and 1850 census returns also show the Carty families on adjacent farms. Lizzie died in Essex on Oct. 30, 1857, probably on one of the Carty farms, and James died on Feb. 9, 1859 in Essex. Both are buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery , which in those days was the cemetery associated with the old St. Marys Catholic Church in Burlington. The connection of the Cartys to St. Marys of Burlington is interesting. The church was founded by Father Jeremiah O'Callaghan (1780-1861) of Cork County, Ireland, who came to the United States in 1823 and was assigned in 1830 by the Bishop of Boston to Burlington. This made O'Callaghan the first resident Catholic priest in Vermont, and its first Catholic missionary. It also made St. Marys the first Catholic church in the state, and St. Marys ultimately became the cathedral for the new diocese of Burlington. O'Callaghans's congregation was overwhelimingly Irish, and his flock came from all corners of the state. Thus, even though Burlington was a long wagon ride of several miles, and on the other side of the Winooski River, from the Carty farms in Essex, James Carty's sons were married at St. Marys, his grandchildren were baptized there, and when members of the family passed on, they were buried in St. Joseph Cemetery . children - McCARTY Thomas McCarty (c.1803-1887) was born about 1803 in Ireland, and came with his parents and two brothers to the United States. He was probably named after his maternal grandfather. He married Margaret Burke, who was Irish also, on Sept. 11, 1831 at St. Marys Church in Burlington, Vermont. Interestingly, he appears to have retained the McCarty surname, whereas his brother Patrick went by Carty. He and Margaret settled on a farm in Essex, Vermont adjacent to his parents and his brother, and here they raised several children. Margaret died on Oct. 23, 1879 in Essex, and Thomas died on Nov.


A woman was pushing her car. When she stopped at a hotel, she realised she was bankrupt. Why?

Worth a try, I s'pose - Page 2 - Jokes and Good Mood Forum - Princess of the WTA Princess of the WTA We've noticed that you've been inactive for over 10 minute(s). We've stopped running the Shoutbox due to your inactivity. If you are back again, please click the I'm Back button below. @   bobo Hey Piero. Better mobility and arm strength than Rogers? John Elway!! @   Collective Mike, c'mon, Matt Ryan is decent but no way he is the best @   Collective : (16 January 2017 - 20:50) What an absolute beast this Rodgers... no other QB has the mobility + strength to pull out that last play, maybe Luck, on his best day ever. @   mik2713 apparently emojis from my iphone dont translate. Lesson learned. @   mik2713 : (16 January 2017 - 04:20) Hope all is well in Hingis Land. Congrats to Jonny and the Cubbies. God help the USA beginning Fridayð @   mik2713 : (16 January 2017 - 04:18) R: the best QB in the league had already moved on to the next round the day previous.ð @   Rutherford : (16 January 2017 - 03:10) Piero: Congrats. GB 34-31 over DAL. Best QB in the League moves onto the next round. @   Rutherford : (14 January 2017 - 16:20) President has awarded Biden Presidential Medal of Freedom, think it's called. A high honor, well deserved. @   bobo : (14 January 2017 - 01:27) Serena usually starts tournaments slow and plays her way into form. So Belinda or anyone is fortunate to draw Serena in the first round. And Serena is old for a player and is a little bit past her peak. @   John Straiton GO BELINDA!! Can miracles still happen?? @   bruce : (13 January 2017 - 16:24) Seems like a tough opener for Belinda to me. Depends on how Williams health is on any given day. @   Collective First round AO: Belinda Bencis vs Serena Williams!!!! @   John Straiton Sydney doubles final.   Well waddia know, Mirza and partner get sent to the diaper room 6/4,6/4. Looks like Martina may have to look a little farther for a really good partner replacement! If it'll do any good! @   tennispanther : (12 January 2017 - 22:22) The hingis.org tennis fanatasy prediction game (HOFWPG for WTA and HOFMPG for ATP) is the best! Running since over 10 years! @   vilandra but booo and nobody doing the Fantasy Game @   vilandra i still lurk around here from time to time. Thanks for remembering me! @   bruce No, I don't either Vilandra. Nice to hear from you again on here. Worth a try, I s'pose Started By Pheasant Plucker , Aug 19 2007 13:33 Please log in to reply 33 replies to this topic Firstname:Crystal Posted 31 August 2007 - 03:33 A joke for you: My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. There was only one little thing bothering me. It was her beautiful younger sister.My prospective sister-in-law was twenty-two, wore very tight miniskirts, and generally was bra less. One day "little" sister called and asked me to come over to check the wedding invitations.She was alone when I arrived, and she whispered to me that she had feelings and desires for me that she couldn't overcome.She told me that she wanted to make love to me just once before I got married and committed my life to her sister.Well, I was in total shock, and couldn't say a word.She said, "I'm going upstairs to my bedroom, and if you want one last wild fling, just come up and get me."I was stunned and frozen in shock as I watched her go up the stairs. I stood there for a moment, then turned and made a beeline straight to the front door. I opened the door, and headed straight towards my car. Lo and behold, my entire future family was standing outside, all clapping!With tears in his eyes, my future father-in-law hugged me and said, we are very happy that you have passed our little test.....we couldn't ask for a better man for our daughter. Welcome to the family."And the moral of this story is:Always keep your condoms in your car. LMAO JOHN! Posted 30 September 2007 - 02:52 Surely I do, Stephen Hawkings.... Haha! Brilliant, E, where did you find a pic of Stephen Hawking where he looks so much like the writer Alan Bennett? I'd never noticed th


I have keys, but no locks. I have space, but no room. You can enter, but you can't come in. What am I?

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An aeroplane carrying 40 people crashed over the Atlantic Ocean, with every single person being killed. Yet two passengers survived. How is this possible?

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What is the fastest animal on 2 legs, which can reach a speed of around 40 miles per hour?

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Who is better known as Topolino in Italy?

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Which stand-up comedian has the real name of Royston Vasey?

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In which series of action films does the character of John McClane appear?

DIE HARD Sequels Are A Hard Nut To Crack | Birth.Movies.Death. DIE HARD Sequels Are A Hard Nut To Crack The closest we ever came to a satisfying DIE HARD sequel. By Brian Collins Apr. 30, 2015 Apparently, the trick to coming up with a good Die Hard sequel is to grab something unrelated and refashion it to include John McClane. And if you think I'm exaggerating, consider the fact that only one of the sequels began life as one: the abysmal, universally loathed A Good Day To Die Hard. The three superior sequels were all originally written as non-McClane stories: Die Harder was based on a novel called 58 Minutes (a novel unrelated to the one that inspired the first film, and by a different author to boot), and both DH3 and 4 were based on existing spec scripts that were refashioned to fit into the series. But A Good Day? As awful as it is, and as completely out of character as John McClane may appear - somehow that was always meant to be a Die Hard. Go figure. The best proof of this theory comes from Die Hard With A Vengeance, many fans' favorite sequel (it battles with Die Harder; I prefer 3 but I can't argue much with Harlin fans). First, a bit of fun history: Die Hard 3 was originally going to be set on a cruise ship, but Under Siege stole its thunder and the script was canned. LA based stories (one involving the subway system) were commissioned, but those were rejected by Bruce Willis. Finally, Fox/Willis found a solution: Jonathan Hensleigh's spec script that was titled Simon Says, which was also considered to be reworked into the next installment of the Lethal Weapon series, and even at one point Rapid Fire 2 (!), a film that never existed at all due to the death of Brandon Lee. Apparently the idea of just making his original script into an original movie was too insane for anyone to consider, and once the script was reworked, Willis approved, and the rest is history. But here's the funny thing: many would agree that the first half of the film is superior to the 2nd, when exciting but not particularly inventive action scenes and a truly weak finale replace the first half's emphasis on suspense and tension, with McClane never even drawing his weapon until past the hour mark. That's not to say it lacked action - the frantic drive through Central Park and the terrific subway scene, where McClane boards the moving train by jumping onto it from the street above, are fine sequences. But in between them are the things people really remember about the film: McClane and Zeus (Sam Jackson) running around New York, solving Simon's riddles and bickering as the other cops got to do the more fun stuff like find a bomb that Simon has placed somewhere in one of the city's schools. There's also the matter of why McClane is involved, revealed about 15 minutes before the movie starts to falter: Simon is none other than Simon Gruber, older brother to Hans Gruber, last seen racing a Rolex watch to the asphalt around the Nakatomi building. Of course, it's not JUST a revenge movie, as Simon has bigger plans, but the connection makes up for the fact that the movie lacks other ingredients from the first two films - namely Holly, Christmas, Al Powell (and Twinkies), and a more contained environment. What's funny about that is that according to Hensleigh, the first hour is almost word for word what he originally wrote as Simon Says (barring the obvious character name changes). The second hour isn't as good and that's the stuff they changed to make it more Die Hard-y! Not that it's BAD, really (well, the ending is, but before you bring up the original ending that's on the DVD - that's not very good either), but once Simon's grand plan is revealed and McClane is once again running around shooting everyone in sight, it's less novel - this is the sort of stuff we've seen before, and it was nice to have an hour or so built around McClane's underutilized detective skills. His hangover prevents him from being too useful in the riddles, but he puts together a key part of Simon's plan (driving all of the police away from the Federal Reserve) and keeps tr


According to the Bible on what day did God create the beasts of the Earth?

What does the Bible say about Creation of the World? The   biblical creation account Gen. 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2Now the earth was formless and   empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over   the waters. Day 1, Light      3 And God said, "Let there be   light," and there was light. 4God saw that the light was good, and he separated   the light from the darkness. 5God called the light "day," and the   darkness he called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning --the   first day. Commentary: Since the beginning of time, a day was defined,   considered or "reckoned" as extending from evening to evening. Only since the   Gregorian calendar was instituted in 1582 and later adopted by the American Colonies in   1752 was the reckoning of a day changed. The day was then reckoned as extending from   midnight to midnight. Day 2, Separation of sky from sea      6 And God said, "Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water." 7So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. 8God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning --the second day. Day 3, Dry land & vegetation      9 And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so. 10God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas." And God saw that it was good. 11Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so. 12The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 13And there was evening, and there was morning --the third day. Day 4, Sun, moon & stars      14 And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, 15and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth." And it was so. 16God made two great lights --the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. 17God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, 18to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19And there was evening, and there was morning --the fourth day. Day 5, Birds & sea creatures      20 And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the sky." 21So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth." 23And there was evening, and there was morning --the fifth day. Day 6, Animals & man      24 And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind." And it was so. 25God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 26Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. 28God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and ove


What cartoon characters are described as being three apples high?

The List (if it's an 80's cartoon, its listed here!) | Retro Junk The List (if it's an 80's cartoon, its listed here!) Thread: The List (if it's an 80's cartoon, its listed here!) Prev 11 years 7 months ago Posts: 2523 Thought we needed this. A thread that has a master list of the cartoons many of us are here to remember. So, I'm making one. Names, and a brief description for them. I'll probably miss things, as I'm going based off of my intro collection, and the ones I'm looking for. If its not on that list, it probably won't be here, so feel free to add your own! (and I'll say now that I'll try to keep my own opinions of the shows more or less to myself, so if I don't give your favorite show the workup you think it deserves, forgive me, but I'm trying to be brief and to the point) ALF: The Animated Tales Cashing in on the popularity of the live action sitcom, the ALF cartoon was all about his life on planet Melmac before he came to Earth. Alvin and the Chipmunks Three young boys, who happen to be anthro chipmunks, who also happen to be famous singers. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Based on the movie of the same name, a teenage boy had to protect his town from the evil mutant tomatoes the evil scientist was always turning loose on it. Accompanied, of course, by the screw up experimental tomoato that turned into a pretty girl in skimpy clothes. Just like the movie! Bananaman The british boy who gains super powers whenever he eats a banana. Battle of the Planets/G-Force Group of 5 teenagers that put on bird-like costumes and fight space invaders in their vehicles that merge together to form a fighter ship that turns into a phoenix. Bionic Six A multi-racial family enhanced with cybornetic super powers who fight an evil genius named Scarab. Bravestarr A native american marshal in an outter space wild west setting, and his trusty robot horse/partner named 30-30. Bucky O'Hare A green anthro rabbit spaceship captain and his crew of furries that fight against toads, along with their human boy that keeps the ship running. Camp Candy A summer camp run by John Candy, and the normal missadventures one would expect from kids at camp. Captain N: The Game Master Made by Nintendo, featured a teenage boy that gets sucked into his video game and meets all the classic Nintendo characters like Megaman and Kid Icarus. Captain Planet 5 teenagers from around the globe are given magic rings and fight to stop pollution with the help of Captain Planet, who is summoned "when their powers combine" by holding up their rings and calling out the names of their elements. Care Bears Lovey little magic teddy bear people that lived in the sky and wanted nothing more than to bring good dreams to all the world's little boys and girls. Based on the toys of the same name. Centurians A group of specialists wearing mechanical body suits that get beamed to differant locations and "fuse" with elite weapon systems to fight Doc Terror, and his cyborg assistant Hacker. COPS A group of Chicago police, all of whom were built like quarterbacks, who did all of the normal cop things, but in a super fun way, typically with large exaggerated weapons that real cops would never get to use, like rocket launchers. Count Duckula After a slip up while reviving the vampire duck lord, he gets turned into a vegetarian vampire. Along with his stalwart butler, airheaded nanny, and a magical time travelling castle, he jaunts off to any time, any place to have an adventure. Darkwing Duck By day, a mild mannered malard, by night, the masked crime fighting duck in the purple hat. Had his famous smoke entry, and the catchphrase of "Lets get dangerous". Partner was Launchpad, the dimwitted mechanic from the show it sort of spun off of, Duck Tales. David the Gnome The foot tall guy that lived in a tree, was an animal doctor, and looked just like a garden gnome. Series generally focused on caring, living in harmony with nature, and solving problems with whit and intelligence instead of brute force. Defenders of the Earth Classic comic strip heroes like Flash Gordon and The Phant


Which 1973 number one by Slade was later covered by Oasis?

SLADE - 1973 - "Cum On Feel The Noize" - YouTube SLADE - 1973 - "Cum On Feel The Noize" Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Sep 29, 2013 CHECK OUT THESE OTHER CHANNELS: FunnyFilms: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Jec... Slade are a British rock band from Wolverhampton/Walsall. They rose to prominence during the glam rock era of the early 1970s with 17 consecutive top 20 hits and six number ones. The British Hit Singles & Albums names them as the most successful British group of the 1970s based on sales of singles. They were the first act to achieve three singles enter at number one; all six of the band's chart-toppers were penned by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea. Total UK sales stand at 6,520,171, and their best selling single, "Merry Xmas Everybody", has sold in excess of one million copies. Following an unsuccessful move to the United States in 1975, Slade's popularity waned but was unexpectedly revived in 1980 when they were last minute replacements for Ozzy Osbourne at the Reading Rock Festival. The band later acknowledged this to have been one of the highlights of their career. The original line up split in 1992 but the band reformed the following year as Slade II. The band has continued, with a number of line-up changes, to the present day. They have now shortened the group name back to Slade. A number of diverse artists have cited Slade as an influence, including grunge icons Nirvana and the Smashing Pumpkins, punk pioneers the Ramones, Sex Pistols, the Undertones, the Runaways and the Clash, glam metal bands Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot, Poison and Def Leppard and pop-rock stalwarts the Replacements, Cheap Trick and Oasis. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Music tells of Holder's powerful vocals, guitarist Dave Hill's equally arresting dress sense and the deliberate misspelling of their song titles for which they became well known. Category


Which band released the 1999 comeback single Maria?

Blondie - Maria (music video) - [259c66661] Blondie - Maria buy "Maria" is a song by the American band Blondie, taken from their 1999 album No Exit. This song was Blondie's comeback single, their first since "War Child" in July 1982. In the UK, it was the band's sixth no.1 single, topping the charts exactly 20 years after their first UK no.1 "Heart of Glass" in 1979. The song was written by the band's keyboardist Jimmy Destri, who had also penned some of their earlier hits such as "Atomic". In the US, the single peaked at #82 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the UK the single was released as a 2 CD set, the first containing remixes of "Maria", and the second containing live versions of "Screaming Skin" (a track from their "No Exit" album) and their very first hit single "In the Flesh". The song's lyrics speak of a beautiful but stubborn Hispanic girl named Maria who is desired by many people who can't win her affection because of her self-guarded nature. The line "...like a millionaire/walking on imported air" was used in a previous Blondie song, "Walk Like Me" (also written by Destri), from the album Autoamerican (1980). Tags:


What was Cher's first UK solo number one hit single?

Cher News: Cher's Best-Selling Solo Singles of All-Time! Saturday, July 28, 2012 Cher's Best-Selling Solo Singles of All-Time! Superstar Cher has sold tens of millions of singles during the last half-a-dozen decades. We take a look at the ten singles of Cher's back-catalogue that sold the most numbers. 1. 'Believe' Released in 1998, sold 7,886,272 copies Clearly, Cher's number one selling single of all-time is this 1998 dance hit. It topped the charts in most of the the world's top music markets – US, UK, Germany, France – paving the way for its identically-titled parent album to become a huge-seller. Of course, the song with its famous electronically-enhanced vocals has became a staple part of Cher's live shows, being the encore to each concert she has performed since the song's worldwide success. 2. 'Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves' Released in 1971, sold 2,961,078 copies The second of Cher's best-selling hits of all-time is this 1971 classic - which was her first solo number one hit in America. Lifted as the first single from Cher's self-titled album from that year, the song spent two weeks atop the American singles chart, a total of nine weeks in the top ten and went top five in at least half-a-dozen other countries, including the UK. 3. 'Half Breed' Released in 1973, sold 2,132,501 copies Cher's second American chart-topper, which also spent two weeks at number 1, spent a total of twenty weeks on the charts, beating her first. The song was the first - and only - US single released from her 1973 hit album "Half-Breed". 4. 'If I Could Turn Back Time' Released in 1989, sold 1,988,655 copies This sing-along rock anthem is one of Cher's signature tunes. Taken from her massive-selling 'Heart of Stone' album, this song has for it perhaps Cher's most famous music video ever. Looking a million dollars, the then-43-year-old Cher parades in front of a large group of sailors on a battleship - yes, a battleship! The much-applauded video, which almost-always lands a place on sexiest music video lists, was partially banned by MTV due to her skimpy outfit in it! 5. 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)' Released in 1990, sold 1,698,991 copies Whilst this song is celebrated as a classic movie track in territories such as the UK – where it spent five weeks atop the singles chart – for its inclusion on the soundtrack of the film 'Mermaids', the single failed to climb any higher than a moderate number 33 in America, matching the film's moderate success there. Thankfully, other countries in Europe and Australia joined the UK public in making this song a big hit. 6. 'Dark Lady' Released in 1974, sold 1,674,394 copies Recorded whilst "Half Breed" was climbing up the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, Cher hit the number 1 spot on that very chart for the third time in less than two-and-a-half years with this single, which was the title track to her 1974 album. 7. 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)' Released in 1966, sold 1,474,030 copies Although Cher had a recording career on her own alongside her work as part of Sonny & Cher, it's common knowledge that Sonny still called most of the shots for her solo efforts. Of course, he wrote this number for it to be featured on her second solo hit album "The Sonny Side of Chér". The track climbed all the way to number 2 on the American singles chart, being kept off the top spot by old pals The Righteous Brothers, whom Cher had once recorded backing vocals for. The song also reached number 3 in the UK whilst holding onto top 20 positions in Australia, Germany and Italy amongst many others. 8. 'Strong Enough' Released in 1999, sold 1,098,281 copies It would have taken a near-miracle for the follow-up to the smash-hit 'Believe' to match the success of its predecessor, though at the same time its follow-up was destined to be a hit. 'Strong Enough', a disco-influenced pop anthem kind of in the same vein as Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive', was released as the second single from the album 'Believe' and became yet another million-seller for Cher when it was released ion 1999. 9. 'Take Me Home' Released in 1979, sold 1,07


Which successful British pop group got their name from part of the title of a children's TV show and part of the title of a song by Roxy Music?

The 50 Greatest British Bands of All-Time – jimcofer.com jimcofer.com is licensed under a Creative Commons License . The 50 Greatest British Bands of All-Time So something really awful happened recently, and to take my mind off it I decided to make a list of the 50 greatest British bands of all time. The actual list only took an hour or so to make, but it’s taken me a couple of weeks to write the necessary paragraph or two about each artist. I did my best to keep my personal tastes out of this list, insofar as that’s even possible. This isn’t a list of my favorite British bands of all time. I’ve tried to use record sales and chart performance to justify my positions as much as I could. But, at the end of the day, my musical tastes did dictate at least a little of the list. Not many of these lists would include the Cocteau Twins over, say, Squeeze, but hey – it’s my list and I’ll do it as I please. Keep in mind that the list implicitly includes spin-off acts. If you’re wondering how I could leave Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins off the list, note that they’re included under “Genesis”. My reasoning is that if I gave Gabriel his own entry, I’d have give Collins one, too. And if I did that, I’d have to have separate entries for Joy Division and New Order, Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno, and maybe Marc Bolan. And if I did all that, my list of “50 Greatest British Bands” would become the “15 Greatest English Bands, and their 35 Spin-Off Acts”. Of course, the list also includes artists who are primarily known for being solo acts, like David Bowie. You typically wouldn’t call Bowie a “band”, but “50 Greatest British Musical Artists of All-Time” just doesn’t have the same ring that “50 Greatest British Bands of All-Time” does. *     *     * 50) The Verve: They weren’t my favorite band (“No shit? Your #50 band isn’t your favorite?”), but there’s no denying that The Verve had a certain degree of magic when they weren’t busy arguing with each other. These guys were tight, but seemed to have more personnel issues than Spinal Tap. And it’s kind of ironic that their most popular song… is now a Rolling Stones song. The band worked out an agreement to sample an orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ song “The Last Time” for their single “Bitter Sweet Symphony”. Originally, the deal called for a 50-50 profit split between The Verve and the license holder. But when the song turned into a major hit, Allen Klein sued (he’s the former Stones manager who managed to steal the rights to most of their pre-1970 catalog), saying that The Verve had sampled it “too much”. Unbelievably, a court agreed. All profits were given to Klein, and songwriting credit was given to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. This led Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft to quip that “Symphony” was “the best song Jagger and Richards have written in 20 years” (and it was true: “Symphony” was the highest-charting Jagger\Richards single since 1971’s “Brown Sugar”!) 49) Japan – One wonders what British pop music might have been like had Yuka Fujii never existed. She was the girlfriend of Japan’s bassist, Mick Karn. In the early 80s, she packed up her things and, without telling Karn, moved in with lead singer David Sylvian. Not surprisingly, the band broke up shortly thereafter. Japan’s catalog is inconsistent, pretentious, and slightly dated. They started as a glam rock knock-off, moved in to disco for an album, then settled into art pop. But they did create some of the most unique pop music in British pop culture history. Their “Ghosts” single hit the Top 5 in 1982, and is one of the most… unique records to ever chart that high. And Sylvian’s solo work varies from esoteric to brilliant. 48) Bananarama – I know what you’re thinking: “Bananarama?”  But hear me out on this one. Until the Spice Girls came along, Bananarama had sold more records than any girl band in history. The Go-Go’s… The Supremes… Salt-n-Pepa… Bananarama outsold them all. And the band still holds the Guinness World Record for the most chart entries by a girl group: Destiny’s Child and the Spice Girls might have sold mo


Which US three piece band is made up of Taylor, Isaac and Zac?

33 of the greatest bands of brothers (and sisters) | Gigwise by Chloe Ravat | Photos by WENN.com, Press 33 of the greatest bands of brothers (and sisters) The history of family bands, from The Kinks to Kings Of Leon, The Jackson 5 to Oasis and more   The Kinks: A legendary rock band formed by brothers Dave and Ray Davies. They stormed the English music scene with songs like 'You Really Got Me' and 'Waterloo Sunset'. The brothers were the only two steady members of the band, with an ever-changing line-up of bassists and keyboard players. The Bee Gees: A disco trio of brothers consisting of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. They experienced the height of their career around the late 1970s with songs like 'Stayin' Alive' and 'Night Fever'. Barry is sadly the only surviving brother after Maurice died in 2003 and Robin lost his battle to cancer in 2012. Gladys Knight and the Pips: Famed as an R'n'B/soul family act, Gladys Knight & the Pips featured siblings Gladys and Merald 'Bubba' Knight, as well as their cousins Edward Patten and William Guest. They are known for songs such as 'Midnight Train to Georgia' and 'Heard it Through the Grapevine'. Jackson 5: Arguably the most famous sibling musical act in musical history; the Jackson 5 was the vehicle that showcased a tiny Michael Jackson's talents as a solo artist. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon reunited for a tour in 2012, which marked the first time they had toured together without Michael. The Allman Brothers Band: The Floridian rock and blues band was formed in 1969 by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman. They achieved huge chart success with their song 'Ramblin' Man', and last year they were awarded with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Iggy and the Stooges: The Michigan-born band originally comprised Iggy Pop (real name James Newell Osterberg), Dave Alexander, and brothers Dave and Ron Asheton, until Ron died in 2009. They didn't sell many records in the beginning, but are nevertheless regarded as instrumental in the rise of punk rock. The Carpenters: An American brother-sister pop duo consisting of Karen and Richard Carpenter; they exhibited a softer musical style than was prevalent during their era of popularity. Karen suffered from a well-documented battle with anorexia, which eventually caused her death in 1983. Conversely, after overcoming an addiction to quaalude, Richard now lives with his wife and children in California. The Jets: The Jets were a British rockabilly band consisting of three brothers, Bob, Ray and Tony Cotton. Their most successful single was 'Love Makes the World Go Round', which reached number 21 in the UK charts in 1982. Sister Sledge: Another one of the most famous family bands in music; Sister Sledge was comprised of four sisters; Kim, Debbie, Joni and Kathy. They hit the big time in 1979 with their album We are Family and the single of the same name. AC/DC: The Aussie (but mostly UK-grown) rock band was formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who played rhythm and lead guitar, repsectively, and continue to do so today. Interestingly, Malcolm wrote the guitar riff for 'Back in Black' but was unsure as to whether it was any good - so asked brother Angus for his opinion. Van Halen: Named after the brothers that formed the band; Van Halen consisted of Eddie and Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth (who was replaced for a while by Sammy Hagar) and Michael Anthony. They garnered success in the UK with songs like 'Jump' and 'Why Can't This Be Love'. The Bangles: The Bangles were an all-female pop band featuring sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson. They had some huge hits in the UK with songs like 'Eternal Flame', 'Walk Like an Egyptian' and 'Manic Monday'. After disbanding in 1988, they reformed in 1998 to record a song for the movie Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. The Proclaimers: Scottish twins Charlie and Craig Reid have endowed us with such nuggets of musical genius as '(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles' and 'Letter from America'. They made singing in a Scottish accent cool, and feature on VH1's list of the greatest one-hit wonders, as '500 Mile


How many UK top 40 hits did Prince have in the 1980s?

Prince's 40 Biggest Billboard Hits | Billboard Prince's 40 Biggest Billboard Hits Prince Dies at 57: Iconic Musical Genius Found Dead in Paisley Park The man born Prince Rogers Nelson was an icon on Billboard's Hot 100 songs chart (and fittingly won Billboard's Icon Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards), where he racked up an impressive array of hits, including five No. 1s. They range from his unforgettable chart-toppers ("Let's Go Crazy," "Kiss") to funk workouts ("Hot Thing," "Controversy") to gorgeous love songs ("The Most Beautiful Girl in the World," "Take Me With U"). Billboard is looking back on Prince's long career with his 40 top Hot 100 hits. The list is led by his No. 1 smash from the Purple Rain soundtrack, "When Doves Cry."  Here are Prince's 40 biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits: Rank, Title, Hot 100 Peak Year, Position (Weeks Spent at No. 1) 1, "When Doves Cry," 1984, No. 1 (5)* 2, "Kiss," 1986, No. 1 (2)* 3, "Let's Go Crazy," 1984, No. 1 (2)* 4, "Cream," 1991, No. 1 (2)** 5, "Batdance," 1989, No. 1 (1) 6, "Raspberry Beret," 1985, No. 2* 7, "U Got the Look," 1987, No. 2 8, "Purple Rain," 1984, No. 2* 9, "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World," 1994, No. 3 10, "Sign 'O' the Times," 1987, No. 3 11, "Little Red Corvette," 1983, No. 6 12, "Diamonds and Pearls," 1992, No. 3** 13, "Thieves in the Temple," 1990, No. 6 14, "Pop Life," 1985, No. 7* 15, "Delirious," 1983, No. 8 16, "I Would Die 4 U," 1985, No. 8* 17, "7," 1993, No. 7** 18, "Alphabet St.," 1988, No. 8 19, "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man," 1988, No. 10 20, "1999," 1983, No. 12 21, "I Wanna Be Your Lover," 1980, No. 11 22, "Partyman," 1989, No. 18 23, "Gett Off," 1991, No. 21** 24, "Mountains," 1986, No. 23* 25, "Take Me With You," 1985, No. 25*** 26, "The Arms of Orion," 1989, No. 36**** 27, "Money Don't Matter 2 Night," 1992, No. 23** 28, "I Hate U," 1995, No. 12 29, "LetItGo," 1994, No. 31 30, "America," 1985, No. 46* 31. "The Morning Papers," 1993, No. 44** 32. "Anotherloverholenyohead," 1986, No. 63* 33. "Let's Pretend We're Married/Irresistible Bitch," 1984, No. 52* 34. "My Name Is Prince," 1992, No. 36** 35. "Hot Thing," 1988, No. 63 36. "Pink Cashmere," 1993, No. 50 37. "Controversy," 1981, No. 70 38. "Call My Name," 2004, No. 75 39. "The Greatest Romance Ever Sold," 2000, No. 63 40. "New Power Generation," 1990, No. 64 * Prince and the Revolution ** Prince and the N.P.G./The New Power Generation *** Prince and the Revolution With Apollonia **** Prince With Sheena Easton This ranking is based on actual performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 chart. Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at No. 100 earning the least. To ensure equitable representation of the biggest hits from each era, certain time frames were weighted to account for the difference between turnover rates from those years.


What is the most popular sport to feature in films?

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Which famous video game character was originally called Jumpman?

10 Mario Fun Facts! - Neatorama Neatorama • 1 Here are 10 things you may not know about our favorite video game character Mario: Mario was first seen in the video game Donkey Kong, but he was called "Jumpman." He was also a carpenter then, not a plumber. Mario was named after Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo of America's office, who barged in on a company meeting demanding an overdue rent. Shigeru Miyamoto drew Mario as wearing a cap because he found drawing hair difficult. He also drew in the moustache, because it was easier to see than a mouth in the crude video game screen resolution back then. Mario and his younger brother Luigi are known as the "Mario Brothers." This means that Mario's last name is also Mario, so his full name is Mario Mario. Mario is voice-acted by Charles Martinet, who crashed the audition for "an Italian plumber from Brooklyn" character. Here's an interview with the man: YouTube Link Mario's nemesis is Wario (a combination of "warui", the Japanese word for bad, and Mario). Similarly, Luigi's rival is Waluigi. Both are also voiced by Charles Martinet. Mario has appeared in over 200 video games so far, has sold over 193 million units of games (all of the Mario series) and even has his own TV cartoon show. Super Mario Bros. 3 alone grossed over $500 million in USA. TV Schmeve, you're nothing till there's an opera done on you. In 2003, Jonathan Mann of California Institute of Arts created The Mario Opera, a rock opera: YouTube Link Super Mario Bros. theme music, written by Koji Kondo, is known worldwide. It has inspired countless fan-renditions, including one played by Zack Kim on two guitars (viewed over 4 million times on YouTube!), played by Jean Baudin on 11 string bass , beatboxed by Greg Patillo on the flute , and played by the Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra on the trombones . But my favorite is this one by Play! symphony orchestra: Google Video Link Mario is the most famous character in the history of video games, and perhaps is the most famous character ever. In a 1990 poll by Marketing Evaluations, Mario was found to be more popular (and recognizable) among children than Mickey Mouse.