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| February 11th, 2017 at 8:26:06 AM permalink | |
| stinkingliberal Member since: Nov 9, 2016 Threads: 17 Posts: 731 |
Yeah, people rarely say on their deathbeds, "I wish I'd bought more stuff." I am probably much less wealthy than I might have been if I hadn't constantly obeyed the urge to just drop everything and go somewhere as soon as I had two dimes in my pocket (pisses off bosses, too). When I said I had visited 70 countries, I thought the same thing as you said. At least a dozen of those countries have some kind of different identity now or no longer exist. Also, you even have a definitional problem in some cases. I've been to (among others) the Navajo and Hopi nations. Do those count? |
| February 11th, 2017 at 8:48:08 AM permalink | |
| RonC Member since: Nov 7, 2012 Threads: 8 Posts: 2503 | I hope you get to see the Pope!! I have been to most countries in South America, some in Central America, a few in Africa, all in North America, along with Korea and Japan (I've lived in Japan three times for a total of about five years). I do enjoy seeing the different countries and I am looking for to adding Europe to the list of areas in the future. SL has me WAY beat...I doubt that many is within reach for me. The one thing I do comeback from each country with is the sense that they all have some great things (well, except some of the worst ones) but I'd rather live right here in our 50 little "countries" than anywhere else in the world. Some things suck here sometimes, but they suck way less than any place else I have been. |
| February 11th, 2017 at 8:54:49 AM permalink | |
| Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 | The United Nations geo-scheme lists every single territory as well. Following is the list of America and for Europe http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49regin.htm
I don't think so, or you would really have problems. Canada has Nunavut and Nunatsiavut , which are "first nations". The United Kingdom is composed of four constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) for example. The UAE is composed of 7 constituent emirates which often have the power of a country. Emirate of Abu Dhabi (1971–present; within the United Arab Emirates) Emirate of Ajmān (1971–present; within the United Arab Emirates) Emirate of Dubai (1971–present; within the United Arab Emirates) Emirate of Fujairah (1971–present; within the United Arab Emirates) Emirate of Sharjah (1971–present; became subnational monarchy of the United Arab Emirates) Emirate of Umm al-Quwain (1981–present; within the United Arab Emirates) Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah (1973–present; within the United Arab Emirates) |
| February 11th, 2017 at 12:32:09 PM permalink | |
| kenarman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 14 Posts: 4508 |
Like many of your posts Stinky you are going with alternate MSM "facts". You really should stop taking your Facebook alerts at face value. While Marco Polo likely brought some noodles or the knowledge of them back with him from China archaeologist have found evidence of noodles in northern Italy from the 4th century. "but if you make yourselves sheep, the wolves will eat you." Benjamin Franklin |
| February 11th, 2017 at 12:44:03 PM permalink | |
| stinkingliberal Member since: Nov 9, 2016 Threads: 17 Posts: 731 |
Well, thanks for mixing that valuable info with an insult. Please provide a link to the Breitbart article about the fossilized noodles. |
| February 11th, 2017 at 1:00:23 PM permalink | |
| buzzardknot Member since: Mar 16, 2015 Threads: 7 Posts: 497 |
Could you underline the insult? Or do you consider it an insult when someone points out an error? |
| February 11th, 2017 at 2:25:49 PM permalink | |
| kenarman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 14 Posts: 4508 |
Since it appears research isn't your strong suit I will post a link for you although a simple google search would find many others. Pasta "but if you make yourselves sheep, the wolves will eat you." Benjamin Franklin |
| February 11th, 2017 at 2:34:36 PM permalink | |
| stinkingliberal Member since: Nov 9, 2016 Threads: 17 Posts: 731 |
If I truly have to point out what was insulting about what he said, there may be no words in the English language that are sufficient to convey the concept to you. Nonetheless, I'll give you a hint. It's the difference between saying "you were wrong about this" and saying "you're always wrong." Get it? I didn't think you would. |
| February 11th, 2017 at 2:38:34 PM permalink | |
| stinkingliberal Member since: Nov 9, 2016 Threads: 17 Posts: 731 |
Hey, nice job. That link says that some researchers agree with the Marco Polo/Eastern trader theory but that the authors of the article don't. In other words, they validated that the scholarly community isn't in agreement on this. So neither you nor I can claim to be absolutely right or wrong. Still waiting for the Breitbart report about those Etruscan fossilized noodles. Actually, what I would take as a strong indication that pasta/noodles were a significant part of ancient Roman cuisine is a citation from some writing of the time-- any writing--that mentioned them being prepared or served. Should be easy, we have a really good idea of what they ate. Of course, all this discussion is offered on the presumption that you actually give two shits one way or the other and aren't simply ragging on me in retaliation for my not liking your orange hero. |
| February 11th, 2017 at 3:44:48 PM permalink | |
| kenarman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 14 Posts: 4508 |
Thanks for making my point on research skills. Another quote for you. "The History of Pasta! There is no documentation of it coming from or being invented by any one person. We can safely say that Marco Polo was not responsible for pasta being brought from China to Italy. In fact pasta was well on it's way to becoming a big part of Italian food history when Marco Polo returned from his journey in 1296. Pasta had already become a huge trading commodity in Sicily, Cagliari and Sardinia. In fact there is historical documentation and recipes dating back to 800 A.D. that included dried pasta made with durum wheat." "but if you make yourselves sheep, the wolves will eat you." Benjamin Franklin |