September the 1st is probably most well know for being the date in 1939 when the Nazi's invaded Poland, bombed Westerplatte and kicked off events that would begin World War II.
However, depending on which period in history you prefer it might also be noted that several other things happened in histo…
Many of you may have read today about the mass shooting in Cumbria, England that results in the deaths of 12 people and left 8 people in hospital and many others injured.
The shooter was a taxi driver called Derrick Bird who, according to many people, was not someone who had any interest in guns, wh…
Going about my daily life I've noticed more and more recently the absolute lack of manners that many people seem to have these days.
Has anyone else noticed this?
This may sound more like a rant but it's a genuine observation of people as they go about their day.
Simple things, like holding open a d…
Ever hear the saying "it's a small world"? It's most often used when two people realise they know the same person or in similar circumstances.
However, the saying is starting to change meaning. Thanks to the Internet the world literally has become a small place with people all over the world logging…
When I was born my parents didn't have much money. Previous to my birth they had moved into their flat with barely a piece of furniture and built it up from there with the odd chair, table, cutlery set from mostly family members.
So after my birth they didn't have a lot of spare cash but they mana…
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