According to one of the main theories, the name of the Alaskan city of Nome resulted from the misreading of ‘? Name’ written on an early map.
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It evolved into the largest and most technologically advanced surface combatant in the world. 🧐 https://t.co/6EDObsyf2Y
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In Polish slang, if you want to say that someone is overdressed, you can say that they are ‘dressed up like a rat for the opening of a sewer’.
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It would be a good thing to buy books if one could also buy the time to read them. ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER
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In the 1760s, 33 Cock Lane in London was believed to be haunted by a ghost called Scratching Fanny. For more paranormal facts, watch our SPOOKY QI XL episode that goes out tonight at 9:45 on @BBCTwo with Sandi, Alan, @zoelyons, @RealDMitchell and @richardosman! https://t.co/XS0Z1tF0f4
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If you're looking for a summer read, then the QI Elves highly recommend THE SANCTUARY by our very own @andrewhunterm. A gripping story set in a future where order is breaking down, and one billionaire is working to save the planet, or so he says... https://t.co/X5ZksKJIUa https://t.co/SBjAMkze6k
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