Saucers, cigars and Toblerones are among the shapes of UFO's which were reported around the UK from 1994 - 2000, according to information released by the Ministry of Defence.
http://ufos.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
Thursday 18 February 2010
Monday 15 February 2010
Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, in the UK falls on 16 February.
This is the last day before Ash Wedensday and the start of Lent, a time of fasting or abstinence in the Christian calendar, leading up to Easter Sunday.
This was traditionally the last chance to use up rich foods whioh people would give up for Lent, such as eggs or dairy produce - the main ingredients of pancakes.
Sprinkle with sugar and a squeeze of lemon and enjoy.
This is the last day before Ash Wedensday and the start of Lent, a time of fasting or abstinence in the Christian calendar, leading up to Easter Sunday.
This was traditionally the last chance to use up rich foods whioh people would give up for Lent, such as eggs or dairy produce - the main ingredients of pancakes.
Sprinkle with sugar and a squeeze of lemon and enjoy.
Sunday 14 February 2010
What a little bird tells you on Valentine's Day
A guide to folklore about birds sighted on Valentine's Day has been compiled by Worcestershire County Council. Traditionally, the first bird that single women saw on 14 February was meant to foretell their future relationship.
Dove: a happy and loving marriage
Duck: a homely but stable relationship
Blackbird: a partner involved in charitable or spiritual work
Robin: a man who earns his living through water – a naval officer or fisherman
Sparrow: someone who works with the land, such as a farmer or gardener
Woodpecker: no marriage will take place
Gull: someone who travels for work
Birds of prey: a businessman, politician or leader
Goldfinch: a man of means
Pigeon: "homing": will eventually return to the place he grew up.
Kingfisher: well-to-do, inherited wealth
Dove: a happy and loving marriage
Duck: a homely but stable relationship
Blackbird: a partner involved in charitable or spiritual work
Robin: a man who earns his living through water – a naval officer or fisherman
Sparrow: someone who works with the land, such as a farmer or gardener
Woodpecker: no marriage will take place
Gull: someone who travels for work
Birds of prey: a businessman, politician or leader
Goldfinch: a man of means
Pigeon: "homing": will eventually return to the place he grew up.
Kingfisher: well-to-do, inherited wealth
Saturday 13 February 2010
Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year - Year of the Tiger - falls on February 14 - Valentine's Day.
The tiger symbolises courage and power.
The tiger symbolises courage and power.
Friday 12 February 2010
Darwin Day
Darwin's birthday is today February 12.
Darwin Day was set up with the aim of encouraging institutions worldwide, such as schools, colleges and universities, libraries, museums, other organizations and individuals to celebrate science and humanity every year on this day.
Darwin Day was set up with the aim of encouraging institutions worldwide, such as schools, colleges and universities, libraries, museums, other organizations and individuals to celebrate science and humanity every year on this day.
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