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Post by milly on Apr 20, 2019 14:49:26 GMT -5
Saw this whilst out today   |
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Post by ThaiGyro on Apr 23, 2019 0:30:18 GMT -5
Nice! Again, I enjoy language challenges. Derby pronunciation, the history of aluminium, which is derived from aluminum, which is derived from alumium...
Tyre versus tire, we have laughed about prior here on this forum. Until today, I assumed the original spelling was the UK version, tyre, as it was seemingly invented by a Scot, living in Ireland, arguing over patents rights with another Scot-Londoner.
Neither of them used "tyre" in their documents, though a rail car wheel clad in iron did in the 1840's.
The root word gives it away: Tire,(noun) From "Attire" (verb), To dress or clothe, especially in fine or elaborate garments.
Hmmm, I guess vulcanized rubber is both fine and elaborate.
Nice pics milly!
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Post by milly on Apr 23, 2019 18:03:21 GMT -5
Thanks ThaiGyro learn something new everyday 😊 |
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Post by ThaiGyro on Apr 25, 2019 7:37:55 GMT -5
Hehe milly! Though I am American, I am well traveled in "Engrish speaking countries". My enjoyment for f__kng with others comes from my time in various think tanks...Cambridge, MIT and some South Africa projects.
The SA brothers get near violent over "Aluminum"! Then the bar bets come... I drink free often. Just ask your father...GOOGLE.
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