Tag Archives: History

HHhH: Himmlers Hirn heisst Heydrich

Off the Top of My Head By Paul Murray   HHhH is the unusual title of a very interesting historical novel by French author Laurent Binet. The title is an acronym from the German phrase “Himmlers Hirn heisst Heydrich,” (Himmler’s brain … Continue reading

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LANZ Bulldog

 By Camcoh Kazakov    In the 21st century motor vehicles and farm machinery are highly technical computerised machines. A flat battery does not allow these futuristic rocket ships on wheels to be clutch started, kick started or crank handle started.  … Continue reading

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Salt of the Earth: The Art of Polish Miners

Deep underground in Poland lies something remarkable but little known outside Eastern Europe. For centuries, miners have extracted salt there, but left behind things quite startling and unique. Take a look at the most unusual salt mine in the world. … Continue reading

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Wild Wild West Coast Towns

Off the Top of My Head By Paul Murray   Karamea Way up north as far as you can drive; you’ll arrive at the warmest, driest place on the wonderful West Coast. Karamea has a great climate year round and … Continue reading

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Rongo Master Quiz August 2011

By Rongolian Quizmaster Samson Jesus Elijah ***(1st prize to the first correct entry received via e-mail to CheckmateSport@yandex.ru)***   A Spectacular Rimu driftwood Pianola Fortissime! Quiz open to all earthlings! Question 1 You are captaining the All Blacks in a … Continue reading

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