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Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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It was in a Twitter conversation between himself and the Reverend Richard Coles that I discovered this. Further Google based research proved it to be true. I like him as a commentator and he seems an alright fella. His books were very enjoyable.
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McG
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That Kevin Moran was a candidate for the Ireland job after McCarthy left in 03.
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the sizes of countries we see on the standard everyday maps (Mercator
projection) arent actually the real proportions as they cant be displayed properly in flat 2D. Countries that are located closer to the equator are displayed a lot smaller than countries that are furthest from the equator..... Check out https://thetruesize.com/ example.... |
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Yiksheemash
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McG
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Yeah that's why most maps of the globe you buy differ to others. Different scales.
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BigPodge
Paul McGrath I'm the Gaffer Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Location: 123 Fake Street Status: Offline Points: 17370 |
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Corsica is a region of France - I always assumed it was an Italian island!
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lassassinblanc
Paul McGrath Cheese, it’s not just for eating Joined: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Clairefontaine Status: Online Points: 16460 |
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So did you assume Napolean was Italian?
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Yiksheemash
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Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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It was, in 1768. Has a strong nationalist movement there, two thirds of the Corsican Assembly are nationalists, but it is assumed that only about 20% favour full independence and want 'devolution max', as it is called in Britain. Beautiful place, full of lunatics.
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lassassinblanc
Paul McGrath Cheese, it’s not just for eating Joined: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Clairefontaine Status: Online Points: 16460 |
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Think it was part of the Republic of Genoa, which was an independent state at the time. Also would explain the Lunatics part as it's well documented that people from Genoa are a bit to put it nicely mad
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Yiksheemash
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have you visited? recommend?
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Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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The Corsicans certainly wouldn't see themselves as Genovese, but you are obviously right. I didn't want to drag into a debate about Italian identity prior to unification, but Garibaldi wasn't even born until forty years later: in France! Was a long time ago I was there but do fancy going back. Scenery is unbelievable and the people are brilliant. They have a very independent mindset. The food is incredible too, as you would expect given the location.
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Robbie Keane YBIG Minister of Doom & Gloom Joined: 25 Jan 2010 Location: Irish Riviera Status: Offline Points: 39761 |
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I bet they love Island Dressing
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Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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Isn't that from the St. Lawrwnce river?
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Eamonn Dunphy:"I'll tell you who wrote it, Rod Liddle, he's the guy who ran away and left his wife for a young one".
Bill O'Herlihy: Ah ye can't be saying that now Eamonn |
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lassassinblanc
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Well tbh he was king of Italy for a period and was born into a predominantly Italian family
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Denis Irwin
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Don't give him a get out clause
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Eamonn Dunphy:"I'll tell you who wrote it, Rod Liddle, he's the guy who ran away and left his wife for a young one".
Bill O'Herlihy: Ah ye can't be saying that now Eamonn |
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McG
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"Dont you forget about me"was not written by Jim Kerr and Simple Minds.
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