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We need them to fight off Russia and China when Mad Donnie deserts us.

Topics in this thread change constantly. Here's another change. The map of the nation of Tuvalu looks like a human profile. The most outstanding feature is the airport, Funafuti International Airport. Much of the island is so narrow you can stand in one position and see the ocean on both sides. Rising sea levels are a constant threat,

Wikipedia, lego.com and an AI search. Copied from lego.com: LEg GOdt When Ole Kirk Kristiansen decides to concentrate on toy production, he realises that the company should have another name than “Billund Maskinsnedkeri” (Billund woodworking factory). He organises a competition among his employees, looking for suggestions for a good name for the young company. The competition winner (who can claim the prize of a bottle of Ole Kirk Kristiansen’s homemade wine) is ... Ole Kirk Kristiansen himself, who has played with the two Danish words LEG GODT (meaning Play Well) to produce the LEGO® name. In choosing the name, he places the emphasis firmly on developing child’s play – at the same time focusing on quality in preference to mass production. As an alternative, Ole Kirk Kristiansen almost decides on LEGIO (= legions) but opts finally for the name that emphasizes good play. The LEGO name is used officially for the first time in January 1936. It is not until much later that someone realizes that the name LEGO in Latin means “I assemble”.

LEGO is not a random word, and it’s not an acronym made up later for marketing. The name dates all the way back to 1932, when a Danish carpenter named Ole Kirk Christiansen founded the company in Denmark. At the time, he wasn’t making plastic bricks at all. He was crafting simple wooden toys during the Great Depression, trying to survive while still creating something meaningful for children. The word LEGO comes from two Danish words: “leg godt.” Translated into English, it means “play well.” That simple phrase became the foundation of the entire company. Christiansen believed that play wasn’t just entertainment — it was essential for learning, creativity, and growth. From the very beginning, LEGO wasn’t about toys alone. It was about quality play that helped children develop their minds. What makes this even more fascinating is that years later, people discovered an accidental coincidence. In Latin, the word “lego” can be translated as “I assemble” or “I put together.” LEGO has said this was completely unintentional, but fans still love the idea that the name perfectly matches what the bricks are designed to do. Whether coincidence or fate, it only adds to the magic behind the brand. Over decades, LEGO evolved from wooden toys into the plastic bricks we know today, but the philosophy never changed. Every set, no matter how complex or simple, still follows the same idea: play well. Build, imagine, take things apart, and start again. That message quietly shaped generations of children — and adults — without most of them ever knowing the meaning behind the name.

The entire country of Monaco is about 5/8 the size of New York's Central Park. It's area is o.805 sq mi, compared to 1.317 sq mi.

It was packed out before midday with long queues waiting to get in.

Fred Trump Sr., father of President Donald Trump, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (which may have a hereditary aspect) in the early 1990s. As his condition worsened, family members created a setup at the Trump Organization office in Brooklyn where he could continue going to work daily, sorting and signing blank pieces of paper to maintain the illusion of productivity and keep him calm. This "pretend office" arrangement lasted into his final years, allowing his routine while shielding him from agitation at home. Donald Trump's niece, Mary L. Trump, detailed in her book how her grandfather's dementia led to memory loss and disorientation, prompting such accommodations. Reports indicate the phone on his desk was rigged to only reach his secretary, reinforcing the pretense of authority. Fred Sr. died in 1999 at age 93 after nearly a decade of decline.

He's upset that the Iranian military are conducting a purge on protesters who may not be guilty, while his own brownshirts are conducting a purge on innocent families in America because he thinks they are all criminals. Launching smoke bombs into a car with 6 kids in it, killing a mum trying to escape from his masked armed thugs.

Actually, the document from which they were copied says that A is the fake. Here is a link, you will have to do the quiz to get their answer, https://detectfakes.kellogg.northwestern.edu/

Yes, onetrack, that's correct.

As Octave has already answered the question, here is a Big Ben clockface.

US 'Prepares For Cyber Attacks' On World Cup Nation as Donald Trump Sends Warning The United States are weighing up the possibility of cyber attacks on World Cup nation Iran, according to a new report. The BBC report that over 540 people have been killed in Iran as part of an escalating government crackdown on protesters nationwide. The Human Rights Activist News Agency says that 495 protesters are verified to have been killed, along with 48 security personnel. President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene over the ongoing situation, warning that he would hit Iran 'very, very hard where it hurts' if security forces continued to target demonstrators and protesters. A spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the state broadcasters that 'diplomatic channels remain open with the US', as per BBC News, and that the nation's leaders have contacted the US to 'negotiate'. US media outlets are reporting that Trump has been presented with military options to intervene, though officials have warned that it is too early at present to proceed. A meeting is due to held on Tuesday, with officials said to be preparing options for Trump to target Iran with non-lethal measures. One of those is said to be the deployment of 'secret cyber weapons against Iranian military and civilian sites'. According to Reuters, communication and Internet services have been 'blacked out' by the Iranian authorities over the past four days since the government crackdown began, with any cyber attacks, if they occur, potentially able to aid in restoring Internet access. Trump says that he will discuss the situation with multi-trillionaire Elon Musk, whose SpaceX company uses Starlink technology. Iran have qualified for the FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer. They have been drawn in a group alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand - and could have been drawn against the US. Standing alongside White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump told reporters on Sunday: "There seem to be some people that aren't supposed to be killed. "These are violent - if you call them leaders, I don't know if they're leaders. They rule through violence. "But we're looking at it very seriously. The military's looking at. We're looking at some very strong options. We'll make a determination. "We may get the Internet going if that's possible. We may speak to Elon, because as you know he's very good at that kind of thing. He's got a very good company. "So we may speak to Elon Musk. In fact, I'm going to call him as soon as I'm finished with you."

There have been a number of so-called experts saying on TV that the genie is out of the bottle and there is no winding back the clock. There was a test which showed eight photos of people, some genuine, some AI deep fakes, I only got 50% correct. One of these is real, one is fake. Can you guess which is fake. A. B.

Rob Hurst, drummer and founding member of Midnight Oil, has passed, aged 70.

Don't speak too soon, Donnie's not finished yet.

Speaking of Kings, he is the first president NOT to recognise Martin Luther King Day.

President Donald Trump has upgraded his "Mister Tariff" nickname for something more regal. Taking to Truth Social yesterday (January 17), he posted a black-and-white photo of himself with the words "Mister Tariff" above the image, but then immediately followed up with another post with the same photo, but this time it had the words "The Tariff King" instead. It's not the first time Trump has declared this nickname for himself, at a White House event on rural health care on Friday, he told reporters, "I’m the tariff king and the tariff king has done a great job."

I can't say I remember it, I was living in Sydney at the time, but had lived in Adelaide for 3 months in 1972, on a temporary posting in the bank.

No details or back story.

Donald Trump will reportedly charge leaders $US1 billion for a permanent seat on his newly created ‘Board of Peace’. Australia is among the countries invited to join the board, which is part of the US President’s 20-point plan to end the Israel-Hamas war and will oversee the reconstruction of Gaza. According to a draft charter for the proposed group, first reported by Bloomberg, members can receive a permanent seat on the panel if they fork out at least $1 billion. Members who choose not make the payment can still join but will reportedly only serve three-year terms.

https://www.wownews.info/archives/8152

One of the stories doing the rounds, most likely BS, but 'claimed' to be spread by Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Barack Obama etc., is that Barron Trump is the incestuous son of Donald and Ivanka, and the so-called spreaders claim to have DNA proof. If true, why hasn't he been arrested. America is sick, and taking the world down with it.

He won for dad dancing to Y M C A.