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Origianlly a very derogatory word for an Irishman, not always used as an insult nowadays.
Origianlly a very derogatory word for an Irishman, not always used as an insult nowadays.
in the 1700s-1800s, the English often referred to the Irish they oppressed as "uncivilized bogtrotters", as the English have historically had the habit of calling anyone of a different nationality "uncivilized".
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Although Waldorf Schools are legitimate schools, critics continue to claim that the school is a cult, and that students are indoctrinated with the ideals of Anthroposophy. Though these allegations are probably false, Waldorf Schools do use some methods which may appear outdated or silly.
But overall it's a pretty good school.
Although Waldorf Schools are legitimate schools, critics continue to claim that the school is a cult, and that students are indoctrinated with the ideals of Anthroposophy. Though these allegations are probably false, Waldorf Schools do use some methods which may appear outdated or silly.
But overall it's a pretty good school.
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A money cult founded by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard. It is centered around the belief that aliens invaded the world and brainwashed us, and that Hubbard is a kind of Messiah whose ideas will lead us to wisdom.
Here's the catch: You have to give lots of money to the Church of Scientology if you want to get in, and they use this money to buy everything from pamphlets to enormous cruise yachts, and because they're considered a religion, they don't have to pay the taxes we do!
Yet for some reason, many people in Hollywood, most notably Tom Cruise, buy into this "religion". And whenever someone tries to reveal the truth about Scientology on a large scale, or accuses the mod larsony, the Scienstapo will harass them by incessant sueing.
So in short, Scientology is just another cult.
A money cult founded by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard. It is centered around the belief that aliens invaded the world and brainwashed us, and that Hubbard is a kind of Messiah whose ideas will lead us to wisdom.
Here's the catch: You have to give lots of money to the Church of Scientology if you want to get in, and they use this money to buy everything from pamphlets to enormous cruise yachts, and because they're considered a religion, they don't have to pay the taxes we do!
Yet for some reason, many people in Hollywood, most notably Tom Cruise, buy into this "religion". And whenever someone tries to reveal the truth about Scientology on a large scale, or accuses the mod larsony, the Scienstapo will harass them by incessant sueing.
So in short, Scientology is just another cult.
Dealing with Scientology:
Scientologist: "What are YOU doing?" <takes out pamphlets>
Random person: "Avoiding a Scientologist."
Scientologist: "What are YOU doing?" <takes out pamphlets>
Random person: "Avoiding a Scientologist."
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2. What France hasn't done in a while.
3. Something that hasn't happened in a very long time.
2. What France hasn't done in a while.
3. Something that hasn't happened in a very long time.
Napoleon's Frogmarch soundly defeated armies from Russia and Austria at the Battle of Austerlitz.
Germany has invaded France again, they've taken Chirac prisoner, and are currently busy rebuilding the Bastille and melting down the Eiffel Tower for ammo! Looks like time for a Frogmarch!
Our Government's being honest to the people?! That's a Frogmarch!
FOOTNOTE: This is a joke; I don not hate or scorn the French (though I can understand why some people do), and I do not call the French "Frogs" in everyday life. If you care to read my honest view on France and its people, go to (French).
Germany has invaded France again, they've taken Chirac prisoner, and are currently busy rebuilding the Bastille and melting down the Eiffel Tower for ammo! Looks like time for a Frogmarch!
Our Government's being honest to the people?! That's a Frogmarch!
FOOTNOTE: This is a joke; I don not hate or scorn the French (though I can understand why some people do), and I do not call the French "Frogs" in everyday life. If you care to read my honest view on France and its people, go to (French).
by El_Haggis September 12, 2006
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Austin is the only major liberal stronghold in Texas, and because of that, Republican "politicians" such as Tom DeLay, among others, once tried to remove Democrats such as Lloyd Dogget by redistricting all of Texas.
Birthplace of Whole foods, Amy's Ice Creams, the Aggie Joke, Michael Dell, that guy who plays the bongos naked (not Leslie), along with various other famous hippies.
Austin is the only major liberal stronghold in Texas, and because of that, Republican "politicians" such as Tom DeLay, among others, once tried to remove Democrats such as Lloyd Dogget by redistricting all of Texas.
Birthplace of Whole foods, Amy's Ice Creams, the Aggie Joke, Michael Dell, that guy who plays the bongos naked (not Leslie), along with various other famous hippies.
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These ships allowed the Vikings to travel to places as far as Iran and Cape Cod. If it wasn't for the Longship, the Vikings would not have been able to become a feared prescence in Europe.
Some facts about Viking longships:
Under certain weather conditions, a Viking Ship can outsail a modern racing yacht!
A ship was considered a Viking chief's most prized posession. They were given names like "Steed of the waves" and "Long Serpent".
They were "Clinker Built", with overlapping strakes running from bow to stern. This allowed them to ride on the waves, instead of being crushed by the vicious North Sea waves.
Though they were very fast, Viking Ships stood very little chance in a naval battle (except against other Vikings.
These ships allowed the Vikings to travel to places as far as Iran and Cape Cod. If it wasn't for the Longship, the Vikings would not have been able to become a feared prescence in Europe.
Some facts about Viking longships:
Under certain weather conditions, a Viking Ship can outsail a modern racing yacht!
A ship was considered a Viking chief's most prized posession. They were given names like "Steed of the waves" and "Long Serpent".
They were "Clinker Built", with overlapping strakes running from bow to stern. This allowed them to ride on the waves, instead of being crushed by the vicious North Sea waves.
Though they were very fast, Viking Ships stood very little chance in a naval battle (except against other Vikings.
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