Anybody knows Ioannis Ikonomou?
Ioannis Ikonomou works as an interpreter for the European Union in Brussels and he speaks 32 languages, or maybe even more, according to different sources. If you personally know Ioannis …
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Prawo Jazdy finally caught by the police!
Known as Ireland’s most reckless driver, Prawo Jazdy was wanted by the police after racking up scores of speeding tickets and parking fines. Strangely enough, despite more than 50 offences, …
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The real Maverick
So McCain is a “maverick”. Palin used that word again, 6 times, during the last debate with Biden on October 2. To her it probably means some kind of a …
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Scottish commuters enjoy a little French fancy
A French railway station announcer is proving a hit with commuters because of his exotic accent. Passengers at Edinburgh’s Haymarket Station have been amused to hear Vincent Houplain announcing Scottish …
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Mr. Rude is French
He’s got body odour, he breaks wind and is definitely not an example to follow as far as politeness is concerned. His name is Mr. Rude, and he is one …
Read MoreThe International Year of Languages
Did you know that 2008 had been proclaimed the International Year of Languages? Sonka, one of our forum member, found this information on the website of UNESCO. So in 2008 …
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AISHITEMASU!!!
This is “I love you” in Japanese, in case you wonder, and this is to follow up on our post yesterday. In Japan there is an organization called “Devoted Husband”, …
Read MoreLego still playing well
Maybe you wondered why Google used a special logo made of Lego bricks until yesterday. Well, it was to celebrate Lego’s 50th anniversary last Monday! In spite of fierce competition …
Read MoreA dog-human translator?
Seen in the news this morning: “Hungarian scientists are working on computer software analyzing dog barks that could allow people to better recognize dogs’ basic emotions. A possible commercial application …
Read More“Subprime” voted 2007 Word of the Year by the American Dialect Society
In its 18th annual words of the year vote, the American Dialect Society voted “subprime” as the word of the year. Subprime is an adjective used to describe a risky …
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