Why do the badges of the England and Spain football teams look the way they do?
It's a story that involves the Holy Roman Empire, a purple lion, Hercules, and the possible origins of the dollar sign...
Today is World Parkinson’s Day.
If we put our minds to it we can accomplish anything when we are on the same side. Let’s lose any stigma, find a cure and never lose hope. Inspired by the words of @realmikefox#WorldParkinsonsDay#Parkinsons
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@Strickomaster Try being a starting teacher in Northern Ireland…. No pay rise for 3 years. Currently £6k behind England for the same level of qualification. And that’s at the bottom end. It’s so short sighted!
It was a long week with mixed fortunes for @IreMenHockey and @IreWomenHockey
Final thoughts as I leave Valencia @irishhockey @TeamIreland
What Olympic qualification means for Irish hockey https://t.co/crykB5VeFj
𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐓!!
They secure their ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics! What an incredible performance that was against a truly determined Korea side. ☘️☘️
#HockeyInvites#EnrouteToParis#Paris24#greenmachine
Legitimately embarrassing from @Carra2 & @GNev2.
Sometimes I wonder if we slightly over-egg #AVFC disrespect and here we are, 2nd in league, 2nd top scorers, and they've genuinely just forgotten about Emi, Konsa, Dougie, Bailey, Watkins.
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If anyone's watching the Premier League today, look carefully and you'll notice that none of the players are carrying industrial power washers during play. They never do on the 26th of December. This is one of the longest-running traditions in football and, imo, the loveliest ❤️
VAR 1: “Looks like he’s handled it volleyball style there. Clear pen for me. Agreed?”
VAR 2: “What, and have Villa top at Christmas? We can’t allow that.”
VAR 1: “Great point. Hello Anthony? Yep, it’s clearly come off his shoulder. No pen.”
Word of the day, should it be needed, is ‘apanthropy’ (18th century): a love of solitude, an aversion to other people, and the desire to be left alone.
I know most people don't think of Home Alone as a Christmas movie but I actually think it counts as one:
- Kevin's hat has reindeer on it
- The choir sings O Holy Night (a Christmas song)
- At 1:38:12 the old man's family are carrying gifts (gifts are synonymous with Christmas)