Dec 16, 2009

Interesting Fact About Switzerland



Did you know that a lot of Swiss mountains contain hollowed out bunkers for army and civillian protection in case of an attack? aaaand! Most males are enlisted to keep a firearm at home?... talk about paranoia.


Info courtesy of Ingwer.com


Jamaican Princess

Dec 15, 2009

Patois Phrases of the Day

No mug no bruk, no cawfee no dash way (the mug is not broken, therefore the coffee is not thrown away,or wasted) - Even in the most difficult of times, if total devastation has not occurred, you should count your blessings./Do not blow things out of proportions.

If yu no mash ants, yu no fine him guts ( If you dont smash an ant, it is impossible to find his guts) - It is only when you are closely involved with someone, that you are able to really know them./If one is not provoked, it is impossible to know the extent of their fury.

Long road draw sweat, shaat road draw blood (the long road draws sweat, the short cut draws blood) - this one has a long explanation but to sum it up, banits are usually more inclined to waylay the unsuspecting traveler along the shortcut.



Jamaican Princess

Dec 8, 2009

Interesting Fact about Switzerland

Switzerland invaded Liechtenstein when a Swiss Army unit got loss during exercises and ended up in the the small neighbouring Kingdom...awwwkward.




Jamaican Princess

Dec 7, 2009

Interesting Fact About Jamaica





Did you know that Jamaica supplies most of the world's demand of pimento.




Jamaican Princess

Dec 4, 2009

Interesting Fact About Jamaica



Did you know that Jamaican art is regarded as some of the best to come out of the Caribbean?







Photos courtesy of J.I.S and courses.cit.cornell.edu


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