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Sally's avatar

Hi Remo how about Homer’s Wine Blue Sea in the Odyssey … I’d love to read your thoughts and see the linkages you makes from this ..Merci 🙏

JUDITH FORDHAM's avatar

I think you should explore your Remo community and write about some of the Remo randoms out there. I’m sure they are extraordinary..

Remo Giuffré's avatar

Hi Judith. I think you're onto something. Indeed, today's post (going out soon) is an interview with one such REMORANDO – the author and podcaster Nigel Marsh.

Tim Nicholas's avatar

Another one.

Origin and historical significance of the international date line. It was established in 1884 during the International Meridian Conference held in Washington, D.C.. US President Chester A. Arthur convened the conference, which included representatives of 26 nations. But well before that, in 1522 in fact, the Magellan–Elcano circumnavigation of the world stopped at Cape Verde (island off west Africa) towards end of their trip on Wednesday, 9 July 1522 (ship's time) when the locals told them it was actually Thursday, 10 July 1522. That must've blown their minds.

Tim Nicholas's avatar

Story idea.

Muggins was a famous and beloved white Spitz dog and a Canadian Red Cross mascot from Victoria, British Columbia, who helped raise funds for the war effort during World War I by wandering the streets with donation boxes on his back. He was known for his celebrity status, pleasant demeanor, and dedication, raising over $21,000 for veterans' associations and the Red Cross. Muggins later became a subject of national interest when his taxidermied body was rediscovered and put on display

Remo Giuffré's avatar

Thanks Tim. I'm doing the research.

Remo Giuffré's avatar

Thanks Lee. Great minds think alike. I'm thinking you must not have RR4 (green) as it features the 10,000 Year Clock as one of its chapters :) I know the guy who dreamt it up – Danny Hillis. Know him from the TED conferences. I gave him a copy of the book earlier this year. R

Lee Rydstrand's avatar

How do you build anything that lasts for 10,000 years? Even considering the proposition takes you down a rabbit hole with many branches. Fortunately there's an organisation for that: https://longnow.org

And what do they with that thinking? A clock that will last 10,000 years and be maintained with Bronze Age tools: https://longnow.org/clock/

Davina Jackson's avatar

hi remo what about some whacky terms from various sports?

Remo Giuffré's avatar

Thanks Davina. This has promise. Rx

Davina Jackson's avatar

great remo :) googly is one you could riff off? gollywobbler is a type of sail in yachting? also in boating are toilet terms—head and poop deck. xd