Why Is It Called a Poop Deck? What is a female sailor called? bluejacket.boater.mariner.mate. What does 8 bells mean in the Navy? Ship's bell time originated in sailing ship days, when the crew of a vessel was divided into Port and Starboard Watches, each on duty four hours, then ...
This is a marine article regarding the origin of the marine toilet being known as the head; here we will have a light-hearted look at its history. However, in the middle of a dark night, on a rough sea I am sure going to the loo, and having your nether regions splashed by cold se...
The author mentions that the other element of the recovery equation appears to be denied by Greece as the anti-austerity bandwagon is gathering momentum. He relates the remark of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby regarding the phrase culture and entitlement. He adds that the gross domestic ...
And only a fraction of those believe that what it takes is worth it. Thirty seconds after my wife and kids leave for work and school, I lather on the 50 SPF, stuff my lunch in my pack, and start pedaling. I tried to find a partner earlier in the week, called four friends who ...
"Why Don't We Have" is a PopMech series explaining just why some of the technologies promised by science fiction have yet to become fact. Today: food pills.
Passengers in the know called the rough sea we encountered the “Drake Lake.” I was told the “Drake Shake” is far more formidable. While it may have been true, it didn’t matter. I spent the early morning kneeling on my bathroom tile. Sweaty and cursing my feeble inner ear, I too...
We recently drove up to the lake*** and visited the Thrift Store where The Canadian’s sister works. It is NOT called “Needful Things”, I think I should make that clear. The Kicker was happily perusing the stuffed animals; the oversized lion, the bunny with the straw hat and carrot...
After I got new renters, I asked them to keep watch over the building and let me know if there was anything suspicious. They did not see anything, and did not want to make a fuss, so I let my renter stay another year. The supply of Section 8 housing in the area is very slim. ...
While the future of Kim’s Convenience may be dim, a spin-off series called Strays is set to premiere in September. That show will center on the character of Shannon, played by Nicole Power.“I love and am proud of Nicole, and I want the show to succeed for her... ...
Why is “such simplistic advice” (Line 1, Para. 3) impossible to follow? A) No one can stay on the same job for long. B) No prescription is effective in relieving stress. C) People have to get married someday. D) You could be missing opportunities as well. 如何将EXCEL生成题库手机...