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Pronouns
The question of pronouns has become a hot topic .
However, it may surprise you that two gender-neutral epicene pronouns– ‘ou’ and ‘a’ – were used in regional English dialects from as early as the middle ages.
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The question of pronouns has become a hot topic as we move towards greater gender-neutrality. So why is no-one talking about Epicene pronouns?
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This is a dive bar we would actually want to visit!
A Scottish diver is visiting shipwrecks to bring new life into old beers. 🏴🍻🍺
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https://where-i-live.com/dive-bar-bringing-back-the-ancient-beers/
What do ancient beers taste like? Diver Steve Hickman has brought back yeast from the shipwreck of the Wallachia to find out
With the eyes of the world on we wonder :
Could host the Olympic Games?
With a track record of hosting global events, great infrastructure & climate change, its a distinct possibility!
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https://where-i-live.com/could-scotland-host-the-olympic-games/
Scotland has already hosted a successful Commonwealth Games this century. Could it also host an Olympic Games?
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What are the limits of rollercoaster design?
Can you stomach the g-forces of the tallest and fastest coasters in the world? 🎢
Read our story here ↘️
https://where-i-live.com/what-are-the-limits-of-rollercoaster-design/
Rollercoasters are getting faster and taller, with ever higher g-forces for their riders. Have we reached the limits of rollercoaster design?
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As the world starts to open up again, you might be starting to think about your next trip.
For those of you looking into visiting , here's 10 fun things to do in
Read our list here ↘️
https://where-i-live.com/northern-high-lights-10-fun-things-to-do-in-reykjavik/
Iceland's capital Reykjavík saw a tourism boom pre-Covid. With visitors returning, what fun things can you enjoy as a tourist? Here's our top 10 activities!
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Alias names & surnames are notably prevalent in the Scottish Highlands, confusing many interested in .
What gave rise to this trend in ?
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https://where-i-live.com/alias-names-scottish-genealogy-is-littered-with-alias-names-in-court-and-church-records-what-was-behind-the-practice-in-scotland-and-when-did-the-tradition-die-out/
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Alias names and surnames are notably prevalent in the Scottish Highlands, confusing many interested in genealogy. What gave rise to this trend in Scotland?
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Should James Bond retire?
The latest 007 film 'No Time to Die' will shortly be released.
But is James Bond still relevant in 2021 and is it time for Britain's superspy to retire?
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https://where-i-live.com/the-latest-007-film-no-time-to-die-will-be-released-shortly-but-is-james-bond-still-relevant-in-2021-and-is-it-now-time-for-britains-superspy-to-retire/
The latest 007 film 'No Time to Die' will shortly be released. But is James Bond still relevant in 2021 and is it time for Britain's superspy to retire?
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Today is and 😍is in the air!
for lovers. 🇳🇱
With its idyllic backdrop of canals, colourful buildings, and tranquil parklands there is so much to do in Amsterdam for couples on a romantic weekend break
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https://where-i-live.com/amsterdam-for-lovers-things-to-do-for-couples-on-a-romantic-weekend-break-in-the-dutch-capital/
With its idyllic backdrop of canals, colourful buildings, and tranquil parklands there is so much to do in Amsterdam for couples on a romantic weekend break
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Gay for 🏳️🌈
Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi TV series in history. Now on our screens for 57 years, has received a swell of support from the community.
Why does this show hold such appeal for fans?
https://where-i-live.com/gay-for-gallifrey-why-do-the-lgbt-community-adore-doctor-who/
Doctor Who has received a swell of support from fans in the LGBT community, as well as backlash from more conservative audiences.
It's Wednesday & we are officially !
In our Issue 36 :
From :
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- Discover the
- Who was the real-life face of the 🗽?
- The weekend-less Soviet calendar
From
- The growth of tourism in
- Is causing long-lasting environmental damage to beauty spots?
- How to have a themed holiday
- How to dine out alone
Read all our stories here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/we-are-over-the-hump-issue-36/
It's Wednesday and in our Issue 36 of 'Over the Hump' we look into genealogy, the red planet, dark sky tourism, and the face behind the Statue of Liberty!
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🏴offers some great scenery by day. But for many visitors, it's the spectacular views by night that are attracting them to remote 'dark sky' parks.
Read our story here ↘️
https://where-i-live.com/reach-for-the-stars-the-growth-of-dark-sky-tourism-in-scotland/
Scotland offers some great scenery by day. But for many visitors, it's the spectacular views by night that are attracting them to remote 'dark sky' parks.
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Who was the real-life face of the ? A former slave, a man, a mistress, a model?
🗽It is possibly the most famous landmark in the world yet we may never know who acted as model for the face of the statue
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https://where-i-live.com/the-statue-of-liberty-is-the-most-iconic-statue-in-the-world-but-whose-real-life-face-provided-inspiration-for-lady-liberty/
The Statue of Liberty is possibly the most famous landmark in the world yet we may never know who acted as model for the face of the statue.
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In the US, has become the second most popular hobby, as well as being an international craze. Are there any free and easy ways to find out your family’s history?
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https://where-i-live.com/genealogy-is-now-the-second-most-popular-hobby-in-america-but-it-can-be-an-expensive-one-what-free-websites-are-available-to-research-your-family-history/
Genealogy is now the second most popular hobby in America. But it can be an expensive one! What free websites are available to research your family history?
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Is on causing long-lasting environmental to natural beauty spots?
Many would say ‘yes’, and some tourist boards are even going as far as to running campaigns on social media to discourage tagging.
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https://where-i-live.com/one-little-tag-one-big-problem-the-environmental-impact-of-instagram-geotagging/
Is Geotagging on Instagram causing long-lasting environmental to natural beauty spots? Many say yes, and campaigns have started to highlight the issues.
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Which planet is known as the red planet? is the next step for mankind in the solar system and has been a source of fear and fascination for mankind. But science is now beginning to unravel the red planet's mysteries.
Read our story here ↘️
https://where-i-live.com/which-planet-is-known-as-the-red-planet-discover-the-wonder-of-mars/
Which planet is known as the red planet? Mars is the next step for mankind in the solar system and has been a source of fear and fascination for mankind.
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For 11 long years, weekends did not exist in the Soviet Union. Depression, su***de & family break-ups ensued.
What lessons are there for corporates today from the failed Soviet ‘nepreryvka’ calendar system?
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https://where-i-live.com/11-years-with-no-weekends-su***des-divorce-and-mass-depression-lessons-for-modern-corporates-from-the-failed-soviet-calendar-experiment/
For 11 years, weekends didn't exist in the Soviet Union. What lessons can modern corporates learn from 'nepreryvka', the failed Soviet Calendar experiment?
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5 Frozen inspired holidays your family will love!
For those wanting to experience in real life, there are quite a few Frozen inspired vacation options available to feel like you're in !
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/in-the-footsteps-of-frozen-five-frozen-inspired-holidays-your-family-will-love/
For those wanting to experience Frozen in real life, there are quite a few Frozen inspired vacation options available to feel like you are in Arendelle!
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The secret drinking dens of
Shebeens in Scotland were illegal, secretive drinking dens that usually sold whisky produced in illicit whisky stills.
Can you still find shebeens today?🏴
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/shebeens-scotlands-secret-drinking-dens/
Shebeens in Scotland were illegal, secretive drinking dens that usually sold whisky produced in illicit whisky stills. Can you still find a shebeen today?
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Many people struggle with going to a restaurant on their own - is it normal to eat out at restaurants alone? Absolutely! Here are our tips for solo diners
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https://where-i-live.com/is-it-normal-to-eat-out-at-restaurants-alone-absolutely-here-are-our-tips-for-solo-diners/
Many people struggle with going to a restaurant on their own - is it normal to eat out at restaurants alone? Absolutely! Here are our tips for solo diners
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How to survive Virtual Interviews
How to prepare for a virtual interview? What tips are there for candidates about interview formats, what to wear, how to act, & likely questions?
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-virtual-interview-tips-for-candidates/
How to prepare for a virtual interview? What tips are there for candidates about virtual interview formats, what to wear, how to act, and likely questions?
In our Issue 35 :
From
- Europe's most photographed beach & its link to
- Airport - why conspiracy theorists believe it is a centre of evil
From
- The grown of Scottish
- The most infamous bar in the world - 's Hungry Duck
- Why did the farming system end in ?
- Since when did popping by friends unannounced become rude?
Read all our articles here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/we-are-over-the-hump-issue-35
We are officially ‘Over the Hump’! It is Wednesday, and the downhill slope to the weekend starts here! Our highlights from across where-i-live.com this week include : Scotland may be best known for whisky, gin and Irn Bru. But there is a new drink in town – Scottish vodka. Its popularity is...
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Scottish vodka
may be best known for , gin and Irn Bru.
But there is a new drink in town - Scottish !
Its popularity is rising and there is a surprising variety of flavours and brands to try.
Read our article here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/the-scottish-vodka-boom-coming-to-a-bar-near-you/
Scotland may be best known for whisky, gin and Irn Bru. But there is a new drink in town- Scottish vodka. We discover which brands and flavours you must try
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Remembering the Hungry Duck - the world's wildest bar.
And the only bar we know of to ever get denounced in a national parliament. And in the wild era of 1990s , getting denounced took some doing!
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/remembering-the-worlds-wildest-bar-moscows-the-hungry-duck/
Bullets in the walls, hundreds of bar fights, and st*****rs dancing on bar tops.The Hungry Duck in Moscow is remembered as the world's wildest bar.
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Just thirty years ago, stopping by the houses of friends & family unannounced would have been seen as a positive gesture.
Now 80% of people consider such behaviour rude.
aside, what has changed?
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/popping-round-unannounced-a-pleasure-or-a-pain-what-are-the-new-etiquette-rules-on-visiting-family-and-friends/
Times have changed- 80% of people believe visiting family and friends unannouced as rude. What are the new etiquette rules on dropping by without an invite?
The end of the system of land tenure and what it meant for rural communities in
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/the-end-of-runrig-in-scotland-a-sad-loss/
The Runrig farming system was once common system of land tenure across Scotland. It was a fair system that sustained large populations. So why did it end?
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What links the most instragrammed beach in to ?
The amazing story of the MV Panagiotis – From the to to
Read our article here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/the-most-photographed-beach-in-europe-what-links-zakynthos-bay-in-greece-to-scotland/
The MV Panagiotis now features as the backdrop to the most photographed beach in Europe- its amazing story from the Clyde in Scotland to Zakynthos in Greece
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Airport - centre of evil?
The bizarre conspiracy theories which plague Denver Airport.
How a 32ft statue of a blue mustang with red eyes called ' ' has only fuelled rumours!
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/is-denver-airport-a-centre-of-evil-the-bizarre-conspiracy-theories-which-plague-colorados-international-airport/
Ever since opening in 1995, Denver International Airport has been the subject of conspiracy theories linking it to government cover-ups and 'evil' symbolism
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Visiting Fair Isle
It may be Britain's remotest island, but that doesn't stop committed adventurers venturing to to experience this tiny jewel of an island.
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/visiting-fair-isle/
Fair Isle, known for its sweaters, is the remotest island in Britain yet tourists aren't put off visiting this tiny island between Orkney and Shetland.
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Being made redundant at 45 can be traumatic- loss of income comes at a time of life when you have multiple financial commitments, & you could also face difficulties finding another role due to in the job market.
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/redundant-at-45/
Being made redundant at 45 can be traumatic - with commitments such as mortgages to pay and facing ageism in the job market when applying for new roles.
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There are nearly 10 million empty ‘Akiya’ homes in . Vacant abandoned homes caused by depopulation.
What lessons can learn from Japan’s ghost home crisis?
#空き家
Read our story here↘️
https://t.co/5M7SqhW4vK
One in seven homes in Japan is currently completely vacant. What can Scotland learn from the Japanese Akiya 'ghost homes' crisis?
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More and more companies are turning to virtual interviews as part of their hiring process. What are the advantages & disadvantages of using remote interviewing?
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https://where-i-live.com/virtual-interview-tips/
An increasing number of companies are turning to virtual interviews. What tips are there for firms wishing to interview remotely? What are the advantages?
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A very happy St Andrew's Day!
Latha Naomh Anndra Sona Dhuibh! 🏴
How did this mysterious Saint end up being the patron saint of Scotland?
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/st-andrews-day-scotlands-national-day/
Given that so little is known of St. Andrew, what is it that links him to Scotland and the celebration of Scotland's national day on November 30th?
It's Wednesday & we are now officially
In our Issue 34:
From
- Electric Brae - Scotland's mysterious road where on releasing your handbrake, your car will seemingly roll uphill
- 's forgotten international stadium
- The gay nightclubs in East Germany
From
- hols in
Read all our stories here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/we-are-over-the-hump-issue-34/
We are Over the Hump! In our Issue 34, we look at Campervan holidays in Scotland, gravity defying Electric Brae, gay rights in East Germany and Cathkin Park
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Stop your car, release the handbrake and get the very odd sensation of starting to roll uphill at the Electric Brae in Ayrshire, known locally as Croy Brae.
Read our story here ↘️
https://where-i-live.com/what-goes-up-is-actually-going-down-electric-brae-ayrshires-gravity-defying-hill/
Stop your car, release the handbrake and get the very odd sensation of starting to roll uphill at the Electric Brae in Ayrshire, known locally as Croy Brae.
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Why did the much-feared communist authorities set up gay nightclubs in East Berlin?
The fascinating history of how the secret police and the church became agents for freedoms in East Germany.
Read our story here ↘️
https://where-i-live.com/the-church-and-the-stasi-how-two-unlikely-institutions-became-crucial-in-supporting-east-germanys-lgbt-freedoms/
Communist East Germany's police, the Stasi, were ruthless. Yet LGBT rights in the DDR eventually rivalled, and even surpassed many other countries. Why?
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once had a fourth major stadium, with a 50,000 capacity, that was even used to host internationals. Whatever happened to Cathkin Park?
Read our story here↘️
https://where-i-live.com/cathkin-park-glasgows-forgotten-international-football-stadium/
Cathkin Park in Glasgow was once the home of the now defunct Third Lanark F.C and hosted international matches. What remains of the stadium today?
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It's Wednesday and We are !
In our Issue 33 :
From
• The story behind the distracted boyfriend meme photo
From
• How best to use points
• Redesigning seating
Read all our stories here ↘️
https://where-i-live.com/we-are-over-the-hump-issue-33/
All the best stories from across WIL this week in our Over the Hump Issue 33, including the story behind the 'distracted boyfriend' photo of meme fame.
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How best to utilise your points?
What are the options if you want to spend your points now, and what are the smart choices if you opt to continue collecting your points into next year?
Read our story here ↘️
https://where-i-live.com/how-to-best-utilise-your-avios-points-during-lockdown-spend-or-save/
While COVID lockdown restriction continue, many travellers are uncertain what to do with their unused Avios points- spend now or svae for flights next year?
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The story behind the most recognisable photo of the 21st century
'Distracted boyfriend'
Read our story here ↘️
https://where-i-live.com/the-story-behind-the-most-successful-meme-photo-of-all-time/
The 'distracted boyfriend' is one of the most recognisable photos yet the photographer and the model have seen little financial success from the photo.
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Re-thinking airline seating
The coronavirus pandemic is a crisis for the airline industry, but it is also an opportunity to reevaluate the design of the passenger experience and totally re-think seat design.
Read our story here ↘️
https://where-i-live.com/rethinking-airline-seating/
Coronavirus is a crisis for the airline industry, but it's also an opportunity to redesign the passenger experience and re-think seating design.
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