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Random Thoughts (23)

Posted on 2018-10-07 by

Sure, World War II had some bad sides to it. But at least it got the Oktoberfest suspended between 1939 and 1945. Many times as I entered Israel, I was questioned thoroughly about the origin of my last name by … Continue reading →

Posted in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Books, Economics, Germany, History, Israel, Maps, Romania, Terrorism, UK, World War II | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments

6% or 7% – but definitely too many

Posted on 2017-02-23 by

The film Spotlight cited a study by Richard Sipe, according to which at least 6% of all Catholic priests are pedophiles and actively practice their “passion”. This was confirmed by the research of the Boston Globe. In my film review, I posed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, Statistics | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Islam is a Country and Jews follow Jesus Christ

Posted on 2013-08-10 by

The Republican Party in the USA used to have the monopoly for providing us with funny people during otherwise dry election campaigns, but now One Nation in Australia is filling the void in a year in which there is no … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, Islam, Politics, Religion | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

Upside down?

Posted on 2011-02-01 by

Ever since I spent 3 months on student exchange in Australia in 1992 and realised that I was not walking upside down, let alone falling off the earth, I have been very adamant against the use of “up” or “down” … Continue reading →

Posted in Maps, Politics, Travel | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments