The difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England explained

[CarlS]

If you are a non-Brit, this will explain the above - and a lot more. Before you watch it, I will tell you that if this were a 45 rpm record, I would play it 33 rpm. Enjoy and learn.

http://www.wimp.com/differencebetween

 

[The Seeker]

I already knew all that, but why on Earth did the guy need to talk so freaking FAST!!!???

 

[CarlS]

Maybe he had a time limit on the video? My oldest grand daughter talks that fast. I have to remind her to slow down.

 

[DaveM]

Oh Boy

very interesting thanks Carl

 

[otherwise]

95% of that is well known to those who went to school in my generation. About 5% was clearing up a couple of grey points that I should have known. I was probably looking out of the window that day instead of paying attention.

 

[CarlS]

I can relate to that!!!

 

[Rocky]

Did that guy ever take a breath
We learn British history in grade school so not much in there that I didn't know. Interesting referesher though.

 

[CarlS]

Being from the rebellious Colonies, we do not get an in depth Brit history. That guy had to have practiced that to reel it off that fast.

 

[Rocky]

When I was in school all those years ago we really got hammered with British and European history. I disliked history, mainly because we had to remember so many dates, but also because I found it boring. Who cared what happened centuries ago.
But as an adult, I love history and eat it up. The History Channel is one of my favourites. I recently watched a British documentary about British explorer Captain Cook. I love that stuff!

 

[CarlS]

I am a history buff, too. I did enjoy history in school. I found it fascinating.

 

[Gromit]

That was very good!!!

 

[CarlS]

Glad you enjoyed it. That guy can really talk fast!

 

[The Seeker]

Funny how the older you get the more you enjoy learning isn't it?

When you were getting graded on how much you could retain, it seemed like a real PITA.

Now I just enjoy it for the sheer pleasure of learning stuff.

 

[CarlS]

You are spot on about that!

 

[Rocky]

Funny how the older you get the more you enjoy learning isn't it?

When you were getting graded on how much you could retain, it seemed like a real PITA.

Now I just enjoy it for the sheer pleasure of learning stuff.

How right you are!
I'll admit I wasn't a great student and only did what was necessary to get decent grades.
These days I'm like a sponge and love to read and learn, but I'm a little overwhemed at times by computer technology.
For example, the stuff that Dave does to set up this site and keep it running bogles my mind. Same for Carl. He's a whiz compared to me

 

[CarlS]

Computer technology is ever evolving and one really has to stay on top of it - which I have not done. I have kept up with the operating system; but I am woefully inadequate with graphics and coding. Years ago when the Army first starting getting computers - MS-DOS days - because I know how to turn one on, the Army made me a systems guy. I had to learn how to repair them and keep the system up and running. Most of it I had to learn on my own. There were few experts to call on and fewer schools and courses. I did a whole lot of trial and error - mostly the latter.

 

[The Seeker]

My first experience with computers was learning FORTRAN. Running a program sometimes took hours.

 

[CarlS]

And the punch cards! What a nightmare.

 

[DaveM]

Funny how the older you get the more you enjoy learning isn't it?

It is not so much that but the fact you forgot you already learned it yesterday

 

[CarlS]

I resemble that remark!