Did you know?

[onetrack]

The full, true story is somewhat different. Battel was actually under orders from his superior, Max Liedtke. Their aim was to keep Jews alive for the Nazi war machine.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Battel

[facthunter]

I said I'd let you Know when the  Dexta (Tractor) fired up. About an Hour ago. *(1700).  Even Idle.  Plenty of oil pressure. NO leaks. It's been HOT where I work under a Clear roof.  Still some wiring and Paint to finish, but NOW it can Be Moved..Nev  

[onetrack]

We can't believe you, unless you produce photographic proof of this astounding event. 😄 

[pmccarthy]

Here is FH firing it up. 

 

[facthunter]

 THAT tractor is the Later Version with the 2 stage Clutch and A bit More Power. A Better Machine  because of that. Looks much the same. Mine was road registered when I Purchased it. (1973).. Same year I stopped buying newspapers. Nev

[nomadpete]

1 hour ago, facthunter said:

. (1973).. Same year I stopped buying newspapers. Nev

And rupert has never forgiven you.

[facthunter]

Don't talk about THAT Barsteward. He's Done a lot of DAMAGE in his Lifetime..  Nev

[onetrack]

That bloke is SCRATCHING all the new paint on that Dexta, by driving it straight through the scrub, like a bulldozer!! Hasn't anyone told him, that's what bulldozers are for?  😢

[facthunter]

It's an advertisement isn't it? Most farmworkers don't give a stuff either.  Nev

[facthunter]

Must be a US built one. The colours are really OFF. Nev

[pmccarthy]

It is very satisfying to use a heavy duty slasher on rough scrub.

[facthunter]

Not IF there's any Fencing Wire in it. Nev

[onetrack]

Ouch! Hidden fencing wire takes down bulldozers, too. It gets caught in the tracks, then wraps around the final drive, and cut into the seals and destroys them.

I spent a lot of time educating trainee dozer operators to stop, the instant they see wire in the tracks, and to get off and cut it, and pull it all out. We kept wire cutters on every machine.

[red750]

The entire country of Monaco is about 5/8 the size of New York's Central Park. It's area is o.805 sq mi, compared to 1.317 sq mi.

[facthunter]

Yes, It IS NOT very BIG. Been there. Nev

[red750]

LEGO is not a random word, and it’s not an acronym made up later for marketing. The name dates all the way back to 1932, when a Danish carpenter named Ole Kirk Christiansen founded the company in Denmark. At the time, he wasn’t making plastic bricks at all. He was crafting simple wooden toys during the Great Depression, trying to survive while still creating something meaningful for children.

 

The word LEGO comes from two Danish words: “leg godt.” Translated into English, it means “play well.” That simple phrase became the foundation of the entire company. Christiansen believed that play wasn’t just entertainment — it was essential for learning, creativity, and growth. From the very beginning, LEGO wasn’t about toys alone. It was about quality play that helped children develop their minds.

 

What makes this even more fascinating is that years later, people discovered an accidental coincidence. In Latin, the word “lego” can be translated as “I assemble” or “I put together.” LEGO has said this was completely unintentional, but fans still love the idea that the name perfectly matches what the bricks are designed to do. Whether coincidence or fate, it only adds to the magic behind the brand.

 

Over decades, LEGO evolved from wooden toys into the plastic bricks we know today, but the philosophy never changed. Every set, no matter how complex or simple, still follows the same idea: play well. Build, imagine, take things apart, and start again. That message quietly shaped generations of children — and adults — without most of them ever knowing the meaning behind the name.

[facthunter]

Where did THAT come from?  nev

[old man emu]

In the lexicon of parents with young children, "LEGO" means "lounge room landmine"

[facthunter]

It Means Endless Expense.  Nev

[red750]

12 minutes ago, facthunter said:

Where did THAT come from?  nev

Wikipedia, lego.com and an AI search.

 

Copied from lego.com:

LEg GOdt

When Ole Kirk Kristiansen decides to concentrate on toy production, he realises that the company should have another name than “Billund Maskinsnedkeri” (Billund woodworking factory).

He organises a competition among his employees, looking for suggestions for a good name for the young company.

The competition winner (who can claim the prize of a bottle of Ole Kirk Kristiansen’s homemade wine) is ... Ole Kirk Kristiansen himself, who has played with the two Danish words LEG GODT (meaning Play Well) to produce the LEGO® name. In choosing the name, he places the emphasis firmly on developing child’s play – at the same time focusing on quality in preference to mass production. As an alternative, Ole Kirk Kristiansen almost decides on LEGIO (= legions) but opts finally for the name that emphasizes good play.

The LEGO name is used officially for the first time in January 1936.

It is not until much later that someone realizes that the name LEGO in Latin means “I assemble”.

[facthunter]

I meant the change of topic. I used More A Leggo as a joke, for Mar a Lago. Nev

[red750]

Topics in this thread change constantly. Here's another change.

 

The map of the nation of Tuvalu looks like a human profile. The most outstanding feature is the airport, Funafuti International Airport. Much of the island is so narrow you can stand in one position and see the ocean on both sides. Rising sea levels are a constant threat,

 

 

 

[onetrack]

Quote

I used More A Leggo as a joke, for Mar a Lago.

Shouldn't it be, "More a Leg Up"?

[facthunter]

I don't wish to go there.  nev

[onetrack]

I'm talking about using the Presidential position to give Trump finances a constant leg up.