"The Prague Astronomical Clock, Dating Back To 1410, Is A True Wonder Of Medieval Engineering And The Oldest Astronomical Clock Still In Operation Today"
"Found in Prague's Old Town Square, this clock does much more than just tell the time—it also reveals the date, zodiac signs, and important astronomical information. The clock's complex design and flawless mechanics showcase the advanced skills and understanding of its creators, serving as a lasting emblem of Prague's historical and cultural legacy."
1
1.
Daph 1 month ago
#1 1865 isn't ancient. Very old, yes. But not ancient.
0
2.
Cordelia 1 month ago
Daph,But the poop is
0
3.
Arie 1 month ago
Daph,
embarrassed about your age, boomer?
embarrassed about your age, boomer?
1
4.
Mose 1 month ago
#15 How many others Googled 'incunabula'?
0
5.
Nibby 1 month ago
Mose,
I did now.
I did now.
0
6.
Delphi 1 month ago
Mose, I knew I'd seen the word before; took some meaning from the context; but yeah I had to look it up. Glad I did. I love me some deep etymology, and this is good. From dictionary.com:
First recorded in 1815–25; from Latin: “straps holding a baby in a cradle, earliest home, birthplace,” probably equivalent to unattested *incūnā(re) “to place in a cradle” ( in- in- 2 + unattested -cūnāre, verbal derivative of cūnae “cradle”) + -bula, plural of -bulum suffix of instrument; incunabula def 1 as translation of German Wiegendrucke
Lotsa words from this. First, in modern Spanish, a 'cuña' is a crib; no surprise there. I'm guessing English words such as 'county' and 'country' come from the same root. But of course, there is at least one word which has to come from the same source, but will rarely, if ever, be mentioned in school: cunt. Sorry if I ruffled anyone's feathers on that, but in linguistics, you talk about a word such as that the same way you'd talk about any other word. And remember, the same word in the same language can be inexcusably vulgar in one place, yet no more than a discourtesy in another place which speaks the same language. More than once, I've had to alert an Australian to the difference between the use of cunt in Australia and the use of it in the US. For the yankees in the house: in Australia it means something about the same as 'j#rk' in the US. Not exactly polite or graceful, but not gonna get you slapped. Of course, if we were to delve into the history of 'j#rk' in the States, it might reveal a somewhat more impolite meaning than it has now. And no, I'm not talking about its possible relation to 'Soda J#rk'.
First recorded in 1815–25; from Latin: “straps holding a baby in a cradle, earliest home, birthplace,” probably equivalent to unattested *incūnā(re) “to place in a cradle” ( in- in- 2 + unattested -cūnāre, verbal derivative of cūnae “cradle”) + -bula, plural of -bulum suffix of instrument; incunabula def 1 as translation of German Wiegendrucke
Lotsa words from this. First, in modern Spanish, a 'cuña' is a crib; no surprise there. I'm guessing English words such as 'county' and 'country' come from the same root. But of course, there is at least one word which has to come from the same source, but will rarely, if ever, be mentioned in school: cunt. Sorry if I ruffled anyone's feathers on that, but in linguistics, you talk about a word such as that the same way you'd talk about any other word. And remember, the same word in the same language can be inexcusably vulgar in one place, yet no more than a discourtesy in another place which speaks the same language. More than once, I've had to alert an Australian to the difference between the use of cunt in Australia and the use of it in the US. For the yankees in the house: in Australia it means something about the same as 'j#rk' in the US. Not exactly polite or graceful, but not gonna get you slapped. Of course, if we were to delve into the history of 'j#rk' in the States, it might reveal a somewhat more impolite meaning than it has now. And no, I'm not talking about its possible relation to 'Soda J#rk'.
0
7.
Vert 1 weeks ago
Delphi, Hey Iz, I've been meaning to ask: why do you censor 'j#rk', but not 'c#nt'? Just curious. Linguists would have a lot of fun discussing that.
0
8.
Pate 1 month ago
Many of those places shown, I want to go see. A few I have already.
2
9.
Pleasant 1 month ago
Seems like everything amazing in Turkey, was made by foreigners
0
10.
Vert 1 weeks ago
Another great list. More like this. Thanks.
embarrassed about your age, boomer?
I did now.
First recorded in 1815–25; from Latin: “straps holding a baby in a cradle, earliest home, birthplace,” probably equivalent to unattested *incūnā(re) “to place in a cradle” ( in- in- 2 + unattested -cūnāre, verbal derivative of cūnae “cradle”) + -bula, plural of -bulum suffix of instrument; incunabula def 1 as translation of German Wiegendrucke
Lotsa words from this. First, in modern Spanish, a 'cuña' is a crib; no surprise there. I'm guessing English words such as 'county' and 'country' come from the same root. But of course, there is at least one word which has to come from the same source, but will rarely, if ever, be mentioned in school: cunt. Sorry if I ruffled anyone's feathers on that, but in linguistics, you talk about a word such as that the same way you'd talk about any other word. And remember, the same word in the same language can be inexcusably vulgar in one place, yet no more than a discourtesy in another place which speaks the same language. More than once, I've had to alert an Australian to the difference between the use of cunt in Australia and the use of it in the US. For the yankees in the house: in Australia it means something about the same as 'j#rk' in the US. Not exactly polite or graceful, but not gonna get you slapped. Of course, if we were to delve into the history of 'j#rk' in the States, it might reveal a somewhat more impolite meaning than it has now. And no, I'm not talking about its possible relation to 'Soda J#rk'.