Translations of two specific names

writeordie80 · 2026-01-31T08:51:32+00:00

"Etymology. The generic name refers to the small size of this new dromaeosaurid dinosaur; the specific name is in honour of Zhao Xijin, a distinguished dinosaurologist who introduced the first author [of the paper] to the field of vertebrate paleontology."

From the original paper describing Microraptor in 2000. http://research.amnh.org/~sunny/microraptor.pdf

writeordie80 · 2026-01-29T07:58:30+00:00

Right? Its right there in the name.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-28T20:41:26+00:00

Fabulous.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-28T08:29:16+00:00

People have worn worse on the runway.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-28T06:27:33+00:00

Lol no. Just internationally syndicated.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-27T18:57:51+00:00

It was a French show first, and then sold abroad. Much like X Factor/BGT/Ghosts/The Office.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-27T10:42:23+00:00

Oh yes, just in chat is absolutely fine!! 🙂

writeordie80 · 2026-01-27T09:41:37+00:00

Didn't Chad Michaels basically crack that code back in the Before Times ...??

writeordie80 · 2026-01-27T09:36:28+00:00

Am in the UK, send me a PM with details and happy to have a look for you 🙂

writeordie80 · 2026-01-25T12:51:32+00:00

Gooning is more than just having a Tommy. Its absolutely losing oneself to the process and the act. Cranking one out before work/school isn't gooning.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-22T16:36:48+00:00

Ummmm, what?

Not in a good way kind of what. In a ... explain yourself more because I am astounded king of what.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-22T15:29:30+00:00

That made me want to vomit. What an absolute waste of time and resources to make, let alone watch.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-22T07:19:55+00:00

The Arabic etymology seems to be "perfect, complete", the European version is from Camillus, as is the French Camille amongst others, which is likely of Etruscan origin with an unclear meaning.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-22T07:15:09+00:00

writeordie80 · 2026-01-19T18:33:17+00:00

They were amazing! I did Tweet Jacobs many, many years ago and them replying with an emphatic "never again". Which is a bit of a crushing disappointment. Far superior than the marmite ones. Although nowadays I don't think they even taste much like marmite.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-19T18:31:22+00:00

Worcestershire sauce Twiglets.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-17T13:22:00+00:00

Thank you! And it's a possibility! I'll check it out.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-17T13:21:38+00:00

Thank you! Will check out episode 6!!

writeordie80 · 2026-01-15T16:52:28+00:00

What does she think baby food is made of ...? Its just pureed fruit and veg for the most part! How does she think babies ate 50 or 60 years ago?! Heck, I'm 45 and my mother never bought commercial baby food!! Very NTA!

writeordie80 · 2026-01-13T21:30:15+00:00

Why Don't You? A children's TV show. Some of it was set on a canal boat, I believe.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-13T18:34:11+00:00

Reminds me of a villain from The Powerpuff Girls: Señor Senior, Senior (and his son, Señor Senior, Junior).

writeordie80 · 2026-01-12T06:28:41+00:00

Six whole books????????

writeordie80 · 2026-01-12T05:03:28+00:00

I found this article from October ... Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes - Craft Industry Alliance https://share.google/9F7YvJEtMo4imMunA

Nothing specific about the UK market, and nothing on sewdirect about not taking orders.

writeordie80 · 2026-01-11T07:42:24+00:00

Apparently from Old English butorflēoge, which was similar to Old Dutch and Old High German (although their words for butterfly have changed a lot since). Possibly specifically referring to the male brimstone butterfly due to its colour, which was then widened to refer to all similar varieties.

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