toowise's Blog
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The third part in the S trilogy of blogs, that are in turn part of the Country and Flag series.
The second of three blogs about the origins of the country name and the symbolism of the flags of countries beginning with S.
The first of three blogs about the flags and names of countries that start with the letter S.
The countries beginning with R feature in this latest edition to my Flag and Country Origins blog series.
The latest edition to my flag and country etymology blog series. This time, like O, the myriad of countries that start with Q.
The next edition of my blog series about the origin of the country names and the meaning behind the flags.
A short addition to my blog series about countries and their flags. In this episode every single country that begins with O, yup, all of them. I don't know how I do it!
Explore the origins of the flags and country names of all the countries beginning with the letter N
The second part of the M countries and their etymology, as well as the meaning and symbolism of their flags.
The first part of the blog about the origins and meanings of the country names beginning with the letter M and their flags.
Yet another episode of my blog about the origins of the names of countries and the significance of their flags. This time, all the countries beginning with the letter L
All the countries beginning with K, and their flags. Another blog about origins and symbolism.
A blog about the flags and country names of all the nations beginning with the letter J.
Another blog in the ever popular series on flags and countries. This one contains all the countries beginning with the letter "I".
A short one this time, just three countries starting with the letter H. Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy.
Part G of my blog series, All 11 of the countries starting with the letter G are in this one, hence part G.
Yet another blog from me, Part F contains all the countries that start with the letter F.
The origins of all the countries that start with the letter E are contained within...Enter at your peril!
The newest edition to my blog series. This time , all the countries that begin with D, all four of them.
Another blog from the "Award-Winning" author, toowise. The second half of the C countries, from Comoros to Czechia. Thanks for reading, comments welcome!
The first part of the third part, if you know what I mean. Part C is split into C1 and C2 due to the number of countries beginning with C. Anyway, here's the blog, please read it!
Following on from Part A, here is the etymology and flag symbolism of all the countries beginning with the letter B
Find out the origins of countries and what their flags mean in this new series of blogs.
Weird and wonderful records broken by either the country or it's people.
Part Six. Is it the last in the series? I think so, but I could be wrong. We will have to see.
Blog Five of the series. Why not check it out, and leave a comment. Let me know what you think!
The fourth part of my Other Capitals blog series. Four already, wow. We must be getting near the end now surely? Anyway, here's some more etymology for your perusal!
The third episode in my blog series about the origin of the names of various non-national capital cities. Hope you enjoy it!
You all know what my blogs are about now, right? More origins of places and how they were named. This is the second part of the Other capitals, got it?
A blog about the etymology of capital cities that are NOT capitals of sovereign countries. This doesn't mean these places are NOT countries, just not countries on the JetPunk COTW quiz.
The fourth and final part of my State Capital Origins blog highlighting the etymology of the 50 state capitals of the USA.
The third episode of my State Capitals blog. Learn about the origins of the city names, just like the many blogs before it.
The second edition of my US state capital etymology series. Find out where their names originated.
Yet another etymology blog. This one is the origins of the State Capitals of the good old U.S. of A.
The final episode in my Second City Origins series. Where did those cities get their name?
This is my one hundredth blog. I thought I would look at the many uses of the number 100.
The penultimate edition to my Second City origins blog series. Featuring this time, the island nations of the Caribbean.
The first American blog edition in my Second City Origins blog series. The whole of South America in one!
The most obscure yet, the second most populous cities of some of the smallest nations on earth and their origins. Find out where their names came from in this blog!
The fourth and final episode in the Asian section of my Second City Origins blog series.
This is yet another blog in my Second City Origins series, and it has more ramblings about cities that only a few people have heard of.
The second (out of four) Asian entry in my Second City Origins blog series, Find out what the city names mean!
The first part of the third part of the Second City blog series, if you know what I mean. 1st part 3rd continent!
Find out what the city names mean in the fourth and final African edition to my blog series.
The third African supplement to my ever popular Second City Blog series.
The second part of our journey around the African continent, visiting the second cities of each country.
The first African edition of my Second City blog series
Yet another blog about the world's second cities.
This is the second edition to my ever-popular (I think) blog about city name origins.
Have you ever wondered how some of the world's largest cities got their name? Look no further. Following on from my Capital City Origins blog, here are the meaning behind the world's second cities.
The final episode in my Five Islands blog series...
This is the penultimate blog in my Five Islands series. It's been a long road, but the end is in sight!
Five more islands in my blog series.
Yet another episode in my blog that takes a fun look at some strange lyrics in songs.
Another edition to my "Five Islands" blog series.
Ever wondered how a band decided on its name? Then this is the blog for you!
An update to my 2020 challenge of quizzes.
A Christmas Special of my hilarious blog series about musical gifts from various artists both old and new, but mostly old.
A sequel to my hilarious blog about songs that make you go "Wait, Hold Up"
Five more songs with dubious lyrics.
Yet another edition to my "popular" Five Islands blog series. This time "down under" !
This is a sequel to the previous blog of the same name (with the addition of "more" obviously).
Yet another addition to my Islands series of blogs....yeay !
A blog about the strange language phenomenon of rhyming slang.
Yet another Five Islands blog, You must be getting bored with these by now !
This blog is about specific places mentioned in the lyrics of songs.
Another addition to my "popular" Five Islands blog.
A blog about those songs whose lyrics just don't make sense in the real world.
The next edition to my long running series. Iran and the Indian Subcontinent.
This blog is about my favourite songs from several musical genres, There is a Spotify Playlist link at the end if you want to listen to them all.
An update on my quiz updates, plus a little bit about me.
Information on some of my quizzes...
A follow-on blog from my Animals on Road Signs edition.
A much belated edition of my "Five Islands" blog series.
A blog about famous landmarks that have been copied around the world.
The fifth and (hopefully) final episode of the African section of my Five Islands blog series.
As the title says, a blog about statues that are considered lucky.
A short tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The 4th edition to the African section of my "Five Islands" blog series.
A blog about the humble roundabout, a feature of our roads worldwide.
The third edition to the African section of my "Five Islands" blog series.
Title says it all really. My thoughts on roadsigns that have animals on them. Thumbnail pic is an AI creation entitled "bird on stopsign".
The second Africa edition to my blog series.
The next edition in my blog series, all about islands in Africa...
The next edition to my blog series, featuring islands of the eastern Mediterranean Sea and of the Black Sea.
Ladies and Gentlemen, here are five more islands for your delectation, on this occasion, Greece.
Yet another edition to my Blog series.
Another edition to my "Five Islands" blog series.
My ninth blog in this series, this time Denmark .
The seventh edition of my Small Islands series. This time Portugal.
My latest blog in the Islands series. This time, Ukraine.
The next edition to my Small Islands Blog is the islands of Italy.
The next blog in my "Small Islands" series. This time we are in Spain.
The fourth in the blog series, here are five of the smaller, lesser known islands belonging to Germany .
Following on from the British Islands blog, here are five of France's smaller islands for you.
Here are five more islands from around the British Isles that you may or may not have heard about.
There are many smaller islands of the British Isles, many unknown around the world. Here are some of the more interesting ones.
A blog about the overseas territories currently administered by the United Kingdom.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Ever wondered why a city is named what it is ? Find out what these capital city's names mean and where they originated.
Just some more of the stranger named places in the UK and a little bit about them.
Just some of the stranger named places in the UK and a little bit about them.
The history and differences in road transport
"He is closer now and the search is on
Reading from a map in the mind
Yes there's the ragged hill
And there's the boat on the river"
Dont Pay The Ferryman - Chris de Burgh
This is a blog about the county I was born and live in.
Just my thoughts on making quizzes.
The last one in this series !
