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One of our members, Elva150, sent be this via email. Pretty cool - have a look.

 

John Turney

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As my friend who worked in the UK says:

"The Japanese are proud of their electronics, the Americans are proud of their biotechnology, and the British are proud of their steam engines."
 

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As my friend who worked in the UK says:

"The Japanese are proud of their electronics, the Americans are proud of their biotechnology, and the British are proud of their steam engines."

That is *funny*!
 

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Fantastic!
 

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As my friend who worked in the UK says:

"The Japanese are proud of their electronics, the Americans are proud of their biotechnology, and the British are proud of their steam engines."

The older I get the happier this makes me and the more affinity I have with the Brits
 

NutmegCT

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Well, there's always this one:

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https://www.ancient-origins.net/anc...invention-steam-engine-hero-alexandria-001467

<ducks and runs>
 
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