#160310 - 2006-04-06 09:09 PM
Re: Once in lifetime event
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NTDOC
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Well even in English they don't all start and end with an A
How Many Continents Are There? Depending on how you count them, there are anywhere from 4 to 7 continents.
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Since geography is defined by local convention, there are several conceptions as to which landmasses qualify as continents, and which might be termed supercontinents (e.g. Africa-Eurasia), microcontinents (e.g. Madagascar or New Zealand), or subcontinents (e.g. South Asia). Seven landmasses and their associated islands are commonly reckoned as continents, but these may be consolidated. For example, North and South America are often considered a single continent, and Asia is often united with Europe. Ignoring cases where Antarctica is omitted, or where Australasia or Oceania are used in place of Australia, there are half a dozen traditions for naming the continents.
For further information please look here: Wikipedia - Continent http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continent
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#160317 - 2006-04-10 05:30 AM
Re: Once in lifetime event
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cj
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I think the start and stop letter rule only applies to english 
cj
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#160319 - 2006-04-11 10:51 AM
Re: Once in lifetime event
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Shaun_Hill
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I'd be very suprised if it worked in every language. Then it would definately be a conspiracy. (imagine the asian languages).
Another Fact: What is called a "French kiss" in the English speaking world is known as an "English kiss" in France.
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