Phoenix no 23... still in its prime
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Fraid not.
The flag itself weighs a quarter of a ton, and must be removed the instant it starts raining, as the pole cannot support the weight of it when it's wet.
The reason why it was built was simply because a 100m high flagpole was constructed on the other side of the border, and they simply had to have a bigger one...
The two countries in question are still at war, although there has been a ceasefire for the last half-century.
The flag itself weighs a quarter of a ton, and must be removed the instant it starts raining, as the pole cannot support the weight of it when it's wet.
The reason why it was built was simply because a 100m high flagpole was constructed on the other side of the border, and they simply had to have a bigger one...
The two countries in question are still at war, although there has been a ceasefire for the last half-century.
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Bingo!
Here it is in all its glory...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Panm ... _02_02.jpg...
How are you going to get vexillology into WU, UP... surely it won't fit?
Anyway, it's your turn Demmerz..
(had to edit as I had originally gave it to UP.. but that's what happens when you all have the same avatar)
Here it is in all its glory...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Panm ... _02_02.jpg...
How are you going to get vexillology into WU, UP... surely it won't fit?
Anyway, it's your turn Demmerz..
(had to edit as I had originally gave it to UP.. but that's what happens when you all have the same avatar)
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From that terrible high school tv programe witht that geek called skretch in it? Man that was years bkDemmerz wrote:Sorry all, been playing a spot of badders this evening.
Everyone I'm sure is aware of the expression 'saved by the bell' but can anyone tell me it's origin?
Gone.But not forgotton 16th Aug 2006..............