I thought it was three words. But what three words they were. (View Post)

Oh. So it was ultimately named after the Hunt. Fascinating. (View Post)

Wiki suggests that both are named after a placename. A somewhat more prosaic explanation, alas. (View Post)

If you listen to some people on the right then you'd believe that the country is so close to the edge of bankruptcy that it cannot afford any additional spending on the health service, while at … (View Post)

p Their economic record was trashed while they were still in office. This is the way for most politicians, and is the principal route to creating ex-politicians. Merkel is a bit unusual in having a l… (View Post)