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I have many interests, so this is going to be a blog on lots of subjects. Submarines, my family, history, books I read, the space programme, archaeology, astronomy, current events, the occasional joke.... Just don't expect any politics, sports or deep philosophy, and we should get along fine.

22 January 2010

Quote of the day

Those who do not know history are condemning me to repeat it.
Posted by RM1(SS) (ret) at 09:29
Labels: current events, miscellaneous

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Medical Alert Systems said...

nice Quote

26/1/10 14:02

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