April 2010
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Wright Avenue: Infill housing at its best →
This article on Spacing Atlantic talks about one of my favourite spots in Halifax, Wright Avenue, a hidden strip of cute houses set just behind Morris street and accessible only by laneway.
A commenter says the street was designed by George Wright, a local millionaire who’s believed to have slept through the sinking of the Titanic. I totally didn’t make the connection until now, but...
Etymology of Wisdom Teeth →
In Arabic, its name is Ders-al-a’qel (ضرس العقل), literally meaning “The tooth of the mind” and hence similar to occidental names.
In Korean, its name is Sa-rang-nee (사랑니, love teeth) referring to the young age and the pain of the first love.
In Japanese, its name is Oyashirazu (親知らず), literally meaning “unknown to the parents,” from the idea that they erupt...
WHAT'S HAPPENED TO THE SEASONS? | More Intelligent... →
“Much of the world seems to be experiencing climate change not as higher temperatures but as the decline or death of the seasons.”
(via somethingchanged)
Australian Pie Shop opens in Montreal! →
I read the paper now since I work at a diner. Last night I read about this new restaurant, TA (Tourtiere Australienne) that sells Australian-style pies, vegemite, TimTams, and homemade pavlovas, lamingtons, and Anzac biscuits. We’re going to check it out tonight!
