An Amazing Historical Fact!

Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,427MI6 Agent
Bluetooth, the wireless technology in cell phones, was named after King Harald Bluetooth of Denmark and Norway, who unified warring tribes in the 3rd century. Bluetooth was likewise intended to unify different technologies.

From The Times today.
"This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

Roger Moore 1927-2017

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  • s96024s96024 Posts: 1,519MI6 Agent
    You learn something new everyday.
  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    Bluetooth, the wireless technology in cell phones, was named after King Harald Bluetooth of Denmark and Norway, who unified warring tribes in the 3rd century. Bluetooth was likewise intended to unify different technologies.

    From The Times today.
    That's extraordinary. I never knew that. :D
    "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
  • John DrakeJohn Drake On assignmentPosts: 2,564MI6 Agent
    edited May 2008
    NP, I think you need to take that information and visit this guy. :D

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BtqZQeaIoF4

    This one makes me weep. :))

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=R56Dkf2cuKE&feature=related
  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    John Drake wrote:
    NP, I think you need to take that information and visit this guy. :D

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BtqZQeaIoF4

    This one makes me weep. :))

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=R56Dkf2cuKE&feature=related
    Those clips are hilarious. :))
    "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
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