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Look at theDuckbunnies post; he pretty much has the etymological answer. The word 'Diets' also refers to the ancient Dutch language as it was spoken in the late to high middle ages (approx 1000-1500). It refers to all the regional languages and dialects that where spoken in the...

[youtube.com=k7Ju2gFOHYA/] Old German ( I think it's mittelhochdeutsch, but I'm not certain); one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever made in my eyes :) (posted the link too, cause the embeded thing doesn't seem to work) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7Ju2gFOHYA

Fun german commodore 64 music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXkxixWZU3A beautiful French music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbSt1WbO0wU (if anybody would be so kind to explain me how to post the spoiler warning + embed youtube video thing, I would be very grateful)

edit, accidently doubleposted it

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What is your opinion on the ongoing colonization of the West Bank? And on the building of the wall?

I stumbled upon this on youtube while watching these awesome animations of speeches from todays intellectuals (atleast that is what I think the general premise) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3oIiH7BLmg&feature=channel It's about how different groups, cultures and individuals percieve...

I don't know if it has been stated already, but I saw some interesting arguments pro-piracy lately, from some independent dutch study. one argument states that most of the enternainment products people (illegaly) dowload, come from overseas, in most cases the usa. When people would normally...

I just started playing pokemon platinum (one of the newest games) a few weeks ago, it being a few years since I last played a pokémon game, and I must say, after having become more experienced with RPG's over the years and trying to get to know the mechanics of the pokémon games, i was surprised...

Cleverbot: Have you ever wondered why we are here? User: Yes, many times. Cleverbot: Did you like it? User: Sometimes, yet I suppose those questions can never be conclusive. Cleverbot: I don't really like philosophy. User: Then why did you ask me such a philosophical question in...

thousands of animals can be homosexual; it's a universal phenomenon. now for a random fact; the first money ever created was used to pay mercenaries; i.e. the first money was used for war