The ocean current that brings warm water up to the coast of Britain (and Europe) from the tropics.
Gulf Stream
Fact of the Day
The name 'Plantagenet' probably comes from the sprig of broom (planta genista) Henry II's father Geoffrey used to keep in his helmet.
Quote of the Day
"Were this the skeleton of the oldest man, then the oldest man was a freak
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~ Mayer on the Neanderthal, 1864.
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.