Groningen, Netherlands is the largest city in northern Netherlands and archaeological finds date from 3950 BC to 3720 BC. Daniel Bernoulli a famous mathematician and physicist was born there. He is most known for his "Bernoulli Equation" which I have actually used in my work as a geologist! The equation deals with Force Potential~the hydraulic head of groundwater...
I just reviewed this for my State Boards exam!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
35th Out, Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland
This card is going to Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland. It is along the Warta river. There are two large forest areas near Gorzow Wlkp. The Gorzow Woods with the Barlinek-Gorzow Landscape Park and the Notec Woods. The largest oil fields in Poland are also located near here.
34th Out, Tata, Hungary
Our next card is going to Tata, Hungary which has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with archaeological findings dating back to 50,000 BCE! Later is was a Roman settlement.
33rd Out, Tainan City, Taiwan
This card is going to Tainan City, Taiwan, ROC.
Archaeological revelations of Zuozhen people indicated that the Tainan region has been inhabited for at least 20-30,000 years!
Momofuku Ando is a famous person from Tainan, he was the founder of Nissin Foods and the inventory of instant noodles! In other words, Top Ramen and Cup Noodles (Much More Than a Soup!)! So cool to learn.
Archaeological revelations of Zuozhen people indicated that the Tainan region has been inhabited for at least 20-30,000 years!
Momofuku Ando is a famous person from Tainan, he was the founder of Nissin Foods and the inventory of instant noodles! In other words, Top Ramen and Cup Noodles (Much More Than a Soup!)! So cool to learn.
32nd Out, Jyvaskyla, Finland
Wow! There is a lot to learn about Jyvaskyla!
Wikipedia had all of the following information.
Jyvaskyla is the only city in Central Finland and is the site of many education related firsts in Finland, it is known as a city of schools, the Athens of Finland, and has many buildings designed by Alvar Aalto. Relics from the Stone Age are found here and cultivation had already started 3500 years ago.
Kyla means village
jyvas has been associated with Taxus, a genus of yews, and the Old Prussian word Juwis. It has also been speculated that the word jyvas refers to the sun's reflection off the surface of the water.
Wikipedia had all of the following information.
Jyvaskyla is the only city in Central Finland and is the site of many education related firsts in Finland, it is known as a city of schools, the Athens of Finland, and has many buildings designed by Alvar Aalto. Relics from the Stone Age are found here and cultivation had already started 3500 years ago.
Kyla means village
jyvas has been associated with Taxus, a genus of yews, and the Old Prussian word Juwis. It has also been speculated that the word jyvas refers to the sun's reflection off the surface of the water.
Finland Arrived
Hurray! US-1083362 was received!
The postcard US-1083362 to Lotsku in Finland has arrived! It reached its destination in 14 days after traveling 7,475 km!
Lotsku wrote you a message:
"Hi Selena & Gabriella!
Wow, you have got good finnish ;D. Our name is... = Meidän nimemme on... But it doesen´t matter if You say Minun nimeni on, I undrestand. If you want know more Finnish, you can send message ;)). Happy Postcrossing and thanks for the interesting carg!
Lotta"
Thanks Lotta, all the finnish we know is from you! Thank you for the lesson, and we may be asking you for more!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Netherlands Arrived
Hurray! US-1062885 was received!
The postcard US-1062885 to Ellen363 in Netherlands has arrived! It reached its destination in 28 days after traveling 7,656 km!
Ellen363 wrote you a message:
"Hello!
Thank you very much for the nice postcard! A great addition to my collection!
Happy postcrossing!
Ellen"
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