Things I learned this week 12 Feb 2012

• We have no problem making fortunes with oil and gas, but balk at the idea of a well 500m from our home.
• Canaries were named after the Canary Islands, where they were found, which were named after the dog (canis).
• The ruling Conservatives in Canada truly understand irony, denying the Green party leader a chance to pay tribute to Vaclav Havel, a champion of free speech.
• There's a trio of hotel / casinos on the Nevada side of the Utah/Nevada border west of Salt Lake and they'll fly you there direct from Calgary.
• China has 64 million, new, unused homes. They are waiting for new residents.
• You can get free long distance in Canada from a free phone app even when your cell providers are bastards.
• During my lifetime, I will make approximately 10,000 gallons of urine.
• In Quebec, the stop signs say 'Arrêt'. In France, they say 'Stop'.