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Comment by osbaldistone, over 2 years ago

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:55:31 +0000

According to Wikipedia, named after Stilton village, UK, where it was first sold, and can no longer be made in Stilton village due to EU regulations.

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:48:38 +0000

like many cheeses (and wines), named after their place of origin

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:20:04 +0000

As in afghan coat.

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:48:14 +0000

the pattern and the shawl: Paisley, Scotland

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:18:39 +0000

17th century peasants in Bayonne, France, rammed knives into the muzzles of their muskets to make improvised pikes.

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:17:41 +0000

17th century peasants in Bayonne, France, rammed knives into the muzzles of their muskets to make improvised pikes.

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 08:55:54 +0000

denim is "serge de Nîmes", while "jeans" derives from the French for Genoa.

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 13:00:36 +0000

now i'll be thinking about this all day! :^)