Heroic Failures
It's part of the human experience that despite our best efforts "Things just don't work". Here we look at some amusing examples of how to fail with real elan.
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The Printing Press – Taking the written word to the masses
Ideas changed the World : The invention of printing & the printing press like many innovation sevolved over time but there was one seminal moment when the printing press exploded on the scene and changed society forever.
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The Safety Razor – A History
There was a time when men took their life in their hands when shaving. King Camp Gillette helped to change all that.
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Some more historical myths debunked
Every nation has its favourite tales from the past, but how accurate are they? A lot of what we 'know' to be historically true can sometimes turn out to be no more than a perpetuated historical myth. We look at a few here.
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Jersey Royal – King of Potatoes
Jersey Royals have been grown on Jersey for over 130 years. But how did such a small place as Jersey become so renowned for a variety of potato ?
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How To … Brew Apple Cider
Home brewing apple cider is surprisingly easy. In this article we look at how you can use up all those spare apples from your garden that you might have every Autumn.
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Nursery Rhymes – Origin & History II
Behind every nursery rhyme is a history and story that's every bit intriguing as the rhyme itself.
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Why is the scoring system in Tennis so odd?
The scoring system in modern Tennis is pretty odd ... "Deuce", "love", "15-30-40". So where did the game and the odd scoring system originate ?
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Latest Guernsey Headlines
 | The scrapping of LVCR is causing a drop in the amount of freight being exported, according to the deputy harbour master. |
| Posted on 20 May 2012 | 11:53 am | |
 | The number of senior Guernsey employees - those earning more than £70,000 - increased during 2011, according to States accounts. |
| Posted on 20 May 2012 | 7:45 am | |
 | Residents are being urged to trim vegetation which is blocking road signs in Guernsey because of fears it may cause traffic accidents. |
| Posted on 19 May 2012 | 11:33 am | |
 | A bursary in memory of pilot James Whalley is being offered to young people in Guernsey who are interested in learning to fly. |
| Posted on 18 May 2012 | 5:36 pm | |
 | The first stage of a £13.8m project to update freight-handling facilities at St Peter Port Harbour is under way. |
| Posted on 18 May 2012 | 2:41 pm | |
 | Andy Priaulx says he has "only positive thoughts" ahead of the weekend's DTM meeting at Brands Hatch. |
| Posted on 18 May 2012 | 10:39 am | |
 | The head of Guernsey Cricket Board says plans to redevelop the King George V fields could attract first-class cricket to the island. |
| Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:35 am | |
 | Guernsey bring back four experienced players, including top batsman Jeremy Frith, for Friday's one-day match against Canada. |
| Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:11 am | |
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Heroic Failures
It's part of the human experience that despite our best efforts "Things just don't work". Here we look at some amusing examples of how to fail with real elan.
Read More
The Printing Press – Taking the written word to the masses
Ideas changed the World : The invention of printing & the printing press like many innovation sevolved over time but there was one seminal moment when the printing press exploded on the scene and changed society forever.
Read More
The Safety Razor – A History
There was a time when men took their life in their hands when shaving. King Camp Gillette helped to change all that.
Read More
Some more historical myths debunked
Every nation has its favourite tales from the past, but how accurate are they? A lot of what we 'know' to be historically true can sometimes turn out to be no more than a perpetuated historical myth. We look at a few here.
Read More
Jersey Royal – King of Potatoes
Jersey Royals have been grown on Jersey for over 130 years. But how did such a small place as Jersey become so renowned for a variety of potato ?
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