A classic – if it is not true, it is a nice tale:
A German speaker wished to start his presentation by conveying the message that he wants to be brief and concise. And he insisted on speaking English. So he announced to the great astonishment of the audience:
“I would like to be short and pregnant.”
Today the interpreter received a phone call – mind you, that is not a rare thing. Enquiries, requests, job offers: all of […]
Every single day modern science delights us with results of its frontier research, striving to square the circle. They explore life on […]
Here are some of the results: In a Tokyo Hotel: Is forbidden to steal hotel towels please. If you are not a person […]
