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Do We Really Need Programmable Electronic Bagpipes
Do you know the definition of a scotish gentleman?
Someone who knows how to play the bagpipes.....................and doesn't.
"Based on extensive surveys, people reported that the most annoying sound on earth was human whistling, with bagpipes following a very close second." Do you know the definition of a scotish gentleman? ... more -
Wacky World of Whistling
Jim reckons he has twenty to thirty boxes in his basement full of books, toys, sheet music, posters, sculptures, recordings, and photographs - all about human whistling. He guides us through the history and culture of whistling (he tells us about whistling during World War 2 and the Holocaust) as he shows off his collection and the passion that has driven him to amass a house full of whistling memorabilia.
As we learn about whistling we also get a glimpse into the mind of a collector. Jim believes collecting is innate, an evolutionary process, and that everyone collects something. His collection is just quirkier than most. Jim reckons he has twenty to thirty boxes in his basement full of books, toys, sheet music, posters, sculptures, recordings, and photo... more -
Most People Blowing Whistles Simultaneously
Sunday 18 May 2008, Guinness World Records adjudicator, Kristian Teufel was in the Netherlands to witness a record breaking attempt for the most people blowing whistles simultaneously.
The attempt took place at Walbi World theme park in Biddinghuizen during the Dutch Socialist Party’s annual family fun day, with the motto for the day being “I play”. The record was planned to be the only the beginning of the stage show and the days festivities.
For Full Story Read Online at
http://www.worldamazingrecords.com Sunday 18 May 2008, Guinness World Records adjudicator, Kristian Teufel was in the Netherlands to witness a record breaking attempt fo... more -
Whistling for 24 Hours World Record Set Jennifer Davies
Ottawa’s Jennifer Davies attempted to set a Guinness World Record by whistling for 24 hours, from 5 p.m. on Sunday evening until 5 p.m. yesterday.
Whistling comes naturally to Jennifer Davies — she does it at home, and sometimes around the office.
But yesterday, the 34-year-old capped 24 hours of whistling, in an attempt at a world record.
Between 5 p.m. Sunday evening and 5 p.m. yesterday, Davies sat in the street-level window at 1 Stewart Street in front of official witnesses, two video cameras and a large clock, quietly whistling her tunes.
More news : http://www.worldamazingrecords.com Ottawa’s Jennifer Davies attempted to set a Guinness World Record by whistling for 24 hours, from 5 p.m. on Sunday evening until 5 p.m... more -
Jim Voltz, Whistler
Jim reckons he has twenty to thirty boxes in his basement full of books, toys, sheet music, posters, sculptures, recordings, and photographs all about human whistling. He guides us through the history and culture of whistling (he tells us about whistling during World War 2 and the Holocaust) as he shows off his collection and the passion that has driven him to amass a house full of whistling memorabilia.
As we learn about whistling we also get a glimpse into the mind of a collector. Jim believes collecting is innate, an evolutionary process, and that everyone collects something. His collection is just quirkier than most. Jim reckons he has twenty to thirty boxes in his basement full of books, toys, sheet music, posters, sculptures, recordings, and photo... more -
Matt Damon Humors Japanese Whistling Champion
From the TunaFlix Blog
Okay, so maybe this isnt exactly movie news, but with a predictably slow news day following the holiday weekend, you take what you can get. And cmon, isnt the look on Matts face priceless?
I cant understand whats going on any more than he can, but I dont need a translator to know what Damons thinking: Hey, this guys more talented than Ben Affleck! I wonder if he needs a writing partner. From the TunaFlix Blog ... more
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