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    #31
    Originally posted by daviejones View Post
    Let's face it, what has NZ ever given to the world?
    Endless years of laughter as they demonstrate to the world their ability to choke at the vital moment?
    Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

    Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

    That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

    Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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      #32
      Originally posted by snaw View Post
      Endless years of laughter as they demonstrate to the world their ability to choke at the vital moment?
      Well, I am happy to be proved wrong but they are not really known as a nation of inventors or innovators. I mean they do play a good game of rugby but what else have they ever given us?
      "If you can read this, thank a teacher....and since it's in English, thank a soldier"

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        #33
        Originally posted by daviejones View Post
        Let's face it, what has NZ ever given to the world?
        Sir Edmund Hilary
        That bloke that designed the really cool motorbike (john Britton?)
        Flight of the Conchords
        Bic Runga
        Strawpeople
        Hayley westernra
        Christine White
        Hinemona Baker

        And that's just for a start

        (and I'm English)

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          #34
          Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View Post
          Sir Edmund Hilary
          That bloke that designed the really cool motorbike (john Britton?)
          Flight of the Conchords
          Bic Runga
          Strawpeople
          Hayley westernra
          Christine White
          Hinemona Baker

          And that's just for a start

          (and I'm English)
          Wasn't really thinking of singers or actresses TBH but thanks anyway.
          "If you can read this, thank a teacher....and since it's in English, thank a soldier"

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            #35
            Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View Post
            Sir Edmund Hilary
            That bloke that designed the really cool motorbike (john Britton?)
            Flight of the Conchords
            Bic Runga
            Strawpeople
            Hayley westernra
            Christine White
            Hinemona Baker

            And that's just for a start

            (and I'm English)
            I've heard of two from that list.

            At least Australia gave us something useful: the lawnmower!
            Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

            Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

            That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

            Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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              #36
              Originally posted by snaw View Post
              I've heard of two from that list.

              At least Australia gave us something useful: the lawnmower!
              Good old Aussies....
              "If you can read this, thank a teacher....and since it's in English, thank a soldier"

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                #37
                Originally posted by daviejones View Post
                Let's face it, what has NZ ever given to the world?
                Ernest Rutherford
                "You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JR

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                  #38
                  flight

                  http://www.ctie.monash.edu.au/hargrave/pearse1.html

                  I chose a non New Zealand site on purpose.

                  Not to mention Sir Ernest Rutherford who was the first man to split the atom.

                  Of lesser note but quite useful for when dealing with rabid animals like Davie... the tranquiliser dart gun.

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by SueEllen View Post
                    Ernest Rutherford
                    His parents were from Perth....
                    "If you can read this, thank a teacher....and since it's in English, thank a soldier"

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by tay View Post
                      Of lesser note but quite useful for when dealing with rabid animals like Davie... the tranquiliser dart gun.

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