February 08, 2022, 07:07 PM
Il CattivoAmerican born woman competes for china in Olympics.
quote:
Originally posted by kkina:
As mentioned it has been 14 years since the only other time China has served as Olympic host. Are you thinking of Japan last year hosting the summer Olympics?
At first I thought so too, but:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Summer_OlympicsFebruary 08, 2022, 07:11 PM
kkinaquote:
Originally posted by Il Cattivo:
quote:
Originally posted by kkina:
As mentioned it has been 14 years since the only other time China has served as Olympic host. Are you thinking of Japan last year hosting the summer Olympics?
At first I thought so too, but:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Summer_Olympics
Well yes, Summer 2008 was the only other time Beijing has hosted the Olympics, 14 years ago.
February 08, 2022, 07:18 PM
radiomanquote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
How has China had the opportunity to host the Olympics twice within such a short span of time? That should not happen.
Might want to check USA in 1980 and 1984 as well as 1996 and 2002. Hmmm.
Also Italy 1956 and 1960.
I see nothing out of the ordinary.
February 09, 2022, 09:50 AM
corsairChina doing its best to buy its way towards the podium....anybody checked out the Chinese Hockey team yet?
They're not a terribly talented bunch and there's zero chance they medal like Gu, however, over-half the team are citizens from other countries, half of which are Canadians, with a handful of non-Asians who've taken-on/given Chinese names.
https://www.narcity.com/chinas...-canadian-us-playersquote:
Team China athletes Jeremy Smith, Jake Chelios, Ryan Sproul, Spencer Foo and Brandon Yip have previously played for the NHL.
February 09, 2022, 12:14 PM
Il Cattivoquote:
Originally posted by kkina:
Well yes, Summer 2008 was the only other time Beijing has hosted the Olympics, 14 years ago.
Ah, yes, both reading and math are fundamental.
February 11, 2022, 10:03 AM
senza nomeWhat do you call someone who converts to your religion?
A convert.
What do you call someone who converts from your religion?
A heretic.
February 11, 2022, 10:09 AM
RichardCquote:
Originally posted by senza nome:
And then there's the Canadian that's competing for US.What do you call someone who converts to your religion?
A convert.
What do you call someone who converts from your religion?
A heretic.
Not to split hairs, but ...
What do you call someone who converts from your religion?
A heretic. an apostate.