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Sunday, August 11, 2013
Fact of the Day: Scottish Lake
Most lakes in Scotland are called lochs like the legendary Loch Ness. The reason is that loch is the Scottish Gaelic (and Irish) word for "lake".
Gracious! This is another thing I didn't know.
ReplyDeleteNow I know:)
ReplyDeleteOooh didn't know that!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could speak Gaelic!! Take care
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Thanks for this one Adam, who knew?
ReplyDeleteWell, now I know why that legendary creature is named that way.
ReplyDeleteI've stared long and hard into Loch Ness on many occasions, but I have yet to spot that monster!
ReplyDeleteoh that's why!
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Yea, it is Loch Superior, Loch Eerie, Loch Michigan ETC ETC.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Fact!
ReplyDeleteand they're almost always lovely lochs
ReplyDeleteGreat fact! I didn't know this!
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