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Palatschinken
Palatschinken is the Austrian name for a kind of pancake that is known throughout the lands of the former Austrian Empire. Although Germans often seem to think 'der Palat-schinken' has something to do with ham, in fact 'die Palatschinke' is derived from the Czech word 'palacinka'
Author: Tavaron da Quirm
Jeeves and the Wedding Bells' - a Novel by Sebastian Faulks
Given that PG Wodehouse died in 1975, it would be a bold move for a modern author to write a new Jeeves tale. Sebastian Faulks accepted the challenge and this novel was the result.
Author: SashaQ
Topical: Jane Austen
Jane Austen died 200 years ago, on 18 July, 1817
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Summer: we do things differently then. There are beaches to invade, books to read under our sun umbrellas, relatives to go and see, new experiences to explore. We make memories. Not all them end up in the family album. Share your memorable summers as part of July's Create Challenge!
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- 'Jeeves and the Wedding Bells' - a Novel by Sebastian Faulks20th July 2017
- Palatschinken20th July 2017
- 'Star Trek' Characters - Q15th July 2017
- The 2004 Firework Disaster in Kolding, Denmark10th July 2017
- The Super Mario Games Series10th July 2017
- Getting Lincoln Inaugurated: A Tale of Travel, Intrigue, and Danger3rd July 2017
- The Terminator Film Series3rd July 2017
- Waterworld, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK20th July 2017
- How Hoopy Were Hoop Skirts? A Fashion Moment26th June 2017
- 'Great British Menu' - the Television Series26th June 2017
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