Australians are called "Aussies" because of the name Australia; New Zealanders are called "Kiwis" because their national bird is the kiwi; French people are called "Frogs" because of their famous dish of frogs legs and Americans are called "Yanks" because during the American Civil War one of the armies were called the Yankees.
So why are English people called "Poms?"
Does anyone know the historical reason?
Best answer will be awarded to people with more detailed answers, and not to those who answer with one sentence.
2006-10-21 22:49:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - United Kingdom
top 10 ranked shipping companies as of 2005..
2006-10-21 22:49:46 · 1 answers · asked by kesav m 1 in Careers & Employment
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2006-10-21 22:49:44 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys
For those of you who answered with bias directed at me on the first round; I socialize with everyone. Your burdens and opinions are not needed.
2006-10-21 22:49:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Its hard for me to swallow and I have to raise my head a little to do so. I constantly feel like Im pushing something back with the muscles of my throat and if I dont do so ..I wouldnt be able to breathe. i am not able to let my muscles loose..its kind of psychological that I HAVE TO HOLD THEM BACK. but the effect is real. I do feel like my air passage is being blocked. Could it be an allergy??
Is my throat just swallen?>
2006-10-21 22:49:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies
What is it that makes the one who speaks these words a philosopher?.......
2006-10-21 22:49:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy
that is which type of books and material
2006-10-21 22:49:16 · 3 answers · asked by gourshweta 1 in Mathematics
Leona performance was very poor last night and before.
Leona beauty will be used by the judges for some time for the show and then she will be kicked out by semi final.
Judges are cheating the Leona and public.
2006-10-21 22:49:13 · 6 answers · asked by Vig 2 in Television
I want to get one for Christmas but I want the one that can hold more songs!Can you help me please.
Thank You!
2006-10-21 22:48:57 · 14 answers · asked by LOUISE F 1 in Music
2006-10-21 22:48:23 · 2 answers · asked by Mr. D 1 in Other - Skin & Body
applications form of enggineeringcolleges in india
2006-10-21 22:48:10 · 2 answers · asked by himan 1 in Higher Education (University +)
Hey,
My computer is affected with unknown virus. I got this through one of my contacts in Yahoo messenger. Is there any removal tool ? I am using Win2K/SP4.
Appreciate a quick response.
TIA
2006-10-21 22:47:56 · 11 answers · asked by Raghuveer G 1 in Security
gary u drink at the wkend and smoke,do u not think its time 2 wise up
2006-10-21 22:47:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
My best friend has been acting so differently lately.She tells me who to hang around with and who ever she doesnt like she tells me not to talk to them even if I want to.Now she is going around telling a boy who likes me that I like him and I dont.I am going to a disco with her next week and im not looking forward to it anymore.I love my friend but how do I tell her how I feel without destroying our friendship?she is so controling.plz help!!!!!!
2006-10-21 22:47:46 · 16 answers · asked by ms.biatch 1 in Friends
i have a 5 month old son who i love to bits. the problem is his dad. he has only seen him once and that was 3 months ago and he doesn't pay any money. i have given him many oppotunities to have contact with his son but he hasn't taken me up on it so i told him to forget he existed. to cut a long story short, if he decided he wanted contact with him, would i be wrong to say no?
2006-10-21 22:46:44 · 41 answers · asked by emma1to10 2 in Other - Family & Relationships
n plzz lemme know da side-effects 2....
2006-10-21 22:46:39 · 6 answers · asked by monica 2 in Hair
2006-10-21 22:46:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music
It seems that these days no one wants to be a virgin anymore, as if it's so wrong to be a virgin. Why give up something that you can never get back if it's not with the person you will marry? Isn't virginity special anymore? Shouldn't it be saved for that one special person you will marry?
2006-10-21 22:46:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce
For character day my friend and I are going to be mary-kate(me) and ashley(my friend) olsen. I have no idea what to wear! any ideas??
2006-10-21 22:46:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fashion & Accessories
2006-10-21 22:46:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Australia
2006-10-21 22:46:07 · 8 answers · asked by David g 1 in Maintenance & Repairs
"The sun has always arisen in the past therefore it will rise tomorrow" this could be seen as the expression of inductive argument...could you give an example of an inductive, or deductive reasoning?.....
2006-10-21 22:46:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy
name a few.
2006-10-21 22:46:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies
2006-10-21 22:45:19 · 2 answers · asked by gtully001 1 in Music
they r english teams,football
2006-10-21 22:44:45 · 4 answers · asked by redrose 2 in Other - Sports
What should I do for this and can it be cured.
2006-10-21 22:44:32 · 4 answers · asked by smi_d 1 in Hair
I did everything else but these things are very difficult for me
1. Describe the pattern of population density, reffering to densely populated and sparsely populated area.
2. How is the population in North America from 1980 to 1990 changing.
2006-10-21 22:43:29 · 2 answers · asked by Ygil 2 in Homework Help
when there is no blowing involved ( like in bloons) at all otherwise all men would be floating high in the sky everytime they got one?
2006-10-21 22:43:27 · 6 answers · asked by Mark n 3 in Singles & Dating
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