I never knew that! You learn something new every day on Pob Talk!

Glad your wedding went well. Hope there weren't too many covid restrictions and everyone was able to have a good time!

I'm going to be spending the weekend trying to tidy my garden which has got a bit overgrown over the summer.

I think Pakistan and Iran have taken a lot of people. But the Islamic countries to the north of Afghanistan - Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have not taken anyone. As you say, it is very odd.

Sometimes comparing yourself with others improves your performance. You try harder because you don't want to be left behind. Competition really improves things, even though it is uncomfortable.

Most of the people talking about crypto are really talking their book. So you are right, those who are negative already have their shorts in place, and those who are positive already have their longs in

I started a book but didn't get past the first few chapters - got bogged down with the plotting.

Planning a wedding is difficult and all consuming, so no wonder you haven't had time to chat! Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding and I hope it goes smoothly.

I have a similar story involving property. Back in the 1990s, property prices in the UK had collapsed, and I was trying to persuade a work colleague to invest, because it was so cheap. He refused because

That saying is in English too - "If you wish to sup with the Devil, use a long spoon".

Because "purpleberries" sounds weird?

I'm feeling sad this morning because of what is going on in Afghanistan. I had to turn off the news because it was so depressing.

I'm not sleeping well at all, because the heat of the summer is getting to me. I can't wait for autumn!

I can see some corporates distributing coins as a sort of "cashback" based on the amount of money spent with them. Like airmiles or reward points, except that these tokens are tradable in the

Everyone practices a little deception. It depends what it is. If it's just "white lies" - telling someone they look nice to save their feelings, there is no harm done. If it's more serious than

Loads of times. There is nothing you can do about it. If you dwell on it too much you just get upset, so the best thing to do is put it out of mind and not think about it at all.

Happiness is random. Imagine if you lived in Afghanistan right now - what end destination do they have to look forward to?

The internet has enabled those who feel they are victims. Some of whom are privileged people who are pretending to be victims. Like Prince Harry.

One of my regrets is selling some of my bitcoin in 2016. I should have held on to it, but at the time I genuinely thought it wouldn't go over$10,000.

I'd spend the whole $10,000 on buying some stocks and shares. That way the money can continue to generate an income for me.