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Capybara

2022-03-11T08:51:10Z

DoyleSmith64: Addition of biblical background to Capybaras

'''Capybara''' is the largest [[rodent]] extant, in its appearance it somewhat resembles a small [[pig]].<ref>{{Nuttall|Capybara}}</ref> It is native to South America where it inhabits savannas and dense forests. They are the only animals that don't exhibit [[homosexual]] behaviour, this is because they are creatures of [[god]] as referenced during the [[great flood]].

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[[Category:Rodents]]

Isle of Man

2022-03-11T08:37:51Z

DoyleSmith64: Addition of other Manx politcal parties

The '''Isle of Man''' ([[Manx language|Manx]]: ''Ellan Vannin'') is a substantial island in the [[Irish Sea]], between [[Scotland]], [[England]], [[Wales]] and [[Ireland]]. The capital of the island is [[Douglas]], and other major towns are [[Ramsey]], [[Peel]], [[Castletown]] and [[Port Erin]]. The central mountain of Snaefell is ascended by a light [[tram]] railway.

Access is generally via ferry from [[Belfast]], [[Dublin]], Heysham or [[Liverpool]], to Douglas, or by air to Ronaldsway, near Castletown from various British airports and Dublin.

A politically distinct entity from the rest of the [[United Kingdom]] (technically a British Crown Dependency), it is the site of the oldest continuous [[parliament]] in the [[world]], the [[Tynwald]] which consists of a directly elected House of Keys and an indirectly elected Legislative Council. [[Queen Elizabeth II]], as Lord of Mann, is the titular head of state. The Isle of Man is a socially conservative community and the judicial use of corporal punishment persisted here longer than in any other part of the [[British Isles]], the birch for juvenile offenders being employed until 1976. Despite being a conservative community it has had legalised [[abortion]] up to 14 weeks into a pregnancy since 2019 and has laws supporting [[homosexual]] and [[transgender]] people and preventing discrimination against them. The laws regarding abortion, homosexuality and transgenderism have been opposed by the island's Conservative party which plans to remove them if it wins the next election in the House of Keys. Other political parties in the Isle of Man include the Liberal Vannin Party, the Manx Labour Party, the Isle of Man Green Party and the Mec Vannin Party, all of which are left-wing parties.

The island flag depicts an ancient symbol called the ''triskelion'' or ''tre cassyn,'' consisting of three legs arranged in a swastika-like manner from a single central hub;<ref>[http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/im.html CRW Flags]</ref> a similar symbol is found on the flag of Sicily<ref>[http://www.fotw.net/flags/it-sic.html Flags of the World]</ref>
== Economy ==

*Historically, [[fishing]] has been an important island industry, notably for [[kipper]]s and [[scallop]]s. There are also a number of [[aquaculture|fish farms]] and important research into the captive breeding of [[turbot]]s was carried out at the laboratory at Port Erin.

*Inland, [[sheep]] farming and localised forestry take place.

*The modern Isle of Man is an important [[tax haven]], and hosts a number of sizeable banking and financial operations. In recent years the island has invested in state-of-the-art communications infrastructure to support this sector.<ref>http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/25/isle_of_man/</ref>

*Tourism is also important, especially at the time of the annual [[Isle of Man TT Races|TT Races]], when the island is invaded by thousands of motorcyclists.

*[[Gambling]] is legal, and there are several major casinos in Douglas.

*Manx [[cat]]s, a distinctive tailless breed originated here from [[inbreeding]], and are now coveted pets and show [[animal]]s worldwide.

* The island is also well known for the annual [[Isle of man TT race|TT]] (Tourist trophy) [[motorcycle]] race.

== Wildlife ==

The Calf of Man, a small island at the southern end of the Isle of Man is a nature reserve and [[bird observatory]]. Notable island wildlife includes [[basking shark]]s, [[seal]]s, [[porpoise]]s, [[raven]]s, [[chough]]s, and large seabird colonies. The [[Manx shearwater]] is named for the island, although today it is rare here.

== References ==
<references />

[http://www.isle-of-man.com/index.shtml Isle of Man guide]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Man, Isle of}}

[[Category:United Kingdom]]
[[Category:British Islands]]

Isle of Man

2022-03-10T20:21:10Z

DoyleSmith64: Addition of extra basic infomation about the Isle of man

The '''Isle of Man''' ([[Manx language|Manx]]: ''Ellan Vannin'') is a substantial island in the [[Irish Sea]], between [[Scotland]], [[England]], [[Wales]] and [[Ireland]]. The capital of the island is [[Douglas]], and other major towns are [[Ramsey]], [[Peel]], [[Castletown]] and [[Port Erin]]. The central mountain of Snaefell is ascended by a light [[tram]] railway.

Access is generally via ferry from [[Belfast]], [[Dublin]], Heysham or [[Liverpool]], to Douglas, or by air to Ronaldsway, near Castletown from various British airports and Dublin.

A politically distinct entity from the rest of the [[United Kingdom]] (technically a British Crown Dependency), it is the site of the oldest continuous [[parliament]] in the [[world]], the [[Tynwald]] which consists of a directly elected House of Keys and an indirectly elected Legislative Council. [[Queen Elizabeth II]], as Lord of Mann, is the titular head of state. The Isle of Man is a socially conservative community and the judicial use of corporal punishment persisted here longer than in any other part of the [[British Isles]], the birch for juvenile offenders being employed until 1976. Despite being a conservative community it has had legalised [[abortion]] up to 14 weeks into a pregnancy since 2019 and has laws supporting [[homosexual]] and [[transgender]] people and preventing discrimination against them. The laws regarding abortion, homosexuality and transgenderism have been opposed by the island's Conservative party which plans to remove them if it wins the next election in the House of Keys.

The island flag depicts an ancient symbol called the ''triskelion'' or ''tre cassyn,'' consisting of three legs arranged in a swastika-like manner from a single central hub;<ref>[http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/im.html CRW Flags]</ref> a similar symbol is found on the flag of Sicily<ref>[http://www.fotw.net/flags/it-sic.html Flags of the World]</ref>
== Economy ==

*Historically, [[fishing]] has been an important island industry, notably for [[kipper]]s and [[scallop]]s. There are also a number of [[aquaculture|fish farms]] and important research into the captive breeding of [[turbot]]s was carried out at the laboratory at Port Erin.

*Inland, [[sheep]] farming and localised forestry take place.

*The modern Isle of Man is an important [[tax haven]], and hosts a number of sizeable banking and financial operations. In recent years the island has invested in state-of-the-art communications infrastructure to support this sector.<ref>http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/25/isle_of_man/</ref>

*Tourism is also important, especially at the time of the annual [[Isle of Man TT Races|TT Races]], when the island is invaded by thousands of motorcyclists.

*[[Gambling]] is legal, and there are several major casinos in Douglas.

*Manx [[cat]]s, a distinctive tailless breed originated here from [[inbreeding]], and are now coveted pets and show [[animal]]s worldwide.

* The island is also well known for the annual [[Isle of man TT race|TT]] (Tourist trophy) [[motorcycle]] race.

== Wildlife ==

The Calf of Man, a small island at the southern end of the Isle of Man is a nature reserve and [[bird observatory]]. Notable island wildlife includes [[basking shark]]s, [[seal]]s, [[porpoise]]s, [[raven]]s, [[chough]]s, and large seabird colonies. The [[Manx shearwater]] is named for the island, although today it is rare here.

== References ==
<references />

[http://www.isle-of-man.com/index.shtml Isle of Man guide]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Man, Isle of}}

[[Category:United Kingdom]]
[[Category:British Islands]]

Capybara

2022-03-10T19:38:16Z

DoyleSmith64: Brief addition of where Capybaras are located