During the 19th and early 20th century, Adolf was a popular name for baby boys in German-speaking countries and to a lesser extent also in French-speaking countries (spelled there as Adolphe). Due to negative associations with Adolf Hitler, it has declined in popularity as a given name for males since the end of World War II. It remains common among men born before 1945. Adolf Dassler, the founder of Adidas, used his nickname, 'Adi', in his professional life and for the name of his company.
France has a border with the Netherlands
“not in Europe, but on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten (the one where the planes land over the beach)”, said Geoffrey Mamdani.
In the “there’s always one” category: Derek Connor for this: “Ayr Town Centre – nowhere near Brazil.”
Next week: Demolished Buildings, such as the Roman temple, or “stone house”, from which Stenhousemuir takes its name
Coming soon: Countries That Used to be “The”, such as The French Territory of the Afars and the Issa, now Djibouti.
The Church is disestablished in parts of England
Sam Korn said when the Church of England in Wales was disestablished in 1920, becoming the Church in Wales, breaking the link between church and state, “there were parishes that were on both sides of the border. They held polls to decide which side they should go on. There is a tiny corner of Shropshire which is disestablished, and several bits of Wales that aren’t.”