Oldest University
Where is the oldest college or university in North America? The answer is Mexico City, Mexico. Founded in 1551 by the royal decree of Charles I of Spain, the University of Mexico (then known as the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico) is the oldest university in North America.
Adjectives in front of nouns
Mbiemrat përpara emrave
A few adjectives are used only in front of a noun:
Disa mbiemra përdoren vetëm përpara një emri:
north | northern | countless | indoor |
We say:
Ne themi:
He lives in the eastern district.
There were countless problems with the new machinery.
but we do not say:
por ne nuk themi:
The district he lives in is eastern.
The problems with the new machinery were countless.
Not Bad Luck
Many countries have the superstition that black cats are bad luck. However, that's not the case everywhere. Scotland and Japan are just 2 of the countries that view black cats as good luck.
After surgery, the doctor said to the patient, "I am sorry, but I forgot a pair of scissors inside you. I need to..."The patient quickly responded, "Oh don't bother doctor! If it is because of that, just tell me how much it cost and I will pay you back."
