MOTnews 14 (16/03/2001)

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SAY WHAT? In this MOT-NEWS item we try to explain proverbs and sayings that have their roots in our technical history. Similar proverbs are found in different languages, but each language has it's own typical sayings. Therefore we do not translate this item in English.

TRUE OR FALSE

We all know the use of draught animals to help ploughing. The plough was pulled by the horse by means of rains attached to a horse-collar. But is it true that in some areas the plough was simply tied to the tail of the horse ? You can find the answer in the following MOT-NEWS.

ANSWER to TRUE or FALSE MOT-NEWS 13 (09/02/2001)

A sledge keeps its balance on two "runners" or "legs", made out of wood or metal. Do you think it could remain in balance on only one "runner"?

You can find the answer in the following MOT-NEWS.

TRUE

The Saami, who live in the far north of Norway and Finland use a sledge that only has one leg, the "pulka" or "ahja".

KIDS-NEWS : something to tell your children tonight Hands out of your pockets!

You probably heard this phrase often enough. But did you realise that children as well as adults didn't have to deal with this problem in the past? Mainly because trousers or coats didn't have pockets. Pockets only appear around 1670. In the Middle Ages people used to carry small belongings, such as coins, in a little pouch tied to their belt, other items suchs as keys or sewing gear were simply hung from their belts.