101 of the innovations Scotland gave the world

[Charlemagne]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/so-what-have-the-scots-ever-done-for-us-just-101-of-the-innovations-caledonia-gave-the-world-6289832.html

So, what have the Scots ever done for us? Just 101 of the innovations Caledonia gave the world Think, like the Westminster frontbenches, north Britons are all take, take, take (except for the oil, of course)? Read our celebratory survey, and think again

Its a fun list.

You're welcome, earth.

[beac]

1. Reminds me of the book I was gifted a few years ago:

How the Scots Invented the Modern World: The true story of how western Europe's poorest nation created our world & everything in it



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_the_Scots_Invented_the_Modern_World

[NRaleighLiberal]

2. haven't looked yet...hoping HAGGIS is near the top!

(wouldn't go near the stuff...)

[Charlemagne]

3. Ever had it?

Its actually very, very good. Dont let the recipe fool you.

[NRaleighLiberal]

4. can't - just about to start the 21 day vegan challenge diet!

(maybe someday...maybe not!)

[jmowreader]

9. It's on there...

but in the list of "101 things England has afflicted on the world." Bagpipes are down there too, laddie.

[dimbear]

5. For a tiny lil country, Scotland has gifted the world with an incredible quantity of engineers.

It's no wonder the Enterprise made use of such.

[PETRUS]

6. haha! The Scots don't want TOO much credit...

US presidents

An astonishing 23 presidents of the United States have Scots or Scots-Irish heritage, including many of the most distinguished: Theodore Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. The George Bushes, senior and junior, also originate from Scotland, though obviously it was Texas that made them that way.

[Ilsa]

7. If memory serves, it was the Scots

Who had some of the most liberal education policies hundreds of years ago. They were far and above more likely to get as many citizens educated compared to other european countries. I believe this push started with John Knox, father of Presbyterianism.

[Lucinda]

8. Interesting stuff!