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I have been made aware of the existence of state dinosaurs. I will not rest until they are a thing in every nation in the world.

Penguania And Antarctica

Kalaron wrote:It's cool. It looks pretty nice, wish he were a gif tho :p

Be like me, never stop being in the holidays.

Well, I have enough flags, for enough things, that I can be Holiday Tse for like 3 solid months before running out of flags. Except this year. I forgot this year, and have not had this flag running expect for today.

Penguania And Antarctica

One in four people say those in same-sex relationships should be charged as criminals. Major survey across 77 countries and territories finds that 28% of respondents – including 17% of participants in the UK – share this view.

So it seems one in four people are c*nts.

Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:One in four people say those in same-sex relationships should be charged as criminals. Major survey across 77 countries and territories finds that 28% of respondents – including 17% of participants in the UK – share this view.

So it seems one in four people are c*nts.

If sexing my boyfriend is wrong, then I refuse to be right :p

Nuremgard, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Aritika

Kalaron wrote:If sexing my boyfriend is wrong, then I refuse to be right :p

Clearly these people have deeper issues.

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:One in four people say those in same-sex relationships should be charged as criminals. Major survey across 77 countries and territories finds that 28% of respondents – including 17% of participants in the UK – share this view.

So it seems one in four people are c*nts.

Those pesky homos. Burn 'em all!

jk

Nuremgard

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!

Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Mercunova, Cesorion

(A tattered scrap of paper in the ruins of former Stalliongrad)

"Across the world did the dead rise, to give the living a surprise. Oh how many ran in terror and fear, but yet what's this here? One nation still stands tall, who are they to not fall? Huzzah! Tis the Equestrian Empire true, to see the war through. From nation to nation did they march, carving a victorious arch. Percyton, Sulania, Pirate Kingdoms, Varrick, Jaslandia, PLR and more, did the might of the Red Army roar. Across the land did the people cheer, for there was no more to fear. URA! Across the mountians and the sea, did the might of the Red Army make the dead flee. But this was not to last, for Aghrabia had a dastardly spell to cast. Oh how his hoardes did descend, spelling Russia's end. The hero defeated and dead, the world filled with dread. The Equestrian Empire is no more, for they lost the war. Premier Coltsov commits suicide, ending the Red Army's last ride."

I came so close to just deleting my nation... I've had some bad luck over the last week and I thought being the hero was a blessing. NOPE. I've already created my replacement nation, and am just playing the waiting game. Depending on how my day goes....determines if I stay as Russkov or not.

Jaslandia, Flynnvakia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko

Russkov Soviet wrote:(A tattered scrap of paper in the ruins of former Stalliongrad)

"Across the world did the dead rise, to give the living a surprise. Oh how many ran in terror and fear, but yet what's this here? One nation still stands tall, who are they to not fall? Huzzah! Tis the Equestrian Empire true, to see the war through. From nation to nation did they march, carving a victorious arch. Percyton, Sulania, Pirate Kingdoms, Varrick, Jaslandia, PLR and more, did the might of the Red Army roar. Across the land did the people cheer, for there was no more to fear. URA! Across the mountians and the sea, did the might of the Red Army make the dead flee. But this was not to last, for Aghrabia had a dastardly spell to cast. Oh how his hoardes did descend, spelling Russia's end. The hero defeated and dead, the world filled with dread. The Equestrian Empire is no more, for they lost the war. Premier Coltsov commits suicide, ending the Red Army's last ride."

I came so close to just deleting my nation... I've had some bad luck over the last week and I thought being the hero was a blessing. NOPE. I've already created my replacement nation, and am just playing the waiting game. Depending on how my day goes....determines if I stay as Russkov or not.

Please stay!

Jaslandia, Percyton

Technically the candidacy period of election should have started a few days ago, but uh, let's get that goin'

Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Yukona, Cesorion

South Hyder wrote:Technically the candidacy period of election should have started a few days ago, but uh, let's get that goin'

Yeah, already talking with Jas about it.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Cesorion

South Hyder wrote:Technically the candidacy period of election should have started a few days ago, but uh, let's get that goin'

We have a terrible track record with elections here

Penguania And Antarctica, Cesorion

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Please stay!

I'm not putting anyone at fault but myself. I just made the mistake of letting some fun get me mad. We'll see how I feel tonight

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:I'm not putting anyone at fault but myself. I just made the mistake of letting some fun get me mad. We'll see how I feel tonight

https://i.imgur.com/G7UWo.gif

Jaslandia

i came here after a long time and i see that 90% of the region has fallen to the hands of the zombie crusaders.

Does that mean...... that...... we won!?

DEUS VULT!

I am proud of you Aghrabia, TCADS, and everyone else that fought on the side of good.

Spanelsko wrote:i came here after a long time and i see that 90% of the region has fallen to the hands of the zombie crusaders.

Does that mean...... that...... we won!?

DEUS VULT!

I am proud of you Aghrabia, TCADS, and everyone else that fought on the side of good.

Good for you... at least YOU had a good ending.

Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko

Russkov Soviet wrote:Good for you... at least YOU had a good ending.

its sad to know you might leave.

Also i am surprised we actually managed to pull it off. I know for sure i was useless but certainly you and Axel we great problems to deal with.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Can this bloody Z-day crap end already? I want to delete my nation.

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Can this bloody Z-day crap end already? I want to delete my nation.

NO BAD. I will not let you delete your nation

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Spanelsko wrote:its sad to know you might leave.

Also i am surprised we actually managed to pull it off. I know for sure i was useless but certainly you and Axel we great problems to deal with.

Aghrabia is the one who saved you brain munchers.

Spanelsko

Russkov Soviet wrote:Aghrabia is the one who saved you brain munchers.

He is a true hero.

Flynnvakia wrote:NO BAD. I will not let you delete your nation

I'll stay....IF the Astros win the World Series TONIGHT. (Or else I'll just go drink my depression away till I can't feel anything)

Russkov Soviet wrote:I'll stay....IF the Astros win the World Series TONIGHT. (Or else I'll just go drink my depression away till I can't feel anything)

Please don't delete your nation. It's such a wonderful creation.

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Percyton

Just so everyones aware...

I'm suffering from some heavy depression due to family matters. I'm sorry for being a downer and a buzzkill.

Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Russkov Soviet wrote:(A tattered scrap of paper in the ruins of former Stalliongrad)

"Across the world did the dead rise, to give the living a surprise. Oh how many ran in terror and fear, but yet what's this here? One nation still stands tall, who are they to not fall? Huzzah! Tis the Equestrian Empire true, to see the war through. From nation to nation did they march, carving a victorious arch. Percyton, Sulania, Pirate Kingdoms, Varrick, Jaslandia, PLR and more, did the might of the Red Army roar. Across the land did the people cheer, for there was no more to fear. URA! Across the mountians and the sea, did the might of the Red Army make the dead flee. But this was not to last, for Aghrabia had a dastardly spell to cast. Oh how his hoardes did descend, spelling Russia's end. The hero defeated and dead, the world filled with dread. The Equestrian Empire is no more, for they lost the war. Premier Coltsov commits suicide, ending the Red Army's last ride."

I came so close to just deleting my nation... I've had some bad luck over the last week and I thought being the hero was a blessing. NOPE. I've already created my replacement nation, and am just playing the waiting game. Depending on how my day goes....determines if I stay as Russkov or not.

Please don't leave Russ! We like having you here, and you shouldn't let a fun little activity get you down!

Russkov Soviet wrote:I'll stay....IF the Astros win the World Series TONIGHT. (Or else I'll just go drink my depression away till I can't feel anything)

Go Astros!

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Russkov Soviet wrote:Just so everyones aware...

I'm suffering from some heavy depression due to family matters. I'm sorry for being a downer and a buzzkill.

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you'll do better soon. If you need help or someone to talk you, we are always here for you. :)

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Percyton

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you'll do better soon. If you need help or someone to talk you, we are always here for you. :)

One of my family members was killed in the hurricane that hit Houston. Hence my depression and sudden Astros love. (I'm not an Astros fan.)

Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota, Percyton

Russkov Soviet wrote:One of my family members was killed in the hurricane that hit Houston. Hence my depression and sudden Astros love. (I'm not an Astros fan.)

Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. How were you related to them?

I'm sure the Astros will win.

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Minnesota Dakota, Percyton

My mother

Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Minnesota Dakota

Rosie: Hello, everyone! So, as you can probably see by our stats, things are going so well over in Percyton. Everyone did their best, but the zombies came back. We're do our best to help out other nations anyway, and hopefully we can hang on for a little longer. We still have contact with Percy and the others at Tidmouth Sheds, but just barely.

Percy: Hi everyone!

Rosie: We'll keep you posted.

Russkov Soviet wrote:(A tattered scrap of paper in the ruins of former Stalliongrad)

"Across the world did the dead rise, to give the living a surprise. Oh how many ran in terror and fear, but yet what's this here? One nation still stands tall, who are they to not fall? Huzzah! Tis the Equestrian Empire true, to see the war through. From nation to nation did they march, carving a victorious arch. Percyton, Sulania, Pirate Kingdoms, Varrick, Jaslandia, PLR and more, did the might of the Red Army roar. Across the land did the people cheer, for there was no more to fear. URA! Across the mountians and the sea, did the might of the Red Army make the dead flee. But this was not to last, for Aghrabia had a dastardly spell to cast. Oh how his hoardes did descend, spelling Russia's end. The hero defeated and dead, the world filled with dread. The Equestrian Empire is no more, for they lost the war. Premier Coltsov commits suicide, ending the Red Army's last ride."

I came so close to just deleting my nation... I've had some bad luck over the last week and I thought being the hero was a blessing. NOPE. I've already created my replacement nation, and am just playing the waiting game. Depending on how my day goes....determines if I stay as Russkov or not.

Please don't leave, Russ! You've still done so much good here, and you're a great friend of Percyton! You're just great to have in the region!

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:My mother

I am so sorry for your loss, Russ. You have my deepest condolences. I wish there was something I could do.

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:My mother

Oh, that's horrible. My deepest condolences. :(

If there is something I can do to lessen your pain then tell me.

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Percyton

Russkov Soviet wrote:My mother

I'm so sorry to hear that Russ. I can only imagine how awful that must feel. You have my condolences.

Russkov Soviet, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Russkov Soviet wrote:My mother

I am so sorry, Russ. That is horrible. My condolences to you.

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Sigh.... Well... Here goes an attempt to cheer me up.

"The sounds of battle echoed out through day and night, but yet the Red Army still did fight. For no stallion or mare did fear, the end of the Equestrian Empire was near. Even as the hordes of Aghrabia did appear, the honor of each Russian stayed clear. Never surrender they did cry, even as their comrades continued to die. Forever we stand tall, for Russia shall not fall!"

I may have been defeated officially, no thanks to NS or Aghrabia xD. But I want to be remembered as one of the heroes and saviors. It will help ease the pain in game AND in real life.

Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:I don't like you two anymore.

Plz no Peng. :(

Penguania And Antarctica

Minnesota Dakota wrote:Plz no Peng. :(

that's what happens when you ruin hours of curing everyone because zombie empires

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:I don't like you two anymore.

TBH, me 2.

Minnesota Dakota wrote:Plz no Peng. :(

Be glad that I am merciful. :)

Minnesota Dakota

Russkov Soviet wrote:Sigh.... Well... Here goes an attempt to cheer me up.

"The sounds of battle echoed out through day and night, but yet the Red Army still did fight. For no stallion or mare did fear, the end of the Equestrian Empire was near. Even as the hordes of Aghrabia did appear, the honor of each Russian stayed clear. Never surrender they did cry, even as their comrades continued to die. Forever we stand tall, for Russia shall not fall!"

I may have been defeated officially, no thanks to NS or Aghrabia xD. But I want to be remembered as one of the heroes and saviors. It will help ease the pain in game AND in real life.

You write very nice poems. I envy you for that. :)

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Axeldonia, Minnesota Dakota

So, I’ve been thinking about either getting a Swiss K31, a new Mauser, or 1911. Decisions, decisions, decisions. So, for people who know what these are, what do you think I should go for?

Russkov Soviet

Please send cures!!

I have changed.

Penguania And Antarctica

The Empire Of Handland wrote:So, I’ve been thinking about either getting a Swiss K31, a new Mauser, or 1911. Decisions, decisions, decisions. So, for people who know what these are, what do you think I should go for?

I personally favor my 1911, but it depends on the condition/model of the K31 or Mauser.

The Empire Of Handland wrote:So, I’ve been thinking about either getting a Swiss K31, a new Mauser, or 1911. Decisions, decisions, decisions. So, for people who know what these are, what do you think I should go for?

Mauser, always been a fan of the Mauser

The Empire Of Handland

Sulania wrote:Mauser, always been a fan of the Mauser

This dude knows what’s up

Russkov Soviet wrote:I personally favor my 1911, but it depends on the condition/model of the K31 or Mauser.

Yeah, I’ve been needing a handgun.

Russkov Soviet

Minnesota Dakota wrote:Please send cures!!

I have changed.

Can't anymore because someone completely infected me. :p

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Can't anymore because someone completely infected me. :p

Got you covered: everyone still active, send kill squads on active horde spreaders, otherwise just cure the passive infected nations

Penguania And Antarctica

Has anyone of you thought about how their life would be different if they had an other personality or chosen different paths in their life.

People: 0

Zombies: 0

Dead: 335,254,338

Survival Rate: 0.00%

We have been exterminated...... there is no one left to fight. I actually finally surrender.

Spanelsko wrote:People: 0

Zombies: 0

Dead: 335,254,338

Survival Rate: 0.00%

We have been exterminated...... there is no one left to fight. I actually finally surrender.

got 'em

Axeldonia

Who of you has a pro-gun policy? (citizens are allowed to own guns with little restrictions) IC

The Empire Of Handland

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Who of you has a pro-gun policy? (citizens are allowed to own guns with little restrictions) IC

Gun ownership is enforced in my country.

Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Who of you has a pro-gun policy? (citizens are allowed to own guns with little restrictions) IC

Tserra has no arms restrictions whatsoever. The only thing preventing private ownership of any war machine in Tserra, is cost. People routinely buy tanks for example, as well as regular firearms.

Penguania And Antarctica

URA!! The Red Army rises again! Cures have resurrected our warriors!

Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:URA!! The Red Army rises again! Cures have resurrected our warriors!

We've been killing active horde nations, but still need assistance for those who were infected en masse

Russkov Soviet

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Who of you has a pro-gun policy? (citizens are allowed to own guns with little restrictions) IC

Just covering for all 6 nations:

- Chernarus only allows citizens to own semi-automatic variants of rifles such as the Kalashnikov line - the SKS is allowed, along with the Type 63 rifle, but all other weapons are modified for semi-automatic fire only, shortened barrels, and restrictions on mods

- El-Aaiún has some restrictions on the federal level, but the subdivisions of the Caliphate all have various degrees of policies

- Due to the more post-apocalyptic nature of them, San Fernando Valley, Imperii Americana, and U.C.T. have less restrictions on guns, though the Valley mainly has some government-mandated restrictions due to militias, while U.C.T. has the Second Amendment Right, which has some ambiguity but allows a person to own highly-modified guns

- Of course, due to the whole war-torn nature of the country, al-Qarn has no restriction on gun ownership, so long as you are not declared a terrorist in Free State or NST territories

Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Who of you has a pro-gun policy? (citizens are allowed to own guns with little restrictions) IC

None of my nations allow gun ownership but I am making a new country soon and people will be allowed to own guns (with restrictions)

Penguania And Antarctica

Chernarus State wrote:We've been killing active horde nations, but still need assistance for those who were infected en masse

I think I still have T4 Tac. Squads.

WHO NEEDS THE RED ARMY?

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:I think I still have T4 Tac. Squads.

WHO NEEDS THE RED ARMY?

Sigh... Never f*cking mind. No one wants my army. Got zombified instantly.... I'm leaving.

Russkov Soviet wrote:Sigh... Never f*cking mind. No one wants my army. Got zombified instantly.... I'm leaving.

I got you covered

Russkov Soviet

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Has anyone of you thought about how their life would be different if they had an other personality or chosen different paths in their life.

Oh, absolutely.

My life has been the determinate of a multitude of choices, some I still remember and some that I don't, but most of those I remember did shape me as an individual.

Take, as an example, what occured when I was about ten. A very cold librarian informed me that a book was out with my name on it's card. The problem was that I had never before in my life seen the book. I spent days looking for the book, distressed that my parents would have to pay money for it despite it not being my fault. This desperation led me to a final recourse. I snatched the book's card up and tore it apart before hiding the scraps.

That might sound like a dumb thing to remember, but it had broad effects later in life when I remembered it.

So yeah, I do sometimes wonder about it. Ultimately though, I feel satisfied believing that I made the not-worst choices to be where I am today. I got dragged through some depression and a fair many unhappy days, but damn it all if I didn't find a true love :D

Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Who of you has a pro-gun policy? (citizens are allowed to own guns with little restrictions) IC

Kalaron has mostly common-sense gun laws. So long as it isn't a fully automatic firearm or above a certain caliber it's legal to own. If it is for either of the aforementioned limits, then a Range may procure it for the use thereof.

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica

Chernarus State wrote:I got you covered

Got Aldwood back for his hoardes with a massive invasion that cleaned him out. (Slowly losing my earlier depression. See earlier RMB for details)

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Got Aldwood back for his hoardes with a massive invasion that cleaned him out. (Slowly losing my earlier depression. See earlier RMB for details)

You're now officially cleared of zombies

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Chernarus State wrote:You're now officially cleared of zombies

Thank you comrade. Perhaps....there is hope.

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:Thank you comrade. Perhaps....there is hope.

Still got to clean up most of the infected, but it looks like most of the major horde-spreaders are down: just need to keep up for 7 hours

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Chernarus State wrote:Still got to clean up most of the infected, but it looks like most of the major horde-spreaders are down: just need to keep up for 7 hours

Send a few "targets" names my way if need be

Penguania And Antarctica

Need some assistance for myself, UCT, and San Fernando: cure is favored, but anything goes at this point - I'll repay anyone who helps out

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:Who of you has a pro-gun policy? (citizens are allowed to own guns with little restrictions) IC

Jaslandia has a fairly pro-gun policy. Not as pro-gun as the United States, but guns aren't banned either. You can own stuff like handguns, rifles, shotguns, etc., and even a few semi-automatics. No fully automatics, though, and modifications which are intended to convert a gun into an automatic are banned.

Penguania And Antarctica

You probably didn't see the earlier RMB Fuhrmania, but it doesn't matter. I'm done with this game. Thanks for driving the proverbial final nail in my coffin.

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:You probably didn't see the earlier RMB Fuhrmania, but it doesn't matter. I'm done with this game. Thanks for driving the proverbial final nail in my coffin.

I just got out of work so i really didn't read it

Russkov Soviet wrote:You probably didn't see the earlier RMB Fuhrmania, but it doesn't matter. I'm done with this game. Thanks for driving the proverbial final nail in my coffin.

No! Don't leave us. :(

Jaslandia

[spoiler=Today is October 31 and today are:]

Today is October 31 and today are:

- Allantide (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

- Allhallowtide (Western Christianity)

- Carve a Pumpkin Day

- Day of the Dead (Mexico)

- Día de la Canción Criolla (Peru)

- Girl Scouts Founders Day (United States)

- Halloween

- Hop-tu-Naa (Isle of Man)

- Increase Your Psychic Powers Day

- King Father's Birthday (Cambodia)

- National Caramel Apple Day (United States)

- National Doorbell Day (United States)

- National Knock-Knock Jokes Day (United States)

- National Magic Day (United States)

- National Unity Day (India)

- Reformation Day, 500th Anniversary of Protestant Reformation (Chile, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Germany, Slovenia,

- Saci Day (Brazil)

- Samhain or Beltane (Gaels, Welsh people and Neopagan Wheel of the Year)

- World Cities Day

- World Savings Day

[/spoiler]

[spoiler=This day in history:]

This day in history:

- 475 – Romulus Augustulus is proclaimed Western Roman Emperor.

- 683 – During the Siege of Mecca, the Kaaba catches fire and is burned down.

- 802 – Empress Irene is deposed and banished to Lesbos. Conspirators place Nikephoros, the minister of finance, on the Byzantine throne.

- 1517 – Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.

- 1587 – Leiden University Library opens its doors after its founding in 1575.

- 1614 – First performance of Ben Jonson's comedy Bartholomew Fair by the Lady Elizabeth's Men company at the Hope Theatre in London.

- 1822 – Emperor Agustín de Iturbide attempts to dissolve the Congress of the Mexican Empire.

- 1861 – American Civil War: Citing failing health, Union General Winfield Scott resigns as Commander of the United States Army.

- 1863 – The Maori Wars resume as British forces in New Zealand led by General Duncan Cameron begin their Invasion of the Waikato.

- 1864 – Nevada is admitted as the 36th U.S. state.

- 1903 – The Purdue Wreck, a railroad train collision in Indianapolis, kills 17 people, including 14 players of the Purdue University football team.

- 1913 – Dedication of the Lincoln Highway, the first automobile highway across United States.

- 1913 – The Indianapolis Streetcar Strike and subsequent riot begins.

- 1917 – World War I: Battle of Beersheba: The "last successful cavalry charge in history".

- 1918 – World War I: The Aster Revolution terminates the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, and Hungary achieves full sovereignty.

- 1922 – Benito Mussolini is made Prime Minister of Italy

- 1923 – The first of 160 consecutive days of 100° Fahrenheit at Marble Bar, Western Australia.

- 1924 – World Savings Day is announced in Milan, Italy by the Members of the Association at the 1st International Savings Bank Congress (World Society of Savings Banks).

- 1926 – Last issue of the independent Italian newspaper Il Mondo, thereafter suppressed by the Mussolini regime

- 1938 – Great Depression: In an effort to restore investor confidence, the New York Stock Exchange unveils a fifteen-point program aimed to upgrade protection for the investing public.

- 1940 – World War II: The Battle of Britain ends: The United Kingdom prevents a possible German invasion.

- 1941 – After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore is completed.

- 1941 – World War II: The destroyer USS Reuben James is torpedoed by a German U-boat near Iceland, killing more than 100 U.S. Navy sailors. It is the first U.S. Navy vessel sunk by enemy action in WWII.

- 1943 – World War II: An F4U Corsair accomplishes the first successful radar-guided interception by a United States Navy or Marine Corps aircraft.

- 1956 – Suez Crisis: The United Kingdom and France begin bombing Egypt to force the reopening of the Suez Canal.

- 1961 – In the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin's body is removed from the Lenin's Mausoleum, also known as the Lenin Tomb.

- 1963 – A propane tank explosion at the Indiana State Fair Coliseum (now the Indiana Farmers Coliseum) in Indianapolis kills 74 people and injures another 400 during an ice skating show.

- 1968 – Vietnam War October surprise: Citing progress with the Paris peace talks, US President Lyndon B. Johnson announces to the nation that he has ordered a complete cessation of "all air, naval, and artillery bombardment of North Vietnam" effective November 1.

- 1973 – Mountjoy Prison helicopter escape. Three Provisional Irish Republican Army members escape from Mountjoy Prison, Dublin aboard a hijacked helicopter that landed in the exercise yard.

- 1979 – Western Airlines Flight 2605 crashes on landing in Mexico City, killing 73 people.

- 1984 – Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated by two Sikh security guards. Riots break out in New Delhi and other cities and around 3,000 Sikhs are killed.

- 1996 – TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 402 crashes in São Paulo, Brazil, killing 99 people.

- 1998 – Iraq disarmament crisis begins: Iraq announces it would no longer cooperate with United Nations weapons inspectors.

- 1999 – Yachtsman Jesse Martin returns to Melbourne after 11 months of circumnavigating the world, solo, non-stop and unassisted.

- 1999 – EgyptAir Flight 990 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean near Nantucket, killing all 217 people on board.

- 2000 – Soyuz TM-31 launches, carrying the first resident crew to the International Space Station. The ISS has been crewed continuously since then.

- 2000 – Singapore Airlines Flight 006 crashes on takeoff from Taipei, killing 83.

- 2002 – A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas indicts former Enron chief financial officer Andrew Fastow on 78 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to the collapse of his ex-employer.

- 2003 – Mahathir bin Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Malaysia and is replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, marking an end to Mahathir's 22 years in power.

- 2011 – The global population of humans reaches seven billion. This day is now recognized by the United Nations as the Day of Seven Billion.

- 2014 – During a test flight, the VSS Enterprise, a Virgin Galactic experimental spaceflight test vehicle, suffers a catastrophic in-flight breakup and crashes in the Mojave Desert, California,

- 2015 – Metrojet Flight 9268 is bombed over the northern Sinai Peninsula, killing all 224 people on board.

[/spoiler]

[spoiler=Famous Birthdays:]

Famous Birthdays:

- 1632 - Johannes/Jan Vermeer, Durch painter (baptised on this day, birthday unknown)

- 1711 - Laura Bassi, Italian physician, physicist, and academic

- 1835 - Adolf von Baeyer, German chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate

- 1875 - Vallabhbhai Patel, Indian lawyer and politician, 1st Deputy Prime Minister of India

- 1887 - Chiang Kai-shek, Chinese general and politician, 1st President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

- 1892 - Alexander Alekhine, Russian chess player and author

- 1918 - Ian Stevenson, American psychiatrist and academic

- 1920 - Helmut Newton, German-Australian photographer

- 1920 - Fritz Walter, German footballer

- 1922 - Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodian politician, 1st Prime Minister of Cambodia

- 1929 - Bud Spencer, Italian swimmer, actor, and screenwriter

- 1930 - Michael Collins, American general, pilot, and astronaut (Gemini 10, Apollo 11)

- 1936 - Michael Landon, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter

- 1939 - Ali Farka Touré, Malian singer-songwriter and guitarist

- 1950 - Zaha Hadid, Iraqi-English architect and academic, designed the Bridge Pavilion

- 1961 - Peter Jackson, New Zealand actor, director, producer, and screenwriter

- 1964 - Marco van Basten, Dutch footballer and manager

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Quote of the day

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

- Martin Luther -

Note: Penguania_And_Antarctica assumes no responsibility or guarantee for correctness of any given information. Any recourse to courts of law is excluded.

Jaslandia

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:No! Don't leave us. :(

Not leaving. Just done with life.

Russkov Soviet wrote:Not leaving. Just done with life.

No. You're not. There is still hope and many happy days to come.

Jaslandia

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:

- 1979 – Western Airlines Flight 2605 crashes on landing in Mexico City, killing 73 people.

- 1996 – TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 402 crashes in São Paulo, Brazil, killing 99 people.

- 1999 – EgyptAir Flight 990 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean near Nantucket, killing all 217 people on board.

- 2000 – Singapore Airlines Flight 006 crashes on takeoff from Taipei, killing 83.

- 2014 – During a test flight, the VSS Enterprise, a Virgin Galactic experimental spaceflight test vehicle, suffers a catastrophic in-flight breakup and crashes in the Mojave Desert, California,

- 2015 – Metrojet Flight 9268 is bombed over the northern Sinai Peninsula, killing all 224 people on board.

A lot of aviation-related disasters today. I guess the lesson is: Don't fly on Halloween.

Penguania And Antarctica

Penguania And Antarctica wrote:No. You're not. There is still hope and many happy days to come.

I'm not THAT depressed...thank God. But still... It wasn't Fuhrmania's fault. She didn't know what was going on. I'm just done with this Zombie crap. I'm done with NS. I may come back on in a few days....I might not.

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:I'm not THAT depressed...thank God. But still... It wasn't Fuhrmania's fault. She didn't know what was going on. I'm just done with this Zombie crap. I'm done with NS. I may come back on in a few days....I might not.

If you need a few days off to deal with things, we'd understand. But I do hope you come back after that!

Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Cesorion

Russkov Soviet wrote:I'm not THAT depressed...thank God. But still... It wasn't Fuhrmania's fault. She didn't know what was going on. I'm just done with this Zombie crap. I'm done with NS. I may come back on in a few days....I might not.

I hope you return. I really like you and enjoy your company. You are a great enrichment to our community. It would be a shame to lose a friend like you. And if you need help or anything just feel free to contact me. I always have an open ear for everyone. :)

Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Cesorion

Good luck soviet. i hope you be ok.

Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

I love being without power. Especially when its not going to come back on for another 2 days to a week. Ugh

Penguania And Antarctica

Russkov Soviet wrote:I'm not THAT depressed...thank God. But still... It wasn't Fuhrmania's fault. She didn't know what was going on. I'm just done with this Zombie crap. I'm done with NS. I may come back on in a few days....I might not.

Hope you come back to us soon.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Small report of Spanelsko on the Great Horde-Human/Train/Equestrian/Penguin war.

I want to congratulate all the members of both the Horde and anti Horde. During these past few hours, this conflict has been a disaster for both sides, while i am happy that my Horde brothers managed to get us victory mainly because of the effort of TCADS and the war hero Aghrabia, i am also impressed by the combined effort of the 4 races that decided to oppose the apocalypse. This war has been hard, and many were lost on both the good side (horde) and the bad side (anyone that was against horde) of this brutal conflict, so i want to say this.

Good luck to all nations of the confederation, be it in real life or the game, and see you all in the next Z day!

Penguania And Antarctica

My new nation is a trading empire that needs to improve its economy and employment. But since I want to be a benevolent ruler, I was too much of a pussy to quell a strike by agricultural workers.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko

Au Minbo wrote:I love being without power. Especially when its not going to come back on for another 2 days to a week. Ugh

That sucks. How'd you lose power, if you don't mind me asking?

Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:My new nation is a trading empire that needs to improve its economy and employment. But since I want to be a benevolent ruler, I was too much of a pussy to quell a strike by agricultural workers.

But does the nation have a state dinosaur

Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Axeldonia wrote:But does the nation have a state dinosaur

Does its old king count?

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

Nuremgard wrote:Does its old king count?

no

#dinosaursordeath

Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica

How did we all get infected?

Jaslandia

Even though I am out of zombies I can say that this mission was successful!

Spanelsko

Silsalia wrote:How did we all get infected?

OOC explanation: Because of hording nations and the passage of time.

IC explanation: https://youtu.be/WzKKjJuujSs

The Cross And Davids Star wrote:Even though I am out of zombies I can say that this mission was successful!

For you maybe. Not so much for the rest of us.

Penguania And Antarctica

Jaslandia wrote:

For you maybe. Not so much for the rest of us.

I know, that's why I chose the winning side from the beginning.

In honor of Halloween and the zombie pandemic, I'm about to bring Tea Time back from the dead!

Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Jaslandia wrote:In honor of Halloween and the zombie pandemic, I'm about to bring Tea Time back from the dead!

*cries incessantly*

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

LADIES, GENTLEMEN, AND ZOMBIES, IT IS NOW TEA TIME: HALLOWEEN EDITION!

OUR SNACKS: PUMPKIN PIE, CANDY CORN, AND LOLLIPOPS

OUR DRINKS: PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE, WHISKEY, AND BOTTLED WATER

OUR TOPICS: HALLOWEEN COSTUMES, TRICK-OR-TREATING, AND YOUR PLANS FOR HALLOWEEN THIS YEARS

BONUS TOPIC: FAVORITE HALLOWEEN-RELATED CHARACTER?

BONUS PROGRAMS: OPEN LETTERS, RANDOM LINKS, AND NONSENSICAL SENTENCES

BONUS BONUS PROGRAM: SCARY STORIES!

Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Percyton

Russkov Soviet wrote:I'm not THAT depressed...thank God. But still... It wasn't Fuhrmania's fault. She didn't know what was going on. I'm just done with this Zombie crap. I'm done with NS. I may come back on in a few days....I might not.

I just use nation states to blow off steam

Penguania And Antarctica

Jaslandia wrote:LADIES, GENTLEMEN, AND ZOMBIES, IT IS NOW TEA TIME: HALLOWEEN EDITION!

OUR SNACKS: PUMPKIN PIE, CANDY CORN, AND LOLLIPOPS

OUR DRINKS: PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE, WHISKEY, AND BOTTLED WATER

OUR TOPICS: HALLOWEEN COSTUMES, TRICK-OR-TREATING, AND YOUR PLANS FOR HALLOWEEN THIS YEARS

BONUS TOPIC: FAVORITE HALLOWEEN-RELATED CHARACTER?

BONUS PROGRAMS: OPEN LETTERS, RANDOM LINKS, AND NONSENSICAL SENTENCES

BONUS BONUS PROGRAM: SCARY STORIES!

Candy Corn and Bottled Water, please. Need to wash this delicerous mush down

I wore Thomas the Tank Engine one year, and that's all I really remember. Never went trick-or-treating and there's not much occasion to do it otherwise.

Never been, but I will. I swear it.

Might start Stranger Things. But more likely nothing special.

Me.

Dear Jack-o-Lanterns

Thanks for lighting our streets at night and making life super spoopy for trick-or-treaters.

Sincerely,

A Halloween Novice

I'll post a story I wrote today.

Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Jaslandia wrote:LADIES, GENTLEMEN, AND ZOMBIES, IT IS NOW TEA TIME: HALLOWEEN EDITION!

OUR SNACKS: PUMPKIN PIE, CANDY CORN, AND LOLLIPOPS

OUR DRINKS: PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE, WHISKEY, AND BOTTLED WATER

OUR TOPICS: HALLOWEEN COSTUMES, TRICK-OR-TREATING, AND YOUR PLANS FOR HALLOWEEN THIS YEARS

BONUS TOPIC: FAVORITE HALLOWEEN-RELATED CHARACTER?

BONUS PROGRAMS: OPEN LETTERS, RANDOM LINKS, AND NONSENSICAL SENTENCES

BONUS BONUS PROGRAM: SCARY STORIES!

I'll have water and lollipops.

Halloween costumes: Even though I don't go trick-or-treating, I still wear costumes on Halloween. This year, I decided to combine a bunch of costume-related things I have around the house, and go as a Viking mad scientist. Past years have included Dr. Doofenshmirtz from Phineas and Ferb, Robin (Batman's sidekick), Obi-Wan Kenobi (from Star Wars), Spongebob Squarepants, and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Trick-or-treating: As mentioned before, I don't go trick-or-treating anymore. However, I do help my parents pass out candy to those who still trick-or-treat, and I enjoy it; I like seeing all the different costumes and the enjoyment of the little kids.

Halloween plans: Help my parents pass out candy, watch/listen to Halloween-related media, and maybe do some schoolwork.

Bonus: Tough one. I'm gonna go with Dracula on this one.

Bonus Bonus: If I come up with a scary story, I'll post it later tonight.

Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Scars

Running.

Running.

Running.

My mind couldn’t keep up with my long, bare, racing, burning legs as they ripped through thorny vines, scarlet blood trickling down from the deep gashes. The barren trees clawed at my chocolate arms as I fled, trying to capture me. Trying to stop me.

But I could not stop.

If I stopped, I would die.

She was after me.

She will always be after me.

I heard a swooshing sound behind me, getting closer and closer and closer still. I broke down into tears, but ran, I still did. I vigorously shook my head and cried out for mercy. Neither God nor Devil heard my pleas.

I burst out of the woods and momentarily slowed down as I stood beholden to a massive wall of corn. There was no entrance to the field, but I didn’t care. I dove into the corn patch and dashed forward. The pain in my body was indescribable: I was bruised through my torn midnight blue shirt, bleeding profusely from my legs and arms, my mind severely broken and all but gone.

The swooshing was nearly right behind me.

“PLEASE!” I screamed, using the last of my energy to limp forward but a few more steps before I collapsed in a bloody heap. I couldn’t move my arms; they were limp. I couldn’t pick myself up; my legs were numb. My hurried heartbeat sent daggers through my wounded chest. My vision became blurry, the light of the late night moon fading from comprehension.

Then I felt claws dig into my skull.

I cried out in misery as the nails of my captor punctured my scalp and yanked me roughly off the ground. When I lifted my head to stare the villain in the eyes, hot tears pouring down from my scarred face, all my humanity left me. The pastel white woman who dangled me in the air glowered at me with an emotionless face, but I could feel her primordial hatred and primal depravity emanate from underneath her light grey cloak. Were it not for my darkened and hardened blood splattering the woman’s paper-thin robe, it would be as if she was wearing nothing at all but her voluminous platinum hair and murderous instinct.

Without another word, she took her free hand, razor-sharp claws at the ready, and raked them down my chest and torso, my mortal ichor gushing out from the gashes. I barely had the urge to scream; the pain was too great.

If only I could pass out.

If only I could die.

All I wanted in that moment was to die.

The woman threw me onto the earth, and I could hear my spine shatter. I was still conscious as she grabbed my right arm and snapped it in two at the elbow. She took my forearm in both hands and bit down hungrily into it, blood sprinkling on my face. She ravaged my severed arm, leaving only shining bone and ligament left.

I became numb to the pain, but remained fully aware of the torture.

Tossing the picked-clean bone away, she fell onto her knees and inched towards me. I swore my heart had stopped in that moment, but all I knew for sure was that my end was here.

It was finally here.

The woman ran both her claws up my body, stopping at my heart. She slowly, carefully, peeled away the skin and cut away the ribs blocking her way to my heart. She let one pointer finger hover over my very soul, and, as best I could despite drowning in my own blood, I begged her to tear my heart out.

When she looked back at me, she only smiled, almost wickedly.

Then she stood up, turned around, and walked away.

Further.

Further.

Further.

I lay on the ground, blood leaching out and soaking into the fertile earth. It was five days before they found my rotting body.

But I was alive until the moment I was cremated in the morgue, my screams still echoing in my ears and the face of the woman burrowed in my mind.

~L.L. Livingston

Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton

Assembled with Dot's Region Saver.
Written by Refuge Isle.