Katie, this isn't a dig at america :)
Hey Guys, Remember in some other thread we were discussing the fact that Canada beat America in the only war they've had!
Well I received this e-mail last night form one of my mates in Germany (who has nothing to do with this forum). It seems that it's not such an obscure historical event after all if even the Germans know about it.
:D
SD
> TOP 10 REASONS FOR BEING CANADIAN
>
> 1. It beats being an American
> 2. Only country to successfully invade the US and burn its
> capital to the ground
> 3. You can play hockey 12 months a year, outdoors
> 4. Only country to successfully invade the US and burn its
> capital to the ground
> 5. Where else can you travel 1,000 miles over fresh water in a
> canoe?
> 6. A political leader can admit to smoking pot and his/her
> popularity ratings will rise
> 7. Only country to successfully invade the US and burn its
> capital to the ground
> 8. Kill Grizzly bears with huge shotguns and cover your house in
> their skins
> 9. "Own-an-Eskimo" scheme
> 10. Only country to successfully invade the US and burn its
> capital to the ground
>