'A little-known survival of the ancient flytings, or contests-in-insults of the Anglo-Scottish bards, is the type of xenophobic humor once known as water wit in which passengers in small boats crossing the Thames ...would insult each other grossly, in all the untouchable safety of being able to get away fast'.
The Central Park Zoo is a small 6.5-acre (2.6 ha) zoo located in Central Park in New York City. It is part of an integrated system of four zoos and the New York Aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Endless family entertainment and recreation starts at the all-inclusive Rocking Horse Ranch. Only 90 minutes from New York City, Rocking Horse Ranch is an all-inclusive, award-winning resort located in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Featuring unlimited horseback riding, private lake with kayaking and paddle boating, award-winning gardens, bungee...