Dent (clocks and watches) Dent (clocks and watches) Dent was a London manufacturer of luxury clocks and watches, founded by Edward John Dent. Dent began making watches in 1814, although it wasn’t until 1876 that the Dent triangular trade mark was registered. Perhaps the company’s biggest coup is winning the contract to make the clock for the new palace of Westminster – or Big Ben as it’s more commonly known. Edward John Dent (1790-1853) discovered his passion for horology from his cousin, Richard Rippon, himself a master watchmaker. Dent established his own company in 1814, and developed a reputation as a builder of accurate
Someone You Used to Know Someone You Used to Know "Someone You Used to Know" is a song written by Tim Johnson and Rory Feek, and recorded by American country music singer Collin Raye. It was released in August 1998 as the second single from his CD "The Walls Came Down". The song peaked at #3 on the U.S. "Billboard" country music charts and #5 on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks. It also peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 becoming Raye's biggest crossover hit. The song debuted at number 65 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart dated August 22, 1998.