Chad isn't just an African country
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
Rockingham, Australia
June 20, 2024 6:10am CST
you know what a You might think Chad is an African state and you’d be right. Chad is bordered by Libya, Sudan, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger. It’s the fifth largest African country. It is one of the poorest and most corrupt countries, with most inhabitants struggling to make a living as subsistence herders and farmers. It also has a poor human rights record. Crude oil has been the principal source of income since 2003 when production of oil superseded the traditional cotton industry.
However, chads are also the fragments of paper created when holes are punched in paper. I only learnt this this evening from a TV quiz show. I like these random, unusual words. The other word I like is ‘aglet’ which is the stiff end of shoelaces.
The photo was taken on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.
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@AmbiePam (120861)
• United States
21 Jun 24
@Aquitaine24 It was more like someone didn’t want to admit defeat. Not as much of a sore loser as Trump, but a sore loser just the same.
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@Aquitaine24 (12000)
• San Jose, California
21 Jun 24
It took a while to figure who won.
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@Aquitaine24 (12000)
• San Jose, California
21 Jun 24
@just4him yes, maybe you could throw it.
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@BarBaraPrz (51828)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Jun 24
I think I once knew that... something about hanging chads in some vote controversy.
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@BarBaraPrz (51828)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
21 Jun 24
@JudyEv But Chad was the singing partner of the 60s English band Chad and Jeremy.
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jun 24
@BarBaraPrz I've never heard of them or maybe I have but I've forgotten.
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@snowy22315 (208994)
• United States
20 Jun 24
You never seem to hear much about Chad.
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jun 24
@SIDIKIMPOLE I suppose there is corruption among the leaders. There often is in those poor countries.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (3480)
• Eldoret, Kenya
21 Jun 24
The only bad side of chad is that the chads are not useful (chads of paper) but in reality, chad is a great place ruined by poor leadership
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
21 Jun 24
Not surprised to know about the different meanings of Chad. English language is full of such peculiar creations (lol)
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
21 Jun 24
@JudyEv Look at the word stable - it also means a place where animals are kept. Funny Right? (lol)
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@Aquitaine24 (12000)
• San Jose, California
21 Jun 24
@JudyEv some countries borders change, so you may not know all of them anyway.
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@allen0187 (59830)
• Philippines
21 Jun 24
Familiar with aglets because of my sneaker head friends.
First time hearing about Chad.
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@Aquitaine24 (12000)
• San Jose, California
21 Jun 24
Yes, the latter type was well known during elections.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (3480)
• Eldoret, Kenya
21 Jun 24
This is very funny and interesting!
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Jun 24
I love that picture, Thank you for the info I never knew that, I have written about both Chad and Victoria
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jun 24
Nice picture! Good job, Vince:)
Chad is my (ex) son-in-law and daughter's first husband. And my own son's name is Chad, also:)
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 Jun 24
@JudyEv Chad makes a mighty fine son! lol
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (3480)
• Eldoret, Kenya
21 Jun 24
Wow, I never knew chad has another meaning! Thank you, I now have a new vocabulary that i never knew!
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (3480)
• Eldoret, Kenya
21 Jun 24
@JudyEv Thank you for sharing! In deed sharing is caring!
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@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
21 Jun 24
Thanks for sharing, I never knew any of this.
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@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
21 Jun 24
@JudyEv We sure can learn a lot here, I know I have.
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@wolfgirl569 (135819)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Jun 24
I knew aglet. But the main use of Chad I hear here is as a boys name
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@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
21 Jun 24
Cool photo. I love learning about new words. I watch the Game Show Network for all the trivia questions. I like to see what I know and don't know. Have a great day.
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@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
20 Jun 24
Learned something from your post. Thank you.
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
20 Jun 24
Thank you for sharing this info. I was not aware of the word chads. I knew about Chad and the challenges it has. What you stated is all true about Chad. They have one of the worst GDP as well. Thanks once again!
