In article ,
lid (Martin) wrote:

*From:* Martin
*Date:* Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:49:13 +0100

On Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:33:47 +0100, Erick T. Barkhuis
-o-m wrote:

RAK:

"Martin" wrote in message
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On 22 Feb 2007 08:24:05 -0800, "Maciek Konopi?ski"

wrote:

Here, you can see the longest pier in Europe. It's located in Sopot
(Poland).

http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/pi...end%20pier.htm

Only 4 times as long as the Polish one, don't be so picky.

Besides, the one in Southend doesn't float.

and isn't a near anagram of toss pot

However, Southend-on-Sea Pier is an anagram of "Usenet soon paid her",
which has to be a good punchline to something.