Posted by Toby A Inkster on 02/16/07 12:31

Richard Formby wrote:

> Most of the "lakes" in the centre .au don't have outlets. The water flows
> into them and then just dries up.

Indeed. Causing great mystery to early explorers searching for an
"inland sea".

> Quick quiz: Name the only yacht regatta in the world that takes out
> insurance against rain. Hint: it takes place in a "river".

The Alice Springs one.

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