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Fun Fact Friday is all about the giraffe!

1. They are the tallest animal in the world

2. Every giraffe has a coat made up of a unique pattern of spots

3. The giraffe’s long neck is useful for many things: reaching the leaves of tall trees, fighting opponents, and the height added by the neck means they can easily spot predators

4. They have the same number of teeth as humans (32), but these are only on the bottom jaw

5. Their tongues are bluish in colour (to combat sunburn) and are on average, 50 – 53cm in length

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Have a great weekend!

Some interesting titbits about autumn.

1. Meteorological autumn begins on September 1st

2. Trees shed their leaves in preparation for winter, in the autumn. This is because during winter there isn’t enough light for photosynthesis to occur. Photosynthesis is the way in which plants make food, so as the days shorten throughout autumn, the trees begin to close down their food production systems

3. Chlorophyll is the chemical which makes tree leaves green and as it declines other chemicals become more prominent in the leaves.

4. The chemicals responsible for the vibrant ambers, reds and yellows of autumn are types of Flavonoids, Carotenoids and Anthocyanins

Autumn is also a fantastic time to submit your tax return early – just as the nights are drawing in, but before the madness of Christmas (yes, I said it).

Talk to us today, if you’re looking to cross your tax return off of your 2019 list and enjoy January 2020!

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Fun Fact Friday!

In honour of the new bridge that will span the Clyde between Renfrew and Yoker, as part of the Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside; this week’s fun facts are all about Scottish bridges.

– Clachan bridge was built in 1792. It was designed by John Stevenson, whose family founded Oban, and the plans were revised by Robert Mylne

– The Brig ‘O Doon bridge has been immortalised in Robert Burn’s poem ‘Tam O’Shanter’

– The Brig ‘O Doon bridge also features on some Scottish £5 notes – Finally, the same bridge also lends its name to the 1954 film Brigadoon (this bridge is more famous than some influencers!)

– At the moment, there are only 21 bridges that span the River Clyde (not many for a river of its length)

– The Forth Road Bridge was once famous for requiring to be repainted endlessly.

Its current top coat should last until 2031 Looking to bridge the gap between you and your accountant? Look no further! We’re here to work with you, not just for you.

For more information on the Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside, please visit http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/cwrr

Fun Fact Friday! This week is all about primary school. We’re pretty sure the wind yesterday was caused by the thousands of parents, breathing a sigh of relief!

Here goes:

1. The Phumachangtang primary school in Tibet, is thought to be the highest school in the world.

2. 3. There’s a school in the Philippines that is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles.

3. In a remote area of Colombia, kids have to travel to school on a zip-line. Seriously!

4. Summer holidays in Chile begin mid-December and end in early March. (nightmare!)

5. Kids in Japan are the most independent school-goers. They travel to school alone (sometimes covering a few miles) and clean their own classrooms.

With the kids in Scotland mostly returned to school, what better time could there be to visit your local, wonderful, accountant?

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Brought to you today, with facts about summer:

Fun Fact Friday: facts about summer!

1. The last day of summer is September 20th (it just feels sooner, here in Scotland)

2. The Eiffel Tower, Paris, actually grows during summer. Due to the iron expanding, the tower grows about 6 inches

3. In the past, TV consisted of only reruns during the summer months. Due to the belief that everyone was outside enjoying the weather

4. The month of June is named after the Roman goddess Juno

5. Roman general Marc Antony named the month of July after Julius Caesar

6. August was named after Julius Caesar’s nephew. He had received the title of “Augustus” which means “reverend”

7. The “dog days of summer” refer to the dates from July 3rd to August 11th. They are named so after the Sirius the Dog Star. This star is located in the constellation of Canis Major

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