Did you know that Wayne Gretzky's ancestor Sir Issac Brock captured Detroit from the US in the War of 1812?

Question

Obviously, it found its way back into US hands. Oh well.

ROFL

Answer 1

LOL-- actually I did, Bill...  

Thus denoting the motor city as the only city in the western hemisphere to ever surrender to the enemy..  (actually the world I think)

Lets be careful what we say though--- That Karma thing can really bite sometimes..

Bill-- Make us an offer... (jk Wings fans)   Were trying to convince Mexico to retake Texas..

Answer 2

That's good to know.

Detroit isn't that special anyways. We still got Windsor. That's Detroit-y enough for us.

Answer 3

Very interesting. Another useless fact to add to my ever growing collection of useless trivia

Answer 4

haha damian. border town!!!

detroit shopping is a must...especially with the dollar's strength.

that was a neat tidbit.

lol don't worry bill. i'm sure you're not, but look in that corner over there the big "moaner" is CRYING!!!! lol. it was either that or moon-her.

Answer 5

Wayne Gretzky is related to Sir Isaac Brock? Wow, that's something I never knew. I guess leadership runs in the family.

Answer 6

LOL. I guess they saw our graduation rate and gave us back!