This and That About Neckties

If you are a collector of Olympic game memorabilia or are simply a fan of all of the summer and winter  Olympic sports, then you will really like this very understated Beijing 2008 Olympic Games plaid tie.

The words “Beijing 2008″ and the five Olympic rings neatly fit within the plaid pattern.  Do you know what five continents the rings represent? Mind you, the symbol of Olympic Games was designed in 1913 and debuted in the 1920 Antwerp Games. They are America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania (this including Australia).

Today there are believed to be five to seven continents, depending on who you talk to and where you live! European students and those from other parts of the world are taught that there are 6 continents, those being America, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Australia and Europe.

Scientists combine Asia and Europe (since they are one land mass) and believe that the six continents are Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Eurasia, North America, and South America. Students in the United States are taught that there are 7 continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and Antarctica.

But back to the tie.  Click on the links for other related neckwear such as plaid and tartan ties and sports and game ties.