🥥 Little-known #factoid: #Cornwall actor #RobertNewton, #Mexican actor #Cantinflas, and #Spanish entertainer #SeñorWences are the only non-Scandinavians permitted to own the rare and coveted #NorwegianBlueParrot by order of the #NorwegianKing. 🥥

🥥 An early reminder to make sure that everyone is well-prepared for #TalkLikeAPirateDay on September 19.
That's actor #RobertNewton, originally of #Cornwall, who played #LongJohnSilver in the movie and TV adaptations of Treasure Island. (Shown here with his rare living #NorwegianBlueParrot.)
For copious fascinating details on pirates, #Cornwall, Mr. Newton, parrots, mermaids, tarts, and the origins of band names, follow my long-time INTERNET friend Timotei @Brutus. 🥥