| Fun fact of the day 08:34 - Dec 18 with 8943 views | Orthodox_Hoop |
In exactly 4 years from today the World Cup Final will be held. |  | | |  |
| Fun fact of the day on 08:43 - Dec 18 with 7012 views | stowmarketrange |
That will be a World Cup to remember won’t it?
I think some of the England fans might hope that we get knocked out early so they can go somewhere that you’ll be able to drink alcohol and watch the rest of the tournament on the telly. |  | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 09:10 - Dec 18 with 6973 views | makaveli1882 |
I will be there, hard to plan for until we know what's going on especially regarding the drink but hoping to do ferries out of Bahrain and nearby countries. |  | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 09:34 - Dec 18 with 6936 views | stowmarketrange |
| Fun fact of the day on 09:10 - Dec 18 by makaveli1882 |
I will be there, hard to plan for until we know what's going on especially regarding the drink but hoping to do ferries out of Bahrain and nearby countries. |
Being drunk in public is a criminal offence in some Middle Eastern countries including a reasonably moderate one like the uae,so people will have to be very careful out there. | | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 10:12 - Dec 18 with 6900 views | Boston |
| Fun fact of the day on 09:34 - Dec 18 by stowmarketrange |
Being drunk in public is a criminal offence in some Middle Eastern countries including a reasonably moderate one like the uae,so people will have to be very careful out there. |
...and just stick to the marching powder. [Post edited 18 Dec 2018 15:18]
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| Fun fact of the day on 10:40 - Dec 18 with 6879 views | Gloucs_R |
Bluetooth was named after a Viking King who united tribes....like Bluetooth technology unites devices. |  |
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| Fun fact of the day on 10:51 - Dec 18 with 6863 views | Mick_S |
What does WD-40 stand for?
WD-40® literally stands for Water Displacement, 40th formula. That's the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed the product back in 1953. The chemist, Norm Larsen, was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion–a task which is done by displacing water. Norm's persistence paid off when he perfected the formula on his 40th try. |  |
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| Fun fact of the day on 10:54 - Dec 18 with 6856 views | Metallica_Hoop |
| Fun fact of the day on 10:40 - Dec 18 by Gloucs_R |
Bluetooth was named after a Viking King who united tribes....like Bluetooth technology unites devices. |
Pish-off that was Ragnar Lothbrok. 
Is it just me... Torvi looking rather fine this season.
Maybe I miss Astrid.
Maybe the gods are testing me... |  |
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| Fun fact of the day on 10:55 - Dec 18 with 6851 views | HantsR |
Most people have more than the average number of legs. |  | | |
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| Fun fact of the day on 15:08 - Dec 18 with 6721 views | hubble |
| Fun fact of the day on 10:54 - Dec 18 by Metallica_Hoop |
Pish-off that was Ragnar Lothbrok.
Is it just me... Torvi looking rather fine this season.
Maybe I miss Astrid.
Maybe the gods are testing me... |
Always thought Torvi looked good, but yes, even more so this season. And Lagertha is maturing very nicely.... :) |  |
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| Fun fact of the day on 15:19 - Dec 18 with 6704 views | Boston |
| Fun fact of the day on 10:51 - Dec 18 by Mick_S |
What does WD-40 stand for?
WD-40® literally stands for Water Displacement, 40th formula. That's the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed the product back in 1953. The chemist, Norm Larsen, was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion–a task which is done by displacing water. Norm's persistence paid off when he perfected the formula on his 40th try. |
Norm had no mates. | |
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| Fun fact of the day on 15:22 - Dec 18 with 6697 views | Mick_S |
| Fun fact of the day on 15:19 - Dec 18 by Boston |
Norm had no mates. |
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| Did I ever mention that I was in Minder? |
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| Fun fact of the day on 15:23 - Dec 18 with 6693 views | smegma |
| Fun fact of the day on 08:43 - Dec 18 by stowmarketrange |
That will be a World Cup to remember won’t it?
I think some of the England fans might hope that we get knocked out early so they can go somewhere that you’ll be able to drink alcohol and watch the rest of the tournament on the telly. |
Last time England played there alcohol was freely available in literally every hotel. | | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 21:22 - Dec 18 with 6488 views | Juzzie |
Carrots weren’t originally orange.
They were purple, white, yellow but Dutch carrot farmers, circa 17th century, modified them to look like their national colour. |  | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 08:03 - Dec 19 with 6373 views | stowmarketrange |
| Fun fact of the day on 15:23 - Dec 18 by smegma |
Last time England played there alcohol was freely available in literally every hotel. |
It was available when I went on holiday to Abu Dhabi last year but at extortionate prices.But I also mentioned about the laws on being drunk in public which are pretty strict too. | | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 08:37 - Dec 19 with 6355 views | Toast_R |
| Fun fact of the day on 08:03 - Dec 19 by stowmarketrange |
It was available when I went on holiday to Abu Dhabi last year but at extortionate prices.But I also mentioned about the laws on being drunk in public which are pretty strict too. |
I'm sure this will be relaxed somewhat. In Brazil it's illegal to sell alcohol at any football stadium. FIFA said they had to sell Budweiser (Big Sponsor) for their World Cup and that was non negotiable. They therefore had to re-write the legislation. |  | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 08:42 - Dec 19 with 6349 views | Toast_R |
My fun fact for the day...
In this weather you may hear the phrase "Brass Monkeys" which comes from the longer phrase "Freeze the balls off a Brass Monkey"
A monkey was a device made from brass on a war ship that held the cannon balls. In colder climates the device would freeze and the metal would snap and the cannon balls would fall off and roll around the ships floor. Hence the phrase. | | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 08:49 - Dec 19 with 6338 views | stowmarketrange |
| Fun fact of the day on 08:37 - Dec 19 by Toast_R |
I'm sure this will be relaxed somewhat. In Brazil it's illegal to sell alcohol at any football stadium. FIFA said they had to sell Budweiser (Big Sponsor) for their World Cup and that was non negotiable. They therefore had to re-write the legislation. |
I think religion may take precedence over even fifa’s wishes.I’d be surprised if strict Islamic law is relaxed for a football tournament. | | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 09:01 - Dec 19 with 6330 views | Toast_R |
| Fun fact of the day on 08:49 - Dec 19 by stowmarketrange |
I think religion may take precedence over even fifa’s wishes.I’d be surprised if strict Islamic law is relaxed for a football tournament. |
Like anything mate, money is king over everything but if you're right, good luck to them in getting the the South Americans dress in a style that is sensitive to Islamic culture...
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| Fun fact of the day on 09:10 - Dec 19 with 6313 views | stowmarketrange |
| Fun fact of the day on 09:01 - Dec 19 by Toast_R |
Like anything mate, money is king over everything but if you're right, good luck to them in getting the the South Americans dress in a style that is sensitive to Islamic culture...
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It’s a shame blaster didn’t think of the possible problems instead of just how much of a bung he would receive.
It could be an interesting and different World Cup to the normal ones. | | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 10:19 - Dec 19 with 6276 views | Toast_R |
| Fun fact of the day on 09:10 - Dec 19 by stowmarketrange |
It’s a shame blaster didn’t think of the possible problems instead of just how much of a bung he would receive.
It could be an interesting and different World Cup to the normal ones. |
Exactly right, I've no intention of going to couldn't care less if there's alcohol, fan zones or prayer zones. I think it will be a interesting change to the norm, not just a Middle Eastern World but also the Winter break over here and a World Cup euphoria over the Christmas period - could be quite mental. | | | |
| Fun fact of the day on 10:23 - Dec 19 with 6270 views | PunteR |
A large costa coffee fits in a regular costa coffee cup. |  |
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| Fun fact of the day on 13:45 - Dec 19 with 6185 views | R_from_afar |
Sperm cells can only turn left  .
Strange but true.
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| "Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1." |
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| Fun fact of the day on 14:18 - Dec 19 with 6145 views | hopphoops |
| Fun fact of the day on 08:42 - Dec 19 by Toast_R |
My fun fact for the day...
In this weather you may hear the phrase "Brass Monkeys" which comes from the longer phrase "Freeze the balls off a Brass Monkey"
A monkey was a device made from brass on a war ship that held the cannon balls. In colder climates the device would freeze and the metal would snap and the cannon balls would fall off and roll around the ships floor. Hence the phrase. |
That's an urban myth unfortunately ( https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/explore/what-is-the-origin-of-the-term-brass-m but it's still a top top phrase.
The dog's bollocks is a printers' term meaning :- |  |
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| Fun fact of the day on 14:31 - Dec 19 with 6128 views | hubble |
Bats can actually see quite well. | |
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| Fun fact of the day on 15:48 - Dec 19 with 6065 views | Metallica_Hoop |
I think I posted this before.
Violet Jessop was on board Olympic when it rammed the cruiser Hawke.
On Titanic when it sank and 4 years later on Britannic when it sank after hitting a naval mine.
The Original 'Uncle Albert'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_Jessop [Post edited 19 Dec 2018 15:49]
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