Odd factoids

[ClichéGuevara]

Studies have found that in general one out of three people is just as confused as the other two.

 

[classic33]

Experts claim that a truthful person answers a follow-up question with more details, while a liar sticks with the same basic answers.

 

[Andy_R]

Studies have found that in general one out of three people is just as confused as the other two.

eh?

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Do people in Bristol know about the subjunctive case?

But the subjunctive is a mood, not a case. Were you thinking of the subjective case?

 

[Tim Hall]

But the subjunctive is a mood, not a case. Were you thinking of the subjective case?

Would that I were.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

Would that I were.

??
Wood that I wear.

 

[jefmcg]

ASJT

 

[NorthernDave]

It's a little known fact that Londons popular Oyster cards are so called because holders are entitled to a free portion of oysters from Harrods Food Hall on the first Friday of each month.

 

[Drago]

Harrods food hall used to sell tinned meat made from the flesh of peasants.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

The latin for the common 'house fly' reflects the early understanding of the insect based on observation as they were mainly seen on food and people.

Musca domestica translates as ' house walk'.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

Harrods food hall used to sell tinned meat made from the flesh of peasants.

It was seen as a noble profession to be one of those tasked with plucking them.

 

[NorthernDave]

When not filming, popular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley still works for the family business making snooker tables.

 

[classic33]

The harrowing battle scenes in Stanley Kubricks 'Full Metal Jacket' were filmed at Beckton Gas works.

Much of James Cameron's 'Alien' wasfilmed in a disuded power station in Acton.

 

[classic33]

Until 1916 Harrods, in Knightsbridge, sold pure cocaine to the general public.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

Until 1916 Harrods, in Knightsbridge, sold pure cocaine to the general public.

Bugger, I'm just over an hour too late.