Odd factoids

[classic33]

The practice of shrinking heads, strongly associated with primitive tribes of South America, was also a common custom amongst the Knights Templar.

 

[raleighnut]

76 Trombones led the big parade.

 

[NorthernDave]

I have ridden through the village of Clifford many, many times. But I have never seen a big red dog there.
Although one of my tyres did find a thorn in Thorner once.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

In ancient Japan, public contests were held to see who in a town could fart the loudest and longest. Winners received many prizes and great recognition in their villages.

 

[Drago]

In ancient Japan, public contests were held to see who in a town could fart the loudest and longest. Winners received many prizes and great recognition in their villages.

However, inadvertantly pooing led to instant disqualification.

 

[classic33]

Trombones are derived from an instrument called a sackbut.

The name sackbut is derivcked from the Middle French words saquer and bouter literally means “pull, push”.

Seventy-Six Sackbuts doesn't sound the the same though.

 

[bruce1530]

Trombone players all sleep with each other’s girlfriends.

(This is based on a scientific study of the only 2 trombone players I know)

Therefore the 76 trombones players must have been having an orgy.

 

[classic33]

Papeta, the largest and most wonderful Performing Indian Elephant, accompanied by her two Infant Prodigies. Played the organ, harmonicon, and trombone; blow a horn, danced to music, picked up a coin and answered any question that may be put to her.

 

[lutonloony]

Trombone players all sleep with each other’s girlfriends.

(This is based on a scientific study of the only 2 trombone players I know)

Therefore the 76 trombones players must have been having an orgy.

I can confirm your research, having been a trombophonist, and having slept with another's girlfriend

 

[Drago]

In Blackpool, the oboe is favoured over the trombone.

 

[bruce1530]

The Channel Tunnel was constructed by Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) starting at each side and meeting deep underneath the English Channel.

There was no way to reverse the machines, so the original plan was to turn them to the side after the tunnels had met, and leave them permanently entombed underneath the sea.

This technique is common when constructing tunnels.

However, it became apparent that the machines were in good condition, and so they were allowed to continue tunnelling after turning. The France-bound TBM, will emerge near Rotterdam in 2021, whereas the UK-bound one is now heading for Dublin, but is not expected to make landfall until 2037.

This raises the potential of creating an international railway interchange on the sea bed.

 

[Profpointy]

The Channel Tunnel was constructed by Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) starting at each side and meeting deep underneath the English Channel.

There was no way to reverse the machines, so the original plan was to turn them to the side after the tunnels had met, and leave them permanently entombed underneath the sea.

This technique is common when constructing tunnels.

However, it became apparent that the machines were in good condition, and so they were allowed to continue tunnelling after turning. The France-bound TBM, will emerge near Rotterdam in 2021, whereas the UK-bound one is now heading for Dublin, but is not expected to make landfall until 2037.

This raises the potential of creating an international railway interchange on the sea bed.

There's an enjoyable Harry Harrison book called "A transatlantic tunnel, Hurrah!"

 

[Profpointy]

In Blackpool, the oboe is favoured over the trombone.

A schoolfriend married an oboe player, after dating several cellists

 

[classic33]

The cello (or should we call it a violoncello to be true to its full name?) is in fact a small version of another instrument, which is known as a violone. If you’ve never heard one of those then you’re not alone; only a few players around the world specialise in this instrument and the closest you’re going to get hear one in an ordinary setting is by listening to a double bass (which combines features of both).

 

[Tim Hall]

A schoolfriend married an oboe player, after dating several cellists

I know a joke about a woman who went out with various musicians. It'll pop up on the jokes thread in a bit.