Odd factoids

[david k]

The first Citroen car was made from an upturned pram.

As have all Citroen cars since. They only look more modern as prams are much more trendy now

 

[classic33]

Both Tin-Tin and James Bond drove Citroen CV2's.

 

[Dave7]

Archeologists have uncovered proof that ice cream was widely available in ancient Bible times.
The most complete records are from Walls of Jericho.

 

[NorthernDave]

Many people think that "Don't look back in anger" was written by Oasis.
However, the song is based on a Chas and Dave track "Don't look back in Ongar", which was originally penned in protest at the closure of the town's Underground station.

 

[Tim Hall]

Many people think that "Don't look back in anger" was written by Oasis.
However, the song is based on a Chas and Dave track "Don't look back in Ongar", which was originally penned in protest at the closure of the town's Underground station.

There was once a newspaper headline regarding a librarians' strike in Essex:
"Book Lack in Ongar"

 

[Profpointy]

Archeologists have uncovered proof that ice cream was widely available in ancient Bible times.
The most complete records are from Walls of Jericho.

Wasn't there a hostile takeover ?

 

[classic33]

One for @PeteXXX
The world's tallest ice cream cone was over 9 feet(3.08m) tall. Beating the previous one made in Italy(2.81m).

Weighing almost a tonne, it contained 1,080 litres of ice-cream, 60 litres of chocolate and 110 kg of waffle biscuit.

 

[PeteXXX]

One for @PeteXXX
The world's tallest ice cream cone was over 9 feet(3.08m) tall. Beating the previous one made in Italy(2.81m).

Weighing almost a tonne, it contained 1,080 litres of ice-cream, 60 litres of chocolate and 110 kg of waffle biscuit.

It might take me a whole day, but I reckon I could manage one... as long as it had a flake in it

 

[david k]

The answer isn't in the bottom of a glass, it's in the alcohol you drink to get there

 

[Threevok]

Fairy liquid does not contain fairies

 

[Tim Hall]

Fairy liquid does not contain fairies

See also baby oil.

 

[Threevok]

See also baby oil.

You are correct. Fairy Liquid does not contain babies either - despite the picture on the bottle

 

[MiK1138]

Mayonnaise was invented by popular (sic) radio DJ Simon Mayo

 

[NorthernDave]

Hair cuts were invented by Paul Barber, who went on to play Denzil in Only Fools and Horses.

 

[Drago]

Denzil in only fools and horses was played in the final series by Denzil Washington.