Odd factoids

[Dave7]

The sealant used to prepare the walls of nuclear power stations before hanging wallpaper is found in special holes in the ground called Sizewells.

These wells all have either small medium or large sizes. It is possible to get xxx size but only off ebay and they take 3 weeks to arrive from China.

 

[NorthernDave]

A "Dungeoness" was where female prisoners were kept - a mediaeval Cell Block H, if you like.

 

[classic33]

A "Dungeoness" was where female prisoners were kept - a mediaeval Cell Block H, if you like.

Wasn't worth it if you went.

 

[Drago]

All waste produced in Welsh Nuclear Power stations is Boyo-Degradable

Boo degradable is also a term used when Welsh men are forcible placed in a gimp suit, tied up and whipped by a dominatrix.

 

[david k]

You can shoot a Welshman in Shropshire with an arrow every third Tuesday of the month





In the rest of England you can shoot them whenever you want

 

[classic33]

It's legal & required, to shoot with a bow and arrow any Welshman who crosses the River Severn in to England after sunset.

 

[bruce1530]

Shortly after the publication of the Domesday Book, William the Conqueror decreed that all of the major rivers in the UK should be numbered, with the Thames being known as “One”, the Mersey “Two” and the Clyde “Eight”.

This was the predecessor to the scheme which is still used today to label major roads.

After William the Conqueror’s death, the scheme mostly fell out of use; the only remnants today are the rivers “Forth” and “Severn”.

 

[classic33]

Shortly after the publication of the Domesday Book, William the Conqueror decreed that all of the major rivers in the UK should be numbered, with the Thames being known as “One”, the Mersey “Two” and the Clyde “Eight”.

This was the predecessor to the scheme which is still used today to label major roads.

After William the Conqueror’s death, the scheme mostly fell out of use; the only remnants today are the rivers “Forth” and “Severn”.

Wye?

 

[gaijintendo]

Wye?

Because Severn ate Nene!

 

[Dave7]

Shortly after the publication of the Domesday Book, William the Conqueror decreed that all of the major rivers in the UK should be numbered, with the Thames being known as “One”, the Mersey “Two” and the Clyde “Eight”.

This was the predecessor to the scheme which is still used today to label major roads.

After William the Conqueror’s death, the scheme mostly fell out of use; the only remnants today are the rivers “Forth” and “Severn”.

William the Conqueror started an annual competition which was basically throwing "your pet animal" across the local river. It really caught on in Liverpool when prizes were awarded for the distance the cat/dog/hamster was thrown. It came to be known as "furry across the Mersey" On one occasion it was won by a local knight called Sir Gerald Marsden.

 

[raleighnut]

William The Conqueror only invaded Britain because there was a shortage of Horse Chestnut trees in Normandy. (The French preferring to grow Chestnuts you can eat)

 

[classic33]

The mace as used by knights of old was inspired by the Horse Chestnut. Conkers being played at first withe the shell still in place, imitating the knights.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The average owner only rides their bike 20 miles per year.

 

[raleighnut]

The average owner only rides their bike 20 miles per year.

@potsy , you must be an above average owner.

 

[potsy]

@potsy , you must be an above average owner.

I wish!