Odd factoids

[Dave7]

In West Yorkshire (last October) a team of council workers was sent out to dig a series of large holes..... which they duly did. 2 days later the boss realised he had given them duff info and all the holes were at the wrong end of each street.
So he gave new instructions to correct the error.
Being smart, the foreman decided that rather than fill them in and start again he would simply dig them up, put them on the wagon and move them to the correct location.
While going uphill one of the holes fell off the back of the wagon so the driver reversed back down the hill to get it.
Unfortunately he failed to brake in time and the wagon plus 3 men reversed right into the hole.
Sadly they were never seen again.

 

[classic33]

In West Yorkshire (last October) a team of council workers was sent out to dig a series of large holes..... which they duly did. 2 days later the boss realised he had given them duff info and all the holes were at the wrong end of each street.
So he gave new instructions to correct the error.
Being smart, the foreman decided that rather than fill them in and start again he would simply dig them up, put them on the wagon and move them to the correct location.
While going uphill one of the holes fell off the back of the wagon so the driver reversed back down the hill to get it.
Unfortunately he failed to brake in time and the wagon plus 3 men reversed right into the hole.
Sadly they were never seen again.

You've been reading cabinet questions for my council!!

 

[bruce1530]

In the late 17th century, the US was briefly at war with France.

“French Fries” were invented at this time, and were originally made from real French prisoners, who were tortured by dipping them in boiling oil. They became extremely popular.

Peace was negotiated shortly afterwards, and the Treaty of New Orleans required that in future no Frenchman was to be harmed in the manufacture of French Fries, so they started using potatoes instead.

 

[NorthernDave]

Radio disc jockey Simon Mayo invented a delicious alternative to salad cream, but forgot to patent the recipe and the idea was snaffled up by Hellman's.
In a cruel irony, the tasty dressing still carries his name so he is reminded of his error every time he walks down the sauces and condiments aisle.

 

[bruce1530]

Salad cream is illegal in France

 

[classic33]

A license is required to keep a lunatic in the UK.

To date I've had no success in getting this licence, as it used to be issued by the police. Local police, uncertain if I'm trying to wind them up, are suprised to find it's actually correct.

 

[Threevok]

The word "Hernia" comes from Greek mythology

"Hernicles" busted a gut, trying to be as strong as his more famous brother "Hercules"

 

[Drago]

The Greek God Hercules took his name from the Hercules bicycle he used to get to work.

 

[NorthernDave]

Greek god Hercules was named after the horse in Steptoe and Son, which was Zeus's favourite TV show.

 

[classic33]

Heracles was the only hero in Greek mythology who had cults established all over Greece dedicated to him.

His super feats in overcoming monsters made him a protector of many city states.

 

[Drago]

Greece was named after the film Grease.

 

[classic33]

Worldwide, more people are killed each year by falling coconuts than die of heart attacks.

 

[Dave7]

Worldwide, more people are killed each year by falling coconuts than die of heart attacks.

Most people struck by coconuts die from heart attacks brought on by the shock of being struck by said coconuts.

 

[Threevok]

Herpes was the Greek god of chapped lips

 

[Drago]

The Greek God Herpes was a carrier.