Odd factoids

[Drago]

The Vulcan bombers was nothing more than a Lancaster bomber with spoilers and a body kit. The addition of a massive PA system that made jet engine noises, and was mounted to a bicycle which on the ground and which followed the aircraft wherever they went, completed the ruse.

 

[Threevok]

The glazed noses of Blenheim bombers were actually greenhouses, that the aircraft inadvertently picked up, whilst struggling to take off.

This led many signs at nearby allotments to be changed from "Dig For Victory" to "Duck for Survival"

 

[Drago]

The prototype Blenheim bomber was simple the East wing of Blenheim palace with wings attached and 4 Hayter lawnmower engines for propulsion. Very popular with the officers from the posher sectors of society.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The Blenheim Bomber was a BSO sold in Halfords in the early 80s. It was made from the lead stolen from churches , with the tyres made from Tesco carrier bags, and inner tubes from discarded condoms. It was popular with drunk students for bombing down hills.

 

[Drago]

Halfords started out making bicycles from knackered Ford Sierras. Theyd takenthe car, removed the motor and bin it, cut the car in half longitudinally, slap on some pedals, and voila!

These half-fords soon became known as Halfords, and thus the new enterprise took its name.

 

[srj10]

All inhabitants of Somalia are experts in fine wine and food/wine combinations.
There are no take-away restaurants in Togo.

 

[bruce1530]

Togo Parties are very popular among students

 

[Drago]

Political Parties are called "parties" because the objective is to form a government, pocket the lolly, and have endless parties at 10 Downing Street.

 

[NorthernDave]

Statistically, there is no group of people more entitled than parents attempting to get first dibs on the office annual leave planner at the start of January.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The conservatory party is held at the rear of no 10. Downing Street. All invited.

 

[Drago]

The Labour Party was originally open only to candidates that were in labour at the time of their application.

Unfortunately, this made the interview process not only rather fraught but also somewhat messy, so membership was expanded to include any person with a tweed jacket, strange hat and a beard, particularly women.

 

[srj10]

Larry the Downing Street cat works for MI5 and spies on visiting politicians and dignitaries and reports back on a weekly basis.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Larry the Downing Street cat is a Chinese feline agent

 

[Drago]

Chinese agent, Christine Lee, did Boris' hair cut

The end result would be considered an act of war on any other world leader, but the Chinese were most perplexed when people actually thought Boris looked somewhat smarter than usual.

 

[srj10]

Larry the Downing Street cat denies having sexual relations with Jacob Rees Moggie.