Odd factoids

[roubaixtuesday]

Navvy cake is a popular Irish snack , made from potatoes

 

[raleighnut]

They say if you can remember Pounds, Shillings and Pence then you weren't really there man.

I'm of the generation that was taught LSD in school then after a bit they said "forget all that, it's decimal now" I also clearly remember my pocket money taking a severe hit in purchasing power

 

[Alex321]

I'm of the generation that was taught LSD in school then after a bit they said "forget all that, it's decimal now" I also clearly remember my pocket money taking a severe hit in purchasing power

Yep. I was in those days too. Although with my dad being in the RAF, we were actually in Singapore when it changed. I was 12 at the time.

 

[Drago]

Limited Slip Differentials are a type of thong for men with a separate pouch for each testicle.

 

[Chris S]

Tracy Ann Oberman is a part-time taxi driver.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Austin Powers was based on the early life of Chris Rea

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Austin Powers middle name is Wayne.

That's why his powers were wayning.

I'll get my coat.

 

[Drago]

John Wayne donated a lung to charity and raised £14.55 at auction.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

"At Auction" won the 14.55 at Kempton yesterday.

The horse was so fast the rider behind said "going, going, GONE" as it sped away.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The Pilgrims Way is named after John Wayne walked it in 600 BC

 

[Drago]

Wayne Rooney is the father of Mickey Rooney.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

"Taking the Mickey" is the title of a pornographic film where other Disney characters enjoy [redacted] with the little mouse.

 

[Drago]

Mice are a form of mutant dwarf rat.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Ratatouille is a dish invented by rats to see them though the winter

 

[Drago]

Winter was introduced by Theresa May in 2017 an an austerity approved version of summer.