Odd factoids

[classic33]

The pub with the longest name in the UK "The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps Inn" in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester.

Also home to the shortest pub name in the UK The "Q Inn".

 

[Andy_R]

Ham radio operators got the term "ham" coined from the expression "ham fisted operators," a term used to describe early radio users who sent Morse code (i.e., pounded their fist).

Oooo.... Your Googlefoo is weak this evening....the term was used to describe early telegraph users.

 

[screenman]

A jazz musician used to sponsor a professional cycling team.

 

[Andy_R]

A jazz musician used to sponsor a professional cycling team.

Jules Holland's crack cyclists?

 

[screenman]

Jules Holland's crack cyclists?

Nope.

 

[Andy_R]

I'll leave it up to Classic33 to google it

 

[nickyboy]

Duck Oil is made from the oil of ducks feathers.

Duckhams Oil is made by mixing Mallard livers and Pig gall bladders

 

[Andy_R]

Duckhams Oil is made by mixing Mallard livers and Pig gall bladders

So is Tesco's Finest duck liver pate. Sainsbury's use the pig pancreas instead.

 

[Drago]

PJ1 motorcycle chain lube used to contain whale sperm. Riders had to take great care to avoid getting pregnant when lubing the chain.

 

[Grant Fondo]

So is Tesco's Finest duck liver pate. Sainsbury's use the pig pancreas instead.

Yes, and Castrol GTX is the chemical formula for oil.

 

[Drago]

Scotch eggs are fried in scotch.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Mars bars were originally sold on the planet's moon, Phobos, hence the name.

 

[TVC]

Crown green bowls is the national sport of Khazakstsn.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Google is a fake search site setup by the NSA.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Martin Luther Kings real name was Rameses Dugong III