Dunnage
Technically, packing material used to protect or wedge in cargo or stores. It is also used when referring to a …
Eye-splice
To splice, (‘episeer’ French. ‘splitster’, Dutch, ‘plico’ Latin) to join the two ends of …
Palindromic
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321.
In case your bleary eyes are taking a while to work out why the above sum …
I want to be his bookie
When you are 4-0 up you should never lose 7-1 – Lawrie McMenemy,Manager of Southampton Football Club
Just Stick a Stamp on His Forehead!
In 1920 the US Post Office officially banned sending children through the mail as a form of parcel post. Parents had found it …
Kulua Humour 16
Another flight attendant’s comment on a less than perfect landing: “We ask you to please remain seated as Captain …
Someone Got it Right
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ~ Mae West
When will Tibetans have an Arab Spring?
Between 2009 and March 2013, there have been 106 ‘burning protests’ in which Tibetans have set themselves alight …
But it helps to be dumb
You don’t have to have been a horse to be a jockey. – Arigo Sachi on being a manager.
A Lot to be said for being a Nun
Not only is Sister André the world’s oldest living person, but at 118 years old, she’s also the oldest nun ever. The …
Do you want to be part of the Majority?
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.”
Mark Twain
Can buy me love!
The only artist to reach the top of the UK charts as a solo artist as well as in a duo, trio, quartet, quintet and musical …