Lemonade
According to EU legislation, lemonade must not contain lemons or lemon flavouring; it is defined merely as sweetened carbonated water. A fizzy drink tasting of lemon can be marketed as traditional...
View ArticleRoaches
Technically, the term cockroach only refers to the male roach. A female is called a henroach. Furthermore, the first syllable should be pronounced co as in the name of the otherwise potentially painful...
View ArticleCivilization 1000000
Sid Meier will shortly be releasing a new version of the popular computer strategy game Civilization. Particular attention has been paid to the technology tree to better reflect the true achievements...
View ArticlePower saving on the tube
For some years, Transport for London have been running the London Underground at reduced power during the hours from twelve noon until two o'clock in the afternoon in an effort to save money and...
View ArticleWhisky ages
The ages on Scotch whisky bottles do not refer to the age of the whisky but rather the minimum legal age of the person drinking it. Therefore, one could drink Bells at three years old (subject to the...
View ArticleWhy Jesus was so good
Mary and Joseph, Jesus's parents*, used the naughty step technique popularised by Supernanny Jo Frost. One of the basic tenets of this procedure is that the naughty child sits on the naughty step for...
View ArticleApple to publish books
Computer firm and music distributor Apple are planning to branch out into print publishing. Their new book publishing arm, iPage, will publish works related to design, music, and computing. However,...
View ArticleApple launches iPod touch
Apple have unveiled the new revamped iPod touch with touch screen. For security reasons, they have announced the following measures:The iPod touch can only be used by three fingers on the user's right...
View ArticlePunic Wars
As a way of practising rhetoric, ancient Roman scholars engaged in competitions involving word play. Like the Olympic Games before them, these grew in significance until they became international in...
View ArticleThe British Library and St Pancras Station
The architect of the new British Library on Euston Road intentionally made it look rubbish in order to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the neighbouring St Pancras Station. This strategy paid off with...
View ArticleThe Behemoth
The behe moth was in fact the biggest moth that has ever existed. It had a wingspan of 2 feet and was white in colour making it resemble a small gull. The name comes from the exclamation of disbelief:...
View ArticleCycling safety
Unlike those of children, the adult cranium is largely immune to the kinds of accident suffered by cyclists. This is why it is a common sight for parents to make their children wear cycle helmets while...
View ArticleNew trains to use electronic livery
The new trains being planned as part of the Intercity Express Programme to replace existing Intercity 125 (HST, Class 43) and 225 (Class 91) fleets on the British rail network will be fitted with an...
View ArticleMasterchef Facts
Masterchef HQ is actually John and Gregg's house.Gregg's now famous line "Cooking doesn't get tougher than this!" was originally uttered by Gregg in response to a joint of beef that John had cooked for...
View ArticleRail compensation to be paid in vouchers
Compensation for people affected by the building of the High Speed 2 railway line from London to Birmingham are to be paid in railway vouchers rather than cash. Moreover, the total compensation will be...
View ArticleNew iPad
Apple are to release a new version of the iPad for 2011. In response to consumer feedback, it will have an integral stand attached by a hinge so that it no longer has to be held up by hand like a book....
View ArticleAV referendum to use AV
The UK referendum on the adoption of the Alternative Vote (AV) system for British general elections is itself to be conducted using the AV system. Voters will rank the available options in order of...
View ArticleMasterlibrarian
Following the success of its long-running cooking programme Masterchef, the BBC are to launch Masterlibrarian to find the country's best amateur librarian. There are also plans for a professional...
View ArticleThe Vatican Ice Cream Van
If you want a Magnum Mini at the ice cream van outside the Vatican Primary School, you have to ask for a Parvum.
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