How did teachers always know when a fight was going to break out after school?
I'm sure we all had the one area near the school where there would occasionally be a fight…
How do I get bike tire to reinflate?
I added some sealant to my tubeless bike tire. To do that I deflated it and took it…
Men in the UK – who has reached advanced adulthood and NEVER been in trouble with the police? And if so, why?
I’m posting this more out of curiosity than anything else. I’ve directed this at the men of the…
Ground floor Victorian flat in Scotland – do I sell at a loss, rent out to buy time, or keep investing?
Bought my first flat in Scotland 2 years ago for £150k (paid over valuation as is standard here…
What can a solo person do on Boxing Day?
So I was working in the hospital all day yesterday for 14 hours. Was crap, didn’t get no…
People who get offended by fans of rap/hip-hop, Why?
As an open minded chap why do so many people dislike or refuse to acknowledge the effort that…
Did pubs stop serving strong beer? I.e 5% or higher?
Just been visiting the UK back for Christmas and noticed that most pubs the beer is 4% or…
What lottery has the best value?
Having done a bit of research myself the Big Win Health Lottery looks the best value, £1 per…
What are some of your favourite examples of British indirectness?
We are often known for being way more indirect than any of our European counterparts. Downplaying serious situations,…
What do gritters do when it’s warm ?
Saw a gritter bombing along last night as the temperature was getting towards zero. Got me thinking about…
The socks and underpants fairies weren’t good to me this year, where to buy?
So I put some socks on this morning and noticed they have holes, and there is a low…
Is it normal for court martial files to be closed/redacted?
So, long story short … my great Uncle Harry served in KOYLI in Germany around 1954. He went…