Useless information - part three

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@Jonpe Very rarely, and the last time would have been when Richard Whiteley was the presenter.

[#2]

It is impossible to return a metal paper clip to its' original shape if you straighten it.

[#3]

The era of when things could always be worse is almost over.

[#4]

@Minivanman  "possibly"

[#5]

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@Minivanman wrote:

The era of when things could always be worse is almost over.

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Nonsense. That era ended on 24 July last year.

[#6]

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@198kHz wrote:

A string of typographical symbols (such as %@$&*!) used in place of an obscenity, especially in comic strips, is known as a 'grawlix'.

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At least the mods haven't edited your post as avoidance of the forum swear filter @198kHz !  

[#7]

You may be right @shutter but at times it honestly feels like it. 🙂

[#8]

I was going to say  "Carlsberg Lager"....  but thought .... maybe not...  !

[#9]

My car goes in for it`s M.o.T. test next week.....

[#10]

.... don't get me started on MOT's @shutter .

[#11]

'Verisimilitude' is hard to say after a couple of pints.

[#12]

It`s hard to say, without any pints... !  ..

[#13]

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@198kHz wrote:

@Jonpe, ... last time would have been when Richard Whiteley was the presenter.

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The reason I asked was that a week or so ago grawlix was the solution to one of the 'teatime teasers' they leave you with before some of their commercial breaks.

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@Jonpe Ah, no doubt the person who told me had seen the programme then.

[#15]

It`s a lovely day here today... bright sunshine... cloudless blue sky and temp about 20c ..

so... gonna spoil it for the neighbours... !  

Gonna get the jet washer going and try to remove the seaweed from under the car....