Did you know.....

[classic33]

....that the longest traffic jam ever recorded in the UK was over 40 miles long?! It happened on April 5th, 1985, between junctions 16 and 18 of the M1 with the delays being caused by roadworks.

 

[classic33]

[QUOTE 2473053, member: 30090"]I'll be sure to use that as my next chat up line.[/quote]
Do you think it'd work?

 

[ayceejay]

Her: "Wow" she sighed "Oh my god you must be one of those nerds"
Classic: "Well yes, shall we fornicate?"

 

[classic33]

Her: "Wow" she sighed "Oh my god you must be one of those nerds"
Classic: User30090: "Well yes, shall we fornicate?"

Corrected for you. It wasn't me who used to use it as a chat-up line.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2002/mar/31/transport.uk
Gives it as 20 miles

 

[Maz]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2002/mar/31/transport.uk
Gives it as 20 miles

In both directions, would make it 40 miles.