Odd factoids

[Drago]

Some of them never develop more than that.

That's for sure, Bro.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Some of them never develop more than that.

I'll set them up...

 

[NorthernDave]

Contrary to appearances, the forthcoming movie ''Hunter Killer' is not about a submarine, but about an assassination attempt on Ulrika Jonssons favourite Gladiator.

 

[classic33]

Trained gladiators joined formal associations, called collegia, to ensure that they were provided with proper burials and that compensation was given to their families.

 

[colly]

Gladioliators is the 'correct' historical name.
Contrary to popular belief Gladioliators actually battled with cut flowers until one or the other was forced to discontinue because of extreme hayfever.

As ever the true story is much more gruesome than the historical books let on.

 

[raleighnut]

Gladioliators is the 'correct' historical name.
Contrary to popular belief Gladioliators actually battled with cut flowers until one or the other was forced to discontinue because of extreme hayfever.

As ever the true story is much more gruesome than the historical books let on.

 

[classic33]

It’s least likely to rain on a Monday.

Mondays are meant to be the least rainy day of the week due to man-made pollution decreasing over the weekend. So leave the brolly at home and skip your way to the train station.

 

[NorthernDave]

Newcastle United are the only League football side to play at a stadium named after a Carry On star.

 

[classic33]

Newcastle United are the only League football side to play at a stadium named after a Carry On star.

Sid was a Saint!!

 

[Drago]

Sid James was only 23 years old when he appeared in the carry on films. He was a tragic sufferer of the Benjamin Button disease.

 

[classic33]

Sid James was a "fake brit" having been born and raised in South Africa.

 

[Threevok]

Essential Oils aren't really that essential

 

[raleighnut]

Essential Oils aren't really that essential

Chain lube however is.

 

[classic33]

Chain lube however is.

Dry oil!

 

[classic33]

Oil has been used by people for over 5,000 years, once used as a medicine for treating ailments such as gout and frostbite.