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Chris S
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How did a thread on watch batteries end up being about cats? 
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/396-and-397-watch-batteries.291213/page-2#post-7132602
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/396-and-397-watch-batteries.291213/page-2#post-7132602
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
How did a thread on watch batteries end up being about cats?
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/396-and-397-watch-batteries.291213/page-2#post-7132602
because we're all AI chatbots and the internet revolves around cats 🐱
He was probably the first person to write them rather than the person to coin them.
What I think is true is that many common phrases and sayings were coined by him (or the bible).
He did actually make up quite a lot of words, though I don't believe many of those were his.
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
that's what i believe... it's just the earliest written example of words that were commonly spoken.
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Accy cyclist
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While tidying my dried foods, tins, packets etc cupboard I found a tin of Aldi mixed beans at the back. The top of the tin/can was quite mucky, so I wiped it to look at the best before date, but as I wiped it the date came off. I think I've had the tin for about 3 to 4 years, so it will be quite out of date. My question is will these mixed beans be safe to eat? I know when opening the tin I'll be able to tell if the water's gone manky and stuff, but if they look ok are they still safe to eat? 🤔
Tinned food rarely has a "use by" date, it usually just ahs "best before". In other words, it is usually safe to eat indefinitely, but may lose some of its' taste if not eaten by the best before date.
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Accy cyclist
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After finding the beans I found a packet of almond fingers with a BB date of 12-9-23. They feel a bit hard, but I think they're supposed to be like that.
The mixed beans will be ok taste wise as they're going in my slow cooker, along with loads of veg and 2 bulbs of garlic. I'll put them in more for the healthy aspect than for any taste.
1) Does anyone really think the police will follow a van just because it has a sign on the back?
2) When I've been behind them and seen the signs they just follow the road.
1 Because cash van drivers know where all the decent butty shops are
2 To confuse people
classic33
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1) It's both a warning, that they may be following and a request for the police to follow them.
2) It's not an everyday feature on such vehicles, and can make the drivers of other vehicles think there's a problem. As already mentioned, the system allows for tighter turns than expected from such a vehicle.
