Things that you probably didn't know - thread.

[Marshmallow_Fluff]

The word "Checkmate" in chess comes from the Persian phrase "Shah Mat," which means "the king is dead".

 

[Octet]

A couple of strange local (Guernsey, Channel Islands) laws that we have over here which where never repealed.

It is legal for a pregnant woman to urinate in a police officer's hat/helmet if she feels it is absolutely necessary.
A police officer must hold your horse for up to an hour, if asked, if you ride it into town.

 

[Psycolist]

Vets can treat humans but doctors can't treat animals.


Tony.

My GP gave our tortoise an apple last summer, does that mean he could be struck off !

 

[Psycolist]

Every London black cab is supposed to carry a bale of hay for its horse, it goes back to the days of the proper horse drawn Hackney cabs, but the law has never been repeeled, or is it repealed ?

 

[Octet]

Every London black cab is supposed to carry a bale of hay for its horse, it goes back to the days of the proper horse drawn Hackney cabs, but the law has never been repeeled, or is it repealed ?

I thought it had been repealed? Or is it just no longer an arrestable offence?

 

[classic33]

Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked mannequin.
Local Mothecare used bin liners when fitting out their shop.

 

[classic33]

Any person found breaking a boiled egg at the sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village stocks (enacted by Edward VI).

 

[EltonFrog]

Oscar winning screenwriter, and actor Colin Welland walked out of my shop very angry with me in 1986

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Every London black cab is supposed to carry a bale of hay for its horse, it goes back to the days of the proper horse drawn Hackney cabs, but the law has never been repeeled, or is it repealed ?

Laws occasionally get repealed. Oranges on the other hand are rarely repeeled.

 

[Dirtlover2005]

I'm wearing the wife's undies

 

[Octet]

I'm wearing the wife's undies

Too... much.... information...

 

[vernon]

Vets can treat humans but doctors can't treat animals.


Tony.

Seeing as my wife's a cow, a vet is the first port of call anyway.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Seeing as my wife's a cow, a vet is the first port of call anyway.

Nevertheless, I still think you should see a doctor.

 

[vernon]

Nevertheless, I still think you should see a doctor.

To have my bestiality treated?

 

[Flying_Monkey]

The male paper nautilus has a detachable penis which can swim independently to impregnate females. Do not try this at home.