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Random Facts So Interesting You'll Say, "Oh OK"

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  1. HRH Custard VC

    HRH Custard VC National Car Park Attendant

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    The first computer was invented in the 1940s
    The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland
    Water makes different pouring sounds depending on its temperature
     
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    Archers Road Urban Spaceman

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    There are more calories in a single peanut than there are in three Mars Bars.

    An adult herring gull can swallow a rhinoceros whole

    In a recent poll, 40% of people from Birmingham said they would rather live in a tree, than visit Wolverhampton
     
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    Ponders Revisited Well-Known Member

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    Wolverhampton is rather dull, I agree.

    Did you know the world's smallest trombone could fit inside an ant's ear?

    Also, peanut butter is classed as a dangerous substance in Kenya and is therefore prohibited. Empty jars are often found in alleyways and derelict buildings.

    And whilst receiving his knighthood, Bob Geldof broke wind for an estimated seven seconds. The queen, utterly unabashed, continued without comment or pause.
     
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    Easter Road 1980 Well-Known Member

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    Peas are actually martian eggs.
     
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    % are reversible i.e. 8% of 25 is equal to 25% of 8.
     
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    Each line of the 9 times table is equal to 9...
     
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  8. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    Gambol isn't my real name.
     
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    Moses Well-Known Member

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    We know that Brian.
     
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  10. Toby

    Toby GC's Life Coach

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    His real name is Gaylord <ok>
     
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    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    *middle name
     
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