Author: Richard Carter

I've just sent a letter to New Scientist about sex, which they published: Sir, Douglas Fox marvels at what he describes as one of the great mysteries of the human condition: why do humans spend so much time having sex without resultant pregnancy ("Gentle Persuasion", 9th February, 2002). The answer, it seems, is that it… Continue reading Sex

BBC: Princess Margaret dies Speaking from Sierra Leone, [UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair] said: "I know the whole country will be deeply saddened by Princess Margaret's death." I think the Observer captured the mood of the nation far more accurately: The death of the 71-year-old Princess Margaret Rose, Countess of Snowdon, one-time second in line… Continue reading Princess Margaret

Edinburgh v Newcastle. One of the contestants presses his buzzer to answer the question: Voiceover: Newcastle, Browne. …And of Browne's team-mates was called (H)ale!

Q: Why didn't the cowardly dragon observe the sabbath? A: Because it only preyed on weak knights.

BBC: Liverpool stun Man Utd Encore une fois… I believe that makes it five out of five.

We return from the commercial break to see Morse standing at the back of a lip-reading class. The teacher moves her lips silently several times, writing on the blackboard as she does so.ITV1 Continuity Announcer: "We're sorry for the loss of sound and will restore it to you as soon as possible."

Far more amusing than it should be, it's: The Prime Number Shitting Bear

Daniel seeks bubbing actors to complete cast Also (Births, Marriages and Deaths): STRONGITHARMPeacefully, on December 25th, 2001, Garry Strongitharm… Only in Yorkshire.