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Practising

Practising having my blood pressure taken to overcome my phobia.

Published 26-Jul-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: jen, medicine

Criminal Genes

Did Jeffrey Archer really inherit his propensity for criminal activity from his father?

Published 21-Jul-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: genetics, jeffrey archer

Cheryl Ladd

Cheryl Ladd is 50!

Published 12-Jul-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: charlie's angels, cheryl ladd

Snippets - June 2001

Snippets from June 2001

Published 30-Jun-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: snippets

Bill Gates' Cost-Benefit Calculation

During one of my many idle moments last week, I wondered how much money Bill Gates would have to drop before it was worth his while bending over to pick it up.

Published 27-Jun-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: calculations, money

Two Black & White Masterpieces

In which I rave about a photo in a pub.

Published 23-Jun-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: alcohol, music, photography

A Warm Welcome

Why beer should be drunk warm.

Published 09-Jun-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: alcohol

A Beard For All Seasons

Compare and contrast those with beards and those without.

Published 02-Jun-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: beards

Spell-Checkers

85% of job applicants seem to be unable to spell the word liaise.

Published 29-May-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: computers, spelling

Hypnotism

A woman has successfully sued a stage hypnotist for re-awakening memories of childhood sexual abuse.

Published 27-May-2001
Filed under: Nonsense Tags: hypnotism, mumbo-jumbo

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