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Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:09 pm
by cheb
At least if Baker was at the controls he couldn't be hitting anyone.

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:16 pm
by KungFooBob
Moon would be fine as long as there wasn't any swimming pools.

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:25 pm
by Count Steer
cheb wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:09 pm At least if Baker was at the controls he couldn't be hitting anyone.
His father, a bricklayer, was 'Frederick Louvain Formidable Baker' - there's an interesting little factoid. On the negative side, Baker is credited with inventing the drum solo with 'Toad'. :(

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:57 pm
by KungFooBob
You shouldn't get google translate to translate 'Sharp Knife' to Latvian.

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:27 pm
by Taipan
Count Steer wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:59 pm Do drummers make good helicopter pilots? Not sure I'd have liked Moon or Baker at the controls tbh. :shock:
When David Essex made some money he bought his Mum and Dad a nice bungalow with some land as his Dad loved gardening but had only had window boxes in their flat. When Dave got his helicopters license he flew over to show his parents his helicopter. He landed in teh field next door and his Dad came out absolutely raving as the downdraft has ruined all his hydrangers! :D He and Cozy Powell passed their test at the same time.

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:56 pm
by JackyJoll
ZRX61 wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:50 am Reno Nevada is further West than Los Angeles.
It’s further Wild West.

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:36 am
by Buckaroo
cheb wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:40 pm But do tap dancing jugglers make good drummers?
As long as they don't fall out of the sink.

Boom boom!

Two for one.....I'm on fire 🔥

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:55 am
by Mr. Dazzle
With the possible exception of tall champagne flutes, every drinking vessel you use is longer around the perimeter than it is high.

Try wrapping your thumb and finger around the rim of a coffee mug, then try spanning the height of the same mug with those fingers to prove it.

Mrs D got me Things to make and do in the Fourth dimension for Chrimbo, that fact is in the forward.

https://amzn.asia/d/c9VJIfz

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:12 am
by cheb
Mr. Dazzle wrote: Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:55 am With the possible exception of tall champagne flutes, every drinking vessel you use is longer around the perimeter than it is high.

Try wrapping your thumb and finger around the rim of a coffee mug, then try spanning the height of the same mug with those fingers to prove it.

Mrs D got me Things to make and do in the Fourth dimension for Chrimbo, that fact is in the forward.

https://amzn.asia/d/c9VJIfz
Highball glasses? Tall pint glasses? I can check the latter for a sample size of one.

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:34 am
by Mr. Dazzle
I wasn't convinced either, which is kinda the point of the fact :lol:

Smidge over 26cm around the rim vs a bit under 23cm tall for example.

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Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:55 am
by JackyJoll
gremlin wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:31 pm
Taipan wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:04 am Drummers make good helicopter pilots as they have very good hand feet coordination.
As do tap dancing jugglers.
They’ve got the balls.

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:07 pm
by Taipan
You will always this read wrong...

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 7:36 pm
by Taipan
The peregrine is renowned for its speed. It can reach over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high-speed dive), making it the fastest member of the animal kingdom. According to a National Geographic TV program, the highest measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph).

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Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 7:43 pm
by Mr. Dazzle
They also look just like B2 bombers from the side.
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Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 8:31 pm
by Bigjawa
cheb wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:09 pm At least if Baker was at the controls he couldn't be hitting anyone.
He was apparently very kind to animals and paid for an animal shelter in South Africa leaving him nearly destitute. He was also a pro standard polo player.

On his deathbed, Jack Bruce phoned him and said "Ginger, I'm dying, FUCK YOU!" and hung up. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 8:50 pm
by KungFooBob
The new Santander advert on the telebox for the Edge account.

There's a bit where they interview a fisherman. The caption suggests that he's called Captain Quint.

5 RTTL Point to anyone who can spot the link to a famous movie.

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 9:03 pm
by MrLongbeard
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Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 9:09 pm
by Sunny
KungFooBob wrote: Mon May 06, 2024 8:50 pm The new Santander advert on the telebox for the Edge account.

There's a bit where they interview a fisherman. The caption suggests that he's called Captain Quint.

5 RTTL Point to anyone who can spot the link to a famous movie.
We're gonna need a bigger boat..

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 9:10 pm
by Sunny
Mr. Dazzle wrote: Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:55 am With the possible exception of tall champagne flutes, every drinking vessel you use is longer around the perimeter than it is high.

Try wrapping your thumb and finger around the rim of a coffee mug, then try spanning the height of the same mug with those fingers to prove it.

Mrs D got me Things to make and do in the Fourth dimension for Chrimbo, that fact is in the forward.

https://amzn.asia/d/c9VJIfz
Tell me you've never ordered a sex toy without telling me you've never ordered a sex toy... 😇

Re: Interesting little facts...

Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 10:41 pm
by Buckaroo
If you move towards a wall halving the distance for each move, you will never actually get to the wall. You're always only 50% closer than the prior position