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Well not obvious to me as I'm not down with the kids.
It seems you can video call anyone with a smart phone using Google Duo.
I am aware you can on Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger as I often contact my daughter in Japan.
It seems you can video call anyone with a smart phone using Google Duo.
I am aware you can on Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger as I often contact my daughter in Japan.
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Jared Harris is the son of Richard Harris.
He even looks like him and yet it didn't twig
He even looks like him and yet it didn't twig
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How people should use twitter: They should read all the replies to a tweet before replying. If someone else has already said the thing you were going to say, don't reply. If your excuse is there are too many replies to read so the thing you were going to say needs to be said, relax. If there's that many replies to read, someone has said it. You are not that original. No one is.
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Probably a good idea.
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Also if that happened there would be far fewer replies so would be easier to read them all anyway. Good idea. Probably one for the things that will never happen thread though
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I'm not a twatter user but wouldn't it be better if you could only see posts from followers or those you follow?Callum Todd wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:03 pm Also if that happened there would be far fewer replies so would be easier to read them all anyway. Good idea. Probably one for the things that will never happen thread though
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No, because how would you ever meet anyone new, see anything interesting or learn anything new?Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:32 pmI'm not a twatter user but wouldn't it be better if you could only see posts from followers or those you follow?Callum Todd wrote: ↑Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:03 pm Also if that happened there would be far fewer replies so would be easier to read them all anyway. Good idea. Probably one for the things that will never happen thread though
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I've shoe horned this here.
How brilliant Tom Odell is.
Just caught a new? song of his on the radio, Best Day of my Life and with the beauty of Alexa played some of his back catalogue and never realised these great tunes were him
How brilliant Tom Odell is.
Just caught a new? song of his on the radio, Best Day of my Life and with the beauty of Alexa played some of his back catalogue and never realised these great tunes were him
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He's very good.
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Listening to Monster at the moment and it's an unheralded classic
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Half As Good As You is probably my favourite. Another Love is good too.
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Yeah Another Love has had a resurgence since being used in footage from the war in Ukraine.Callum Todd wrote: ↑Sat Oct 29, 2022 5:19 pm Half As Good As You is probably my favourite. Another Love is good too.
Embarrassingly although I loved the song I didnt know it was Tom.
I checked out his cover of Taylor Swifts Trouble which was cool
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This is something I actually realised ages ago, but that Tipperary is a real place. I thought it was made up for the song. If it doesn't exist, it works better because you're always a long way from it wherever you are.
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I used to think that about TimbuktoGavin Chipper wrote: ↑Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:41 pm This is something I actually realised ages ago, but that Tipperary is a real place. I thought it was made up for the song. If it doesn't exist, it works better because you're always a long way from it wherever you are.
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The spelling of the capital of Burkino Faso starts with an O
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This isn't very relatable.Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:53 am The spelling of the capital of Burkino Faso starts with an O
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I once told a joke about a dump you have after eating at a sudshi bar is a wagadoodooGavin Chipper wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:41 pmThis isn't very relatable.Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:53 am The spelling of the capital of Burkino Faso starts with an O
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A hit record is any song that reached the top 75 rather than the top 20 or even 40
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It's grim up north
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Unlike the ending of the spelling of Burkina.Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:53 am The spelling of the capital of Burkino Faso starts with an O
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Is that even a thing?Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:22 pm A hit record is any song that reached the top 75 rather than the top 20 or even 40
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In terms of a quiz question, for example I said that The Black Eyed Peas first hit was Where is the Love but apparently a previous song got to 52 but was still considered a "hit"Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:28 pmIs that even a thing?Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:22 pm A hit record is any song that reached the top 75 rather than the top 20 or even 40
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PDF File sounds a lot like paedophile.
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Other countries' money can be made obsolete - it's not just ours. When I found out that someone had a load of the old paper £20 notes, I thought how ridiculous of them. But then I thought that I've still got a load of US money from my last visit a few years ago. I didn't bother changing it back with the idea that I'd likely go back eventually. But they could change all their notes just like happens in the UK sometimes. And I'd lose all that money.
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Even since they expanded it from a top 50 in 1978.Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:28 pmIs that even a thing?Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:22 pm A hit record is any song that reached the top 75 rather than the top 20 or even 40
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Well they do a top 100 now. It says here that the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles uses the top 75 definition. But it seems to me a subjective term and poor quiz-setting form.Ian Volante wrote: ↑Tue Nov 22, 2022 12:55 pmEven since they expanded it from a top 50 in 1978.Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:28 pmIs that even a thing?Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:22 pm A hit record is any song that reached the top 75 rather than the top 20 or even 40
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I wonder if there is anyone in the phone directory called Peter File?
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It's pretty well established, and enables consistency. Also, numerous old songs hang around in the lower reaches of the chart, and make a mockery of longevity records if you include the top 100. As with any question, as long as you clearly define what you're asking, it's not a problem.Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Tue Nov 22, 2022 3:00 pmWell they do a top 100 now. It says here that the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles uses the top 75 definition. But it seems to me a subjective term and poor quiz-setting form.
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It's not clear they did define it in Marc's quiz from the context.Ian Volante wrote: ↑Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:00 amIt's pretty well established, and enables consistency. Also, numerous old songs hang around in the lower reaches of the chart, and make a mockery of longevity records if you include the top 100. As with any question, as long as you clearly define what you're asking, it's not a problem.Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Tue Nov 22, 2022 3:00 pmWell they do a top 100 now. It says here that the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles uses the top 75 definition. But it seems to me a subjective term and poor quiz-setting form.
(It would seem a bit pointless to say it at all if you have to define it every time. You might as well say "Top 75 hit" rather than "Hit single - by the way that means it reached the top 75".)
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It wasn't a quiz per se.
Someone asked me to name a band whose first hit was in my opinion their best hit and I answered Black-Eyed Peas with Where is The Love.
Someone said it wasn't their first hit......
Someone asked me to name a band whose first hit was in my opinion their best hit and I answered Black-Eyed Peas with Where is The Love.
Someone said it wasn't their first hit......
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The reason "wanker" became an insult probably wasn't because people thought the act contemptible in itself, but because it implied that the person didn't have other options.
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You're on your own with that one
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Horseshoes and hand grenades is an actual saying in the USA, not just a random pairing of words. If Green Day had been British, the song might have been called Close, But No Cigar.
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That guy was right not to invite Jaques to the party and the M&M's were wrong.
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That you can buy mince pies with sell by dates before Christmas.
To be honest, you can buy Hot cross buns all year round now (originally they were sold on good Friday only) so why not mince pies?
To be honest, you can buy Hot cross buns all year round now (originally they were sold on good Friday only) so why not mince pies?
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I especially recommend Morrisons, where you can buy mince pies with sell by dates three weeks before you buy themMarc Meakin wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:24 am That you can buy mince pies with sell by dates before Christmas
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That there are only about 15 Blimps in active service
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It's a Wonderful Life is ostensibly A Christmas Carol
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The Netherlands has a really weird shape/coastline thing.
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The phrase "break a leg", meaning "I hope the acting audition goes well for you", came about because broken legs get out in casts.
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I thought it was because actors think that saying "Good luck" before a performance is bad form, and will surely bring bad luck.Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:50 pm The phrase "break a leg", meaning "I hope the acting audition goes well for you", came about because broken legs get out in casts.
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I'm probably never going to do anything of note because nobody is following me around with a video camera, getting footage for the inevitable documentary about me.
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I'm sure CCTV will notice youMark James wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 12:09 pm I'm probably never going to do anything of note because nobody is following me around with a video camera, getting footage for the inevitable documentary about me.
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In non-leap years, January 1 and December 31 fall on the same day of the week.
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Sure, but that's why break a leg is the choice of substitute. Appaz.Paul Worsley wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 5:15 pmI thought it was because actors think that saying "Good luck" before a performance is bad form, and will surely bring bad luck.Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:50 pm The phrase "break a leg", meaning "I hope the acting audition goes well for you", came about because broken legs get out in casts.
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And if you get married on a Saturday your ruby wedding will be on a Sunday.Ben Wilson wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:15 am In non-leap years, January 1 and December 31 fall on the same day of the week.
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There's nothing on the Wikipedia article about it. Not that you should take Wikipedia as gospel, but it's something to consider.Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:18 amSure, but that's why break a leg is the choice of substitute. Appaz.Paul Worsley wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 5:15 pmI thought it was because actors think that saying "Good luck" before a performance is bad form, and will surely bring bad luck.Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:50 pm The phrase "break a leg", meaning "I hope the acting audition goes well for you", came about because broken legs get out in casts.
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Playing heardle the other day I guessed Eye of the Tiger for an 80s track but it was Edge of 17 by Stevie Nicks.
The exact same intro
The exact same intro
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They have similarities for a wee while, certainly not identical!Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:54 am Playing heardle the other day I guessed Eye of the Tiger for an 80s track but it was Edge of 17 by Stevie Nicks.
The exact same intro
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On a related note, the bass line for 'Plug in Baby' by Muse is almost identical to 'Sexy Boy' by Air. Songs I've both known for about 20 years but only had the similarity pointed out to me recently.
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Right, well, that's all well and good, but I saw something say something on Reddit, and that IS gospel. Honestly, this is why no one should ever try to corroborate anything, accuracy is just unhelpful.Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:39 pmThere's nothing on the Wikipedia article about it. Not that you should take Wikipedia as gospel, but it's something to consider.Mark Deeks wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:18 amSure, but that's why break a leg is the choice of substitute. Appaz.Paul Worsley wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 5:15 pm
I thought it was because actors think that saying "Good luck" before a performance is bad form, and will surely bring bad luck.
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Sounds like a question for our Susie
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Shea butter is pronounced as in "SHEER drop" rather than as in "John O'SHEA".
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You will tell me Quinoa isn't pronounced Quin noah nextAdam Gillard wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:36 pm Shea butter is pronounced as in "SHEER drop" rather than as in "John O'SHEA".
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60 is actually quite old from a physical standpoint.
Mentally I still feel 12
Mentally I still feel 12
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Inspired by yesterday's teatime teaser, this lollipop song and this one are different songs. Why are there so many songs about lollipops that sound basically the same? It would be weird anyway without them sounding the same.
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There was an episode of QI where they mentioned a guy in history who could read silently and without moving his lips and this impressed people at the time and, if that's true, I've just realised that the first person who sang and played guitar at the same time must have seemed like a fucking wizard or something.