The Dead Thread


Duncan’s Pigeon Loft said:
Ray French the BBC Rugby League (I know, ‘Wool sport’) commentator passed away earlier today.

Had a very distinctive voice and style, certainly the voice of rugby league for a long period of time
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Sad to hear this. I grew up in sunny St Helens and Ray was a very respected rugby league and union man, as well as a teacher at Cowley High. Had a few very hazy nights out in the town with some friends of friends that included his son, Gary, also an ex union pro.
 
Goat said:
On average, approximately 150,000 people die each day worldwide from various causes. Cardiovascular diseases and infectious diseases are the leading causes of death, followed by cancer, respiratory diseases, and other specific conditions like asthma and suicide

I honestly would have thought that number would be higher.
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I know, but that's what I found interesting, today's cohort all shuffled off after I had posted it.
 

Shevin Keedy said:
Exactly, all I need now is a question.
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All ye who have tried to sing the periodic table song ... that accompanied so many chemistry videos at school, cry your salty tears of lament now.

BBC News - American musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97, US media report
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American musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97, US media report

Lehrer, a Harvard-trained mathematician, wrote darkly humorous songs, often with political connotations.
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