Coffin in a Y shape?
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canuckblue
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A 1700-year wank?That's one hell of a prostrate problem.
Houdini is, of course, a legend. But, as a support act, what the hell are "Living Lithographs"?
Yes it was.
11 years on from the post you quoted, I haven’t had my tape measure out but possibly not.
Ronald Wayne owned 10% of Apple but sold it to Steve Jobs for $800 as he was fearful of getting into debt.
Today we are as far away in time from the release of 'Hot in Here, by Nelly' as that song is from the release of the album 'The Wall, By Pink Floyd'
23 years respectively.
If you need me, I'll be in standing in the shower staring at The Wall for a few hours.
23 years respectively.
If you need me, I'll be in standing in the shower staring at The Wall for a few hours.
In the 18/19th Century anyone with more than 6 windows on their building had to pay a window tax. Some would have windows constructed but board them up so no extra tax was paid.
This is the reason we have the saying 'daylight robbery'.
See also Clive Thomas and M Clattenburg.
This is the reason we have the saying 'daylight robbery'.
See also Clive Thomas and M Clattenburg.
Tommy Chong
Player Valuation: £70m
Here’s an interesting one:
You’ve got to have big brass balls to even think about attempting something like that!
You’ve got to have big brass balls to even think about attempting something like that!
There is a theory he never existed and it was a ploy that the crew were all in on to swipe the money.Here’s an interesting one:
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You’ve got to have big brass balls to even think about attempting something like that!
Tommy Chong
Player Valuation: £70m
The First Santa’s Grotto In The World Was In Liverpool– And It Was Hailed As “One Of The Seven Wonders Of Liverpool”
The beloved Christmas tradition that is Santa's Grotto actually originated in Liverpool.
The immense anticipation of going to see Santa during Christmastime when growing up is a fond memory for many. Waiting in line rehearsing what you’re going to say, sitting on Santa’s lap telling him what you would like for Christmas and being over the moon for days after. Well, Liverpool is the city where it all began, with the first Santa’s Grotto in the world popping up in the 19th Century.
David Lewis is the man known as the creator of the tradition, owner of the Lewi’s department store chain. In 1879, he created what was later deemed by the press as an “introduction to fairyland” and one of the “seven wonders of Liverpool”. We are yet to find out the other six wonders of the city, though!
Located at David Lewi’s store Bon Marche, which was where the old George Henry Lee store is now, the grotto was called ‘Christmas Fairyland’ and had a massive collection of toys from other countries like France. Children could see toy animals, foreign dolls and mechanical toys like ships, dancing dolls, peacocks and more. Among the displays, guests could find “miniature shops” selling “knick-knacks”, music boxes and useful gifts for both children and adults from all over the world.
Whats is more, Lewis saw even more success when he halved the prices of his items during Christmastime compared to his competitors. After all the praise, the grotto became an annual affair known across the UK, Australia the US, with many stores following suit. The tradition on Ranelagh Street continued all the way until Lewi’s closed in 2010. Many Liverpudlians can fondly remember Santa’s Grotto at Lewi’s, which also claimed to be the only place in Liverpool to have the “real” Santa, while all the others were considered his “representatives”.
Since then, the rights to the grotto were bought by the store’s former manager Mike Done, relocating back to where it all began – the George Henry Lee building. However, the grotto, unfortunately, has not returned since 2021.
Edinburgh has also tried to claim the title of the world’s first Santa’s Grotto. While it did host a decorated shop located on 79 George Street (now Cafe Andaluz), and had “Good Old Father Christmas” handing out gifts, it wasn’t quite the same as what Lewis did and did not make it into the Guinness World Records.
The beloved Christmas tradition that is Santa's Grotto actually originated in Liverpool.
The immense anticipation of going to see Santa during Christmastime when growing up is a fond memory for many. Waiting in line rehearsing what you’re going to say, sitting on Santa’s lap telling him what you would like for Christmas and being over the moon for days after. Well, Liverpool is the city where it all began, with the first Santa’s Grotto in the world popping up in the 19th Century.
David Lewis is the man known as the creator of the tradition, owner of the Lewi’s department store chain. In 1879, he created what was later deemed by the press as an “introduction to fairyland” and one of the “seven wonders of Liverpool”. We are yet to find out the other six wonders of the city, though!
Located at David Lewi’s store Bon Marche, which was where the old George Henry Lee store is now, the grotto was called ‘Christmas Fairyland’ and had a massive collection of toys from other countries like France. Children could see toy animals, foreign dolls and mechanical toys like ships, dancing dolls, peacocks and more. Among the displays, guests could find “miniature shops” selling “knick-knacks”, music boxes and useful gifts for both children and adults from all over the world.
Whats is more, Lewis saw even more success when he halved the prices of his items during Christmastime compared to his competitors. After all the praise, the grotto became an annual affair known across the UK, Australia the US, with many stores following suit. The tradition on Ranelagh Street continued all the way until Lewi’s closed in 2010. Many Liverpudlians can fondly remember Santa’s Grotto at Lewi’s, which also claimed to be the only place in Liverpool to have the “real” Santa, while all the others were considered his “representatives”.
Since then, the rights to the grotto were bought by the store’s former manager Mike Done, relocating back to where it all began – the George Henry Lee building. However, the grotto, unfortunately, has not returned since 2021.
Edinburgh has also tried to claim the title of the world’s first Santa’s Grotto. While it did host a decorated shop located on 79 George Street (now Cafe Andaluz), and had “Good Old Father Christmas” handing out gifts, it wasn’t quite the same as what Lewis did and did not make it into the Guinness World Records.
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
One of the early names considered for the Spitfire was the Shrew. 
NeilMorepies
Player Valuation: £40m
