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Interesting trivia thread
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Should have been since turning 60
Hadn’t been for one for ages as I’d been in a contact lens scheme for years and sight tests were included, needed new glasses when I turned 65 and was informed there was no charge.
The black SS Nazi uniform was designed by Hugo Boss, a member of the Nazi party.
In her Caesars Palace show Shania Twain rides a real untethered horse onto stage and sings Looks Like We Made It on mainly on horseback.
The longest term as professional football manager goes to Fred Everiss who managed West Brom from 1902 to 1948
The Borg Warner trophy, awarded to the winner of the Indianapolis 500, is believed to be the largest sporting trophy in the world.
Made of sterling silver – stands 1.63m tall and weights in at 69kg. The trophy body is hollow, with the bottom rim serving as its stand. The trophy has been presented to the winner of the speedway race every year since 1936, and is a large, multi-layered body of work which bears the likeness of every driver to have won the race since its inception in 1911. Also inscribed are the winner’s name, the year of victory and the average speed. On the top of the trophy is a naked man, in the tradition of ancient Greek athletes, but waving a checkered flag. The sheer size of the trophy means that whoever wins doesn’t actually walk away with it. Instead the winner is presented with a smaller replica, known as “Baby Borg.” The trophy gets its name from the Borg-Warner Automotive Company, who commissioned its creation in 1935 at a cost of $10,000. It is now ensured for in excess of $1.5 million
Made of sterling silver – stands 1.63m tall and weights in at 69kg. The trophy body is hollow, with the bottom rim serving as its stand. The trophy has been presented to the winner of the speedway race every year since 1936, and is a large, multi-layered body of work which bears the likeness of every driver to have won the race since its inception in 1911. Also inscribed are the winner’s name, the year of victory and the average speed. On the top of the trophy is a naked man, in the tradition of ancient Greek athletes, but waving a checkered flag. The sheer size of the trophy means that whoever wins doesn’t actually walk away with it. Instead the winner is presented with a smaller replica, known as “Baby Borg.” The trophy gets its name from the Borg-Warner Automotive Company, who commissioned its creation in 1935 at a cost of $10,000. It is now ensured for in excess of $1.5 million
As of year-end 2018, there were 38,864 golf courses in 209 of the world's 249 countries.
That is approximately four times the number of Honda Blackbirds manufactured.
That is approximately four times the number of Honda Blackbirds manufactured.
Around one million different species of insects have been discovered and described.
It's estimate that there are actually around ten million different species on the planet.
Something to do on a quiet day, go out and discover/name a new insect species
It's estimate that there are actually around ten million different species on the planet.
Something to do on a quiet day, go out and discover/name a new insect species
There are over 19.5m companies registered at Companies House.
Every year it is a mandatory requirement to submit a Confirmation Statement that basically confirms that the information recorded regarding directors and persons who influence control is up to date.
A £13 charge for doing this nonsense was introduced a few years back.
That adds up to over £250m taxation by stealth.
Every year it is a mandatory requirement to submit a Confirmation Statement that basically confirms that the information recorded regarding directors and persons who influence control is up to date.
A £13 charge for doing this nonsense was introduced a few years back.
That adds up to over £250m taxation by stealth.
Ana Matronic of The Scissor Sisters did not give up her part time job as a secretary at a legal firm until after they had three number one singles and a number one album.
The Scissor Sisters that is, not the legal firm.
The Scissor Sisters that is, not the legal firm.
Elton John’s ‘The Bitch is Back’ was banned in America unless the word Bitch was bleeped out. It is used 42 times in the single.
To make a point a number of radio stations went to the trouble of doing the bleeping and playing the track. It subsequently reached number two in the US charts.
Another trivia item - the fantastic Dusty Springfield did the backing vocals on this track.
Another trivia item…Dusty Springfield was awarded the OBE and inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in a four week period in 1999. Sadly she succumbed to cancer between the two events.
What a talent.
RIP.
To make a point a number of radio stations went to the trouble of doing the bleeping and playing the track. It subsequently reached number two in the US charts.
Another trivia item - the fantastic Dusty Springfield did the backing vocals on this track.
Another trivia item…Dusty Springfield was awarded the OBE and inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in a four week period in 1999. Sadly she succumbed to cancer between the two events.
What a talent.
RIP.
In Common with Cliff Richard Dusty Springield had a colostomy.
You haven't seen me play a bunker shot.
It's Penny Stamp of Colour now, thank you....
She’s the only one in the group that isn’t gay. Fans of hers are known as ‘Anasexual’.