Archive for December, 2005

Speed Cameras

Thursday, December 15th, 2005

They have been in the news a bit recently, and the fact that they may actually start to disappear, or at least less of them will spring magically out of the ground just where people speed. In light of this, my list today is of weird excuses people have given to try and get off […]

More Random Facts

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005

Reading various newspapers over the last few days, a number of startling facts have been brought to my attention.

94% of people sad enough to answer a phone poll don’t trust Tony Blair with the NHS.
The average British home spends £24 on clothes every week.
The German Postal Service gets through 2,255 pairs of trousers per year […]

Only 3 to go

Tuesday, December 6th, 2005

Only 3 exams left to go, then a week of doing nothing and then I get a holiday; THANK GOD!

The Fictional Top 15 Richest

Sunday, December 4th, 2005

This morning I was informed that a list of the richest fictional characters, and their estimated wealth has been released. Although it is just harmless fun, I thought it might make a nice list.
So, for your enjoyment and pondering, the 15 richest fictional characters and their estimated wealth:

Santa Claus (Infinite Wealth)
Oliver Warbucks ($27.3billion / £15.7billion)
Richie […]

December

Friday, December 2nd, 2005

I am sure the fact we have now entered the final month of the year has not been able to escape your attention, if only due to small children running around punching and pinching eachother. Well, more than normal anyway.
In my random style, here are some facts about December (and a few about Christmas, just […]