Wednesday, November 30, 2005

FACT #207

A legal loophole means the Inland Revenue cannot pursue people living on the coast.

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

FACT #206

In the pilot episode of One Foot in the Grave, Victor Meldrew's catchphrase was 'What fresh madness is this, that confronts me and thee?. It was changed to 'I don't believe it!' following mixed focus group reviews.

FACT #205

All EU countries signed a deal in 2002 pledging them to produce 25% of their power from impractical sources by 2020.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

FACT #204

In accordance with strict Scientolology guidelines Katie Holmes must give birth wearing a silver tiara while humming the theme to Rentaghost.

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

FACT #203

1980s Levis star Nick Kamen still insists on stripping down to his boxer shorts during his fortnightly visit to the laundrette.

FACT #202

BBC's Points of View received a record number of letters after National Lottery producers used machine Jezebel to draw the balls.

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

FACT #201

Cardiff Castle was built in 1920 to "keep out the cars".

Friday, November 04, 2005

FACT #200

According to Nostradamus, in 2019 a world-wide shortage of hand-driers will lead North Korea to invade Enfield.

FACT #199

Mike Yarwood was Time magazine's Man of the Year three times in the 1970s - still a record.

FACT #198

Under life insurance guidelines all new policy holders must tick a box if they don't want their inheritance to go to June Whitfield.

Thursday, November 03, 2005

FACT #197

A group of bison is called a brouhaha.

FACT #196

Red Rum was disqualified from the 1978 Superstars final when he refused to take part in the squat thrust challenge.

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

FACT #195

Hollywood star Drew Barrymore is a fanatical supporter of North West Counties League Division Two side Holker Old Boys and holds a season ticket at Rakesmoor Lane.

FACT #194

If a guinea pig loses its head, it can survive for several weeks and when it finally dies it's from starvation.

FACT #193

More than 2,500 cover versions of Wamdue Project's 'King of the Castle' exist, making it the most recorded song in history.