How much does John Terry get paid?
During the 2012-2013 Barclays Premier League season, Chelsea footballer and ex-England captain John Terry was …
Favourite Holiday Destinations
As Autumn and Winter draw near, some of us Brits look to the continent and …
Domestic cat facts
Do you love your cat as much as the Egyptians worshipped their felines? Well here …
What is a pleb?
The term “Pleb” has risen to prominence recently due to the well publicised outburst by …
The origins of music band names
How do you find an original and unique name for a music band? There are …
The making of the London Eye
There are so many landmarks in London, but none of them really offered a ‘birdseye’ …
Who invented Fireworks
Fireworks were invented by accident by the Chinese over a thousand years ago. One theory …
The origins of our Kitchen utensils and appliances
Do you ever wonder where knifes, forks, and other kitchen appliances, that we take for …
Is eating fish good for the brain?
Yes, according to scientists it is true, but only up to a point. The brain …
It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye?
“It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye?” – doesn’t sound very nice does …
Why are pools of water called puddles?
The word puddle comes from puddel, podel or pothel, which are all derived from the …
Greet the Locals
There are many weird and wonderful ways of greeting people around the world in different …