Archive for October 23rd, 2009

Language Map Of Europe

A spectrum of European languages. Click the link for a more detailed view at the source.

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Tuesday Is Officially The Rainiest Day Of The Week

Meteorologists have discovered that Tuesday is the rainiest day of the week in the UK.

Despite the pessimistic assumption that it rains more at weekends, analysis of historical data actually shows that we get more rain on Tuesdays. However, it also shows that Saturdays are getting rainier according to Dr Andy Russell, an atmosphere scientist at Manchester University.

Scientists believe that weekdays actually tend to be wetter than weekends, because there is more heat and pollution generated by human activity, like traffic.

The extra heat tends to increase precipitation by driving convection, while particulates give rain droplets a centre upon which to form.

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Human Sized Chocolate Skulls

Halloween is just around the corner, and here’s the perfect candy for your party – a life sized chocolate human skull.

The solid chocolate skulls are cast from REAL human skulls in a choice of chocolate, including Fair Trade & 80 per cent cocoa. Best of all there is also bone chocolate – a delicious blend of Belgian milk and white chocolates, resembling the colour of freshly cleaned human bones.

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McDonald’s Adds Extra Drive-Through Lane In UK

The UK recession has led to a boom in McDonald’s sales as people opt for cheap fast food, rather than splashing out on more expensive meal. As a result, McDonald’s is to open two lane drive-through restaurants to help cope with the increasing demand.

Despite numerous government campaigns for health eating, McDonald’s had its best summer ever in the UK this year, serving 100 million customers a month.

Steve Easterbrook, McDonald’s UK chief executive. told The Sun: “We simply don’t have the capacity to serve the number of customers as quickly as we want to”.

The fast food chain has responded by opening dual entrances so that two drivers can order their meals simultaneously. Menus are also being printed on kerbside signs

The new system is being tested at outlets in Telford, Shropshire, Kent and Edinburgh. If successful, the scheme will be extended to up to 50 McDonald’s restaurants across the country.

Cassetteboy vs Nick Griffin vs Question Time

Cassetteboy does Nick Griffin on Question Time. Let’s have a look at what he should have said…

Shocking: Cheerleader Gets A Flu Shot And Now She Can Only Walk Backwards!

Experts claim serious side effects of flu shots amount to about one in a million – well this is what that one in a million looks like. A 25 year old woman in Ashburn, Virginia has come down with a severe debilitating neurological disorder days after receiving a seasonal flu vaccination, which means that she can only walk backwards and run without her body being taken over by uncontrollable muscle contractions.