superjack Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Something that's always bugged me, but not enough to actually make an attempt to find out, is why petrol and diesel price is always something.9 pence. Why the point 9 pence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, superjack said: Something that's always bugged me, but not enough to actually make an attempt to find out, is why petrol and diesel price is always something.9 pence. Why the point 9 pence? Not sure, but shops make stuff 1.99 for example, because it sounds better than 2 quid, same goes for car garages, this car is only £14,995, because if it was 15k, you'd not buy it? it's a lot of shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Everything should be rounded up to the pound, and any coin below 10 pence should be banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: Not sure, but shops make stuff 1.99 for example, because it sounds better than 2 quid, same goes for car garages, this car is only £14,995, because if it was 15k, you'd not buy it? it's a lot of shite. …. apparently it started decades ago in the pounds shillings & pence days. Things would be priced at 6s 11d or 19s 11d etc. This was because if something cost 19/11 most people would hand over a pound note. Dishonest cashiers could simply pocket it. By charging the odd amount the cashier would have to ring up the sale to open the till to get the change. The psychological ‘it costs less than a pound’ was discovered later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 7 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: Everything should be rounded up to the pound, and any coin below 10 pence should be banned. Yeah, bring back pieces of eight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmaceutical01 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 16 hours ago, FWJ said: Going way out on a limb here … I watch the US Ghosts and one of the characters was killed in a bear attack. A feature of the premise is the ghosts appear exactly as they did when they died and I’ve wondered if the scratches on the character’s face are drawn exactly the same every day in make-up (or maybe they’re on a skin-coloured patch) I need to get out more I think the same about the guy on Corrie who suffered an acid attack....must be a patch. The bandage he has on always looks the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 18 hours ago, FWJ said: Going way out on a limb here … I watch the US Ghosts and one of the characters was killed in a bear attack. A feature of the premise is the ghosts appear exactly as they did when they died and I’ve wondered if the scratches on the character’s face are drawn exactly the same every day in make-up (or maybe they’re on a skin-coloured patch) I need to get out more I read an article years ago that Kiefer Sutherland during one of the series of 24 his character had spent time undercover with a drugs gang and ended up getting tattoos. Sutherland got sick of spending hours everyday in makeup getting the tattoos redrawn on him so he went out and got them actually done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, milky_26 said: I read an article years ago that Kiefer Sutherland during one of the series of 24 his character had spent time undercover with a drugs gang and ended up getting tattoos. Sutherland got sick of spending hours everyday in makeup getting the tattoos redrawn on him so he went out and got them actually done I’ve heard of people putting on or losing stones of weight for a part but that’s dedication there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 How did the inventor of Monopoly come up with the conception of the dog, iron, ship, top hat etc. tokens for each player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, Lord BJ said: rich v poor basically top hat, car etc = rich iron etc = poor the premise of the game is about wealth and obtaining it rich or poor Apt Avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 We were discussing this earlier in work (we’re quite the interesting bunch). Why is there a little bit of grease roof paper on top of the butter if you buy the spreadable stuff that comes in a tub? It can’t be to protect it from dirt as there’s a lid already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 28 minutes ago, Lord BJ said: rich v poor basically top hat, car etc = rich iron etc = poor the premise of the game is about wealth and obtaining it rich or poor Nah, not having that. Car and Top Hat? Thimble and dog poor? Must be more to it than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, Tazio said: We were discussing this earlier in work (we’re quite the interesting bunch). Why is there a little bit of grease roof paper on top of the butter if you buy the spreadable stuff that comes in a tub? It can’t be to protect it from dirt as there’s a lid already. I've heard two different explanations for that, both from people who work in the industry in Ireland. One is that without the greaseproof layer (or sealed foil, which some brands use), the plastic in the lid causes some kind of condensation reaction, and the extra layer stops that happening. The condensation isn't harmful, but the thinking is that people will get the ick if they see water droplets on the top of their spread. The other is just marketing. The idea is that butter and spreads are traditionally associated with greaseproof wrappers. Seeing the bit of greaseproof wrapping on the product apparently reassures the punter that the spreadable stuff is actually old-fashioned and "natural". The above might just be bullshit, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ulysses said: I've heard two different explanations for that, both from people who work in the industry in Ireland. One is that without the greaseproof layer (or sealed foil, which some brands use), the plastic in the lid causes some kind of condensation reaction, and the extra layer stops that happening. The condensation isn't harmful, but the thinking is that people will get the ick if they see water droplets on the top of their spread. The other is just marketing. The idea is that butter and spreads are traditionally associated with greaseproof wrappers. Seeing the bit of greaseproof wrapping on the product apparently reassures the punter that the spreadable stuff is actually old-fashioned and "natural". The above might just be bullshit, of course. Both sound plausible to me. I find it useful for spreading butter on a Pyrex dish before making macaroni cheese to stop it sticking. Though of course I could just use my fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Tazio said: I find it useful for spreading butter on a Pyrex dish before making macaroni cheese to stop it sticking. Though of course I could just use my fingers. No you couldn't, 'cos that'd be icky. Keep using the greaseproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ulysses said: No you couldn't, 'cos that'd be icky. Keep using the greaseproof. I scoop it out with a spoon first so I don’t touch the butter. I’m not an animal! The only way to get a good layer of butter on a chicken if you’re roasting it is to rub it in with your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Just now, Tazio said: The only way to get a good layer of butter on a chicken if you’re roasting it is to rub it in with your fingers. This is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 People who half peel the paper bit inside butter when they first open it then insist of keeping it in there for weeks as it its offering some sort of protection need their heads checked. Probably the same people who believe that putting a spoon in the neck of an open bottle fizz will keep the bubbles in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: People who half peel the paper bit inside butter when they first open it then insist of keeping it in there for weeks as it its offering some sort of protection need their heads checked. Probably the same people who believe that putting a spoon in the neck of an open bottle fizz will keep the bubbles in. Bizarre behaviour, akin to using the wee daft sticker to reseal the bread instead of squeeze the air out, twist, and fold underneath like a normal human being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, ǝǝɥʇᴉɯS said: Bizarre behaviour, akin to using the wee daft sticker to reseal the bread instead of squeeze the air out, twist, and fold underneath like a normal human being. Precisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 35 minutes ago, Tazio said: I scoop it out with a spoon first so I don’t touch the butter. I’m not an animal! The only way to get a good layer of butter on a chicken if you’re roasting it is to rub it in with your fingers. Even better if you mix it with some thyme and get it under the skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Just now, FWJ said: Even better if you mix it with some thyme and get it under the skin. Yeah but on the skin makes it crispy and delicious. Under the skin is good for making the meat nice and tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Tazio said: Yeah but on the skin makes it crispy and delicious. Under the skin is good for making the meat nice and tasty. True. Maybe do a half n half. Have you tried Guinea Fowl BTW? It’s really delicious - spatchcock it and it’s done in about 45 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 minute ago, FWJ said: True. Maybe do a half n half. Have you tried Guinea Fowl BTW? It’s really delicious - spatchcock it and it’s done in about 45 mins I’ve cooked it and it’s been great and the exact opposite. It seems to have a really short window of time before it dries out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Tazio said: I’ve cooked it and it’s been great and the exact opposite. It seems to have a really short window of time before it dries out. I cover it for half the time & then baste regularly. (But also put plenty of butter under the skin) Edited October 20, 2023 by FWJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Just now, FWJ said: I cover it for half the time & then baste regularly. You might have decided what I’m eating on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) I’m now thinking - going to have GF for Sunday….. Edit : Ha! Snap. Edited October 20, 2023 by FWJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 11 hours ago, JWL said: How did the inventor of Monopoly come up with the conception of the dog, iron, ship, top hat etc. tokens for each player? weirdly that was asked by jeremey clarkson on the old episode of QIXL that was on last night and one reason suggested is the inventors wife had a charm bracelet and the things on it became the pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, milky_26 said: weirdly that was asked by jeremey clarkson on the old episode of QIXL that was on last night and one reason suggested is the inventors wife had a charm bracelet and the things on it became the pieces Did it mention how Monopoly is only half of the Landlord's game and what have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybolejambo Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 When a plane takes off do the wheels keep spinning when they are tucked away or is their a button for neutral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 (This one might have been done before) If you’ve got a big lorry full of birds, does it weigh less if they’re flying about in it than if they’re all perching in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, FWJ said: (This one might have been done before) If you’ve got a big lorry full of birds, does it weigh less if they’re flying about in it than if they’re all perching in it? Oh that's a good one. My first thought is no, and it may even weigh more due to downforce if most of them are flying up, i.e. producing more downforce than their body weight. You'd need a fair few to get a measurable difference right enough. Actually I suppose it could weigh less if they were flying down 🤔 What's the answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, FWJ said: (This one might have been done before) If you’ve got a big lorry full of birds, does it weigh less if they’re flying about in it than if they’re all perching in it? It should stay the same. The bird's weight has to be compensated by their downward push and a big lorry full of birds will cancel out those going up and down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 hours ago, ǝǝɥʇᴉɯS said: Oh that's a good one. My first thought is no, and it may even weigh more due to downforce if most of them are flying up, i.e. producing more downforce than their body weight. You'd need a fair few to get a measurable difference right enough. Actually I suppose it could weigh less if they were flying down 🤔 What's the answer? I don’t know! Would it make a difference if, instead of being airtight, it was wire mesh so the air compressed on the downforce could escape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 12 hours ago, maybolejambo said: When a plane takes off do the wheels keep spinning when they are tucked away or is their a button for neutral. The wheels aren't powered and aren't spinning when the landing gear is deployed, only spinning on touch-down contact with the runway, so must be stationary when inside the fuselage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 hours ago, FWJ said: (This one might have been done before) If you’ve got a big lorry full of birds, does it weigh less if they’re flying about in it than if they’re all perching in it? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_in_a_truck_riddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 13 hours ago, maybolejambo said: When a plane takes off do the wheels keep spinning when they are tucked away or is their a button for neutral. The centrifugal force of spinning wheels can affect a plane's stability, so modern planes have a braking system that automatically stops the wheels when the undercarriage is lifted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 23 hours ago, Lord BJ said: More like things I’ve wondered for the last 5min. I was scrolling tik tok and between my golf, mma and old Skool hip hop. A post came up suggesting lesbian couples have a 70% divorce rate. That can’t be right surely? It made me wonder does spousal support still apply to same sex couples in event of divorce? Before I packed in my job, I dealt with pension sharing orders. I only ever dealt with one that involved a gay couple, but I assume everything else was as per a straight couple's divorce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybolejambo Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 17 hours ago, Gizmo said: The wheels aren't powered and aren't spinning when the landing gear is deployed, only spinning on touch-down contact with the runway, so must be stationary when inside the fuselage. 16 hours ago, JKB Member C said: The centrifugal force of spinning wheels can affect a plane's stability, so modern planes have a braking system that automatically stops the wheels when the undercarriage is lifted. Thanks for that. I thought the wheels had some power in them for moving on to and off the runway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 When talking about fonts (ok, it’s niche) how is “sans” pronounced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, FWJ said: When talking about fonts (ok, it’s niche) how is “sans” pronounced? Same way as you'd say Sam's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 24/10/2023 at 17:54, maybolejambo said: Thanks for that. I thought the wheels had some power in them for moving on to and off the runway. All in the engines for movement on the ground too. Reverse thrust is even strong enough to move planes backwards, though only some models are allowed to legally do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 2 hours ago, kila said: Same way as you'd say Sam's. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 2 hours ago, FWJ said: When talking about fonts (ok, it’s niche) how is “sans” pronounced? I'd always assumed sans serif came from French (i.e.without serif) so pronounced as the French pronounce sans. Which is kinda like sawn but not a not very nasally ending to the 'n'. make the 'n' sound as short as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Boof said: I'd always assumed sans serif came from French (i.e.without serif) so pronounced as the French pronounce sans. Which is kinda like sawn but not a not very nasally ending to the 'n'. make the 'n' sound as short as possible. I wondered that too - or is it a ‘hypercorrection’? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I just heard on the radio that 2/3 of all rubbish dropped on the streets is cigarette butts. That made me wonder do smokers still keep packs of cigarettes in holders? I can always remember my grandmother keeping her cigarettes along with her lighter in a fabric holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 On 21/10/2023 at 00:15, Tazio said: Yeah but on the skin makes it crispy and delicious. Under the skin is good for making the meat nice and tasty. Most people roast a whole chicken breast up……..turn it over with the breast underneath (it kind of looks upside down)……..they stay moist……….try it, you’ll notice a difference……..picture below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 4 hours ago, milky_26 said: I just heard on the radio that 2/3 of all rubbish dropped on the streets is cigarette butts. That made me wonder do smokers still keep packs of cigarettes in holders? I can always remember my grandmother keeping her cigarettes along with her lighter in a fabric holder. Maybe, if the two-thirds refers to number of items and not weight. Even that sounds surprising though - although maybe its a trick of the eyes where its only stuff like plastic bottles, juice cans, discarded takeaways, etc that catch our attention ? 70 years of cinematic depiction of male stars stubbing out their fag on the pavement may well have something to do with the continuing litter problem today. There was a report on the radio last year about beach litter picks, asking the volunteers what sort of stuff they find. Cigarette butts were mentioned in that too. All types of litter annoy me - its pure laziness and selfishness, and it doesn't seem to matter whether the nearest public bin is 100 yards away or 10 yards away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 See that light in the fridge. Is it on when the door isn't open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: See that light in the fridge. Is it on when the door isn't open ask the mice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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