On the face of it, this may seem to be a rather useless invention, but closer inspection reveals that it really is. But a lot of people seem to want one!
Wolf cull in Sweden
Sweden is all set for its first wolf cull in 45 years after parliament has decided to control the species’ numbers. Around 10,000 hunters are reported to be planning to take part in the cull which starts on January 2nd and will continue until February, the start of the mating season for wolves.
Best sellers
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the top selling cars in the UK during 2009 were:
Blue Moon
For the first time since 1990, and it won’t happen again until 2028, a ‘Blue Moon’ will appear on New Year’s Eve. The so-called ‘Blue Moon’ (a full moon) appears roughly every 2.7154 years, but for it to fall on December 31st is rare. There will also be a partial eclipse of the moon, making the day doubly spectacular. The …
Wasted millions
It is costing the British taxpayer £6 million per year to provide protection for one Tony Blair (one is more than enough!!) as he jets around the world making millions for himself. Furthermore, the bill is likely to be higher next year as he makes cameo appearances at the Chilcot cover-up of the Iraqi war. It is costing more to …
The next level
Sudbury Council in Suffolk, England, has taken political correctness to the next level, and upset the local population, by banning the traditional bingo calls ‘two fat ladies (88)’ and ‘legs eleven (11)’ in case it causes offence and they are sued by overweight players or women who find the terms sexist Bingo callers must now only use the actual numbers …