interesting tourist attraction but im just glad they finally got the factory online, the kit drout is real since the shithead scalper fest of 2020.
TIL that Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is Australian, from Melbourne. I also learned that H from Steps real name is Ian Watkins. Did not see that coming.
My best mate who is an Aussie pointed out this to me some time ago. Makes sense when you think about it although it was a surprise.
TIL. Carlos Sainz, Formula 1 driver and son of Carlos Sainz, legendary rally driver, is managed by Carlos Sainz, no relation.
I discovered a new thing (probably old news I am just catching up on ) which is quite handy if you game on different platforms with a PS5 controller, it can be set up to be paired with 4 machines, activated by the face buttons and PS button, this is awesome, I was always re-pairing when I switched machines, now I don't have too, I of course have to remember which button is what machine but that's another issue Pair your controller to multiple devices
TIL Michael Stipe of REM was close friends with Kurt Cobain, so close in fact that he is Godfather to Kobain and Courtney Love's daughter. He also officiated her wedding, which was to Tony Hawk's son. The couple apparently have a child, imagine being that child at school and trying to explain that your Granddad is Kurt Cobain... and your other Granddad is Tony Hawk. I imagine it would go like Henry Cavil's nephew trying to tell people his uncle is Superman.
The DVLA have a list of banned vehicles you can't take a test in as the visibility is dire, for example: BMW 218 convertible BMW Mini convertible Ford KA convertible Smart Fortwo (2-door) Toyota iQ VW Beetle convertible
seems to be a recurring theme there... got a link to the list? my curiosity wants to know what else is on there...
"There might be other cars that you cannot use. This is because not every model has been used in a test before, and some may not give the examiner all-round vision." Also the Citroen C3s with the exploding airbags, you have to provide evidence they've been replaced.
TIL - Mercedes F1 team is really just the new name for Tyrell. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrell_Racing
I'd love a rule where F1 teams aren't allowed to change names, only add to them with each change of ownership (if they choose). So you'd have Williams, Mclaren, Haas. Ferrari Fiat Minardi Toro Rosso, Stewart Jaguar Red Bull Sauber BMW Audi Toleman Benetton Renault Lotus Alpine Matra Tyrell BAR Honda Brawn Mercedes (deep breath) Jordan Midland Spyker Force India Racing Point Aston Martin
People still go 'Red Bull? The Drinks company? They have an F1 team?' and yet in the 90s it was Benetton? The clothing company? They have an f1 team?
