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  1. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    Mario was jumpman in Donkey Kong.
     
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  2. IanW

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    fix-the-spade Multimodder

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    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.
     
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  5. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    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.
     
  6. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    He's also Marty McFly's bully "Needles" in Back to the Future
    [​IMG]
     
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  7. fix-the-spade

    fix-the-spade Multimodder

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    TIL.

    Carlos Sainz, Formula 1 driver and son of Carlos Sainz, legendary rally driver, is managed by Carlos Sainz, no relation.
     
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    I discovered a new thing (probably old news I am just catching up on :D ) 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 :D

    Pair your controller to multiple devices
     
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    Mario wad orginally a carpenter not a plumber
     
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    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    Ah ah, didn't realise he diversified from jumping to plumbing to carpent-ing :happy:
     
  11. fix-the-spade

    fix-the-spade Multimodder

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    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.
     
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    Christopher Reeve had grandchildren, imagine having the original and best Superman as your granddad.
     
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    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
     
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    RedFlames ...is not a Belgian football team

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    seems to be a recurring theme there...

    got a link to the list? my curiosity wants to know what else is on there...
     
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    Seems daft really, just drop the top and you have infinite visibility.
     
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    "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.
     
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    First comes Formula 1, then come the Replicants :lol:
     
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    Arboreal Keeper of the Electric Currants

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    Do you like our owl?
     
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