245) 31/12/2008
Today I learnt that the word "conduit" is pronounced how it is spelt. Con-dew-it. It is certainly not pronounced with a French type inflection - condoui.
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Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Tuesday, 30 December 2008
244
244) 30/12/2008
Today I learnt that the longest film ever made is called "The Cure for Insomnia" and it lasts for over 3 days. The film consists of a poet reading his lengthy work from start to finish.
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Today I learnt that the longest film ever made is called "The Cure for Insomnia" and it lasts for over 3 days. The film consists of a poet reading his lengthy work from start to finish.
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Monday, 29 December 2008
243
243) 29/12/2008
Today I learnt that the word "strident" describes a loud and harsh sound.
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Today I learnt that the word "strident" describes a loud and harsh sound.
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Sunday, 28 December 2008
242
242) 28/12/2008
Today I learnt that the first 4 billion years of our planet can be described as the "Pre-Cambrian" period. Although this period contains seven-eighths of the Earth's history; we know far more about the half a billion years which came after it - leading up to the present day!
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Today I learnt that the first 4 billion years of our planet can be described as the "Pre-Cambrian" period. Although this period contains seven-eighths of the Earth's history; we know far more about the half a billion years which came after it - leading up to the present day!
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241
241) 27/12/2008
Today I learnt that in Chapter 1 of Stephen King's The Stand a critically sick man crashes into a Texas gas station with his dead wife and child beside him.
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Today I learnt that in Chapter 1 of Stephen King's The Stand a critically sick man crashes into a Texas gas station with his dead wife and child beside him.
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Friday, 26 December 2008
240
240) 26/12/2008
Today I learnt that Flanders and Swann were a comedic musical duo of the 50s and 60s.
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Today I learnt that Flanders and Swann were a comedic musical duo of the 50s and 60s.
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Thursday, 25 December 2008
239
239) 25/12/2008
Today I learnt that Terry Nation created Blake's 7 as well as the Daleks in Doctor Who.
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Today I learnt that Terry Nation created Blake's 7 as well as the Daleks in Doctor Who.
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Wednesday, 24 December 2008
238
238) 24/12/2008
Today I learnt that Sunderland's caretaker manager Ricky Sbragia is Scottish and used to be the first-team coach of Bolton Wanderers.
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Today I learnt that Sunderland's caretaker manager Ricky Sbragia is Scottish and used to be the first-team coach of Bolton Wanderers.
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Tuesday, 23 December 2008
237
237) 23/12/2008
Today I learnt that Searchlight is an anti-facism magazine.
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Today I learnt that Searchlight is an anti-facism magazine.
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Monday, 22 December 2008
236
236) 22/12/2008
Today I learnt that Guy Fawkes was born and grew up in York.
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Today I learnt that Guy Fawkes was born and grew up in York.
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Sunday, 21 December 2008
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235) 21/12/2008
Today I learnt that "ideas are bulletproof" is a quote from the comic book series V for Vendetta.
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Today I learnt that "ideas are bulletproof" is a quote from the comic book series V for Vendetta.
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Saturday, 20 December 2008
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234) 20/12/2008
Today I learnt that Harry Houdini was fond of debunking and exposing so-called spiritualists and mediums.
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Today I learnt that Harry Houdini was fond of debunking and exposing so-called spiritualists and mediums.
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Friday, 19 December 2008
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233) 19/12/2008
Today I learnt that comedian and actor Peter Sellers was part of The Goon Show radio programme with Spike Milligan. He then went on to play Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther films.
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Today I learnt that comedian and actor Peter Sellers was part of The Goon Show radio programme with Spike Milligan. He then went on to play Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther films.
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Thursday, 18 December 2008
232
232) 18/12/2008
Today I learnt that the female darts world champion (Anastasia Dobromyslova) is entering the men's PDC world championships as a wildcard entry this year.
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Today I learnt that the female darts world champion (Anastasia Dobromyslova) is entering the men's PDC world championships as a wildcard entry this year.
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Wednesday, 17 December 2008
231
231) 17/12/2008
Today I learnt that amphibians give birth to live young and these are water-born whilst reptiles lay eggs (land-born).
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Today I learnt that amphibians give birth to live young and these are water-born whilst reptiles lay eggs (land-born).
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Tuesday, 16 December 2008
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230) 16/12/2008
Today I learnt that Charles Manson was convicted of murders alongside 3 women - members of his "family". His group's attacks were meant to kickstart a race war which Manson believed was foretold in the Beatles song "Helter Skelter".
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Today I learnt that Charles Manson was convicted of murders alongside 3 women - members of his "family". His group's attacks were meant to kickstart a race war which Manson believed was foretold in the Beatles song "Helter Skelter".
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Monday, 15 December 2008
229
229) 15/12/2008
Today I learnt that the word "hello" only dates from the mid-nineteenth century.
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Today I learnt that the word "hello" only dates from the mid-nineteenth century.
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Sunday, 14 December 2008
228
228) 14/12/2008
Today I learnt that Sark is one of the Channel islands and the location of these islands is off the coast of Normandy.
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Today I learnt that Sark is one of the Channel islands and the location of these islands is off the coast of Normandy.
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Saturday, 13 December 2008
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227) 13/12/2008
Today I learnt that, in layman's terms, squids have 10 tentacles.
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Today I learnt that, in layman's terms, squids have 10 tentacles.
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Friday, 12 December 2008
226
226) 12/12/2008
Today I learnt that Human League's "Don't You Want Me" was a Christmas number 1.
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Today I learnt that Human League's "Don't You Want Me" was a Christmas number 1.
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Thursday, 11 December 2008
225
225) 11/12/2008
Today I learnt what the opening lyrics of Blur's Song 2 are. I had previously believed the lines were, "I got my head shaved, my etch 'em bo chay." Now I know they actually are: "I got my head checked, by a jumbo jet".
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Today I learnt what the opening lyrics of Blur's Song 2 are. I had previously believed the lines were, "I got my head shaved, my etch 'em bo chay." Now I know they actually are: "I got my head checked, by a jumbo jet".
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008
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224) 10/12/2008
Today I learnt that Morrissey is releasing a new album in early 2009 entitled 'Years of Refusal'.
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Today I learnt that Morrissey is releasing a new album in early 2009 entitled 'Years of Refusal'.
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Tuesday, 9 December 2008
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223) 9/12/2008
Today I learnt that Gore Vidal is an American writer with liberal, progressive views.
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Today I learnt that Gore Vidal is an American writer with liberal, progressive views.
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Monday, 8 December 2008
222
222) 8/12/2008
Today I learnt that Jet Harris was the original bassist of The Shadows.
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Today I learnt that Jet Harris was the original bassist of The Shadows.
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221
221) 7/12/2008
Today I learnt that after 1985's Live Aid concert all the American footage was disabled according to Bob Geldoff's wishes. Luckily MTV discovered, in their vaults, a collection of unmarked tapes which turned out to be a recording of the event complete with commercials and presenter links. None of the Live Aid footage was shown for 20 years until the tapes were found and a commemorative DVD released.
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Today I learnt that after 1985's Live Aid concert all the American footage was disabled according to Bob Geldoff's wishes. Luckily MTV discovered, in their vaults, a collection of unmarked tapes which turned out to be a recording of the event complete with commercials and presenter links. None of the Live Aid footage was shown for 20 years until the tapes were found and a commemorative DVD released.
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Saturday, 6 December 2008
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220) 6/12/2008
Today I learnt that the first lyrics in the chorus of Motorcycle Emptiness by Manic Street Preachers are "Under Neon Loneliness".
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Today I learnt that the first lyrics in the chorus of Motorcycle Emptiness by Manic Street Preachers are "Under Neon Loneliness".
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Friday, 5 December 2008
219
219) 5/12/2008
Today I learnt that irreverent means to lack respect for things considered sacred or important.
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Today I learnt that irreverent means to lack respect for things considered sacred or important.
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Thursday, 4 December 2008
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218) 4/12/2008
Today I learnt that the song 'Night of The Living Baseheads' by Public Enemy has a strong anti-drugs message.
Daddy-O once said to me
He knew a brother who stayed all day in his jeep
And at night he went to sleep
And in the mornin' all he had was
The sneakers on his feet
The culprit used to jam and rock the mike, yo
He stripped the jeep to fill his pipe
And wander around to find a place
Where they rocked to a different kind of...BASE.
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Today I learnt that the song 'Night of The Living Baseheads' by Public Enemy has a strong anti-drugs message.
Daddy-O once said to me
He knew a brother who stayed all day in his jeep
And at night he went to sleep
And in the mornin' all he had was
The sneakers on his feet
The culprit used to jam and rock the mike, yo
He stripped the jeep to fill his pipe
And wander around to find a place
Where they rocked to a different kind of...BASE.
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Wednesday, 3 December 2008
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217) 3/12/2008
Today I learnt that "The game is up" is a Shakespearian phrase.
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Today I learnt that "The game is up" is a Shakespearian phrase.
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Tuesday, 2 December 2008
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216) 2/12/2008
Today I learnt that the band My Bloody Valentine released an album entitled Loveless.
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Today I learnt that the band My Bloody Valentine released an album entitled Loveless.
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Monday, 1 December 2008
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215) 1/12/2008
Today I learnt that the second generation iPod Shuffle features a built-in clip on the back so you can attach it to stuff.
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Today I learnt that the second generation iPod Shuffle features a built-in clip on the back so you can attach it to stuff.
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