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[Arjan Dirkse]

Jessica Simpson became the first celebrity to make over $1 billion in one year (2011) with her product lines.

I wish I had a nickel for everytime Jessica Simpson makes a billion!

[brucegray666]

I learnt that Sunday rugby and pints are a good mix.

I learnt that Monday lessons after Sunday rugby and pints are not a good mix.

[Ulf Imwiehe]

Today I learned that what I thought was a severe bout of tinnitus from hell was just my neighbor sanding down his floorboards. Phew…!

[al-x]

Hello:

I learned that animated gifs don't work in the avatar.


Al...

[steveuk]

I learned not to wipe down the hob until I'm sure it's cooled enough.

Owwwww!

[Mike]

I learnt that people in prison for long periods do slightly odd things to help pass the time, like change their name to F Krueger and then order things to be delivered.

[Chris Fenton]

I learned that my schools head makes pastry based wagers regarding work being done my governors.

She is also very willing to share her winnings with anyone who happens to be in the staffroom...

[craggy]

pastry based wang-ers, eh?

[David Meadows]

I learned something very interesting last night and was going to post it here this morning.

But I've forgotten what it was.

[Steve Sensible]

Was it about Mexican food..?

[brucegray666]

I learnt that Nick Cave was commissioned to write a sequel to Gladiator.

[Christian U]

Do you kidding me?!

Wait, he really-? Huh.

[brucegray666]

That was exactly what I thought when I first read it. True story though and it sounds fucking nuts!

[njerry]

i learned that Davy Jones' death bothers me more than it should.

[al-x]

i learned that Davy Jones' death bothers me more than it should.

Same here... Not that I have contempt for the Monkees or anything.
Still, it is a shame.


Al...

Ps - Jimi Hendrix used to open up for them at concerts. No kidding.

Edited by al-x, 29 February 2012 - 09:06 PM.

[Mike]

I learnt that English people nearly all pronounce 'midge' wrong.

[brucegray666]

I learnt that when a lost looking Polish pizza delivery guy knows at your back door asking "Number 4? You order pizza?" you say "YES!" regardless of whether or not you actually live in number 4.

[Arjan Dirkse]

I learnt who just stole my pizza!

[brucegray666]

Wasn't me, I learnt my lesson after much regret, cooking and tedious dishwashing...

[Russell H]

i learned that Davy Jones' death bothers me more than it should.

Davy Jones is dead?

Shit.



A Davy Jones fact - the first time the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show, he was one of the other guests (he was appearing as the Artful Dodger in Oliver! on Broadway at the time).