Gutted about the Kingdom of Mercia. I was hoping they'd make me an Offa. (View Post)

He's behind us. (View Post)

Commonwealth Games: 1650: lots of fun 1654: not as good as last time 1658: are we sure this is a good idea? 1662: thank God that's over (View Post)

This reminds me of Tsar Nicholas' observation that his most reliable generals, Janvier et Février, would win the Crimean War. Unexpectedly he died in February 1855 (new style), prompting a famou… (View Post)

OK so they only abolished boom. At least they tried. (View Post)