I don't think I've ever called anyone 'mate' - even when mating. (View Post)

When I were a lad women were more likely to be impressed by the size of your parents' house. (View Post)

A practice invented by old-style French compositors who would retain the letters of common phrases clipped together for frequent use. The clip was known as a cliché. (View Post)

Last Bosch power tool I bought was Made In China. Last in both senses of the word. (View Post)

Every once in a while English speakers have a fit of Celtic revivalism and realise that Welsh is part of their lost culture and not a foreign language. Hence the persistent popularity of King Arthur. (View Post)