You probably know this, but the octopus is a surprisingly intelligent creature. Intelligence has evolved precisely twice on earth as we understand it: once in vertebrates, and once in the family whic… (View Post)

I strongly demur from this line. The pile-on Leon is su jected to is always disproportionate to the admittedy non-negligible abuse he gives out. (View Post)

To be fair, TSE has been preemptively attacking any Tories who aren't David Cameron for the last 8 years just in case they do become leader. (View Post)

I may be misremembering, but I think 15 years ago National Trust cafes used to be ace. They've become dreary, tasteless and disappointing. I went to a National Trust Scotland site last week (Bro… (View Post)

Yes, it seems to be one of the most pernicious myths there is. I've had a fair bit of experience of planning decisions, and I've never seen a sniff of corruption. Obviously it has happened … (View Post)