Irony being that the sandwich was invented precisely as a way to eat steak at the same time as doing something else (most likely playing cards rather than working, but still). (View Post)

Sure, but if you don't give people reform they will give you revolution - that's basically why the welfare state exists. Similarly, state legal systems evolved to keep the King's Peace… (View Post)

Over on mumsnet they're upset about it because the 17 year old involved was also a tourist from Britain, and her mother didn't contact the authorities in Dubai until they were back in Londo… (View Post)

Israel gets a lot of ammunition and military support from the US. They've also had a few recent decades experience of the importance of having a strong military, and so have prioritised ensuring… (View Post)

I think he prefers the name "Continental Kent" for the region. (View Post)