In all police states, the police is tiny relative to the population. Fear does most of the work. The KGB* peaked at about 200k actual spies (bigger numbers include border guards and volunteer spies) … (View Post)

KGB dog units consist of two officers and a dog. The two officers are required to keep an eye on the dangerous intellectual. (View Post)

Wigan Pier has been gentrified - mix of uses such as cultural events, commercial spaces, as well as leisure, retail, and community facilities. https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Our-Future-Borough/Wiga… (View Post)

Back in the late 1980s, Jonathon Porrit of the Greens came on Radio 4 to tell us of the dangers of Global Warming. He finished by saying that if nothing was done, “they will be growing palm trees on … (View Post)

Things like better toilets & showers. Roofs that last longer. Kitchen appliances that cook food better - ovens have improved incredibly, even for basic ones. Much reduced cleaning load on everyth… (View Post)