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The Chase

Just a passing thought.  Why do contestants give their age during the introductions?  Can't think of another quiz show where this happens.
17:04 Wed 16th Apr 202512 answers, last by Gill1941 09:46 Thu 17th Apr 2025
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Definitions

ADULT A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle. BEAUTY PARLOUR A place where women curl up and dye. CANNIBAL Someone who is fed up with people. CHICKENS The only... ...
12:33 Wed 16th Apr 20252 answers, last by Patsy33 18:52 Thu 17th Apr 2025
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Supernova

Watched Supernova on Netflix last night.  Stars Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci and, although sad, is also very uplifting.  Recommended.
16:00 Fri 11th Apr 20251 answer, last by Rosie29 18:33 Fri 11th Apr 2025
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A Parable

The Lie said to the Truth, "Let's take a bath together, the well water is very nice. The Truth, still suspicious, tested the water and found out it really was nice. So they got naked and bathed.... ...
09:00 Wed 09th Apr 20254 answers, last by piggynose 10:05 Thu 10th Apr 2025
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The Ass

A Pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won. The Pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again and it won again. The local paper read: PASTOR'S ASS OUT FRONT. The... ...
21:29 Mon 07th Apr 20254 answers, last by Arksided 19:00 Tue 08th Apr 2025
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The Twelve Trials Of Childhood

Twelve bloody kneecaps Eleven twisted ankles Ten boys a leaping Nine girls a  screaming Eight braids unravelling Seven shoes are missing Six kids were crying Five broken bones Four calling mum Three... ...
18:02 Sat 05th Apr 20253 answers, last by DDIL 08:24 Mon 07th Apr 2025
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Spike

Said Hamlet to Ophelia I'll draw a sketch of thee What kind of pencil shall I use? 2B or not 2B   Spike Milligan
20:47 Thu 27th Mar 20252 answers, last by jourdain2 23:04 Thu 27th Mar 2025
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Maths

It's apparently National Maths Day today (seem to have a day for everything).  Now, where did I put my slide rule?
11:13 Wed 26th Mar 202528 answers, last by drmorgans 10:04 Thu 27th Mar 2025
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Family

A man suffered a serious heart attack while shopping in a store. The store clerk called 911 when they saw him collapse to the floor. The paramedics rushed the man to the nearest hospital where he... ...
11:12 Thu 20th Mar 20251 answer, last by Patsy33 13:12 Thu 20th Mar 2025
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Cat Lovers

As well as being St Patrick's Day, today is also the feast day of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, the patron saint of cats and those who love them.  Think there are a few on AB.
17:25 Mon 17th Mar 202517 answers, last by maggiebee 12:42 Tue 18th Mar 2025
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Wellies

This little woman was only 3ft 6 ins tall. She goes to the doctors and says to him “Doctor, this is a bit embarrassing but I keep getting a sore fa**y.”
“When does this happen?” asks the doctor....
13:10 Wed 12th Mar 20251 answer, last by mushroom25 13:14 Wed 12th Mar 2025
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Elon Musk

There's a website called Awsome Stuff 365 which I have never heard of before today.  They have put up a post saying "Elon Musk says he's a 3,000 year old time travelling alien who is trying to... ...
13:17 Sun 09th Mar 20255 answers, last by ToraToraTora 10:15 Mon 10th Mar 2025
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A Cruel Love

Are you watching the?  If so, what are your thoughts?  I have watched the first two episodes and am not sure exactly what I think to be honest.
19:59 Fri 07th Mar 20252 answers, last by Canary42 20:32 Fri 07th Mar 2025
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Ab Membership

Could anyone let me know exactly how many members AB has? Appears there are quite a few but only a handful post.
12:38 Wed 05th Mar 20255 answers, last by jackthehat 14:43 Wed 05th Mar 2025
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Aid For Ukraine

Wasn't sure where to post this to be honest.  Just been reading some articles in The London Economic online.  One gave me pause for thought. "A reminder that the US invoked NATO's article 5 after... ...
12:58 Tue 04th Mar 20251 answer, last by Old_Geezer 13:04 Tue 04th Mar 2025
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Jack Vetriano

Very sad to hear of the death of artist Jack Vetriano at age 73.  Love his work and saw one of his very first exhibitions in Glasgow many moons ago.  His name might not be familiar, but I'm sure... ...
17:49 Mon 03rd Mar 202514 answers, last by Hazi-Hammenuhoth 11:48 Tue 04th Mar 2025
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Zero Day

Just finished binge watching Zero Day starring Robert De Niro on Netflix.  It is a political thriller about a former president investigating a devastating zero-day cyberattack in the US. Many... ...
16:03 Sat 01st Mar 20255 answers, last by -SharonA- 12:49 Sun 02nd Mar 2025
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Local Quiz Night

First time in about three years "the team" entered a quiz to raise money for two causes dear to our hearts.  Changed our name to Elon Musketeers (sad I know) but happy to announce that we won! ... ...
12:13 Tue 25th Feb 2025
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More Wise Words

"Those in power will do anything to keep it, even at the expense of truth."   Noam Chomsky
16:10 Thu 20th Feb 20253 answers, last by RandyMarsh 02:33 Sat 22nd Feb 2025

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