During the Napoleonic wars a French ship was wrecked off the coast of Hartlepool. The only survivor was the ship's monkey dressed as a sailor for the crew's amusement. The locals found the monkey and arranged an impromptu trial.
The locals had no idea what Frenchman looked like, and as the monkey could not answer any of their questions, they concluded it was a French sailor and it was sentenced to death and hung.
the uk x factor winners have had 4 xmas number 1s in the uk charts
answer: FALSE its 5
2005:That's My Goal - Shayne Ward (Dec 31) (4) (UK X Factor winner) 2006:A Moment Like This - Leona Lewis (Dec 30)(4)(UK X Factor winner) 2007:When You Believe -Loen Jackson(Dec 29) (3)(UK X Factor winner) 2008:Hallelujah - Alexandra Burke (28 Dec) (3) (UK X Factor winner)
2010:Matt Cardle - When We Collide w/e 25 Dec (3)(UK X Factor winner)
Glasgow Rangers were once a major force in scottish football. Then they went into administration before the start of this season were consequently relegated to the scottish 4th division from the premier division. There biggest rivals Celtic beat the worlds best football team Barcelona in this seasons uefa champions league in the group stages and have progressed through to the last 16 of the champions league the biggest competition in world club football. Answer: True Posted by bearlyther
I thought it was 3rd division? You should be in the draw? ;-)
TRUE OR FALSE - The best poker player on Sky is Sky Santa. Not sure of the answer TBH, just trying to get some info as he is sat on my primo table......in two seats! Posted by MAXALLY
Nah, Its Orford tonight
Thanks for the reply James. Time to lump on the Saints then
Hi James, Jen and Stapes TRUE OR FALSE St. George, the patron saint of England was born in Palestine. Answer: TRUE He died in 303 A.D. and was born and buried at Lydda, Palestine Have a great show, Geof Posted by MISTERWIN
That depends on how you interpret the names of Roman Provinces in the 4th Century. It certainly wasn't the Palestine of either biblical times or today - it's now Lod in Israel
The funniest thing about the monkey question is that Hartlepool United, a football club, used the monkey as their mascot. They called him H'Angus! The man inside the costume ran for Mayor of Hartlepool as H'Angus and won!!!
Hmm...that question about it being legal to shoot a welsh person in chester...pretty sure Joe said that was true. Its actually false. Its not legal to shoot anyone. - if Ive got the wrong end of the stick and confused myself with a double negative then apologies.... just think the guy should be entered into the draw
also just saw the post above mine - thats actually false...myth... :-)
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The locals had no idea what Frenchman looked like, and as the monkey could not answer any of their questions, they concluded it was a French sailor and it was sentenced to death and hung.
Answer: TRUE
TRUE
Have a great show
The people of Glasgow are very proud of their English heritage and a common greeting is to shout "Up the Sassanach" followed by warm hug.
Answer: False
london black cab drivers are allowed to inspect their customers for body lice before allowing them into their cab.
true
2006: A Moment Like This - Leona Lewis (Dec 30) (4) (UK X Factor winner)
2007: When You Believe - Loen Jackson (Dec 29) (3) (UK X Factor winner)
2008: Hallelujah - Alexandra Burke (28 Dec) (3) (UK X Factor winner)
There are more chickens than humans in England
answer is FACT
FACT or FICTION
The British eat twice as many baked beans per head as Americans do.
Answer is FACT
The Narrowest street in the UK is "Westminster street" in Exeter, Devon?
Answre: False. - although the narrowest street is in Exeter, it is actually "Parliament street".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_Street,_Exeter
That depends on how you interpret the names of Roman Provinces in the 4th Century. It certainly wasn't the Palestine of either biblical times or today - it's now Lod in Israel
answer = maybe - i just made it up!
Top show as usual, here's a fact:
The phrase “rule of thumb” is derived from an old English law which stated that you couldn’t beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb!!
And it s true!!!
Cheers
Stewart
Hi guys , good show as ever,
It is illegal to eat mince pies in England on Christmas Day.
True.
hi james... main + mini jackpot runners are...