Just learnt that the word biscuit derives from the Latin for โcook twiceโ because biscuits were first baked and then dried out in a slow oven so that they would keep ๐คฏ๐ค๐ช
Recently learnt from a ex-flight attendant friend that in her flying days it was common to tie their hair around the car headrests to stop them from nodding off at the wheel on the drive home. Chills.
@dollbunyan My parents have been married over 45 years and
1) he cleans her glasses for her every morning (she didnโt know for the longest time. Just thought they never got dirty ๐)
2) call each other โBabeโ
First time using @New_GPT today has confirmed why I'd be an awful manager: the guilt that comes with delegating, and then the frustration aka passive aggression that follows having to, quite literally, spell it out.
The 3 bank holidays this month have effectively been a trial run of a 4 day workweek in the UK.
What are the results?
Incredible national happiness, a surge in demand and economic activity. No negative impact on productivity. A breath of fresh air for creativity, rest and love.
Just floundered my way through a Zoom casting and now I'm reeling so hard with no one to vent to and no way of channelling my embarrassment and it's too early for wine or chocolate or vodka someone help plz brb just going to brush my teeth in attempt to seek comfort
@RicServini Hey Riccardo, I'm interested as a British SA actor if you're still open for casting! My Spotlight is: https://t.co/7OP6mgAZTr. Also, Instagram is: https://t.co/FzMZsoJn96.
@TfL@nathanlevi33 Having the same issue as above. Turning to Twitter as the tel above isn't accessible on weekends - please assist as to how I can get in touch to find my Customer ID asap.
From anecdote to curiosity, I went and counted the number of visible cars on Google Earth in my neighbourhood for 2002-21 and here are the results.
2002 - 171
2008 - 188
2015 - 332
2021 - 383
London has a car problem. Roads don't grow. #London
@_yogaprincess@TravelodgeUK This didnโt happen to be at Colchester Feering by any chance? I had a strikingly similar experience on the 31/01. Shocking for the cost. Still waiting on a reply from CEO Jo Boydell for my complaint.
Sometimes a film comes along that transports you completely. The music fixes it perfectly in time. It's uplifting and moving. Don't spoil it with the trailer. I hope you can see it and recommend it. Loved it! #TheSwimmers
What's the word for feeling simultaneously starstruck having made eye contact and exchanged smiles with @Nina_Wadia as she glides past you in the lobby of the BFI (slow motion, hair blowing in the breeze ofc) whilst also feeling like you just bumped into one of the gals from uni.