On-screen phoning
I knew for a long time that American TV shows etc. use phone numbers with the area code 555, which is reserved for fictional phone numbers. Not having this sort of system can cause havoc for poor individuals whose phone numbers are coincident with one that’s shown on TV. I’d always idly wondered what the [...]
April 6, 2012
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curiosity, television
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The Invention of Drumsticks
A few days ago, a few friends and I were having one of those nostalgic conversations about our favourite childhood sweets (which, for those of us who haven’t quite managed to grow up, is still a relevant topic). These are the sweets that, to each generation, appear to have been around for ever. Having expressed [...]
June 5, 2011
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curiosity
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