31 August 2026
by Mark
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Unpopular opinion. Or possibly popular opinion. Making the last Monday in August a bank holiday was a bad idea. August bank holiday is a bit of an oddity. Unlike every other bank holiday, its date isn’t based on a pre-existing … Continue reading
20 July 2026
by Mark
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In any online discussion about tautological geographical names (such as River Avon, which means “river river”, the Sahara Desert, which means “desert desert” or Bredon Hill, which means “hill hill hill”), someone will always pop up to mention Torpenhow Hill … Continue reading
3 December 2024
by Mark
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Posting this here, for the benefit of anybody who wants to use or share it. There’s a PDF version, too, if you’d prefer to print off a paper copy. Christmas Song Bingo (PDF)