Monthly Archives: November 2008

Right: Landing on the moon

Posted on November 25, 2008 by chris

If I could put this one in bold, I would, as it’s possibly the most spectacular thing the Americans have ever done. To me, landing on the moon was always something humans had done ages ago, and barely even in … Continue reading →

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Wrong: Prices that don’t include tax

Posted on November 19, 2008 by chris

One thing I can guarantee when I go abroad on holiday is that within a week or so my trousers will be around my ankles. This is neither because of my irresistability to the local ladies, nor because I only … Continue reading →

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Right: Supermarket trolleys with fixed rear wheels

Posted on November 15, 2008 by chris

Some bright supermarket proprietor, many moons ago, realised that it would be much easier for people to shop at his supermarket if they had some sort of hand-propelled vehicle in which to pile up their shopping. He doubtless came up … Continue reading →

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Wrong: Capital Punishment

Posted on November 6, 2008 by chris

Capital punishment seems to me to be a fairly crap idea. It seems foolhardy to dispense any sort of justice that can’t be at least partially reversed. That said, I can see why some societies choose to have a death … Continue reading →

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