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    The February of 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.

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      The earth's core is not liquid.

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        South Ealing is the only London Underground station name where all the five vowels appear once.

        Mansion House is the only other London Underground station name with all the vowels.

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          Originally posted by Doggy Styles View Post
          South Ealing is the only London Underground station name where all the five vowels appear once.

          Mansion House is the only other London Underground station name with all the vowels.
          I love that ! As I was born in Ealing.

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            If the chain is swinging, the seat will still be warm.

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              Buses are named after a corner shop in Nantes belonging to a Monsieur Omnes, who put a sign outside saying "Omnes Omnibus" ("Everything for everyone") and where the first bus stop was opened in 1820.
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                Whipped marmite is white.
                Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!

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                  Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
                  The February of 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
                  Not quite true. February 1999 also didn't have a full moon nor will February 2018.
                  Last edited by eek; 23 August 2013, 19:46.
                  merely at clientco for the entertainment

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                    Originally posted by eek View Post
                    Not quite true. February 1999 also didn't have a full nor will February 2018.
                    On a similar but more accurate theme. September 1752 did not have a new moon.
                    merely at clientco for the entertainment

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                      Originally posted by eek View Post
                      On a similar but more accurate theme. September 1752 did not have a new moon.
                      The planet Venus does not have any moon at all.

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