Squiff’s Guide to London
A humorous view of London as seen by a Canadian – by BE Forum stalwart Squiffy!
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Leaders, dignitaries, celebrities and cultural icons reply to the time-honoured question…
“Four hats” puzzle
In which four people buried in sand up to their necks have ten minutes to work out the colour of the hat they’re wearing, or face being shot.
New words
Winners of the Washington Post’s 2001 “Style Invitational” challenge, in which readers are asked to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting or changing one letter and supply a new definition.
Tourist advice
This article appeared recently in an American magazine under the headline “Advice For Tourists”. By all accounts it was taken seriously by a lot of people….
How to shower
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus, showers are from Triton… An examination of the very different bathroom routines of men and women!