Basic anatomy 'baffles Britons'


	Basic anatomy 'baffles Britons'

clip-on-tie

6-12-2009 3:43 AM

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clip-on-tie says:

Seriously? 50% thought the heart was in the neck? I included the answers, but I hope no one needs to refer to them.

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6-12-2009 6:13 AM

Antara

In recent times, the British brain has sadly been relocated to the anus (banning Geert Wilders, Micheal Savage).....perhaps this has contributed to the problem?

6-12-2009 6:46 AM

clip-on-tie

We could call the problem a "brainfart?"

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