100 things we didn't know this time last year -- BBC UK Edition


	100 things we didn't know this time last year -- BBC UK Edition

l1wulf

3-11-2007 2:24 PM

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l1wulf says:

Some interesting stuff here, some with references.

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3-11-2007 11:33 PM

thisnamecantbetaken

Regarding #22: I've heard, that the length of a man's fingers revealed something totally different! .

3-12-2007 1:44 PM

l1wulf

ROFL! It's nice to see a familiar face! I'm gradually easing back into my "normal" routine (keep your eyes open, over there TNCB).

3-15-2007 9:47 PM

thisnamecantbetaken

Will do, wulfie! .

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