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katling

Where can I find empty cardboard boxes?

Posted by katling about 1 year ago
Last active about 1 year ago 11 responses

I’m moving in a couple of weeks and haven’t even begun the dreaded packing yet – just looking at all my books sends me into a tizzy. Compounding the problem is a total lack of containers and I’m not sure where I can get some from. I remember when you used to be able to go to your local sup...

whenthiswasfields

Why are there so many limpers in the City?

Posted by whenthiswasfields over 2 years ago
Last active over 2 years ago 2 responses

There are a disproportionate number of men with limps working in the City. I point this out to other City workers and they agree but nobody can explain it. Can you help? Con

esotericbadger

Can we form a manners militia?

Posted by esotericbadger about 1 year ago
Last active about 1 year ago 31 responses

Warning. This is a rant. A cathartic spleen venting. I’m in a mood so logic may not be the strong point of the below. I lost my wallet yesterday. Got out of a cab, paid, thought I’d put it back in my coat, but must have missed the pocket; wandered off in blissful ignorance until I reached the turn...

MattFromLondonistpremium

Why are there no 'roads' in the City

Asked by MattFromLondonist 9 months ago for 20 kudos
Best answer by cobo04
Last active 5 months ago 88 responses

The City of London (aka the Square Mile) has plenty of streets and alleys but, I’m told, not one of them is a ‘Road’. Take a look at the map. I’ll give 20 kudos to anyone who knows why this might be. 20 kudos to whoever comes up with the most entertaining/ingenious made up reason And 30 ku...

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