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In this episde, we ask: what’s up with floor numbers? How come Brits and Americans can’t agree on which one is “first”? And why are sometimes floors missing? This somehow gets us onto 99¢ stores, and then we chat about something very American: cheesy wolf imagery. Then we talk about fans and air conditioners again, because apparently, the heat is making us nuts. Later, Lil & Ryan take the quiz, and try to think what “Rx” might mean, while Johnson ponders what the heck “plimsolls” are.
Re. the Plimsoll question, Plimsoll was the guy who came up with the “Plimsoll Line” on ships which denotes the depth the hull is in the water,ie the load it is carrying. He wore Plimsolls on board while doing his nautical activities. That’s my story & I’m sticking too it. Americans call them Deck Shoes. John
Thanks John! Yup, I remember learning about the Plimsoll Line at school. Also: watching “The Onedin Line.” Ships! Adventure! Huge mutton chops!
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loved the show, as usual..the weirdest things i’ve seen at the 99 Cents Only Store were black hair extensions and Terry’s Chocolate Oranges. they even had a white chocolate version. more fun facts courtesy of Stephen Fry and QI: 666 is not the devil’s number, 616 is. Lily was right about it being a myth to not drink while taking antibiotics.
helpful hint when buying perishable items at the 99 Cents Store: look at the sell by date before purchasing…lol 🙂
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