Showing posts with label Traditional. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Traditional. Show all posts

Thursday, 24 May 2012

No. 153.

In Minnesota's Mall of America, (the United States' biggest shopping centre) a couple were married
in a shark tank. The bride and groom were in full wedding wear, albeit with the addition of scuba tanks.

(Source: The Mighty Mississippi with Sir Trevor McDonald.)

Saturday, 7 April 2012

No. 106.

When playing golf, the Japanese would rather not get a hole in one as tradition dictates that they should distribute the wealth, and send gifts to their friends and family.

(Source: The Unbelievable Truth.)

Friday, 6 April 2012

No. 105.

The Crown Jewels are uninsured.

(Source: The Unbelievable Truth.)

Friday, 20 January 2012

No. 28.

The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn.

(Source: Radio 4's News Quiz. Verified by Wikipedia.)

Sunday, 8 January 2012

No. 16.

In Morris dancing, specifically the Cotswold dance style, a 'baldrick' is the strap upon which you hang a sword.

(Source: A flyer entitled Morris Dance/The Differences'.)

Saturday, 31 December 2011

No. 8.

Auld Lang Syne roughly translates as 'old time since', 'days gone by' or 'long long ago'.

Incidentally, contrary to popular belief, the song is not written by Robert Burns.

(Source: Trivia website. Verified by Wikipedia. Latter fact explored on QI.)