Posted by Phoebe Chin on 08/18/08 in Fun Facts
#1 - “Bob’s Your Uncle”
Meaning: This British phase means, “all will be well” or “simple as that”
Origin: Back in 1887, Balfour was unexpectedly promoted to the vital frontline post of Chief Secretary for Ireland by his uncle Robert, Lord Salisbury – thus the nepotism which inspires the catch-phase.
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Posted by Benjamin on 05/27/08 in Featured, Fun Facts
This might seem like a coincidence but I dare say, coincidence or conspiracy? You be the judge. Here are 10 weird facts that Abraham Lincoln and JFK have in common both in their lives and in their deaths.
Fact 1
Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846
John F Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946
Fact 2
Abraham […]
Posted by Phoebe Chin on 05/23/08 in Featured, Fun Facts
#1 Your Hand Can Have A Mind On Its Own
Remember Devon Sawa’s character in 1999’s ‘Idle Hands’, a comedy / horror movie about a teen whose hand becomes possessed and goes on a killing spree?
Apparently this movie has some truth in it. The ‘idle hand’ which referred to as the ‘Alien Hand Syndrome’ is an […]
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