Author Archives: odeboyz

Cows in West Bengal

Posted on February 11, 2026 by odeboyz

Cows in West Bengal must carry photo ID Source: Here cattle also must have Photo ID proofs – Roots of Indian Hat tip to Graham

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War Studies: The battle of the Somme, 1st July-18th November 1916

Posted on February 11, 2026 by odeboyz

Introduction Medieval warfare ended on the 1st July 1916. The battle of the Somme began with British soldiers being used as human battering rams. Its failure was so devastating warfare transitioned into modernity.1 Modern warfare then pivoted from battlefields to … Continue reading →

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Victims of Trip Advisor strike back

Posted on February 7, 2026 by odeboyz
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A Pam Ayres quip

Posted on February 4, 2026 by odeboyz

‘I was so lucky to find Mr Right – I just hadn’t known that his first name was Always’

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Book Review: Douglas Adams ~ The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (1979)

Posted on February 4, 2026 by odeboyz

For a comedic SciFi novel to become a best-seller is unprecedented. Douglas Adams was very, very lucky that he got decisive support from BBC Radio4. They produced 15-minute programmes, which became a cult. Adams then wrote a series of books … Continue reading →

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Adult Children

Posted on January 31, 2026 by odeboyz
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Florida’s Giant African Land Snail

Posted on January 31, 2026 by odeboyz

The giant African land snail has a voracious appetite, eating over 500 types of plants and sometimes even consuming plaster and stucco, putting structures at risk. The snails can produce 1,200 eggs in a year and grow up to about the … Continue reading →

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The Irish know how to  look after their customers

Posted on January 28, 2026 by odeboyz

Jim walked into a pub in Dublin and asked, “Am I too early for a drink?” Seamus replied, “Another10 minutes, Jim. You can sit over there if you want.” Jim said ‘Thanks’ and sat down. Seamus shouted across, “Jim, would … Continue reading →

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Japan’s loneliness crisis monetised

Posted on January 28, 2026 by odeboyz

“I started working as a grandmother-for-hire after my dog died….and my daughter told me about a company that hires older women to play the role of grandmother for strangers. I’m hired to cook for guests, and to act like a … Continue reading →

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A Ben Elton quip

Posted on January 24, 2026 by odeboyz

 I am a lager user and one drug leads to another. If you do lager, as night follows day, you’ll end up doing Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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