Author Archives: odeboyz

State Sponsored Tax Avoidance: Britain in 2025

Posted on October 15, 2025 by odeboyz

It’s crazy that a government could sponsor tax avoidance but the British do precisely that. Nearly a trillion pounds is shielded from taxation. This policy has incentivised those with disposable incomes to exploit what has become a bonanza. A unique … Continue reading →

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Extreme Toe Wrestling

Posted on October 11, 2025 by odeboyz

An international toe wrestling competition returned to Derbyshire….The World Toe Wrestling Championship took place at the Bentley Brook Inn in Fenny Bentley, with prize money increasing to £5,000….for the men’s and women’s winners. Defending three-time champion….had his toenails surgically removed … Continue reading →

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RAF Trainee Paratroopers

Posted on October 7, 2025 by odeboyz

As the new recruits were shown round the garrison they were taken to the parachute store room. They met the sergeant responsible for safety. After demonstrating how parachutes are packed he asked if there were any questions. Fred asked if … Continue reading →

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An ephemeral world?

Posted on October 1, 2025 by odeboyz
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War Studies: Britain’s ‘White Feather’ Campaign 1914-16

Posted on October 1, 2025 by odeboyz

The declaration of war in August 1914 was popular because everyone knew Britain was unbeatable. They’d been fed a century of triumphs in colonial wars. Even the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade, 1854,was seen as a success….(a bit like … Continue reading →

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Barry Cryer’s cockerel joke

Posted on September 27, 2025 by odeboyz

Jim was driving down a country lane and ran over a cockerel. He went to the farmhouse to explain what happenedBrenda opened the door and Jim said: “I’ve killed your cockerel and I’d like to replace him.”She smiled and said: … Continue reading →

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The sublime Oscar Wilde

Posted on September 24, 2025 by odeboyz
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Britain’s Old Age Pension: From altruism to bribery

Posted on September 24, 2025 by odeboyz

The Old Age Pension Act (OAP), 1908, was an altruistic reward for good paupers. It was intended to give dignity to their final years but it wasn’t an entitlement. There were eligibility rules to be met before receiving the OAP. … Continue reading →

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Why animal lovers hate vets

Posted on September 20, 2025 by odeboyz

“…one of her family’s two pet rabbits couldn’t stand properly….The vet said that he thought she should stay in overnight, and it would cost £900, or we could take her home, and it would be £200…It didn’t feel like much … Continue reading →

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Odeboyz welcomes President Trump to Britain

Posted on September 17, 2025 by odeboyz
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