Author Archives: odeboyz

A Drinking Ritual

Posted on July 24, 2023 by odeboyz

A cowboy walked into a bar and ordered three bottles of Bud. He sipped each one in turn. After finishing, he ordered three more.The bartender said, “They’d taste better if you got one at a time.”The cowboy sniffed tearily, “Well, … Continue reading →

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Now you know who to blame!

Posted on July 20, 2023 by odeboyz
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Noel Coward* in World War Two

Posted on July 20, 2023 by odeboyz

“As the tour went on he got into his stride and the reception [by the troops] improved. The conditions did not. He slept in bamboo huts, keeping one eye out for snakes, witnessed the rudimentary medical care available for the … Continue reading →

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American Mass Shootings: Entertainment for Psychopaths?

Posted on July 17, 2023 by odeboyz

“Mass Shooting Tracker: four or more persons shot in one incident, at one location, at roughly the same time.”1 The invasion of Ukraine began on February 24th 2022. In the USA, on that day, there were two mass shootings with … Continue reading →

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 Book Review: David McCloskey ~ Damascus Station (2021)

Posted on July 13, 2023 by odeboyz

This thrilling thriller reads like a CIA promo novel. It’s consistently on message presenting a compelling and unambiguous world view. The Syrians are portrayed as barbaric, merciless killers who’ll do anything for their nefarious ends. This includes torturing a CIA … Continue reading →

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The ultimate student prank: Cambridge, 1958

Posted on July 10, 2023 by odeboyz

In 1958 engineering students put this car on top of King’s College Cambridge. If you want to read the story go to Cambridge University Austin Seven roof stunt recreated – BBC News

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The Importance of the Death of Oliver Cromwell, 1658

Posted on July 10, 2023 by odeboyz

The transition of power in monarchies is brutally simple: The king is dead, Long live the king. After Charles the First’s execution, Charles his son, became king1. Power remained with parliament and the army as he was a fugitive in … Continue reading →

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Jeff Bezos and Charity

Posted on July 6, 2023 by odeboyz

Jeff Bezos is a multi-billionaire1 and gives large amounts of money to various charities. The most recent of which is $123 million for fighting homelessness.2 This is an eye-catching amount. Some might regard it as stupendous. But is it? Bezos … Continue reading →

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The ultimate customer satisfaction survey

Posted on July 3, 2023 by odeboyz
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A book for every decade: 1920 ~ 2020

Posted on July 3, 2023 by odeboyz

This list obviously flawed and contentious but put it down to boyish ambition if you will. 1920s All Quiet on the Western Front: Erich Maria Remarque (1929) The carnage of WW1 left a bitter legacy for which Germany was blamed. … Continue reading →

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