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I'm 27 years old and live in Scotland where I work as a professional drummer. My other interests include motor-racing, humour and watching my football team lose. I dislike mushrooms and cheese packaging.

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Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) The world's worst jokes: 1 of 32
Here are a few truly dreadful jokes, although they do appeal to my sense of humor.Have a read through and see if you have the courage to use any of them in public.I went into my local butcher's the other day and proposed a bet."I bet you can't reach those sirloins on the top shelf." My butcher declined."I'm afraid the steaks ... More..
Autos > Antique Cars Automotive history: Rolls Royce: 1 of 7
The name Rolls-Royce has become a synonym for luxury, but the roots of the company lie in a meeting between two individuals whose backgrounds were in stark contrast to each other. A working class self-educated engineer and a member of the British landed gentry came together to form a company which would build some of the most... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) The history of the Indianapolis 500: 1 of 6
The city of Indianapolis is synonymous with one of the most prestigious motor races in the world, the annual 500-mile race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway over Memorial weekend each May. Today it is a highly lucrative and attractive event for competitors and sponsors alike, but its roots are rather more humble.The tra... More..
Autos > Antique Cars Automotive history: Bentley Motors: 1 of 6
In its original guise, Bentley existed for just over a decade, yet the company's achievements in that time were extraordinary. Those heady days brought the creation of timeless classics and four consecutive victories at Le Mans, the world's most prestigious endurance race.The company was founded on 18th January, 1919, by Walt... More..
Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) The history of formula one racing: 1 of 5
The Formula 1 World Championship began in 1950 but can trace its ancestry back to the first ever Grand Prix in 1906 and, before that, to the great European city-to-city marathons. Following the end of the Second World War competitive single-seater's were in short supply. This is why for the first two seasons of the new World ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) Auto racing: Different car classes: 1 of 5
Auto racing is a global sport with a multitude of categories which can appear daunting to the uninitiated. Some series use cars solely designed for the purpose of racing while others use cars initially designed as road cars. In the USA the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) series is one of the most popul... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Women in auto racing: 1 of 5
Since the inception of motorised competition, men have dominated the auto racing world. Throughout the history of the sport there have, however, been a few notable exceptions. Intrepid females intent on competing with the best male drivers in the world. Their stories have ensured a long and colorful legacy.In the early part o... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR NASCAR legends: Bobby Allison: 1 of 5
Bobby Allison remains to this day an American racing institution, despite having retired from the sport two decades ago. During an extraordinary career he claimed NASCAR victories in three different decades, but it was also a career tinged with tragedy.Bobby was born on December 3rd, 1937 in Florida. His father Edmond was a f... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Gratification as a soccer fan of a lesser team.: 1 of 5
I am often asked whether there is something wrong with me when I tell people how I like to spend my Saturdays between August and April each year. I am a supporter of Cowdenbeath football club, home and away, in any weather. In the early nineties Cowdenbeath were well known, for being the most unsuccessful senior club in Brita... More..
Other Useless (but interesting) facts: 11 of 50
Here is an eclectic selection of useless but interesting facts, focusing on nothing in particular and everything in general. Amaze your friends and family with your newfound knowledge of subjects which are unlikely to be of much use to anyone.ANIMALS For reasons unknown a duck's quack does not echo. The skin on tigers is stri... More..