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Cambridge: Home of Anglia Ruskin University
I spotted this sign while on the train to Ely recently:Cambridge, home of Anglia Ruskin University.Wait a minute - isn't there another university in Cambridge too? I can't for the life of me remember what it's called... ...
For all your moroting magazine needs...
My colleague Clutchslip took this photo in WH Smith (sorry, I mean WHSmith):The particular moroting magazines I work for aren't on display here. Wait, there's one of them in the rocner... ...
Google Maps wants me to swim to Glasgow
So I wanted to get from London Victoria to London Charing Cross, and asked Google Maps for "walking" directions. This is what it gave me:Yes, my destination is now Charing Cross in Glasgow – slightly out of the way (but arguably my fault). It also ...
Please maintain the cleansiness of the toilets
Here's another photo taken by Clutchslip, this time in France:(As you may have guessed, I'm away this weekend – normal service will be resumed tomorrow. And for the record, I really like the word 'cleansiness'.) ...
Police seize nipple clamps in council offices
Clutchslip has very kindly sent us the following photo. He says: "Seen in Horsham – I'd love to know the original story."I've had a quick look on the West Sussex County Times (Horsham Today) website but to no avail...And are there any other shots o...
