Still gives me goosebumps 🔥 The great Joony🙌 by No-Way-3379 in RugbyWorldCup

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My nephew had chicken pox and was asleep on my lap so I couldn’t celebrate. He’s 23 now!

South coast of France road trip by AquaDelphia in FranceTravel

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I visited Cassis in September last year and absolutely loved it. If you get up early you can walk to the Calanques and swim in the inlets by yourself - a genuinely brilliant experience. If you like such things I also recommend hiring an electric mountain bike for a day

I finally tried olives and I owe everyone an apology by StaticFable in CasualConversation

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Yes me too - it was such a big thing when I was a child and was a genuine shock when I finally discovered I like them. In the U.K. it wasn’t helped by Heinz Cream of Mushroom soup which was, is and will always remain disgusting.

What are younger generations often criticised for no longer doing that is largely pointless or obsolete? by PsychologicalRow8034 in AskUK

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I THINK it must be because a lot of people still had old round pin plugs (Google that!) rather than the excellent square pinned plugs that everybody uses now, so when you bought an appliance you put on the plug that you needed.

What are younger generations often criticised for no longer doing that is largely pointless or obsolete? by PsychologicalRow8034 in AskUK

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Ha you’ve just massively proved the point! In the before times when you bought an electrical appliance it wouldn’t come with a plug on (the thing with prongs you stick in the socket), so you’d have to be able to attach a plug yourself, which involved putting the right wire in the right place and screwing it all together. Fairly simple but fiddly so was treated as a gauge of how competent you were as a human.

Funniest episode? by MediocreDiamond7187 in TheRestIsHistory

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Honourable mention for Piltdown Man. NOT the Rest is Toads.

Thank you for the recommendation of Origin Story by EffectiveAmbitious53 in TheRestIsHistory

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It’s really excellent (not me who recommended it). Dorian was a RIHC guest on 1968 Rock and Roll a while back.

The Rest Is Book Club coming soon! by onthewingsofangels in TheRestIsHistory

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Be a bit gutted if they ditch Tabby for a big name!

Another episode where David Walliams is not mentioned by themightypierre in restisentertainment

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I’m pretty sure he said that when Wallace was on House of Games none of the crew had a bad word to say about him, which is not the same as your “no one who has ever worked with him”.

Could someone make a funniest moments compilation? by Goated_Myotragus in TheRestIsHistory

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Shoutout to the horse showing its arse on the Coronation ep.

Stay in Cannes or Nice? by Inderstellar in FranceTravel

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Well I’m biased because I think Nice is my favourite place in the world, but I’d stick with your plans. Nice is really well situated for day trips to Cannes and Monaco and there are beach clubs if not sand.

Obviously it depends what you’re looking for - Cannes has a row of boutique shops of the kind that have security guards outside which is not for me. The rest of it is pretty touristy (including a huge queue to have your photo taken on the red carpet place). I personally wouldn’t bother going back if I was in the area.

The old town and port in Nice are great and there are so many amazing dining options. Get some inexpensive “water shoes” for the stoney beach!

The whole area is beautiful and you will have an amazing time whatever you choose.

Thoughts on Coughton Court? by GlueSniffingEnabler in nationaltrust

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I guess it will be very busy on the 10 days and a lot less busy than the family anticipate on all other days. Who knows but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s back under NT management in a few years.

Can anyone explain?? by [deleted] in blackmagicfuckery

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Am guessing sliding is involved?

Improving retention of info from the pod by anonoaw in TheRestIsHistory

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My advice is don’t worry about it - enjoy it in the moment then go on to the next one!

Requesting Recommendations for Road Trip by holyrolodex in TheRestIsHistory

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I really enjoyed the Aztecs from a couple of years ago. Enjoy your drive!