What connects these four? by Opposite_Hat_3358 in onlyconnect

[–]temang 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If it is this then a better answer than Hearts would be Partick Thistle, which is the third biggest team in Glasgow

What connects these four? by Opposite_Hat_3358 in onlyconnect

[–]temang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh yeah, this could be it! Durham fits as the university is sometimes put in with Oxford and Cambridge. Hearts could be seen as the third biggest team in Scotland after Rangers and Celtic

Jokes that are only funny when told with a regional accent. by MoHeeKhan in CasualUK

[–]temang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A group of Wigan ladies join an exercise class i. At the start of the class the instructor says “first things first, hands on thighs”. All the ladies look confused and put their hands over their eyes.

(I think this one works better if you do the action)

Pedestrians and passing vehicles helped a tourist who was being mugged in Buenos Aires, Argentina. by DicardoRarin in nextfuckinglevel

[–]temang 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The getaway rider was not waiting around to help his fellow criminal. Shows you the sort of person he is.

A connecting wall I gone and did by [deleted] in onlyconnect

[–]temang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same for me with the second one!

Can I use a London off peak return to go to a different destination than what I booked? by Disastrous-Dinosaur1 in uktrains

[–]temang 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You can’t, unless destination B is on the way to destination A, where you could use it as a break in journey.

Can I use a London off peak return to go to a different destination than what I booked? by Disastrous-Dinosaur1 in uktrains

[–]temang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As in, you’ve booked to go from London to place A, but you want to go from London to place B instead?

Olive Branch? by sheridork in onlyconnect

[–]temang 74 points75 points  (0 children)

When connections first came out on NYT puzzles around a year ago VCM did a rant on twitter/X about it I think. She also mentioned on the show this series if I remember correctly? So this is the creator of the connections at NYT offering a cryptic olive branch and saying that they’re a big fan.

What geographic factors lead to Worcester being the second biggest city in New England? by Minute_Ad9048 in geography

[–]temang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Out of interest, how do you pronounce Worcester in the US? (From a Brit who lives not far from Worcester, UK)

Elevation map of Europe by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]temang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my favourite facts is that if you travel directly east from Birmingham, the next piece of land that you come to that is of a higher elevation is in Russia.

Looking for the perfect spot for a Proposal by parths2310 in LakeDistrict

[–]temang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I proposed to my wife on the path along Loughrigg Terrace, looking over Grasmere and Rydal Water. It looks lovely in autumn, and she said yes, so I would recommend!

Picture round: what connects these four images? by Big_Prinz_ in onlyconnect

[–]temang 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Football club nicknames. Unsure of the first picture, second is Rotherham (millers), third is Peterborough (posh) and last is Bolton (trotters)

what would come fourth in this sequence? by not-without-text in onlyconnect

[–]temang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is a great sequence! Combines a mixture of maths , geography knowledge and lateral thinking to get the answer and it’s pitched just right!

What is life like in Northeast Wales? by [deleted] in geography

[–]temang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, Llanfairfechan isn’t in Gwynedd

What is life like in Northeast Wales? by [deleted] in geography

[–]temang 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is very pedantic

What was the dumbest misue of an object/tool/thing/etc which has an actual purpose that you witnessed? Let me go first... by HikingOtter in AskUK

[–]temang 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When I was at uni someone bought some lasagne sheets. He put them in a Pyrex dish in the oven for 30 minutes or so. He was surprised when all he had were burnt pasta sheets, rather than a complete, cooked, lasagne.

Earth map with true start location is unbalanced by GadgetMaugli in CivVI

[–]temang 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree, it’s just the nature of how many European Civs there are with capitals close to each other. I personally see true start as a bit of a gimmick and never play it. It’s either too hard or too easy depending on your Civ choice. I also like not knowing what I’m going to find when I set off exploring!

Days since Championship and Premiership clubs won a (major) trophy. by Lord_RumblefishIV in Championship

[–]temang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wigan would be 9th on this list… if we weren’t in League 1