Unfortunately parliament didn’t finish the job, and another Charles came along. Now we’re up to a third Charles. I think parliament should have another go and get rid of these parasitic Charleses once and for all

Halo - there are lots of places that are just beautiful undisturbed wilderness.

Ah, I’ve only ever seen it written. Usually it’s the Roman Hercules that I hear spoken. Thanks

I tend to say Wensleydale, Tuesleydale and Thursleydale as the days of the week. It started as a thing I said to myself because I found it funny, but occasionally I’ll slip and say one of them out loud when I’m tired.

That is how it’s pronounced though. Unless I’ve somehow been mispronouncing Heracles…

I found it to be so unbelievable that I gave up pretty quickly. The narrative at the time was that the science of the film was so realistic and I saw so much that was factually incorrect that I couldn’t even focus on the film. I kept thinking, “that’s wrong”, pausing the film, getting out my phone to confirm it. I can’t remember any specifics any more, but it still bugs me when I see people saying that it’s scientifically sound

I’ve tried to read the books three times and watch the films twice. It’s just so long and boring…

Yes. I buy two pairs of black jeans every five years or so and switch between them while the other is in the wash every couple of weeks or when they get dirty. They’re the only trousers I wear for gardening, going out, being in the house, painting, etc. Only exception is concreting, for which I have my previous jeans (and that’s only because my current jeans are only a couple of years old)