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Did you know…

There are two red lines sewn into the carpet of the UK House of Commons, one adjacent to each of the opposition benches.

These red lines are two swords lengths plus one inch from each other, signifying that the debating across the chamber shall never come to blows.

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@divegeester said
Did you know…

There are two red lines sewn into the carpet of the UK House of Commons, one adjacent to each of the opposition benches.

These red lines are two swords lengths plus one inch from each other, signifying that the debating across the chamber shall never come to blows.
Thanks for your real contribution.

Interesting fact I did not know.

Has this tradition ever been broken?

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@divegeester said
Did you know…

There are two red lines sewn into the carpet of the UK House of Commons, one adjacent to each of the opposition benches.

These red lines are two swords lengths plus one inch from each other, signifying that the debating across the chamber shall never come to blows.
I'd buy a larger sword. Or a bow and arrow - surely Jack Churchill could do some serious damage there?

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@shallow-blue said
I'd buy a larger sword.
Buy it with what?

Peasant.

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@divegeester said
Buy it with what?
Your blood.

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@shallow-blue said
Your blood.
Well it is regal.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/fat-mens-clubs

In the late 19th century, a new social club became popular in the US. Members were required to be wealthy, male... and fat

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/power-cuts

This Indian village kept having inexplicable power cuts every evening. Residents soon discovered the unlikely reason why.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/9-nanas

In the 35 or so years that the 9 Nanas were in operation, it is believed they contributed over $900,000 to their community, as well as countless more smiles.

For over 30 years, nine Tennessee women snuck from their homes before sunrise. In 2015, they finally revealed the truth of their secret society.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/crash-test

In 2012, a Boeing 727 crashed in the Mexico desert. But there was more to the terrifying moment than met the eye

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/donnie-dunagan

This guy was the youngest U.S. Marine drill instructor. He kept a very dark and delightful secret from his comrades... Clue: You've heard his voice before

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/crash-test


In 2012, a Boeing 727 crashed in the Mexico desert. But there was more to the terrifying moment than met the eye.

-VR

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rookie54
free tazer tickles..

wildly content...

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i don't think @Very-Rusty reads any of the clickbait he posts
would you like evidence of this vapid phrunctuousness?

the posts for 9/13 and 9/14 are the very same post

holy smokers folks

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@rookie54 said
i don't think @Very-Rusty reads any of the clickbait he posts
would you like evidence of this vapid phrunctuousness?

the posts for 9/13 and 9/14 are the very same post

holy smokers folks
LOL @ rookie,
So far you are the only one to mention that a few times now. You are obviously watching closely. I was told no one looks at them. 🙂

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