In which The Author carries out his usual audit of unexpected trivia
In the Netherlands, twin sisters Louise and Martine Fokkens have recently retired from prostitution – at the age of 71. Between them, they estimate they have slept with over 355,000 clients. (Pick of the Week, Radio 4, June 16.)
Geneticists have discovered that populations of snails in the west of Ireland share characteristics with snails in the Pyrenees – but not those living in the area in between. (Material World, Radio 4, June 20.)
Contrary to all my expectations, Radio 4 has actually managed to commission the least funny ‘comedy’ show ever – so far, anyway. (My First Planet, Radio 4, June 27.)
Being a Non-Linear Account of the Life and Opinions of The Author, Cross-referenced and Illustrated, with Occasional Hesitations, Repetitions and Deviations.
You can hide behind your mask....but not for long! Masked women in movies, tv-series, cosplay, fan art and comics (superheroines, villainesses, burglars and so on)
An Autobiography in Random Chapters 