1963
Britain's worst learner driver, Margaret Hunter, was fined for continuing to drive on after her instructor jumped out of the car shouting 'This is suicide.'
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1963
Britain's worst learner driver, Margaret Hunter, was fined for continuing to drive on after her instructor jumped out of the car shouting 'This is suicide.'“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown -
1911
Rolls-Royce commissioned their famous figurehead ‘The Spirit of Ecstasy’ by Charles Sykes. He used Lord Montague’s mistress, Eleanor Thornton, as his model. 60 years later to the day, Rolls-Royce was declared bankrupt due to a disastrous contract to supply aero engines to Lockheed. The British government came to its rescue.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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It's still an iconic symbol - but you don't see many of the around these days, do you!"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1996
Two British supermarket chains (Safeway and Sainsbury) became the first to stock genetically modified food when they sold GM tomato puree.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I didn't realise it was so long ago to be honest
Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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Oma - neither did I!"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1886
While building a cottage for a prospector in the Transvaal, South Africa, an Englishman, George Walker, found a clear streak of gold. It became the richest gold reef in the world.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I bet that made his day!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1836
The first London railway train ran from Spa Road to Deptford. There were fears that the 'great speed' of 16 miles an hour would break passengers' necks.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I suppose it was much faster than people were used to travelling.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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Obviously considered Breakneck Speeds Daisy
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Hahaha - yes, I hadn't thought of that!Originally posted by Gemini View PostObviously considered Breakneck Speeds Daisy
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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2002
The Queen's sister, Princess Margaret, aged 71, died in her sleep after suffering a stroke and a heart attack. Her body was laid to rest at Kensington Palace in order for the Royal Family to pay their respects.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I didn't realise it was so long ago ,
B met her several times while in the Army , he said she was not a nice woman not as gracious as The QueenIm not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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I have heard the same Oma. In fact from watching The Crown (which I know is not all factual) the only Royal OH and I do like is The Queen!“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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