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Things you never see anymore

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davieG

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5 minutes ago, Free Falling Foxes said:

We all used to carry penknives as kids. Would that be even allowed today?

Boy Scout knives

 

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Daggers

Daggers

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2 hours ago, Free Falling Foxes said:

We all used to carry penknives as kids. Would that be even allowed today?

I've got 27 Victorinox knives. The only time I don't have one on me is going to the football.

Royston.

Royston.

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On 12/02/2025 at 18:59, Parafox said:

 

My mates and I used to use sticks as rifles until we got our own air rifles.

 

Carnage followed. lol

 

Also, the imaginary pistol was a fist with the forefinger and second finger sticking out and the "piung, piung"  calls as we fired our weapons.

 

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boots60

boots60

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11 hours ago, FoyleFox said:

Just been to see James Martin Live, he had a section on food of yesteryear. Including a candle salad, 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candle_salad

I'm glad It's no longer still a popular food choice :D

 

The Wimpy Bender in a Bun also featured, I did like a Wimpy, but fortunately don't remember that.

The Wimpy bender is culinary genius. In an age where we are moving towards "Smashed Avocado on Sourdough" & suchlike for breakfast the Wimpy bender is a welcome throwback to a bygone age.

Still available, I believe, but no idea where the nearest Wimpy is now.  Certainly none in our fair City.

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davieG

davieG

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13 minutes ago, boots60 said:

The Wimpy bender is culinary genius. In an age where we are moving towards "Smashed Avocado on Sourdough" & suchlike for breakfast the Wimpy bender is a welcome throwback to a bygone age.

Still available, I believe, but no idea where the nearest Wimpy is now.  Certainly none in our fair City.

  1. Wimpy Milford

    Open until 21:30
    39 miles
     
    Lichfield Road
    Milford, Staffordshire ST17 0UW
     
    01785 661456

    Visit Site

     

     

    Wimpy Bicester

    Open until 20:00
    45 miles
    28 Market Square
    Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6AG
     
    01869 243867

     

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Parafox

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12 hours ago, FoyleFox said:

Just been to see James Martin Live, he had a section on food of yesteryear. Including a candle salad, 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candle_salad

I'm glad It's no longer still a popular food choice :D

 

The Wimpy Bender in a Bun also featured, I did like a Wimpy, but fortunately don't remember that.

 

1 hour ago, boots60 said:

The Wimpy bender is culinary genius. In an age where we are moving towards "Smashed Avocado on Sourdough" & suchlike for breakfast the Wimpy bender is a welcome throwback to a bygone age.

Still available, I believe, but no idea where the nearest Wimpy is now.  Certainly none in our fair City.

 

 

 

 

1970s Wimpy menu's incredible prices when it was the UK's go-to burger joint - Berkshire Live

 

The Wimpy grill was my go to. 

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Daggers

Daggers

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The Wimpy 1/4lber remains my favourite burger - despite it being supremely shit.

 

After a couple of years away from all forms of nice Brit stuff while living in Colombia, we went for a long weekend in Bogota. Turning a corner, there was a Wimpy. A Wimpy selling a Wimpy 1/4lber meal. In Bogota. I was in heaven.

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davieG

davieG

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On 29/01/2025 at 20:10, davieG said:

When they used to have phones before the brain implants

Neuralink's CEO, Elon Musk, has stated that the company's brain-computer interface could eventually be as affordable as an Apple Watch.
He suggested that with mass production, Neuralink's brain implants might cost between $1,000 and $2,000 and could be implanted in just 10 minutes using robotics.
By 2026, Neuralink aims to implant over 1,000 brain chips, marking a major breakthrough in neurotechnology—once thought to be pure science fiction.
samlcfc

samlcfc

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26 minutes ago, Grebfromgrebland said:

After Elons antics who'd be up for this?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60416058.amp

 

Interesting article regarding a possible issue with biotech.

 

I remember either reading or watching something more long-form a while back, but couldn't find it. 

 

I don't know too much about Neuralink, other than it's potential uses and initial failure during human trial, although I understand further trials have been more successful.

 

My immediate concerns based on the technology alone, would be related to failure and upgrades. Regular brain surgery seems like an odd prospect, at least today, but things change quickly I guess.

 

It feels like the success of such technology would come from future technology that might allow for a wearable device to achieve similar results. 

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Parafox

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What do you see when you look through the pedascope? | telemachus unedited

 

Pedoscope for x-raying to ensure the correct fit for shoes.

 

I remember a shop on Belvoir St had one (Robotham's)? My dad took me for some shoes and I was fascinated by being able to look at the bones of my own feet.

 

They no longer exist for obvious reasons.

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Jon the Hat

Jon the Hat

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On 17/03/2025 at 19:30, Parafox said:

 

 

What do you see when you look through the pedascope? | telemachus unedited

 

Pedoscope for x-raying to ensure the correct fit for shoes.

 

I remember a shop on Belvoir St had one (Robotham's)? My dad took me for some shoes and I was fascinated by being able to look at the bones of my own feet.

 

They no longer exist for obvious reasons.

Shame no one pointed it at the BBC.  
 


 

 

 

oh PEDOscope. I thought you said… never mind.

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Parafox

Parafox

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In the olden days new cars had to be 'run in'. This meant driving under 30mph for first 1000 miles. These stickers were common in the 1960's. : r/CasualUK

 

Back in the day, new cars had to be "run in" to allow engine parts to wear evenly. It meant new cars couldn't exceed 30mph for the first 1,000 miles.

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davieG

davieG

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22 minutes ago, Parafox said:

In the olden days new cars had to be 'run in'. This meant driving under 30mph for first 1000 miles. These stickers were common in the 1960's. : r/CasualUK

 

Back in the day, new cars had to be "run in" to allow engine parts to wear evenly. It meant new cars couldn't exceed 30mph for the first 1,000 miles.

Now it's Baby on Board

 

Damn I was going to ram them up the rear but I'd better not now.

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