Phoenix 38DD - bigger and bouncier than 36DD

Weyland · Post by **Weyland** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:23 pm

Chalk, isn't it?

harry 3 · Post by **harry 3** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:01 pm

CaCO3.

Matt Vinyl · Post by **Matt Vinyl** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:21 pm

Yup, good old Calcium Carbonate!

I used to eat sticks of chalk when I was at school, perhaps that's why I'm always board...

(I'll get my coat, and anyone else if they want it?)

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:51 pm

Oops. Sorry Weyland, it is chalk / limestone / calcium carbonate.... next time you have heartburn, just buy a packet of chalk, and save yourself a big wad of cash.

Over to you!

Weyland · Post by **Weyland** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:36 pm

Okay, probably really easy, but what is 30 St Mary Axe?

jimmymac · Post by **jimmymac** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:52 pm

Cardinal Richelieu wrote:Oops. Sorry Weyland, it is chalk / limestone / calcium carbonate.... next time you have heartburn, just buy a packet of chalk, and save yourself a big wad of cash.

Over to you!

dammit why wasnt i around earlier for this one. My job inlvoves gastroenterology and specifically reflux (heartburn/acid)

if you do get regular acid dont use antacids, they could hide an underlying problem, ask your doc for a PPI, problem solved

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:15 pm

a type of carpet?

harry 3 · Post by **harry 3** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:10 pm

Something you may find at MacDonalds.

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:14 pm

listeria, drugs in the toilets, surly estonians?

a food additive of some kind?

Matt Vinyl · Post by **Matt Vinyl** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:19 pm

LOL! Pigeon Turd in the Chip Fryer?

Mattb · Post by **Mattb** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:34 pm

Thats the proper name of the big gherkin shaped building London (perhaps the Mc D's clue? :wink

I only happen to know as i did the 110% touristy thing and took a boat trip from Westminster to Tower Bridge in August last year. The name just sort of sticks in your head as its so odd.

Matt

Weyland · Post by **Weyland** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:51 pm

MattB has it. It is informally known as "The Gherkin", and sometimes as The Swiss Re Tower, Swiss Re Building, Swiss Re Centre, or just Swiss Re, after its owner and principal occupier.

The sub-editors at The Guardian newspaper coined the term "erotic gherkin" for the building, based on the original plans. Although those were abandoned, the nickname has stuck. It has also been called the "Towering Innuendo", and the "Crystal Phallus".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_St_Mary_Axe

I can only assume that "Axe" stands for "annexe" or something. Weird.

Over to Matt...

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:45 am

i know it is not my turn but, in an apallingly disrespectful breach of protocol:

why is Taylor the funniest surname for schoolboy high jinks?

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:18 pm

Is it anything to do with rhyming slang?

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:24 pm

not slang, it is to do with what you can add to the name on your chum's school books.