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[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Food prices keep going up, but it's not yet as bad as it could be - Nottingham Cheese Riot I look forward to the forthcoming Colesworth Riots of Christmas 2023.

[–] Electronic_Owl@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I lived in Nottingham for many years before moving to Melbourne and I had no idea about the Cheese Riot! Thanks for posting :)

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My pleasure! This sort of history really pleases me - like the Great London Beer Flood. The sort of history that makes you laugh and makes you think. Speaking of which - here is the 2023 Ignobel prizes. list of ignobels
One of my absolute faves and I missed them this year. Don't miss the electric chopsticks and the zombie spiders.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

That psychology one's a real cracker!

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

I was hoping the riot was last week 😸