Unexpected Coronavirus: When the unexpected happens – plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. “The work goes on. The cause endures. The hope lives on. And the dream will never die” – Ted Kennedy Guessed the Word? Series 55 (5/7) pic: rodrigo rodriguez
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Scotch egg The humble Scotch egg lays out features of successful products: Simple components, well planned & properly executed (hard or soft boiled egg, enclosed in sausagemeat, rolled in breadcrumbs & fried). Many claims to invention (Scotland, England, India, Algeria). Enduring (from pre-18thC). Convenient (portable snack). Good anywhere (indoor meal, outdoor picnic). Popular (versions worldwide). …
Appliance Good appliances endure. A kettle is found in more homes than any other device. In Britain, “Put the kettle on” is as valid a greeting on arriving home as “Good evening” Guessed the Word? Series 23 (3/8) [pic: kboyd]
Circus Now worldwide & influences every art form: 1768 Waterloo, London – Philip Astley, entrepreneur/ showman/ acrobatic horse-rider’s 42ft circle in the ground with dazzling clowns, acrobats, strongmen, jugglers & bareback riders astounded spectators. The magic endures Guessed the Word? Series 19 (4/7) [pic: Peter Blake]