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Originally Posted by s_k
Allright, this might sound bull****ty and slimy, but I'm absolutely serious when I say that, if I were to be in a home with those books in the bookcase, I would want to know what person was behind them. They look interesting.
What are they about?
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Lol. Nah, you don't sound bull****ty or slimy. The books:
Sorry, Wrong Answer: Trivia Questions That Even Know-It-Alls Get Wrong- "Takes readers on a tour of misleading trivia, debunking commonly held assumptions and sharing surprising '"right" answers."
Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes- "A quirky, curious, and sometimes sordid look at the truth behind popular nursery rhymes that uncovers the strange tales that inspired them-from Viking raids to political insurrection to smuggling slaves to freedom. "
The Grammar Devotional- "365 lessons on language that are sure to inspire. Filled with new writing tips, fun quizzes and puzzles, and efficient memory tricks,
The Grammar Devotional gives you a daily dose of knowledge to improve your writing."
I Love Geeks- "There's no doubt about it. While they may be stuck inside all day playing video games, or spending their extra money on rare editions of comic books (er, graphic novels) - geeks are chic.
I Love Geeks expertly guides women into nerddom by categorizing and exposing men by their different geeky obsessions."
Darfur: A New History of A Long War- "
Darfur traces the origins, organization and ideology of the infamous Janjawiid and other rebel groups. It also analyzes the confused responses of the Sudanese government and African Union, and features a powerful analysis of how the conflict has been received in the international community and the varied attempts at peacekeeping."
The Book of Strange and Curious Legal Oddities- "There are hundreds of bizarre laws that we could be breaking at any moment. What exactly are we doing that we shouldn't be doing, and what happens if we get caught? This engaging and insightful collection takes us on a journey of eclectic, unexpected, and bizarre laws from around the world."
Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pajamas- "
Cat got your tongue? This book
spills the beans on our best-loved euphemisms and most curious sayings, explaining their fascinating origins and the remarkable stories that surround them."
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Originally Posted by EvilChuck
2 beds! Luckily the shop I bought both beds from is a part of the company I work for, so I ended up with 20% discount on them, plus they were priced lower than advertised anyway, so I've saved about £450 on the two beds.
Soon enough, THIS will be where the magic happens:
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Nice bed! Good taste, Evil Chuck. Guess I'm first in line? Lucky me.