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Day: 4 October 2004

Primary School Permits “Conkers” Only With Protective Goggles

It’s a funny old world. A primary school in Carlisle is insisting that pupils wear industrial safety goggles while playing conkers, in order that they don’t end up with shards of horse chestnut in their eyes.

4 October 2004

Note posted at 15:33 UTC on 4 October 2004.

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Optical Illusions

Barely blogworthy, but I found several particularly impressive optical illusions while browsing the web. Download them as a powerpoint presentation if you’re bored at work or something.

4 October 2004

Note posted at 12:35 UTC on 4 October 2004.

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