Who can forget the iconic Toys R Us adverts of the 90s with their catchy sing along theme – we can’t, and we love it. Toys “R” Us UK was launched by the American toy giant as its first Eur...
In the classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers, the hotel’s front sign changes in every episode, forming different versions of the name as part of a now famous running visual gag. Here’s how it works: 📋 ...
Most people will recognise the TARDIS as the iconic time machine from the British TV series Doctor Who. But what does TARDIS stand for? TimeAndRelativeDimensionInSpace CLICK HERE TO SHOP FOR YOUR OWN ...
Today we tackle another old English saying that if you were new to the country would make absolutely no sense at all So what does it mean to say you have ‘your ducks in a row’? To have you...
Gary Lineker holds a proud record of never having received a yellow or red card in his entire professional club or international career. That’s across: In his 16 year professional career Lineker playe...
Having had a magpie land in the back garden the other day, Mrs PubChat asked me if I saluted him. That of course got me thinking as these things do. Why do people salute magpies? Well, it seems truth ...
Petr Čech 🇨🇿🧤 Undoubtedly one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation. Petr Cech holds the record for the most clean sheets in the Premier League with an impressive 202 over his career. Quick hi...
Have you ever noticed how a cat’s eyes seem to shine and glow when car headlights hit them? Road “cat’s eyes” (the little reflective studs) typically seen in the centre of a road between lanes work us...
Porter beer has one of the most interesting and influential histories in beer — it’s basically the great-grandfather of modern dark beer styles like stout. Here’s the story: 🍺 Origins (1700s London) P...
Well, ok if you’ve ever made it from scratch before you obviously will. This is more for those that like to make their sauces by opening a jar. What it is:A creamy, slightly tangy pink sauce, mo...
