Reading some stuff about (peripherally) demographics in high antiquity I was struck by a statement that "few people knew both (sic) grandparents". I wonder how many people, even today, know all their grandparents. So I created a poll on LJ because I can't do polls here.
If one knew a Public School and Cambridge educated Irishman who had named his eldest son Oliver...
[Poll #1369000]
[Poll #1369000]
Knots, as in bends, hitches and so on
Jan. 18th, 2009 11:55 amI'm guessing people use cordage less than was once the case what with plastic ties and sticky tape and so on. Thus I wonder how widespread the ability to tie things up. down or to each other is. So clearly a poll is required.
[Poll #1333308]
[Poll #1333308]
Allrounders - analysis
Nov. 19th, 2007 05:13 pmAnalysis of the allrounder poll. Probably dead boring to non cricket types.
It's interesting how perception and the facts can be at odds. Here are the career test records of everyone who attracted a vote in the poll:
( Don't read this until you have voted )
It's interesting how perception and the facts can be at odds. Here are the career test records of everyone who attracted a vote in the poll:
( Don't read this until you have voted )
Best cricket allrounder
Nov. 18th, 2007 04:27 pmHere is a poll about cricket so if you know nothing about the subject and/or couldn't care less just skip it.
I want to know who people consider the best all round cricketer of the post WW2 era. Who, by his performance as both batsman and bowler, would you most want on your side?
ETA Reposted with Ian Botham included. Sorry to the people who already voted. Please have another go.
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I want to know who people consider the best all round cricketer of the post WW2 era. Who, by his performance as both batsman and bowler, would you most want on your side?
ETA Reposted with Ian Botham included. Sorry to the people who already voted. Please have another go.
[Poll #1090810]
Mobile phones
Oct. 5th, 2007 10:46 amFor the purposes of this poll 'mobile phone' includes Crackberries and similar devices.
[Poll #1066443]
[Poll #1066443]