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In 1993, a Sydney nutritionist and his partner conducted a survey to find out who farts the most - Australian men or Australian women.

The results were overwhelming, in more than one way I'd imagine, as it was proven that not only did the men have more Thunder Downunder, but theirs also smelt the worst!

The participants also kept a daily diary on their eating habits, proving also that the well known opinion that fibre, in particular baked beans, was responsible for more than its fair share of emissive gases, although they were unable to provide a link between flatulence and beer intake.

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POMS, POMS, POMS!!!!

February 7th 2010 22:47

Having lived in Pom-land after 2.5 years, and now

're-transported', I thought I might start off with the whole origin of the word Pom or Pommy as Australian slang for a Brit.

Everyone has their own version of where they think the term came from, the better known usually being one of theses three:
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Stereotypical differences between Aussies, Brits, Americans and Canadians

October 8th 2009 12:17

The stereotypical differences between Aussies, Brits, Americans and Canadians.

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The ORIGINS of GOLF

May 31st 2009 08:21

Lorena Ochoa, currently World No.1 female golfer.

The origins of golf can be a little murky as some researchers claim they have discovered references to a form of golf from Egyptian hieroglyphics, while in China, Chui Wan ("chui" = striking and "wan" = small ball) a game of driving a ball with a stick into holes in the ground, was first mentioned in records from the 11th century.

The Dutch game also seemed to have an early version played with a stick and leather ball, while the Scottish game of 'goulf' was mentioned in two ancient laws prohibiting its play.
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FOOTBALL, MEAT PIES, KANGAROOS AND HOLDEN CARS!!!

May 12th 2009 10:10

Yesterday while setting up the lesson on lamingtons, I began thinking back to my younger days and the tune of "Football, meat pies, kangaroos and Holden cars."

I couldn't remember what is what for exactly as I was pretty young at the time, but thanks to the wondrous combination of the Internet and YouTube, I was able to refresh my memory. It was the jingle used to sell GM Holdens during the 70's (showing my age now aren't I!), and it's stuck with me ever since.
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A LESSON IN LAMINGTONS!!!

May 11th 2009 09:19

The chocolate Lamington is as Australian as meat pies, kangaroos and Holdens. (Who else remembers that song/chant from way back when - "Football, meat-pies, kangaroos and Holden cars...?")

For years lamingtons have been a way of putting stale or over-cooked sponge cake to good use, but where did it actually start?
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So What's YOUR CUP SIZE???

April 27th 2009 08:33

Who knew cup sizes could vary so much related on your country of birth, and what does this have to do with the average woman (or man) who likes to spend a lot of time in the kitchen?

Well, it may not mean anything to some, but for those of us who dabble in international recipes it can make a world (no pun intended) of difference!
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STRANGE AUSTRALIAN RACES

January 26th 2009 10:50

Australia hosts some strange races and sporting events. Here's a quick rundown of a few.

1. The Cockroach World Championship - Brisbane
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AUSTRALIA DAY BOOZING TIP!!!

January 24th 2009 07:07

With Australia Day on the way and much boozing to ensue, I thought a little tip for the diet conscious might come in handy.

Alcohol does not make you FAT - it makes you LEAN
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EVER wanted To OWN Your Own NAVAL SUBMARINE! Well Here's Your Chance!!!

December 21st 2008 11:25

For sale: 1 ex-RAN Oberon class submarine.

Ever wanted to own your own piece of naval history in the shape and weight of an ex-naval submarine?

Well for a cool $4,900,000.00 Australian, you can now pick up an Oberon class ex-RAN submarine off Ebay!
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The Things PEOPLE Actually SAY!!!!

November 5th 2008 10:00

Question: If you could live forever, would you and why?
Answer: 'I would not live forever, because we should not live forever, because if we were supposed to live forever, then we would live forever, but we cannot live forever, which is why I would not live forever,'
--Miss Alabama in the 1994 Miss USA contest.
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Hurray! I Can Post Again!

November 5th 2008 09:48

Of course I am able to post again now! Because now I am unwell, complete with dizziness which is hardly conducive to sitting at a computer typing! Murphy's law or what!

I tried to post while I was off on my little holiday jaunt back home to Australia, but for some reason kept encountering technical errors with my login. Got back home, thought all would be OK, and had the same problems for a little while. But now that I have access back to this computer (temporarily) it all seems like it never happened - apart from the gaping hole in the blog that is.
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Japan, Banking and the Credit Crunch!!!

October 17th 2008 09:25

Following in the footsteps of the global credit crisis which has affected Australia, the U.S. and U.K., uncertainty has now hit the Japanese markets.

In the last 7 days the Origami Bank has folded, the Sumo Bank has gone belly up and the Bonsai Bank has announced major plans to cut some of its branches.
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Vehicle Registration Tax Disc Excuses

October 1st 2008 14:12

OK so I'm guessing that the UK vehicle Tax Disc system is akin to the Aussie vehicle registration system although the similarities with the system (other than the MOT=Pink slip) ends there.

So while I pull my hair out waiting for my insurance certificate to arrive which I need to get the disc, which by the way they promised to send me guaranteed, to arrive on the last day of my tax disc's validity, and didn't arrive, I thought I'd have another trawl through the DVLA website or RTA equivalent.
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