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140. The Flatmates episode 140

Helen is thinking of taking up a new sport to help her get fit. But which sport? Find out more in episode 140 - Which Sport?

139. The Flatmates episode 139

Tim wonders if Jack, the chef, has undercooked the eggs. How will Jack react? Find out more in episode 139 - The Chef's Hat.

138. The Flatmates episode 138

Alice and Paul's evening out starts to go badly wrong. Why is Paul reluctant to talk about Lucy?

137. The Flatmates episode 137

Alice and Paul are out for the evening...but why doesn't Paul want to talk about Alice's strange phone call? Find out more in episode 137 - The elephant in the corner.

136. The Flatmates episode 136

Tim comes home from his first day at work to find that someone has eaten all the choclates. Is that why Helen is feeling guilty? Find out more in episode 136 - An empty box.

135. The Flatmates episode 135

Alice receives a mysterious and distrbing phone call. Find out more in episode 135 - A mobile mystery.

134. The Flatmates episode 134

Tim has finished his first day in his new job. How did he get on? Find out more in episode 134 - Tim's management style


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Definition:(noun) Whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash.
Synonyms:bootleg, corn liquor
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Bog Bodies

Because of their extreme acidity, bogs form a natural preservative and have been found to be a valuable repository of human remains. Over the past two centuries, hundreds of bodies—some of which date back 10,000 years—have been recovered from bogs throughout Europe. These unusually preserved corpses often remain so intact that even intricate details like tattoos and fingerprints can still be distinguished. How did many of the people whose remains have been recovered from the bogs die? More... Discuss

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Casey Jones Dies on the Cannonball Express (1900)

Jones was an American locomotive engineer whose main claim to fame, until his fateful run on the Cannonball Express, was his punctuality. On April 30, 1900, he was driving the Cannonball Express south on a dangerous, accident-prone run when he suddenly saw a stalled freight train ahead. Instead of jumping to safety, he stayed to slow his train, saving his coworkers and passengers but losing his own life in the process. Who wrote the ballad that immortalized him as a folk hero? More... Discuss
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Willie Nelson (1933)

Nelson is an American musician who helped create the blues-rock-country genre known as "outlaw music." In his five-decade career, he has made more than 200 recordings. In the 1960s, he became a successful songwriter in Nashville but was not recognized for his own singing until he moved back to Texas and adopted the unique image that made him an icon. He is known for raising money to aid farmers and for his generous appearances at benefit concerts. What hit song did he write for Patsy Cline? More... Discuss

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The conquest of the earth, which mostly means the taking it away from those who have a different complexion or slightly flatter noses than ourselves, is not a pretty thing when you look into it.
Joseph Conrad
(1857-1924)
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