The Scunthorpe Problem

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February 14, 2010

The Scunthorpe Problem

What do each of the following have in common?

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, England
Penistone, South Yorkshire
Lightwater, Surrey

The answer is here [h/t JJ]

Posted by EclectEcon on February 14, 2010 at 03:20 AM in Computer Stuff, Eclectic Miscellany | Permalink

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Some might see that problem as an opportunity!

Posted by: Ironman | February 14, 2010 at 10:18 AM

The missing link from the above post: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=penisland

Posted by: Ironman | February 14, 2010 at 10:19 AM

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