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In 1958, Gerard Hoffnung addressed the Oxford Union and recounted the famous ?Bricklayer's Story" ("

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ROOT OF ALL EVILIn 1958, Gerard Hoffnung addressed the Oxford Union and recounted the famous ?Bricklayer's Story" ("Half way up I met the barrel coming down...etc."). In 2006, how much compensation could a competent legal firm be expected to obtain for the bricklayer, and on what grounds? Joe Macey, Mitcham, UK Actually, this scenario has been tested by the MythBusters and has been shown to be possile, although incredibly unlikely. Read More...

Magic Mile challenge: run one mile as fast as you can | Athletics

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The running blogAthletics This article is more than 10 years oldMagic Mile challenge: run one mile as fast as you canThis article is more than 10 years oldThe perfect test of your running ability is not a marathon or a 5k – it's a simple mile, at your best speed. Challenge yourself, and compete against other runners, by taking part in the Marathon Talk Magic MileThe mile is a historic distance; 1,609 metres of pure running indulgence. Read More...