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I mentioned Henry II's ingrown toenail in class the other night. It has just dawned on me that - out of context - the ingrown toenail of a king can be almost as funny as the putrid underpants of a saint. (OK, so this is a *particular* saint. I'm perfectly certain that many saints were wonderful human beings who regularly changed their undergarments.)

Anyway, I was wondering whether anyone else carries silly bits of historical data around with them. And I was wondering if those who do would mind sharing them with me. I need distraction, given this is turning into a challenging month.

PS Students-who-read-blog: I thought I should just say 'hi' now I know you're there :).

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If my scone recipes weren't quite enough, check out http://oztucker.blogspot.com/ where the Great Aussie Scone fest is happening. Don't forget the jam and cream.