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In the 1930s, the Vicar of Stiffkey, Norfolk, Harold Davidson, was defrocked for allegedly having too much to do with prostitutes. (He saw himself as operating a mission to 'save' them, but he was also an eccentric who attracted powerful enemies among the local gentry.)

Protesting his innocence, he turned into a seaside performer, appearing on hunger strike in a barrel in Blackpool. Later, he was involved in a 'den of lions' at Skegness. Unfortunately, he accidentally stood on a lion's tail, and was mauled to death.

I have not made this up! https://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/post... not often you hear,as the Rector of Stiffkey.
 
A tigers garish orange and yellow fur, appears as khaki to it's prey, which blends with the flora that is predominant in their habitat
 
Ok. I’ll try it here first.
It’s from two years ago.
Scarily accurate.
I may find a spot for it in the Political thread.
I expect most of you won’t get beyond s minute in.
 
In the Royal Navy, the loyal toast is given with all attendees seated
A custom practised since King William IV, who had served as a naval officer and experienced the discomfort of banging his head whilst standing suddenly on board a vessel at sea, authorised all in the navy to toast him while sitting down
 
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