Jan 1, 2016, 11:04 am
Last edit by: tcook052
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the
original 2004 - 2014 thread and the 2015 edition
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
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original 2004 - 2014 thread and the 2015 edition
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
Air Canada Forum Moderator
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Dec 1, 2016, 6:45 am
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Dec 1, 2016, 12:15 pm
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OMG. What's wrong with these people?????
"The surprising reason why vegetarians are right about the meat-fat fiver"
December 1 2016
QUOTES:
The new beef-fat infused notes are not only problematic for vegetarians who don't want to handle them, they also pose a problem for those wanting to eat them.
Yes, you heard that right. Eat them.
There is actually a surprising number of notes eaten or chewed, according to figures released by the Bank of England. This eye-catching fact was first spotted by Bloomberg.
The figures show that in the last year alone £128,000 has been destroyed by being chewed or eaten...
Since 2003, a total of nearly £1.5 million worth of UK cash met the same fate. And it's getting worse. Look at the figures for 2003 to 2006...."
Full article here
http://mashable.com/2016/12/01/peopl...1#LFWS79mpW5qc
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"The surprising reason why vegetarians are right about the meat-fat fiver"
December 1 2016
QUOTES:
The new beef-fat infused notes are not only problematic for vegetarians who don't want to handle them, they also pose a problem for those wanting to eat them.
Yes, you heard that right. Eat them.
There is actually a surprising number of notes eaten or chewed, according to figures released by the Bank of England. This eye-catching fact was first spotted by Bloomberg.
The figures show that in the last year alone £128,000 has been destroyed by being chewed or eaten...
Since 2003, a total of nearly £1.5 million worth of UK cash met the same fate. And it's getting worse. Look at the figures for 2003 to 2006...."
Full article here
http://mashable.com/2016/12/01/peopl...1#LFWS79mpW5qc
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Dec 1, 2016, 12:55 pm
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My brand spanking new 10 year passport just arrived a few minutes ago. I'm sooo excited. Now I can fly again. LOL
Dec 1, 2016, 12:55 pm
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How much of the chewed/eaten is due to dogs?
I know there are lots of crazy people in the world (just look at downtown San Francisco) but I doubt THAAAAAAT many people eat money ...
I know there are lots of crazy people in the world (just look at downtown San Francisco) but I doubt THAAAAAAT many people eat money ...
Dec 1, 2016, 1:11 pm
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I wonder if the Bank of England factored in the possibility of drug-induced hallucinations, whereby the banknotes appeared to be one of the basic food groups...or a nice, light snack?
Dec 1, 2016, 2:11 pm
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Dec 1, 2016, 2:50 pm
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OMG. What's wrong with these people?????
"The surprising reason why vegetarians are right about the meat-fat fiver"
December 1 2016
QUOTES:
The new beef-fat infused notes are not only problematic for vegetarians who don't want to handle them, they also pose a problem for those wanting to eat them.
Yes, you heard that right. Eat them.
There is actually a surprising number of notes eaten or chewed, according to figures released by the Bank of England. This eye-catching fact was first spotted by Bloomberg.
The figures show that in the last year alone £128,000 has been destroyed by being chewed or eaten...
Since 2003, a total of nearly £1.5 million worth of UK cash met the same fate. And it's getting worse. Look at the figures for 2003 to 2006...."
Full article here
http://mashable.com/2016/12/01/peopl...1#LFWS79mpW5qc
.
"The surprising reason why vegetarians are right about the meat-fat fiver"
December 1 2016
QUOTES:
The new beef-fat infused notes are not only problematic for vegetarians who don't want to handle them, they also pose a problem for those wanting to eat them.
Yes, you heard that right. Eat them.
There is actually a surprising number of notes eaten or chewed, according to figures released by the Bank of England. This eye-catching fact was first spotted by Bloomberg.
The figures show that in the last year alone £128,000 has been destroyed by being chewed or eaten...
Since 2003, a total of nearly £1.5 million worth of UK cash met the same fate. And it's getting worse. Look at the figures for 2003 to 2006...."
Full article here
http://mashable.com/2016/12/01/peopl...1#LFWS79mpW5qc
.
Not sure about the toxicity of them, but meh, another double shot should take care of it.
Dec 1, 2016, 3:13 pm
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Black Mirror is so depressing. I can't watch more than one episode a week
Dec 1, 2016, 3:14 pm
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Dec 1, 2016, 3:15 pm
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Dec 1, 2016, 3:17 pm
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Dec 1, 2016, 3:39 pm
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Go back and watch the previous seasons too!
Dec 1, 2016, 3:45 pm
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Dec 1, 2016, 4:29 pm
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Dec 1, 2016, 4:38 pm
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