[THIN] Re: OT: Facelist for Big Ben (make of this what you will)
- From: Mark Lee <marklee15@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 14:25:28 +0000 (GMT)
Just thought it was neat ;¬)
Jeff Stockard <JStockard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Perhaps the giant winged object was a giant butterfly and the 8 came
from MSN 8, like the TV commercial and the entertainment link at the
bottom?
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From: Mark Lee [mailto:marklee15@xxxxxxxxx]=20
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 9:09 AM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] OT: Facelist for Big Ben (make of this what you will)
This snipet was taken from msn.co.uk today (the article is genuine, URL
posted at the end of the message)
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Tuesday November 19: Chaos and confusion reigned in central London today
as commuters in Westminster found themselves witnesses to an
extraordinary and disturbing event.
At eight minutes past eight this morning the clock face of Big Ben - the
capital's most recognised symbol - underwent a startling and sudden
transformation.
The moment is best left to John Bateman, a parliamentary clerk who was
on his way to work at the time, to describe: "There I was on my way to
work at the time when I looked up at Big Ben to check whether I would be
early or late for my first meeting of the day. As usual I saw I had
eight minutes to get to my office for the eight o'clock daily briefing.
But then I happened to glance up at the clock face for a second time - I
couldn't believe my eyes. The numbers had all changed. No more I, II,
III, IV, V and so on - just eights all the way round. I'd never seen
anything like it."
Other eye-witnesses reported glimpsing a fast-moving colourful winged
creature in the vicinity moments earlier.=20
MSN reporters tried to contact the office of Ken Livingstone to see if
the London Mayor had any comment but could not get through. Nor was any
comment forthcoming from the Prime Minister's Office. A spokesperson for
the Society of London Heritage commented that although this wasn't a
usual occurrence there should be no cause for alarm.=20
Some experts, however, aren't convinced. Reginald Weightman, Professor
of Paranormal Psychology at the University of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in
Leicestershire, believes that this marks the start of something big.
"For the past eight years I've been researching what are known as
'Postchrysalide octo-events'. While a number of incidents were recently
reported in America no physical proof has ever been offered - until now.
This is the first occurrence that has been seen by so many people and
recorded by the media. I'm certain we are seeing the start of something
big, very big. It's not a one-off; it's a phenomenon."=20
Professor Weightman suggests that internet users in particuar could be
affected most by future outbreaks. He cites web surfers who are
vulnerable to virus attacks as an example.
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The article can be read at
http://www.msn.co.uk/entertainment/breakinnews/facelift/
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Hmmm - was the colourful winged creature a flying pig ?
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