Sherlock's Fun Facts and Trivia

[Van Buren Supernova]

I always loathe Sally for calling Sherlock freak, so decided to see if I could find something good in the etymology or other meanings that are more acceptable for Sherlock.

 

And yes, there are. Freak can also means:

- A bold man, a warrior.

- A habitual drug user.

- A nonconformist

- An enthusiast

 

And this, could be just what someone believes in, but I include it, because well, I can. And of course, the interpretation is similar with those listed above anyway.

 

[J.P.]

Not strictly Sherlock, but is says something about the makers. In case someone thinks we are over-analyzing things:

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-11-23/back-to-the-future-and-star-wars-meet-in-the-greatest-doctor-who-easter-egg-of-all-time

 

They do delete details from their work ;)

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-11-23/the-awkward-moment-when-peter-capaldi-steven-moffat-and-mark-gatiss-came-third-in-a-doctor-who-pub-quiz

[Van Buren Supernova]

Maybe because they think about Sherlock all the time.

Like us. Damn that voice.

[Van Buren Supernova]

In 1930, a fraudster make a small fortune by selling 10 guinea tickets for a charity ball at Leinster Gardens. Guests in evening dress realized they had been ripped off when they knocked on the fake house.

[Arcadia]

I'd hate to live next to that thing.

[Van Buren Supernova]

There are things that we think everyone knows, but actually that might not be true as many are not as obsessed as many of us, yet.

Mostly I know also because I found out about them here, after I signed up for a while.

 

- The creators wanted to make six one-hour episodes originally.

- Benedict Cumberbatch is their only choice to play Sherlock, Atonement is where they are inspired to cast him from.

- Sherlock and John are known as Curly Fu and Peanut in China.

- Errr... they are many more, but not on the tip of my fingers now.

[J.P.]

I'd hate to live next to that thing.

 

Why? You woud never have problems with neighbors :P

[Arcadia]

True, I hadn't thought of it that way. But oh, the noise.....

[Van Buren Supernova]

I think it could be quite creepy also? Not sure why I said that, not sure why it's creepier compared to empty house or field. I have heard way too many weird stories with old railway maybe, not sure. What am I talking about?

 

Oh well.

 

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said Sherlock stories were written to appeal to "the boy who was half a man and the man who was half a boy."

and

"I thought I would try my hand at writing a story which the hero would treat crime as Dr.Bell treated disease and where science would take the place of romance."

[Van Buren Supernova]

Beginning of TAB, The Clarence was used, a mode of transport in Victoria time that carries more luggage and people. It is also known as the "growler" from the noise they make on cobblestoned streets.

 

The other one seen on the scene (left) is called The Hansom Cab, which is more commonly associated with Sherlock. The driver perches at the back of the carriage and controls passenger door through a lever. If no fare was forthcoming through the hatch door, the door stayed shut. This cab is considered as a sort of gentleman sport car and considered not proper for upper class ladies to ride in them.

[Arcadia]

Those are some pretty cool facts!

 

Sexism because of a style of cab. Wow.

[Van Buren Supernova]

To be fair (or unfair), the other reason about why Hansom cab was not good for woman reputation is the two-person capacity, so any young lady seen riding it was judged to have loose morals.

 

Also, maybe related maybe not, earlier design had open fronts, passengers were likely to get wet if it rained or deal with whatever horse's hooves threw up from the road. Folding half doors were then installed to protect their legs.

[Van Buren Supernova]

A TV presenter named Denise Van Houten stole an ashtray and tissue box holder from Buckingham Palace, the story ran across several tabloid newspapers. She then returned the items, issued an apology and sent a stuffed camel to the queen with a note, "Sorry Ma'am, I didn't mean to give you the hump."

[Arcadia]

Somehow, the apology sounds worse than the crime.....

[Van Buren Supernova]

Yep, if someone visit my house, take my thing and being an a** about it, I will gladly give that thing to her, flying... to the forehead.

[Van Buren Supernova]

This is fresh news:

 

A 30ft (9m) model of the Loch Ness Monster built in 1969 for a Sherlock Holmes movie has been found almost 50 years after it sank in the loch.

 

The beast was created for the Billy Wilder-directed The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, starring Sir Robert Stephens and Sir Christopher Lee.

 

It has been seen for the first time in images captured by an underwater robot.

Loch Ness expert Adrian Shine said the shape, measurements and location pointed to the object being the prop.

 

Read more.

[Arcadia]

Huh. I read that just a few days ago, but I missesd the part about which movie it was from.

[Van Buren Supernova]

Same here. Saw the headline few days ago and skipped it because I thought it was a continuation of a prank news for April Fools (maybe this year's or some other years :p, I scatter-read stuffs).

 

 

Here is another one:

 

Apple seeds contain amygdalin, a cyanide-and-sugar based molecule, contact with human digestive enzyme under right circumstances can break the sugar and release cyanide. 

However, average adult needs to eat about 100 gram apple seeds to kill oneself.

 

I am sure Moriarty was just being extra careful.

[Arcadia]

*Looks askance at the apples in the fruit bowl.*

[Van Buren Supernova]

To ease your mind, you probably have to eat 143 apple seeds~100 grams for them to kill you, and have to chew them too.

 

But to unease your mind again, cyanide also found in almonds, cassava, cherries, apricots, peaches, barley, lima beans, just to name a few. And don't get me started with natural poisonous contains in other foods...

 

But not too worry again, you are more likely to be killed by (other) human stupidity, (so start worry again tremendously ), because this is definitely worrisome and way too possible. :P

[Arcadia]

*Frozen with terror in the basement* :blink:

[Shadow Dweller]

[J.P.]

Re: Nessie

I think I've seen a post from Mark saying he would like to have it. Maybe it's an idea for a birthday present? :D

[Arcadia]

To whom?

[Arcadia]

Oh wait, you mean for us to give to him? Ah.