In March 1723 schoolmaster Charles Banner was accused at the Old Bailey of making an indecent assault on fifteen-year-old Nicholas Burgess in Wood Street, London. Although witnesses arranged a trap and arrested him at a planned meeting, the jury ruled the evidence insufficient and acquitted Banner of the charge.
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Quote of the Day: Experience
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage reflects on the difference between inspiration and experience. Inspiration may show us where we want to go, but experience teaches us how to navigate the obstacles along the way. A thoughtful meditation on wisdom, patience, and learning through life’s journeys.
Advice of the Day: Washing Up
The Wise Sage returns with another hilariously reckless “Advice of the Day.” This time he tackles the dreaded washing up with a bold, counter-intuitive solution: eliminate dishes entirely by eating straight from the saucepan. In true Viz Top Tips style, this guide to kitchen efficiency is absurd, mischievous, and dangerously amusing.
Advice of the Day: Doing the Laundry
The Wise Sage returns with another hilariously reckless “Advice of the Day.” This time he tackles the challenge of doing laundry with bold, counter-intuitive strategies designed to simplify washing day. In true Viz Top Tips style, this guide recommends letting the hottest wash cycle and natural selection decide which clothes deserve to survive.
Quote of the Day: Calm
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage reflects on quarrels and the power of calmness. By staying as cool as a cucumber, many arguments quickly lose their heat and reveal themselves as unimportant. A gentle reminder that clarity and composure often resolve conflict far better than anger ever can.
This Day in History – 11 March 1878
On 11 March 1878 Fanny Roper Keech was convicted at the Old Bailey for fraud after obtaining costly costumes from Oxford Street silk mercers Gask and Gask using a worthless cheque and a false address. Her deception relied on confidence and appearance—but the cheque was quickly exposed as fraudulent.
Advice of the Day: Making Soup
The Wise Sage returns with another hilariously reckless “Advice of the Day.” This time he tackles the art of making soup with bold, counter-intuitive culinary wisdom. In true Viz Top Tips style, this guide shows how almost any hot liquid can become “artisan broth” with the right confidence and presentation.
Quote of the Day: Greener Grass
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage reflects on the illusion of greener pastures. Many people believe a distant opportunity will equip them for a better life, yet the tools for growth often already lie within reach. A thoughtful meditation on perspective, self-reliance, and appreciating the resources we already possess.
This Day in History – 10 March 1835
On 10 March 1835 Mary Thorpe and Bridget Wheeler attempted a clever shop theft in an Islington haberdasher’s shop. Using a distraction trick involving a tape customer and even hiding the stolen shoes under a child’s clothing, the pair were quickly exposed and sentenced to three months’ imprisonment.
Advice of the Day: Staying Close to a Toilet
The Wise Sage returns with another hilariously reckless “Advice of the Day.” This time he tackles the important question of never being too far from a toilet. With bold, counter-intuitive strategies involving proactive questioning and tactical seating, this Viz Top Tips–style guide to personal logistics is absurd, practical, and dangerously amusing.
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