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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
Looks as if nobody's been around for a while. I don't know the answer to Bilbo's Bob question, but until he get's back, I post another;
This July (2011) will see an event that happens only once every 823 years.
It has to do with the number '5'. What is it?
Stitchawl
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Given that late 19th/early 20th Century British politics and its connection to popular colloquialisms isn't as interesting as I thought (who knew?), I'll give you the answer to mine. It was Arthur Balfour.
I think I know the answer to Stitchawl's question, and I think it's an urban myth. I think it happens again in 2016 and last happened in 2005. My suggestion in spoilers below: