Sideswipe

Jill Barter of Henderson writes: "Perhaps Joanne K. Rowling has been watching too many Harry Potter movies. In this latest book Slughorn, on page 454, uncorks a bottle of wine and says that it has been tested, "after what happened to your poor friend Rupert". It was actually Ron Weasley who got poisoned by drinking some wine. In the films Ron is played by Rupert Grint. It seems that as she writes, the author visualises the cast as portrayed on screen, and thinks of them accordingly. But don't we all?"

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Why some women don't breastfeed (in public):

a) Because they are worried about being labelled exhibitionists or offending people who are eating their lunch by exposing one of their boobs.

b) Because it can take a while so it's much more pleasant to do it at home with daytime TV and slippers on.

c) Because they have to go back to work.

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More Odd Signs From Around The World:

Sign in a London department store: Bargain basement upstairs.

Sign on motorway garage: Please do not smoke near our petrol pumps. Your life may not be worth much but our petrol is.

In an office: Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken.

Sign outside a new town hall to be opened by the Prince of Wales: The town hall is closed until opening. It will remain closed after being opened. Open tomorrow.

Outside a photographer's studio: Out to lunch. If not back by five, out for dinner also.

Outside a disco: Smart is the most exclusive disco in town, everyone welcome.

Notice sent to residents of an English parish: Due to increasing problems with the litter louts and vandals, we must ask anyone with relatives buried in the graveyard to do their best to keep them in order.

Spotted in a safari park: Elephants, please stay in your car.

Sign on a repair shop door: We can repair anything (Please knock hard on the door, the bell doesn't work.)

On a plumber's truck: Don't sleep with a drip - call your plumber.

In a podiatrist's office: Time wounds all heels.

At a propane filling station: Tank heaven for little grills.

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Two heterosexual Canadian men are to tie the knot to enjoy the tax benefits of being a married couple. Bill Dalrymple, 56, and best friend Bryan Pinn, 65, are taking advantage of Canada's new same-sex marriage legislation. "I think it's a hoot," Mr Pinn told the Ottawa Sun. But the two, both previously married to women, insist there is a serious issue behind the stunt. "There are significant tax implications we don't think the Government has thought through," Mr Pinn said. Mr Dalrymple has consulted a lawyer and there are no laws in marriage that define sexual preference. (Source: Ananova)