Interesting thread. Morty, I suspect our ancesators managed to reproduce because everyone basically smelled the same. I can tell you after three days of campaigning I take no offence at the smell, in fact I don't notice it until I return to the 21st century. If it was only one person, you'd notice. If it's everyone, you don't. I hadn't heard the one about Birdseye. BAttered cod pieces hurts just thinking about it. My guess is the rocket scientist in the advertising dept. that came up with it got to work the road kill account or some such punishment. I hadn't heard about Elizabeth I banning football. I do know Theodore Roosevelt considered it for similar reasons. I believe they started requiring helmets shortly there after. (American football, not soccer)I always figured Gerry Ford forgot his helmet one too many times Hmmm. Hi Aine! Good to read your comments again. I've been Out of commission for a few days. Kindest reguards, Neil