Famous "Big Ben" Stops Running For 90 Minutes To Protest Bush!

[DistressedAmerican]

The BBC blames it on the weather but I know the real deal!

Ben is sick of this shit TOO! He's the new Galloway!

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/4589527.stm

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Big Ben chimes stoppage mystery



The cause of the stoppage is unknown

One of the world's most famous clocks ground to a halt for more than an hour-and-a-half on Friday, silencing the chimes of Big Ben.
The minute hand on the clock face of St Stephen's Tower at the Palace of Westminster, central London, stopped moving at 2207 BST.

It began moving again slowly but stalled a second time at 2220 BST and remained still for 90 minutes.
-More at link-

[CanuckAmok]

1. Not to nitpick, but...

...it appears even the hallowed BBC has forgotten the fact that "Big Ben" is the name of the belltower chime, not the clock.

That is all.

[DistressedAmerican]

2. Hmm! Didn't Know That! You Learn Something New Everyday!

Please do not riot in the streets!!!

[unblock]

3. the article makes that clear

[CanuckAmok]

4. Okay then.

I can put my crowbar and gas-mask away for another day.

[DistressedAmerican]

5. Read right past it!

[DistressedAmerican]

6. Kick!