Amusing news from Britain

Two amusing stories caught my eye recently. The Times Online is reporting that some ATMs in London are showing Cockney Rhyming Slang instead of standard English. Wonder what the tourists will make of that one?


The second story concerned "putpockets." Apparently, some former pickpockets have been consumed with guilt over their former activities. To make amends, they are now going around London PUTTING CASH IN random pockets and bags. According to the story, the activity will soon spread to the rest of the country. Hmmm, let's just hope unrepentant pickpockets aren't trailing the "putpockets" and relieving people of their surprise cash!