Cynthia Appletree
As the old lady put the kettle on, Len made himself comfortable at the kitchen table. “What a lovely kitchen you have Mrs..?” “Appletree. Cynthia …
Jimmy the Gopher
f you’ve ever had chance to chat to a sheep – then they’ve likely told you about the problems they’ve endured trying to fill out …
In the Bookies with Phil the Whippet
Seems you owe me a bit of money, Len my friend” Jimmy the Gopher said sinisterly, chewing a toothpick dangling from the corner of his …
Credit Trouble
Len and Bert stood outside the bookmakers counting their change. “How much do you have?” Len asked. “60p” Bert replied. “How much do you have …
Spaghetti Hoops
Back and Len and Bert’s house at number 23 Cherry Bakewell Avenue, Len was sat at the kitchen table reading the newspaper. Bert was putting …
Mr Sebastian-Munchy is not available
It was about 10 past 10 (give or take 10 minutes) when Len and Burt casually walked into to the East Finchley Hilton, both dressed …
10 FACTS ABOUT SHEEP
Sheep are one of the oldest domesticated animals and have been a part of human culture for thousands of years. They have been used for food, clothing, and even religious ceremonies. Despite their long history, there are still many facts about sheep that many people don’t know. Here are 10 surprising facts about sheep that everyone should know!
- Sheep are one of the oldest domesticated animals. Legend says that sheep were first domesticated by Mesopotamian people about 10,000 years ago and some people believe it may have been as long as eight to nine thousand years ago in ancient China. .
- Sheep are very good at surviving in harsh environments and can live on rough grazing land.
- An interesting fact about the sheep’s sense of smell is that they can smell an object from up to six miles away!
- Sheep are the largest domestic animal, coming in at about the size of an average cow
- In some countries, sheep are used as a mode of transportation due to their amazing ability to jump and run fast.
- It is estimated that there are about 1.4 billion sheep worldwide.
- There are different types of sheep that are used for their meat, wool, and milk.
- Male sheep are called “wethers”, while female sheep are called “ewes.”
- Sheep are able to drink about 8-10 gallons of water in one day.
- The average life expectancy for a sheep is about 15 years, though there have been some that have lived up to 20 years old.
ABOUT LEN THE SHEEP
Len the sheep is a middle-aged bachelor who shares a house at 23 Bakewell Avenue with his best friend, Bert the Puma. He struggles to hold down a variety of jobs, and can often be seen in the bookmakers, or in his local pub wearing a flat-cap, drinking John Smiths and smoking Benson & Hedges.
No sheep or puma associated with these posts received payment or anything of value, or entered into any agreement, in connection with the depiction of tobacco products.
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