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Facebook buys firm called Oculus who make VR headsets. This firm is not floated on the stock exchange. An entirely separate company, also called oculus who have nothing to do with VR but who are floated, sees it's stocks rise 4% overnight despite absolutely nothing changing with it at all.


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Facebook buys firm called Oculus who make VR headsets. This firm is not floated on the stock exchange. An entirely separate company, also called oculus who have nothing to do with VR but who are floated, sees it's stocks rise 4% overnight despite absolutely nothing changing with it at all.


But, but... it's the totally reliable free market ;)

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Can anyone spot the fail?

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Can anyone spot the fail?


Yes, you've chosen a rubbish bank. Try First Direct :)

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Caz is correct though


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Yes, you've chosen a rubbish bank.

He hasn't chosen a bank at all. ;)
To be fair they're alright most of the time.

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weather is Caribbean in my office :( we've got windows open and it's still really hot!


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weather is Caribbean in my office :( we've got windows open and it's still really hot!


26.3 degrees in my office currently :(

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I've only ever done it with a chicken so far, but if required I wouldn't have any problems doing it with other animals at all.


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How high does it need to go to be bathing suit weather?


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How high does it need to go to be bathing suit weather?


Another 3 degrees and I'm working in my pants ;)

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I've only ever done it with a chicken so far, but if required I wouldn't have any problems doing it with other animals at all.


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How high does it need to go to be bathing suit weather?


Another 3 degrees and I'm working in my pants ;)

I think i'd get arrested if I did that :S


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TheFrenchun wrote:
How high does it need to go to be bathing suit weather?


Another 3 degrees and I'm working in my pants ;)

I think i'd get arrested if I did that :S


You'd certainly get a steady flow of visitors to your desk ;)

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I've only ever done it with a chicken so far, but if required I wouldn't have any problems doing it with other animals at all.


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The women working in pants (we'll have none of your Americanisms) campaign starts here! ;)

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