Word of the day

If word gets out, no doubt some celeb or other will name their unfortunate child Thixotropy

I went into a DIY shop once, 35 years ago, and asked for thixotropic paint. They looked bemused - but sent for the boss. He knew exactly what I meant. I now realise that it was an unusual request but it seemed quite normal to me. It must have come from science lessons.

Hame, if he was in a DIY store. That paint was generally known then as thixotropic, and there was a lot of publicity about this new paint that was less messy than the existing types (except when used by someone like me, I always get more paint on myself than on the doors)

He should have recognised that name, if he was in a DIY store.

I have never backed into a freshly painted door leaving a bum print on door and white paint on black knickers, oh no.

Cornflour is the opposite. Runny until you put pressure on it then it hardens.