Readers have shared their thoughts on a range of topics, from England's World Cup performance to art and politics.
Hindsight Trophy for England
Jim Traynor from New Brighton, Merseyside, suggests launching a new World Cup competition called the Hindsight Trophy. Given the number of England TV experts and fans who know after the match what should have happened, he believes the trophy should be permanently awarded to England.
Constable's Hay Wain Clarification
David Wilkinson from Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire, corrects a description of John Constable's painting The Hay Wain. He notes that the haywain is standing in the shallow mill pool downstream from the mill, not in the millpond, which is deep and still water held back to drive the mill wheel.
Sam Neill's Kind Face
Susan Treagus from Manchester responds to Sam Neill's comment about overcoming the ordinariness of his appearance. She finds him to have one of the handsomest, kindest faces of his generation of actors, quite the opposite of ordinary.
Count Binface's Policy Ideas
Michael Fuller from Ampthill, Bedfordshire, references Count Binface's manifesto plan to restore the price of 99 Flakes to 99p. He suggests Count Binface could also restore the average price of a pint to £1.50, its cost in the mid-1990s when a 99 Flake was 99p.
Labrador Behaviour
Stephen Bassey from Porthtowan, Cornwall, comments on a previous letter about labradors and cannabis. He says he is certain there is no way to differentiate the munchies from normal labrador behaviour.
