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Black Death: so it wasn't bubonic plague after all

The Black Death, which devastated 14th-Century Europe, was not a case of the bubonic plague, scientists now believe.12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

The politician, the pilot, the model and his dead dog

Jeremy Thorpe was one of the best-known and best-loved politicians in the land. How did he end up in court charged with conspiracy to murder 12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

How unlucky can one President be

Abraham Lincoln overcame childhood poverty, a lack of education, political, commercial and amourous setbacks and family tragedy en route to the White House, but his problems weren't over when he got12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

On CB Fry - the ultimate allrounder

CB Fry came straight out of the box marked 'Model Victorian Hero' - international cricketer, world record holding athlete, diplomat, journalist and - nearly - the King of Albania. He was the man who12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

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Most popular threads... Don't forget to have your say as well: - The A-Team - Best film quotes - Colour in the dark - Film or book - The horizon - Meaning Of Life - Pickled Lenin - Scottish12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Cor Baby, it's John Otway

Buy Otway's new single Bunsen Burner this week if it's to be a hit.12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

The Ryder Cup is back

Match play golf came to The Belfry this week - what's it all about 12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Can you track down...

Goal of the Month music the banned Tango advert Thorpe Park's Colossus an old Dubbonet advert12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Don't miss these debates

Life before the Big Bang A time travel conundrum Your favourite Oxymorons How good are The Coral 12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Speaking Oxford English

On the Fifth Edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Eeeck! It's a s-s-spider!

Don't run! Learn to love your 8-legged neighbour instead!12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

HEADLINE

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The very first Indian restaurant...

Chicken Tikka Masala and Balti dishes are amongst the most popular in Britain. But they are relatively recent additions to the menus of our favourite food emporia. Barra asked where it all started...12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Different culture

Greece is the word for thick, creamy yoghurt and honey, but how does Greek yoghurt actually differ from the stuff we produce in the UK Answer12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Equiba: Too good to be true

A tablet that helps you lose weight while eating normally and doing no extra exercise Many AnswerBank users are suspicious and want to know more about Equiba.12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

People want to know...

... how did Melba toast come by its name ... why is rare steak called blue, when it's obviously red ...why does hot and spicy food make me hiccup 12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Unfortunately... Porridge is good for you

Research now shows that neurotransmitters in the brain react significantly when we eat different foods, and the resulting moodswings on ordinary people can be massive. And if can affect sufferers of12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

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Most popular threads... Don't forget to have your say as well: - Best film quotes - Cars with fish on - Colour in the dark - Film or book - The horizon - Meaning Of Life - Pickled Lenin - Planes12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Cor Baby, it's John Otway

It's only a matter of days until Otway has his first hit for 25 years.12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

'For Every Generation'

You don't have to be young to wear denim anymore, says Gap12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003