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Does the Government plan to vaccinate us all against smallpox What caused the Scottish prison riot Should the UK give up daylight saving time 12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

On the history of Oxfam

The first permanent charity shop opened in central Oxford in February 1948. Much has changed since then but the need is still there... 12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

What's all the drama about Jeremy Thorpe

Not so much drama as documentary: with ITV broadcasting a major review of the court case that stunned the nation in 1979, we recall some of the events that led to the trial of the former leader of12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

The pen is mightier than the sword but no match for a gun

A neo-Nazi attempts to take the life of France's President Chirac during the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. Worryingly, this is only the latest political assassination, attempted or successful,12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

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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

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

The very first Indian restaurant...

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

Equiba: Too good to be true

A 'time release' tablet that helps you to lose weight while eating normally and doing no extra exercise Not surprisingly, many Answerbank readers want to know more about Equiba.12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

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Coming soon to a TV near you...

The blurring of the lines between television and the Internet continues - not with hardware this time, but with a latest trend to turn successful websites into TV programmes.12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Are you sitting comfortably

There has been a big fuss in TV-land over how their ratings are collected. We investigate who is really switched on12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

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

A new TV documentary recalls how Jeremy Thorpe ended up in court charged with conspiracy to murder.12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Scooby-dooby doo-oooo!

Why we will all be saying "I'd have gotten away with it if it wasn't for those pesky kids" this summer. Yes, in a shock move, Hollywood has resurrected another TV favourite from the 60's and 70's for12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Looking for the music to an advertisement...

... then this brand new section of this site is just what you need!12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

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Wilde no more

Does nobody care about Oscar Wilde any more 12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Psst, wanna buy a picture

Toulouse Lautrec: Art as an (anti ) social record12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

What is your opinion

A number of recent questions have turned the spotlight on 20th century literature. So what do you think of: John Steinbeck A View from the Bridge Herman Hesse 12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

A trip back in time

The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford first opened its doors to the public in 1683. What are the attractions that keep visitors coming to this grand old institution 12:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003