How it Works

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Here you can find out about how almost anything works! Ask anything, from how solar panels work to how the heart works and we'll our best to explain.

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drwhofan

Posting stuff abroad

I'm a bit confused about how posting stuff abroad works. Is there a difference between sending a letter and a parcel? particularly any kind of price difference? How many options are there for sending...

debrida

venetion blinds

hi does anyone know how to clean venetion blinds?

MrsT

Homicide Bombers???

Ok they get 70 v1rgins each, what to the female ones get? And before you start insinuating things remember Homosexuality is a sin punishable by death under Islam!

mkjuk

On peak / Off peak train fare discrepancy/argument

I get the 0926 northern rail trains service (from levenshulme to Manchester Ox rd) Off peak tickets are only valid after 930 The service usually turns up around 933. If it turns up after 0930 am i...

tommo

Night Shot on Kodak Z710

I have got a Kodak easyshare Z710 and am a complete novice. I am very pleased with the pictures except taking night shots which turn out very dark. Reading the reviews the camera has night shot and is...

tali1

Scented gas anaesthetic

My 11 yr old son refused general gas anaesthetic ( for very minor surgery on his foot) because of bad rubber smell -so he had injection instead.However , i later discovered that gas is scented...

awalker58

Combi Boiler

My combi boiler pressure dropped and now when i try to repressurise the system as usual, the water just flows straight out of the overflow pipe. Can anyone give me any idea what is wrong and how to...

Mattk

JML toaster pockets

Saw these advertised and thought what a great idea but then thought but surely they wouldnt fit in your toaster by the time you have added 2 slices of bread and fillings? can anyone confirm my...

milo1978

Help with Excel!! PLS!!!

Im doing one of those pls tick menus for my boss. It looks so dull at the mo anyone know how to jazz up an excel doc?? Im soo crap with excel!!

spongegoofy

water softener

how does a water softener work

Suade7

Contacting Buyers for large retailers?

After emailing, writing and phoning, had anybody else presented products to Buyers of chains such as Ikea, Argos, Hootys, Wilko, how do you get your foot in the door to see them? Any advise greatly...

darbo1103

samsung u600 mobile

Can amybody help? My phone won't charge with the mains charger and the battery is flat. Have I got an issue with the phone or the charger? How do I retain the numbers from the phone memory if it has...

Handyman7

upstairs radiators

I have recently fired up my coal fired central heating and only the downstairs radiators are getting hot along with the hot water, the upstairs are cold but have been bled and have water in them what...

flobadob

Using a proxy to access a site.

I went to NBC.com to watch the new episode of the US Office Season 5 which was on last night. However when I click on the link a message comes up to say it's not available in my area(Ireland). Is...

smurfchops

Philips Integral Fridge

My fridge is getting rather old now but fingers crossed is still OK. However this moring I opened it and the light suddenly went off and the whole fridge switched off. I put a new fuse in, it suddenly...

CG1952

Sweex Wireless Router

I have a Sweex Wireless Router and the instruction book is useless. I moved my pc and now can't remember where to stick the bits in and how to do all the other things necessary. If anyone has an...

wardie100

Dates-the food kind

Not sure if this is the best place to write this but I've always wondered what the little white stick is for that you always get in packs of dates. I assumed it was something to do with de-stoning...

tommyteapot

sir lancelot

instrument for measuring wire strength?

bubbles4920

facebook

i was told that is someone puts my picture on facebook ( from their pics) and i dont like it then i have the right to remove it, is this true?

kloofnek

handheld vacuum charger

I know it's a long shot...but does anyone have a charger for a Dirt Devil Handheld Vacuum.Model No:DP108PP they don't want or will sell to me. Apparently,it is no longer available to buy from the Dirt...