People & Places Questions and Answers in The AnswerBank

Why is a country referred to as "she"?

This question has bugged me for YEARS and if anyone can answer it, I will streak through the centre of London at rush hour..on second thoughts, don't even think of answering! So why is a country...

cheyenne

The Stig?

Anybody got any Idea Who the Stig is on top gear. cheers. its not Tiff needell is it?

BigDogsWang

Where do we all live?

It would be interesting to know if the more regular AB'ers come from any particular part of Britain. I'll start; Shefford, Bedfordshire.

newtron

Women's rights

Women's rights to me seems to be a much more complicated issue than equal right between races. So I am interested how most women view this issue. Are you satisfied with the way things are...

feelap

Need a place to stay

Im a 20yr old guy who needs a place to live ASAP. Im in London, im clean, can cook, dont smoke, dont drink, dont drug, dont gamble and am very easy to get on with. I can pay ?50-60 per week. Im...

paidinfull

Why do people insist on meeting at half past, quarter past or quarter to? People always say something like 'See you at 12'. I don't get it. There are other numbers on the clock. Why not meet at, say...

thikasabrik

Most outrageous lie

What is the most outrageous lie you have ever told or ever heard of? (I could lie and say I need to know for important research but really it's because I'm dead nosy).

MissCommando

Parky and Meg

What happened when Meg Ryan went on Parkinson that time? what did he say or do to upset her? I know it was ages ago but I've always wonderedthanks

smudge

The Samaritans

Does/has anyone ever worked for The Samaritans? Even though I get my down days, the same as lots of others - I have been asked by so many troubled people who have confided in...

Dom Tuk

Most successful multi cellular organism

If abundance on this planet were a measure of success then which is the most successful multi cellular organism on this planet

Maggie-Mae

A question for the Ladies

Does anyone else out there feel that the tv/media isnt putting the same effort into providing women with something nice to look at on tv as they do for men? For example - (does anyone else find this...

smudge

Wedding Invitations

Long winded I know - but you should know me by now! Anyway, we have just received a wedding invitation from my brother, for his step-son's forthcoming wedding. I haven't seen or spoken to...

glenis

gypsies and illiteracy

i don't wish to appear racist so forgive me if this question comes over as such, but why do gypsies seem to take a pride in saying " i can't read or write "

melv

What do people think of Norfolk?

What is the general opinion out there of Norfolk, and in particular of the people of Norfolk. Are they all seen as farmers saying "ooarr ooarr" or is it just other Nor-folk that think that?!

polly1

tony blair

anyone know what tony blair's favourite food is???

baggysenior

licensing laws

Does anyone know the law regarding opening a champagne bottle in a pub? during the weekend i was out enjoying a drink with a friend. A party of people were celebrating on the table next to us, one of...