When I do a cartwheel, handstand or head-over-heels I can actually see 'stars' (like tiny pieces of floating glitter) for a second. What causes this phenomenon? Is it usual?
Does anyone have any views on those treacley stories that feature at the end of the news? Or an example of one that was desperately insignificant yet memorable? Did the term originate from a...
After my meal at a Chinese restaurant I was given a fortune cookie that said 'bok nei gau ma'. Does anyone know what this means? The waiter just smiled ambiguously.
What's the most difficult book you've read? Did it give you a sense of achievement or leave you unfulfilled? Have you read certain books primarily to be able to say you have?
Can anyone think any Answerbank questions for which the meaning and answer will vary depending on which section it's posted in. eg Who is your faviourite impressionist? - will get...
Why do some people think that because they've bought a couple of records or seen someone's wedding in the papers that they have a interest in their lives. I think the public...
Are there any fans of this guy's science forums on BBC radio and ABC Austrailia? I think they're really entertaining and would recommend them to anyone. I'm also trying to find his...
Does anyone know any of the people who have had the honour of having their names immortalized in the dictionary with the loss of the capital letter eg. Mr. Derrick - derrick (crane)
According to this article I was reading the Aye-Aye is one of only two animals to possess a long thin fleshless finger for hunting insects. Does anyone happen to know the other animal?...
Has anyone else had a cat that has caught ducks? I've got an 18-month-old cat that brought a huge adult Mallard from the nearby park through the catflap. I've never heard of this before (birds, mice,...
