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Have an OBE.

Why does the honours system seem to be so against writers, actors, musicians, etc?

American language

Why did the Americans decide on English as their language, when they had Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch & others to choose from?

mash101

english language question

If a phrase which contradicts itself is an oxymoron - eg 'non-stop flight', then is there a name given to a phrase which repeats its meaning, such as 'true fact'?

babthrower

Four years ago I planted a Bartlett and an Anjou about 30 feet apart in sunny, well drained spots. The Anjou blooms quite well, but no fruit because the Bartlett doesn't bloom much. We have lots of...

Isobel

SHEDS

Where can you purchase plans to build own garden shed?

curley

Plants that face the sun

whatname is given toany plant that turns its faceto the sun?

take money

Ducks eyes

If ducks eyes, and many other animals eyes, are on the side of their head, then do they see double vision?

dreich

Uncertainty principle

How does the uncertainty principle work?

opium

contract laws

can you list for me all the contract laws for the united kingdom

peterw

double glazing

I am having problems with condensation forming between the sheets of glass in my sealed double glazing. How do I cure this?

Katherine

Historical Facts

What was the average hieght of a Victorian child?

babthrower

Who do I pay?

I want to send stamped, self-addressed envelopes to some Brits. I don't want to send an international postal reply coupon because that is not convenient for them. I have the address of a U.K. post...