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Why Did We Shoot Spies?

Why did we execute spies? What harm could they do once we’d locked them up? Why didn’t we treat them like other POWs? Was it just habit?...
21:26 Sun 11th Nov 201894 answers, last by dance2trance 12:11 Sun 18th Nov 2018
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bainbrig

Leaf-Blowers

How much have you got to pay for an effective leaf-blower? We’ve got a small London garden, but old age and encroaching weakness mean that such aids are getting necessary! BillB...
13:14 Mon 12th Nov 201826 answers, last by Ellipsis 19:28 Wed 14th Nov 2018
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choux

Letters Of Remembrance

I have been listening to some of the letters sent during World War One as broadcast on the BBC World at One programme. One I have copied out for you as a stand alone letter. 'Written on a scrap piece...
13:07 Sat 10th Nov 201817 answers, last by hereIam 16:10 Mon 12th Nov 2018
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bainbrig

Optical Antibiotics & Drowsiness

Mrs B is taking antibiotic eye drops after cataract surgery. She is very sleepy, and Dr Google says this can be a side effect of the drops, if rare. Any experience of similar reactions? BB...
14:17 Sun 11th Nov 201811 answers, last by bainbrig 18:42 Sun 11th Nov 2018
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bainbrig

Physio Plus Paracetamol?

Mrs B broke her wrist, and was in plaster. Now out of plaster, and being given physiotherapy at the NHS hospital. Going okay, except that the physio insists she (Mrs B) takes paracetamol before...
12:54 Sun 11th Nov 20184 answers, last by jubileejane 17:53 Sun 11th Nov 2018
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bainbrig

Solar Light Bulbs

A friend has given us a big box of 'solar light bulbs'. They consist of a glass bulb with a wire inside, leading down to a battery in the screw-on base. There is a micro-switch in the base, which,...
13:23 Sun 11th Nov 20186 answers, last by gingejbee 14:05 Sun 11th Nov 2018
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patsyann

Jeremy Corbin At The Cenotaph .

How much more disrespectful can Jeremy Corbin get . Blue hoodie coat and hardly a respectful bow when laying down the Labour Party wreath . As a family of all ages we are so angry . We lost Family in...
13:05 Sun 11th Nov 2018237 answers, last by andy-hughes 20:48 Tue 13th Nov 2018
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maggiebee

Disappointed

Shopping earlier in Lidl's I was disappointed that I didn't meet one person wearing a poppy. Feel quite sad about this
16:16 Sat 10th Nov 201857 answers, last by Old_Geezer 10:15 Sun 11th Nov 2018
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naomi24

Asia Bibi: Deal To End Pakistan Protests Over Blasphemy Case

// Speaking to the BBC this week, her lawyer said she would need to move to a Western country for her own safety. Several countries have offered her asylum.// …but …. Pakistan's authorities have...
06:17 Sat 03rd Nov 2018187 answers, last by naomi24 16:27 Tue 13th Nov 2018
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shivvy

Yeast Not Foaming

I am following a recipe for a pizza base. It says to sprinkle the dry yeast over luke warm water and leave for 3-5 mins until it is dissolved and foamy. It is not going foamy. I have tried it a few...
19:34 Fri 09th Nov 201824 answers, last by shivvy 14:12 Sun 11th Nov 2018
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naomi24

Finding Peace Of Mind

This question is prompted by a discussion on another thread. It’s said that good physical health is the most important thing in life but in my opinion peace of mind is far more valuable. From the...
08:13 Fri 09th Nov 201859 answers, last by Zacs-Master 09:32 Sat 10th Nov 2018
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norfolkbird

Are There Any Free Ancestry Sites,

I want to find out my grandads WW1 war records. I know he was in the RFA as a driver. But would like to know what regiment he was in , i believe he was mentioned in dispatches. I would like to find...
16:02 Fri 09th Nov 201810 answers, last by sakshirathor12 11:01 Wed 28th Nov 2018
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ToraToraTora

Can We Mention The Obvious?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-46147581...
10:05 Fri 09th Nov 201878 answers, last by Peter Pedant 15:35 Sat 10th Nov 2018
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kvalidir

Well If You Ever Need An Excuse To Cry...

I SPOKE TO YOU IN WHISPERS By Neil Andrew I spoke to you in whispers As shells made the ground beneath us quake We both trembled in that crater A toxic muddy bloody lake I spoke to you and pulled your...
21:43 Tue 06th Nov 201845 answers, last by emmie 14:12 Fri 09th Nov 2018
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wolf63

Changing Veterinary Practices ...

I have used the same Veterinary practice since I was in my teens (70s) and, although there has been changes, it has been a good service with a small group of brilliant vets and great receptionists....
18:23 Mon 05th Nov 201818 answers, last by bainbrig 14:18 Thu 08th Nov 2018
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bainbrig

Informer Sums Problem

How do you put British banknotes in a counting machine and get £999? Well, that’s what happens on BBC’s “Informer” this week....
19:30 Wed 07th Nov 201813 answers, last by bainbrig 10:25 Thu 08th Nov 2018
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RainbowRafiki

Why Does Everyone Say Emo Music Sucks?

I was on the bus and someone said emo music sucked. Everyone but me and my friend agreed with him. They avoided us the rest of the day.
21:58 Tue 06th Nov 201827 answers, last by RainbowRafiki 02:47 Fri 16th Nov 2018
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RainbowRafiki

My Friends Tell Me I'm Being Abused, But I Refuse To Believe It

I've been treated the same for 7 years. I t started in second grade so I might not have known what verbal abuse was. I went to counseling, but my councillor blamed me. I told my dad and he laughed....
01:54 Wed 07th Nov 201820 answers, last by RainbowRafiki 22:11 Wed 28th Nov 2018
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pumpjack

Best Way Lose Weight

i gained 6kilo in 4 months, drinking beer mostly, i might go onto salads and soups everyday, cut out all sugars, is this the right way, im guessing sugar is the biggest culprit for weight gain ? or a...
11:31 Wed 07th Nov 201820 answers, last by barbrahopson 12:03 Thu 10th Jan 2019
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emmie

Can Anyone Recommend A Decent Wireless Printer

my HP is useless and died, it won't print at all. I have a dell inspiron laptop, not that matters but i don't want another useless HP printer which is what seems to be on offer it has to be wireless...
13:48 Fri 02nd Nov 201872 answers, last by bainbrig 17:41 Wed 07th Nov 2018

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