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poor countries

why dont these poor countries print more money so they will have more money e.g. if they need a million pond to feed their people then why dont they print another million pound? i dont understand! if...

JoeyB

Skirting board

How to fit skirting in a curved bay window

spudqueen

Smoke Alarm

Why would my electric smoke alarm have given off a sharp blast at 6am this morning? Got up and had a look round but couldn't see anything anywhere, even had a nose through next doors windows (they are...

Hudson

Grand Canyon - best time to visit?

My wife and I intend visiting the Grand Canyon in 2006 on an escorted coach tour to include San Francisco, LA and the Grand Canyon. When is the best time to go to avoid extremes of...

Susan123

Oatmeal biscuits

Has anyone got a recipe for oatmeal biscuits? (sweet ones) I am looking for a biccie that is not too chewy and not too crispy either, but just a nice consistency with maybe a bit of...

Kingaroo

braces

You Brits call the straps that hold up your trousers braces (Yanks call them suspenders), so what do you call the orthodontic gear for straightening teeth (which Yanks call braces)?

dk_psy

Losing your stomach

What is that sensation when you 'lose your stomach' when on a rollercoaster or going over a bridge or hill quickly in a car? I know it's negative g-forces causing the sensation, but what actually...

BreenM

Chinese People

Why do Chinese people have different shaped eyes. This is a serious question. We are having this conversation in work and it was suggested it was to do with the brightness of the sun and...

pagey3

Making Fudge

I am making some fudge tonight for my boyfriend, but I have never made it before. I have a recipe, and it sounds like it may be a bit tricky. Has anyone else made fudge - is it easy...

chica002

us/uk voltage

Hello can you tell me if my US hairdryer will work on the Uk voltage, i know if i take a UK dryer to the US it works really slow

d0gsb0dy

Events in the city.

Welcome to President Blair's safer world.

chilliwitch

london bombings

Due to the bombings in London and being a confirmed terrorist attack pls could abers give me some serious advice.my son is due to go on a school trip Monday to Germany.He will be travelling by coach...

dmsjps

Ferns - or Any Other Rockery Plants

I honestly thought I'd asked this question the other night, but I obviously forgot to press 'submit'! DUR! Anyway, we're putting a pond in our garden and will have a waterfall at one end with a...

MsBehave

Cramp

What causes cramp and why should raising you legs help get rid of cramp in your feet/legs? Just curious. On another note... Occasionally i get woken up by cramp in my calf(s). This happens...

Bonzo 2000

Animal Sexuality

I hope you will all excuse this genuine question. I'm aware of the debate over whether homosexuality exists in animals. However, do any other animals partake in recreational sex or...

CiderMonkey

ants and hearing

do ants have ears? Can they hear? If I was to shout really loudly, right up close to it, would it damage it's ears?

saraho

bounce

what makes a table tennis ball bounce?

silly moo

Tonto

What was the name of Tonto's horse in the FIRST cinema film featuring the Lone Ranger and Tonto?

HAnn521

South Africa and Britain

My boyfriend is a native South African, born in Durban and moved here to the U.S. with his mother at age 7...I have noticed similarities between the terms/words they use and British words...and also...

Martin Jones

Long narrow lake

In Australia what is the name for a long narrow lake, I think it may be billabong but can anyone please confirm.

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