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Does anyone know how...

to get a valuation of some artwork done? I have 3 original signed paintings by artist Keith Grant. I'm not sure of the date, but they were framed in 1991 by a company in the Midlands. Partridges of...

BertiWooster

Hot or Cold ?

It's interesting how different peoples perception of hot and cold is , in terms of the weather . Take a hundred people , stand them outside and ask them , is it hot or cold . You will never get all to...

Auntiemoll

Grace

Does anyone know of a grace one can say before a meal other than the old chestnut "for what we are about to receive...". I have to say grace before quite a well educated crowd and would like an...

fredpuli47

Crack of the whip

What's the origin of 'a fair crack of the whip' as in 'He never got a fair crack of the whip' meaning an equal and fair opportunity to do or be something?

Jessyroo

Speeding Ticket

This may sound strange, but is there any way of contacting the police/dvla to find out whether you are going to be issued with a speeding ticket? I know they have 14 days to respond but I don't think...

shiznit

Prince let off dog beating allegation

Is there a cover up here or what?

rainbow2009

how long

how long is a flight from london gatwick to cancun mexico?

carolegif

Taking down the decorations

I took mine down yesterday and have been told it was bad luck. I thought it was only bad luck if they were not taken down BY 6th Jan. I once took them down on 27th Dec and had a very lucky following...

Rick888

Dingbat

What is the Christmas Carol or Song? ILEXIV

shivvy

Dogs that 'point'

Are there many breeds of dog that regularly do that pointing thing with their paw when running around in fields etc - apart from pointers obviously?! Which other dogs are known for doing it? A have a...

bestmum

Cats on work surfaces

Does anyone know how to stop my cats from jumping on the work surfaces in my kitchen at night? TIA

Tutubong

when getting one's will written, who cannot be in the will?

When getting one's will written, who cannot be in the will to receive anything please? Is it a witness or someone else who plays a part in the will? Sorry this is a very basic question.

Rick888

Christmas Dingbat

ILEXIV A Christmas Song?

Schutzengel

Where did this saying originate

and in what context is it used. 'A penny bun costs tuppence.

halcyon days

who said

Who when a faulty statement was written is reputed to have said"I didn't check my reference, because i didn't know I didn't know" and who said "Ignorance,Madam pure ignorance"

10ClarionSt

Who was Jo Baxi?

This seems to have made it's way into the language doesn't it? There's even a taxi company round here called Jo Baxis. So who was Jo Baxi?

halcyon days

what aret he proper names of these birds

1. Sea Pie 2. Moor Fowl 3. Frank

keitra

joke

I don't understand the following joke. An elephant walking along the jungle path meets a mouse coming in the opposite direction.They stop and look at each other with interest.The elephant finally...

channel99

Where can I find out what football team certain players and referees support?

swedeheart

conversion calculator

Googling for a conversion calculator I found this one, which looks brilliant enough, but I was wondering if there's anything I should be aware of re differences British/American units, i.e. I'm...

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