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Going out

I've noticed that when I go out at the weekends to bars, pubs or clubs, the majority of people are in their early 20's. Do you think that when people hit 30 they either can't be bothered going out...

l_h_kings

Heaven

If Heaven did not exist, do you think that humans would invent the concept of heaven to bring us comfort at the loss of our loved ones. And if so, doesn't this mean that heaven probably does not...

Kishimo

You've been framed music

I just watched You've been Framed on ITV and was wondering if anyone knew what the music was that was playing in the last section of clips. The section started with some adults playing...

keys

Fairies

Who started talking bout fairies. Where did they come from? I know they dont exist. Was it something to do with Robin Hood. Thanks

Topsie

liz hurley in harry potter five ???

Rumour is that Liz Hurley is gonna play Beatrix Le Strange in order of the pheonix .... whats everyone's views?

dh76513

Famous Painitng

I do have a question concerning a particular painting, but I only have limited information. Several years ago in New Orleans, I saw a piece of art work that was transposed from the original into a...

mariantaylor

period of five years

what name is given to a period of five years

mariantaylor

england 07/09/1752

what happened on this day of any significance.I can only find that this was the year the calender was changed from Julian to Gregorian. Is there another event

Glossopswift

Several news items this week have told of the number of accidents involving emergency vehicles, usually police vehicles, travelling at speed. This morning I saw 4 vehicles travelling with their lights...

clcandj

Football

What is another name for a football field?

crisgal

music to tidy up by

a fellow teacher has suggested that we play the same piece of music every day to our pre-schoolers during tidy up time. It should be jolly but not too fast and definately instrumental. I'm stuck for...

HeratthePC

Tess

What is Tess, as in Tess of the Durbervilles, short for?

smudge_emma

rough as houses

does anyone know where the saying 'rough as houses' originates from?

ElsieD

Diplomatic squatters

Does anyone have any ideas on what can be done about tenants who refuse to move out at the end of a tenancy, claiming diplomatic immunity?

Dom Tuk

Iranian hostage crisis, should he be allowed to stay in UK

Saw a BBC report in the news, of the Iranian terrorist (hostage crisis at the embassy in london in the mid eighties) who has served his 25 years life sentence and is now due for release. Report...

shenannigans

irish/gaelic

does anyone know how to say the phrase "eat or be eaten" in irish/gaelic? or anything close to the meaning. and are there any specific letters that they used or did they use the same...

SteveH75

Most Regrettable Music Purchase

I could be stirring a hornets nest here but ... was going through old singles I'd bought and found my 7" single ... Startrekin' by The Firm ... Everyone has a demon buy in their collection ... Care to...