Half a circle is a SEMI circle. Half of a lot of things are SEMI - semi-final, semi-breve etc. - so why is half a sphere a HEMISPHERE and not a semisphere?
Hi, I have been reading about the benefits of bathing in epsom salts so have been out and bought a tub! It says on the label to relieve mild constipation so am I right in assuming when it says further...
I'm flying to Singapore tomorrow, and one of the entry requirement is to show that we have "sufficient funds" to stay in Singapore. We have S$300 with us and plan to use our cards for anything else,...
I have used a website in the past which gives one an estimate as to the value of ones car after one enters it`s reg number...but for the life of me ,can`t remember it...any AB`s know it?
I am getting problems with my top joints of fingers on my mouse hand and wrist. It's because of the position of the mouse. I wondered if there are any mouse designs which are not hand clasped on top...
Little Johnny asks his mother how old she is. Her reply is, "Gentlemen don't ask ladies that question." Johnny then asks his mother how much she weighs. Again the mother's reply is, "Gentlemen don't...
got a small flat roof about 4xsq .it is not to bad but I would like to give it a little more protection and I know you can buy a few products for it but what do you recommend ..its got like a tar sort...
Hi Everyone Being a big fan of the crime fiction-James Patterson and Alex Gray being my fav authors,I think I've listened (audiobooks) to most of them and many others similar that came out up to mid...
Around 3 am this morning i heard loud clicking noises coming from our front garden. The automatic lights came on but I couldn't see any animal. Has anyone any idea what animal emits a clicking noise....
Practical Explanation ( For Example ) :- `1st of all can you tell me every single seconds detail from that time when you born ?? ( i need every seconds detail ?? that what- what you have thought and...
This may be a daft question to ask . I am preparing to paint a wall with a radiator on it. The radiator is the panel type with fins at the back and the top and sides have a cover that finishes the...
Where can I get reasonably prices fitted sheets that will fit a king sized bed - bearing in mind the mattress is about 4-5 inches high - I struggle with the ones I have. Thanks
We've just been informed of our new council multi recycling starting in March. I know I shouldn't knock it but where do they think people are going to store 3 wheelie bins and 3 boxes then lug the...