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What does this mean in a number quiz?

quizmonster, god of language

i know i often put QM on a plinth due to his knowledgeable answers in this section (we are not worthy), so my question is, has there EVER been a phrases and sayings question which has had QM...

andy hughes

That gets right up my ...

Everyone has certain records they dislike, but does anyone have a singer or band who's every utterance makes their teeth itch? For me, its Frank Sinatra, and Alanis Morrissette - any other offers?

Jenny Tools

No longer in the top 20

Does anyone know how to find a question quickly once its dropped out of the top 20 if you cant remember what letter it start with

Nelli

Christmas Shopping AAAaahhh!!!!

....it hurts me and my Mastercard, as result I am budgeting this Christmas, ?5 per person! any suggestions! NB This post isn't just for my benefit, I'm sure many of us are probably in need of...

chris monks

reindeer names

what are father christmas' reindeers names

terryjosben

I was wondering how good it would be if AnswerBank hosted a new section for 'Proper Language Usage'. What made me think about this is 'G'. Yes, the confusing letter 'G'. How do you pronounce 'Gouger'?...

cafc2002

Andy Pandy

Does anyone remember who came out to play when Andy Pandy and Teddy weren't looking?

Scouse Kenny

softly, softly ctachy monkey

Where on earth does the saying 'Softly, softly catchy Monkey' come from and what EXACTLY does it refer to? What's the best, or right, time to use the expression?

number8

Man Haters

We have a real man hater in our office, and the question was recently raised as to whether there is a word for this, i.e, a female version of mysoginist (nobody in the office knew, so either there is...

veoscar

Putting on

Do any boby please know a particular food to eat to put on, for i'm too skinny. I want an example of the food and not just the nutrients.

jakesi

Water retention

My wife is 6 months pregant and is suffering fron Odema (water retention ).Any info on this condition would be much appreciated.

treaclefight

christmas present for my dad...

books, he likes Grisham, Le Carre, catch 22, life of pi, white teeth, is that your style too? can you recommend something of a smilar vein, the bigger the list the better, so all ideas welcome,...

jakesi

Best cut.

What is the best part of meat on a lamb.

ddlp

Dinner or tea?

So, my friend (from the south) is adamant that your evening meal is called dinner, but I (being from the north) call it tea... is not dinner taken at lunch time... and if not why are dinner ladies at...

glenis

what's the name?

is there a name for a stopper with a hole in that restricts the flow of liquid out of a bottle ,can be found in vinegar bottles the allow you to sprinkle it over your chips

cafc2002

Deadly nightshade

Which salad vegetable belongs to the same family as the poisonous deadly nightshade

DuzyEverwork

Barking Dogs

Hi, has anyone an idea where to buy (mail order we live in Spain) one of those ultrasonic devices / high pitched whistle to deter dogs from barking. Pref not on EBay...Please help before we all go...

smudge

Barking dogs again!

We have several neighbours with dogs, in our otherwise peaceful road. Is there a CD of barking dog sounds, that I can play 'very loudly' from my house, after the owners have had enough & decide to...