Can a multimeter (which the trainspotter in me has always wanted to own) measure the mAH of a battery ? I have a batch of rechargeables - some are past it, others are fine. I realise (now !) that...
Can someone give me a rough idea what an army trooper would need to do to become a corporal and subsequently a sargeant ? I'm sure there are loads of variables but I'd really like a rough and ready...
Anyone had any experience with rechargeable batteries ? I bought a load of Ni MH AA batteries for the kids toys and my digital camera. The charger goes green to indicate full charge after a few hours...
How can I make cider on a small scale ? My dad has a great little orchard. I saw some (total drunkards) using an antique cider press on 'River Cottage' - looked like a great crack. We can't afford...
A long time ago in an office building in London I took a quick drink of water from a basin tap (NOT a water fountain). A guy from facilities dept happened to be there and he said 'Oh God don't drink...
How do I protect my woodworking tools from rust in my garage. It's heart-breaking to see my stuff slowly decaying. Moving my gear indoors isn't an option [unless I divorce my missus, now.... hang...
Is there such a thing as an accurate pair of bathroon scales ? If so, which manufacturer ? I think the mechanical leverage on the scale mechanism is huge which must make it very difficult to be make...
If I want/need to get quite wasted quite quickly and I know that a snakebite is the way to go, is drinking a strong lager *then* a strong cider the same - i.e. mix the 'cocktail' in your stomach. Or...
Can anyone tell me whether the flow along an oil pipeline is equal to to inner diameter of the pipe ? Or is it more of a river running along the bottom of the pipe ?
I heard that if you ever want to start a fight amonsgt archaeologists you just have to say 'Time Team'. What do the archaeologists who DON'T like Time Team say is wrong with it ?
Ages ago I saw on TV a light-hearted nature film - among the features was a story of how certain monkeys eat rotted, paritally fermented fruit and get drunk in the process. It was hilarious. I thought...
Does anyone else find Ozzy beyond reproach (majestically shambling as a testament to surviving drug abuse), Sharon ok as a power luncher, but Jack and Kelly the most charmless kids ever to grace the...