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Sky TV

Hi, Is it an urban myth or can you really buy "dodgy" Sky cards to be able to watch all the channels for free?

Can you really 'cough up a lung'??

I once heard a story about a man coughing up a lung (in the story he died!!) but I was wondering whether this is actually possible?! Thanx

quibbmedusa

night storage to gas

i live in a victorian cottage and at present have night storage heaters...does anyone know how much it would cost me to put central heating in? thanks in advance!x

Lardybloke

What were the flavours of the original Fruity Toffos? I know they are still available but the flavours listed just don't sound right. I know there was strawberry, banana, (liquorice?) and I'm sure the...

ali_alic

Adverts that draw me

There are certain adverts on the TV at the mo that draw me to watch them, ie the wanadoo ad where the guy is being chased by an ostrich and then kangaroos, don't understand it but love it anyway - oh...

Lardybloke

European Time Zones

Why is it that Portugal is on Grenwich Mean Time but Spain are an hour ahead?

aspgr

Burping

I've read often that it is not necessary to 'burp' babies by patting them on the back etc. since the wind will come up anyway. Is this true?

Ralph

Superstitious Baker

Does a superstitious baker have to bake 14 of everything since they would probably view 13 as unlucky?!

Dick Cheese

Job Satisfaction

Does anyone out there actually enjoy their job and while we're on the subject, what is the most boring job you have ever done?

emmalee

Covert Cameras

How would you feel if you new at some point during your working day you could be secretly filmed by a mystery shopper? Does anyone know if your employer has the right to do this?

bingham

worm?

We have a problem. When we moved into our new home, we noticed that on the windowsill there were some empty egg shells ( of a bug ) and a bug that looked like a tiny, dried and curled up worm. We...

Lardybloke

Reversing Law

What is the law regarding reversing out of a private drive into a main road? Is it illegal? The Highway Code says "wherever possible you should reverse IN and drive OUT. My mate got knocked off his...

incuriam

Coffins

Are coffins for adults a standard size? If so, how does the undertaker stop a short than standard body from moving about inside the coffin when it's being taken out of the hearse etc.?

robher

haunted house???

we're thinking about purchasing a home that had a suicide committed in it in 1985...do you think we should

pompey

Food

I always asks questions, heres another lol, i eat so much food but only am 9 stone 5 ' 8 at 16. I just eat so much dont put nout on. is there any foods that i could eat without cooking that would put...