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Bluebell Woods

How does a bluebell wood establish itself? How many years does it take for there to be a carpet of bluebells? What conditionsdo these plants like? We're very lucky to live near a bluebell wood here in...
14:24 Tue 31st Mar 2009
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marmalade

Did the Scots invent Marmalade? If so this may have been an early method of preserving the fruit which arrived on ships from Spain. If not who invented it ? Where was it made? When was it first...
17:46 Fri 27th Mar 20091 answer, last by Buenchico 23:46 Fri 27th Mar 2009
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Where does the expression "To call all the shots" come from

I guess that it might have something to do with clay pigeon shooting or something. "To call all the shots" is an expression for someone who takes the exclusive right to making...
13:17 Wed 16th Jan 20081 answer, last by Quizmonster 17:05 Wed 16th Jan 2008
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I have recently bought a TV which can be connected to a PC

What practical uses for this connection are there. Maybe show a powerpoint presentation on the TV screen to an exstatic audience, perhaps even share my digital holiday photographs with family and...
22:15 Sun 13th Jan 20088 answers, last by heathfield 13:37 Mon 14th Jan 2008
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Domestic Cat

Why does the domestic cat have such a variation of different types colours and patterns of coat. From Persians with long hair to virtually hairless. Tabbys Tortoishell, White on Black, Black on White,...
13:36 Fri 11th Jan 20082 answers, last by wildwood 22:18 Fri 11th Jan 2008
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Fabric to cover lampshade

We have inherited an old standard lamp which is fine. We want to replace the material used to cover the shade. What material would be suitable for this. It would have to allow for some stretching to...
20:07 Mon 07th Jan 20082 answers, last by baileybird 23:21 Mon 07th Jan 2008
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1960's D.I.Y. and Homemaker and Hobbies Magazines

I have come across some old 1960's D.I.Y. and Homemaker and Hobbies Magazines, some dating from the mid to late nineteen fiftees. Although I have looked through some of them, they arn't really any use...
13:28 Thu 03rd Jan 20086 answers, last by Lil O'lady 14:30 Sun 06th Jan 2008
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1960's D.I.Y. and Homemaker and Hobbies Magazines

I have come across some old 1960's D.I.Y. and Homemaker and Hobbies Magazines, some dating from the mid to late nineteen fiftees. Although I have looked through some of them, they arn't really any use...
13:27 Thu 03rd Jan 20085 answers, last by bishopman 14:05 Fri 04th Jan 2008
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Trojans

Is there any evidence to suggest that the Trojans came to Britain? I read the following in a History of Britain: "Trojans, landed in Britain in about 1100 BCE. Brutus the Trojan founded the city of...
06:58 Sun 30th Dec 20076 answers, last by jno 15:34 Tue 01st Jan 2008
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Gene Ancestry

Do we all share a common gene pool which can be traced back to Adam and Eve regardless of race and nationality. Also in view of our intelligence are we a different species to Apes.
13:58 Wed 26th Dec 20075 answers, last by beso 01:44 Sun 30th Dec 2007
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Queen Victoria

What was Queen Victoria's surname before and after she married. Prince Albert's surname was Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, though I understand that Queen Victoria herself remained a member of the House of...
13:43 Wed 26th Dec 20072 answers, last by In A Pickle 16:00 Wed 26th Dec 2007
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Christmas Stamps

I have found some old Christmas stamps from two years ago they are second class. Too late to use them this year, but will they continue to be valid for say next year. In theory I could save a fortune...
09:02 Sun 23rd Dec 20075 answers, last by jno 22:20 Sun 23rd Dec 2007
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Talking Turkey

How do I cook a 14lb Fresh Turkey? How long does it take to cook? What temperature? What can I do with the leftover meat?
14:42 Sat 22nd Dec 20073 answers, last by bensmum 20:12 Sat 22nd Dec 2007
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What is a Symphonium

What is a Symphonium? Is it just another name for a Hurdy Gurdy?
14:37 Sat 22nd Dec 20071 answer, last by tony1941 15:04 Sat 22nd Dec 2007
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Figgy Pudding

What is in this festive dish. What is its origin in history? Does anyone know how it was made or what it looked like. A recipie perhaps
21:47 Sat 15th Dec 20073 answers, last by lumsdale 22:25 Sat 15th Dec 2007
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Christmas 1807

How was Christmas celebrated 200 years ago. No Santa, No christmas greetings cards, and no tree. If traditionally it was it more of a religious festival, how much of it was Christian and how much...
21:43 Sat 15th Dec 20075 answers, last by jno 02:31 Mon 24th Dec 2007
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molehills

Why do Moles create molehills, do they serve a purpose other than acting as a dumping ground for the removed earth.
18:37 Fri 14th Dec 20072 answers, last by wildwood 21:20 Fri 14th Dec 2007
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Gardening in frosty weather

Today I was digging over a plot of garden and although the top inch or so was frozen I could easily break through that layer with a spade and turn the soil. I am doing this because I need to move some...
17:03 Thu 13th Dec 20072 answers, last by shylock73 19:23 Thu 13th Dec 2007
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Ginger Plant

I am trying to grow a ginger plant from a piece of sprouting ginger root I bought from the supermarket. So far there dont appear to be any roots, just one green shoot that doesnt seem to grow very...
14:50 Thu 13th Dec 20071 answer, last by Miss Random 04:04 Mon 24th Dec 2007
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Christmas

Why are there the twelve days of Christmas, and why is it bad luck to leave the Christmas decorations up after the twelfth night?
09:46 Thu 13th Dec 20072 answers, last by fletcher.5 02:02 Fri 14th Dec 2007

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