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Shoe/Boot Brush with Handle

I have an old brush for cleaning shoes/boots which has a handle on it - it is very good as it does not slip out of your hand but it is very old and the bristles are wearing out. I have struggled to...
23:36 Mon 03rd Apr 20068 answers, last by drycleaners 09:41 Wed 31st Aug 2022
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Designs in Metal plate

What is creating designs in metal plate called?
20:54 Sun 24th Jul 20056 answers, last by Mattitude 03:41 Tue 26th Jul 2005
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Mr Fortune's Maggot

I am aware that Mr Fortune's Maggot is a novel written by Sylvia Townsend Warner but can someone please tell me who it is dedicated to?
19:52 Sun 24th Jul 2005
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Yellow Flax Fine Linen in the Bible

What is yellow flax fine linen in the Bible?
19:26 Sun 24th Jul 20053 answers, last by Golem 04:50 Tue 26th Jul 2005
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Chariots of Fire Theme

Who played the theme of Chariots of Fire - I think it was composed by Vangelis but was it played by him as well?
16:29 Sun 24th Jul 20056 answers, last by Pearla 16:26 Sun 07th Aug 2005
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Blankets - who invented them?

I am sure that some bright spark will answer the cavemen or something similar but I am sure there must be someone that patented the idea of a blanket and so therefore invented them in modern (or...
11:45 Wed 20th Jul 20051 answer, last by WaldoMcFroog 12:42 Wed 20th Jul 2005
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UXOCIDE - What is it?

Can anyone tell me what UXOCIDE is? It sounds chemical but having said that it could be anything at all! I have tried dictionary searches and internet searches but can find no trace of it.
11:29 Wed 20th Jul 20051 answer, last by chakka35 12:05 Wed 20th Jul 2005
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Buttons on suit cuffs

Can anyone tell me if there is any significance or meaning either in tailoring or historical terms behind the number of buttons placed on the cuff of a man's suit?
14:55 Wed 24th Sep 20034 answers, last by AllYourBase 21:27 Sun 28th Sep 2003
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Bugs in Flowers

I have some sweet peas in the garden that I like to cut and bring into the house. Unfortunately this also brings in a lot of small black bugs (about the size of ladybirds) that come out at night. Is...
06:38 Fri 27th Jun 20035 answers, last by SJmacleod 17:00 Mon 07th Jul 2003
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Keeping a candle alight

Those large fancy candles (some of them with more than one wick) how are you supposed to keep them alight? I find that despight following the instructions on the wrapper after a couple of housr...
23:13 Sat 07th Dec 20021 answer, last by tief 12:56 Tue 10th Dec 2002
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Cost to charge a mobile phone?

I have a Nokia mobile phone. can someone tell me how much it costs (or at least how long it will take to use a unit of electricity to charge it? If it helps it has the following data on the charger...
22:23 Thu 30th May 20022 answers, last by sonorus 10:12 Wed 12th Jun 2002
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How can I stop paint bubbling?

Having prepared a previously painted plaster wall for re-painting I find that when I apply the new paint to the wall the old paint left underneath often bubbles as it gets wet. these bubbles will...
22:09 Wed 13th Mar 20021 answer, last by incitatus 09:00 Thu 14th Mar 2002
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Do floppy discs last?

Assuming that a floppy disc is stored in a sensible place and is not chewed by the dog etc, how long will the data that is stored on it last? I heard a disturbing rumour that they last only about...
01:09 Wed 27th Jun 20013 answers, last by xyzzyplugh 07:24 Thu 12th Sep 2002
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Firewall alerts - should I worry?

I run Zonealarm on my PC which generates a fair amount of alerts. I have checked out where these alerts are coming from. Some are from my ISP - is this normal? and why? Some are from companies I have...
22:08 Thu 19th Apr 20011 answer, last by howardpiercy 15:10 Sun 29th Apr 2001
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Deadhead daffodil bulbs?

Should I deadhead daffodil and other spring bulbs? Someone said I should leave them for six weeks after flowering, but I thought that was just the leaves.
12:56 Thu 19th Apr 20012 answers, last by AdminMan 12:21 Sat 05th May 2001
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Is there a national shortage of sesame seeds?

My wife seems unable to find any in any of the main supermarkets at the moment. Why is this?
14:01 Tue 10th Apr 20012 answers, last by jbeputnam 18:58 Thu 19th Apr 2001
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Credit Card Payment - Legal Question

On 16 March I had some blinds fitted. The sales rep came to measure up and took a deposit by credit card. This amount has appeared on my credit card statement.When the sales rep came back to fit the...
16:24 Wed 04th Apr 20011 answer, last by Sensei 16:58 Wed 04th Apr 2001
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Sticky Labels

How can I remove the sticky residue left by labels after they have been removed from plastic storage boxes?
18:18 Sat 31st Mar 20019 answers, last by wenald 18:25 Thu 14th Jun 2001
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Masthead amplifier

How does a masthead amplifier work? Is the power supply an actual power supply or just a signal booster?
08:56 Thu 29th Mar 20011 answer, last by JohnThorn 15:56 Thu 29th Mar 2001
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What is [sic]?

What is the meaning of the word '[sic]' which is often put in brackets, in the middle of a piece of writing ?
23:19 Sat 17th Mar 20013 answers, last by SMILL48 09:51 Wed 28th Mar 2001

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