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MrsJ

Waterloo

What is the meaning of the place name Waterloo, originally a village in what is now Belgium?

Brian261235

Only Fools and Horses

What was Uncle Albert's rank when he was in the navy?

MargeB

Boy with periscope

What is the name of the film, where a family goes about their daily life, not knowing that the son in the family has built lots of periscopes all over the house and has seen everything? It may be...

Bonzo 2000

Two Fingered Salute

From wartime film footage, good old Winston Churchill and his buddies are often seen giving the victory V sign, in both directions - with the palm of the hand facing forwards and backwards. Over...

DebMich

Where to buy henna in Manchester?

I've been trying to get hold of body art quality henna for some time. I am looking for pure 100% henna (ie Lawsonia Inermis) and have only found it online. I'll need a large quantity, relatively...

druiaghtagh

Vietnam

Is there any truth inthe rumour that a certain American unit would leave the ace of spades playing card on a'kill' to make a point?

Grunty

HMS Victoria, 1893

Years ago, there was a drama/documentary on television about the collision in 1893 between HMS Victoria and HMS Camperdown. Does anyone know which channel it was on and the approximate...

sunshine-kt

holocaust

what evidence is there to proof that the holocaust happened?

pigface

I know that that it is a complete and utter stereotype and that it does not apply in every case, but why do some gay men act in a 'camp' manner. Is campness something that people are born with, or is...

buddy

Just back from Barcelona

When we were there we had a walk round the harbour.I swear I havent seen a private yacht the size of this one.It was sealed off and cctv the works.However I cant speak spanish and the Catalans are...

ashfordshe

wyatt earp

Did Wyatt Earp's family originate from Wednesbury, England and did Wyatt Earp ever visit England?

chin85

Greek Sanctuary

Does anyone know what the uses of the ancient greek sanctuary were?

portabubble

methodists v baptists

Can anyone pls tell me the difference between these 2? Not sure if I've posted in the right section, but any help appreciated! Thx

l_h_kings

Heaven

If Heaven did not exist, do you think that humans would invent the concept of heaven to bring us comfort at the loss of our loved ones. And if so, doesn't this mean that heaven probably does not...

CiderMonkey

What is this Instrument in an Orchestra...

I saw the LSO play a couple of weeks ago and in the percussion section at the back was a bizarre instrument - does anyone know what it's called...it was standing on the floor and looked like about 10...

studavidson

John Smith's Adverts

where can i download the catchphrases from the John Smiths ads?

johnwisbeach

Article 445

please show me the Center Parcs poem

purplefish

enamel deficiency

I have been told recently that I have an enamel deficiency on my front teeth, my brother also has this problem and has lots of problems with his teeth chipping, I don't want this to happen to me so is...

alan47

double glazing sealing rubber

the rubber seal which goes around the double glazing in the inside of the house, seems to be getting brittle and its coming away from the corners of the windows. Can this be changed easily and cheaply...

Claireabella

Irish National Anthem

Why can't the "Soldier Song" be sung in English in England? I know they sing it in Gaelic anyway, but i've been told they CANT sing it in English! Does anybody know anything about this?

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