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Trachtenberg method for basic maths

Does anyine have any experience of it? Is it worth learning, is it a good idea to teach it to kids, or is the whole thing just a bit of a novelty, thats best left alone?

kjc0123

the meaning of "hardly fare"

What is the meaning of "hardly fare" in the following sentences? "Sir Leigh?" The manservant's words crackled through the intercom on the wall, and Sophie jumped. "If you could join me in the...

kjc0123

The meaning of "I have him staked out"

What is The meaning of "I have him staked out" in the following sentences? "Where exactly are you, Lieutenant Collet?" Collet gave him the address. "The estate belongs to a British national...

Shipstabber

Police baby names

I just heard on the news that police have found a new born baby in a phone box, and have named her Paula. How do police and nurses come up with names for found babies? Do they take it in...

dansnr

islam

what is the branch of islam that regards ali as mohammeds successor

reportmonkey

Kitten Rescued!

A cute fluffy Kitten was rescued today from having a nasty fall from a tree. The Kitten was said to have been mewing in the tree for some time before being rescued by a good natured passer...

Claza

To PhD or not to PhD?

Is anyone on here currently studying for a PhD? I am considering it after I graduate next summer and wondered if anyone could give me any wisdom on what it is like, pros/cons, etc. Mine...

John Powell

Rough parts of London

I will shortly be moving to London. What are the dodgiest parts?

derekpara

Are we (UK) a decadent society ?

Whilst in Holland last week, quietly watching the world go by, this question jumped out at me because of the great contrasts between the Dutch way of life and ours.A disciplined and orderly...

reportmonkey

How do you become King

As I understand there are several ways for one to become Queen but none of these appeal because of the drastic lifestyle changes involved or lack of musical talent. Could anyone help

johnnie

National Insurance and Tax Refund.

Is it possible by any means that one is refunded National Insurance contributions or tax if one was a resident foreign national and is leaving the U.k. to go back to one's country?

volvo179

Does DNA contain a building plan?

In a recent Radio 4 programme Jonathan Miller and Richard Dawkins discussed how termites build their mounds. It was suggested that each termite had a simple rule such as if you find one...

fairy!

The name Mohammed

My friend would like to know... does the name Mohammed have an english translation/equivalent? I don't mean a meaning... I mean like the Irish name Seamus = Sean.

patriciather

Kirsty Howard

Does anyone know how kirsty is?she was taken into hospital-very poorly.She was born with her heart back to front.Kirsty has raised thousands for charity even whilst she has been poorly.You must...

Andy008

Is there really any practical barrier to the reintroduction of NS? If not, why can't we bring it back? I am not some die-hard Tory voting war veteran. I am 22 and apolitical. It seems to me to be the...

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HenryVIII

What relation was HenryVIII to Richard I?

Peter Pedant

Confidence intervals - of one value

If you have a data set, one can calculate the confidence interval for the set. but you can also do it for a single data point. If the datum is n say, then the CI is something like 3n Does...

Denise S.

thyroxin

Does anyone in AB take thyroxin? I forgot to pick up my prescription and I shall miss Saturday and Sunday. Does it really matter if I miss a couple of days? I have never...

Trillipse

Liver Function Test

My friend is worried about the results of her recent liver function test from the doctor (to the extent that she is delaying picking the result up). Now, I have liver function tests biannually, due to...

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