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myron21

play title

I remember watching a play on bbc2 years ago about three people who were in hell, one was a coward, one a lesbian and the other was a woman who had killed her child, they were trapped in a what...
19:19 Wed 08th Jun 20053 answers, last by myron21 18:57 Thu 09th Jun 2005
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flano

Isaac Newton

Does anyone have any interesting or querky facts about the man himself.
17:10 Thu 02nd Jun 200512 answers, last by Jadies Mum 22:05 Fri 17th Jun 2005
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MargeB

Barn Owl Hearing

If a barn owl can tell a high frequency sound coming from below because it sounds stronger in one ear, how can it tell high frequency left from right?
10:50 Sun 05th Jun 20052 answers, last by Tim Baxter 00:24 Fri 10th Jun 2005
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Xollob

Slide Rules and Log Tables

I'm 44 and remember using a slide rule and log tables at school. Are these things still in use anywhere? Does anybody under 30 know what I'm talking about?
09:59 Mon 06th Jun 200514 answers, last by Tim Baxter 00:20 Fri 10th Jun 2005
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graemer

Saying the wrong thing in a foreign country.

Ever said anything perfectly acceptable at home but mortifying to others? For example when I was in London I mentioned going out in vest and pants, which here are a waiscoat and trousers. Also someone...
07:42 Sun 05th Jun 200542 answers, last by Shire 14:50 Fri 10th Jun 2005
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crgb14

Manchester

Is it true that Manchester city centre has a giant network of underground tunnels and roadways? Also, a family friend reckond that directly under Deansgate there is a road that runs directly beneath...
21:17 Mon 06th Jun 20056 answers, last by canal boy 19:51 Wed 17th Aug 2005
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piccadilly

world war2

when is the latest time in WW2 that the axis powers could have won the war, for example was it as late as 1943 or earlier or even later?
20:17 Mon 06th Jun 20053 answers, last by KebabMeister 16:33 Tue 07th Jun 2005
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Marissa13

Birds?

Today at night i was driving home and it was pitch dark! then all i see is a white bird go across my wind sheld..is that bad luck?
06:50 Sun 05th Jun 20053 answers, last by Peter Pedant 18:13 Sun 05th Jun 2005
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justineo

books in the vatican

I have been told that there are books held in the Vatican that have never been seen by the general public.  Has anyone else heard this?  If so, what are they? thanks
11:00 Sun 05th Jun 20058 answers, last by ann_h 22:10 Thu 09th Jun 2005
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Scobalob

Crowns

When I joind the RAF back in the mid 60's I remember being told that should the present Queen pass on power to Charles all the cap badges and buttons would have to change because the...
17:47 Sun 05th Jun 20057 answers, last by peter210360 18:01 Mon 12th Mar 2012
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BigMacnFries

War Memorial Photograph

Does anyone know where to find a picture or info on a famous war memorial photograph. It has one soldier looking defeated with his hand against the list of names on the memorial wall. In the...
06:01 Sun 05th Jun 20054 answers, last by BigMacnFries 21:43 Sun 05th Jun 2005
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graemer

Shakespeare's knock knock joke.

I recently read that either Macbeth or Othello (can't remember which) features the first recorded knock knock joke. Does anyone know what it is?
07:04 Sun 05th Jun 20057 answers, last by kev100 18:53 Mon 06th Jun 2005
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tigerthedog

Dog Hygiene

What is the best way to bathe a Golden Retrieverto stop her smelling. Does anyone know of any shampoo or additive That we could use.
17:21 Sat 04th Jun 20053 answers, last by silly moo 13:46 Sun 05th Jun 2005
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spudmacspud

kfc ad

The new KFC ad. the wife sings "i can feed the family for ?9.99" the husband then sings "***** she hasn't cooked" the first word he sings is it Which or Great?
00:06 Sun 05th Jun 20054 answers, last by omgimfamous 16:02 Sun 29th Oct 2006
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ermintrude35

Dr.Who bad wolf 04/06/05

..just wanted to tell you all that "blaidd drwg" is Welsh for bad wolf...nice one RTD...
22:11 Sat 04th Jun 20058 answers, last by WaldoMcFroog 12:45 Mon 06th Jun 2005
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kermit911

How much water a day?

How much water a day does the human body need to live?
17:24 Fri 03rd Jun 20057 answers, last by Peter Pedant 00:01 Sun 05th Jun 2005
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franc1s

Chemistry

How can you easily decrease the concentration of a solid solute in an aqueous solution?
19:51 Sat 04th Jun 20056 answers, last by landie 20:35 Mon 06th Jun 2005
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kjc0123

the meaning of "Gimme a ballpark" and "on the high side"

What is the meaning of "Gimme a ballpark" and "on the high side" in the following sentences?   "Now we're getting somewhere. And you have possession of the family heirloom?" "That's right." ...
02:30 Sat 04th Jun 20053 answers, last by jno 10:15 Sun 05th Jun 2005
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kjc0123

talking linebackers

What is the meaning of "talking linebackers" in the following sentences? "Ever heard of Benalatofix?"  "No." "Me neither. The nickname is Skinny Ben. Ring a bell?"  "No, sorry." "It's a diet...
03:47 Sat 04th Jun 20053 answers, last by THECORBYLOON 02:47 Sun 05th Jun 2005
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kjc0123

the meaning of "with the best of them" and "circle the wagons"

What is the meaning of "with the best of them" and "circle the wagons" in the following sentences?   Word spread fast that he was back, and throughout the morning the same colleagues dropped by...
05:27 Sat 04th Jun 20053 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:50 Sat 04th Jun 2005

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