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Chriswood8

War in Cambodia?

i've just watched the film 'the killing fields' , in which i thought was awsome but was wondering what the outcome of cambodia has become? is there still civil war going on now??
21:23 Mon 23rd May 20055 answers, last by Bangkok 17:54 Wed 25th May 2005
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jamesy boy

Why is it now acceptable to say something is "gay" if you don't like it?

I know that some gay groups have "retaken" the word "queer" and now use it about themselves with pride.But for some years now, I have noticed many (presumably straight) people using the word "gay" to...
16:21 Wed 18th May 20057 answers, last by shabby 02:52 Mon 23rd May 2005
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brionon

racist?

A policeman has been accused of Racism for saying ''I'll punch your Arab face'' to someone he'd just arrested. I don't excuse the officer but is it not Racist to think that the use of the word Arab is...
12:19 Fri 20th May 20056 answers, last by Peter Pedant 16:03 Sun 22nd May 2005
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BobByfleet

Toothbrushes

Where can I purchase Ultra toothbrushes in the UK?
12:26 Sat 21st May 20051 answer, last by Peter Pedant 15:57 Sun 22nd May 2005
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jamesy boy

What is the furthest back anyone has traced their family tree?

Obviously, the Royals can trace theirs back centuries, but what about non-aristocratic people? Just curious.
21:34 Mon 16th May 200522 answers, last by Peter Pedant 15:50 Sun 22nd May 2005
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NikkiNoodles

World War Two - Evacuation

Why did the government decide to evacuate children from Britains major cities in the early years of World War Two?
17:56 Wed 18th May 20056 answers, last by Peter Pedant 15:38 Sun 22nd May 2005
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tiny tim

james bond

In which novel does 'James Bond' shoot and kill his former father-in-law?
09:30 Sun 22nd May 20053 answers, last by kempie 16:57 Sun 22nd May 2005
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kermit911

Steel and Hardend Steel

What is the difference between steel, and hardend steel? Why can steel bend but hardend steel breaks?
16:06 Fri 13th May 20054 answers, last by jidboy85 12:56 Wed 18th May 2005
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Lomax_UK

What does the Psychology Symbol stand for?

I was looking through some psychology books and noticed the symbol representing psychology.  I tried looking for it on symbols.com but it did not seem to be on there.  Does anyone know what...
17:22 Fri 13th May 20055 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:00 Mon 16th May 2005
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Ouisch

Forest versus woods

A clump of trees out in the wilderness is sometimes interchangably referred to either as a "forest" or "the woods."  Is there any particular difference between the two? 
21:49 Sun 15th May 20057 answers, last by Jackanory 19:09 Tue 17th May 2005
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Localgirl

Mozart

Does anyone know which country Mozart died in please?
19:43 Fri 13th May 20055 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:47 Mon 16th May 2005
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butter1

why are people mean?

Can I just ask something?  Why are some people mean on here?  I have recently posted a few things on here and I just get people bitting my head off.  I don't mean to offend anyone...
17:00 Mon 16th May 200520 answers, last by VINNY100_2 22:43 Tue 17th May 2005
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10ClarionSt

Ralph/Raif?

Since when did the name Ralph become Raif? Are there any Ralphs or Raifs out there to explain this? I'm baiffled. I mean baffled.
20:25 Mon 16th May 200511 answers, last by brionon 13:31 Sat 21st May 2005
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Loosehead

what's going on?

With all these questions about Bl&^dy bricks?
14:55 Wed 11th May 20057 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:08 Wed 11th May 2005
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Sandra_s

Yellow whites of the eyes in Asia?

I was recently travelling the south-east of Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia), and noticed that a lot of people have a yellow tinge to the whites of the eyes (the cornea/sclera/whatever you call...
20:21 Wed 11th May 20051 answer, last by Peter Pedant 23:06 Wed 11th May 2005
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dave m

does sperical ie [ the earth]

my workmate says the earth is SPERICAL he says this means the earth has flats on its axis,i think hes soo wrong...i mean the earth spinning on its 2 flats is ridiculous..... thx in advance and a...
21:13 Wed 11th May 200533 answers, last by Thunderchild 20:05 Thu 19th May 2005
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kjc0123

hosebag, ditch, you brought up women

What is the meaning of "hosebag", "ditch", "you brought up women." in the following sentences? "What about that hosebag who ditched you? What's her name?"  "Vicki." "Yeah, Vicki, I hated that...
03:32 Wed 11th May 20052 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:03 Wed 11th May 2005
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kjc0123

the meaning of "hang on"

What is the meaning of "hang on" in the following sentences? "I can't believe he's dead."  "Nor can I. I thought he'd always be here."  Harry Rex wiped his eyes with the back of a sleeve....
05:38 Wed 11th May 20052 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:58 Wed 11th May 2005
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kjc0123

the exact meaning of "rarely" and examples of showing differentce with othesubtle nuancethe exact meaning of "rarely" and its difference in subtle meaning or nuance with other words(example : seldom)

What is the exact meaning of the following sentence in relation to the word "rarely"? Does it imply that the Appellate Court reversed one of his decisions but it is not often. Or does it imply...
07:08 Wed 11th May 20053 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:55 Wed 11th May 2005
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hutton

VE Quiz

The last cavalry charge took place where and on what date
22:15 Sun 08th May 20052 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:43 Wed 11th May 2005

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