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end of the world

i would like to know how people know the world is going to end and how is it going to end. some people say 2006 and some say 2012 is this scaremongering?

Lewisia

Henry VIII

Who were Henry VIII`s wives and how did they die?

henrymullen

good

why the word GOOD as in GOOD FRIDAY

aimee

Queen Camilla

If Charles and Camilla get married, when he becomes King, she will (have the right to) be called Queen, then how come Prince Phillip isn't called King??

mjandrews96

sayings

who said the following or similar think not of what others can do for you but what you can do for others i think pres kennedy said it but am not sure

Xollob

Layla - why is this good?

Is there any scientific explanation why certain combinations of musical notes - for example the opening bars of 'Layla' by Derek and the Dominos - are good/memorable/powerful/timeless/exciting/etc. ?

bryanplus

Saying cheese?

I know that when you are taking a photo you ask the subjects to say cheese as saying the word 'cheese' make you mouth form a smile shape. What do they say in other European countries? The...

pjm007

Softly, softly

Does the phrase softly, softly catchy monkey annoy anyone else ? It really makes me cringe whenever i hear someone say it

northj

My father in law died without leaving a will. My wife is sole beneficiary. A lady has come forward saying the father treated her like a daughter and so wants a share. Would she have a claim and if so...

Andy008

What is the difference between a barrister and a solicitor?

Thanks

cfox360

american law

im about to book a holiday for two weeks in las vegas but i have a criminal record,can anyone tell me if i will be allowed into the country,seems like a silly question,but i dont want to fly all the...

Zen

Cynical or what?

The day after the select comittee report in bullying and racism in the army,the MOD annoounce the award of a VC to someone who earned it over a year ago,nice timing or am i being cynical?Certainly...

willpalin

Iron Age Encampments

Thanks for previous answers but more precisely; how can you tell if a piece of land was once an Iron Age Settlement? Without excuvation? There are a series of stones in a rough circle and three or...

joetodd

george v

who famously upset him

Birchy

Alcohol and it's legality...

When did the consumption of alcoholic beverages become regulated and, consequently, gain legality in The UK? And does anybody know of a website that gives a good history of it in this country? With...

JOEYSHABADO

Aliens

Are there alien lifeforms out there in our galaxy who are just waiting for us to develop our aggressive instincts with technology that will be a threat to them, so that they can zap us. ps. This is...

dannyb80

gbh

Hello to all, i was just curious about a guy who has beaten up a guy i know using a basball bat, resulting the victim into going into hospital with head wounds and a broken jaw. The attacker has also...

richfo

A Fortnight

On reading my six year old a mr man book the other night, the word fortnight was used. He asked me what was a fortnight? I told him, but then wondered why? The only thing I could think of was fourteen...

newtron

gratuity in the UK

OK, what's the deal with tipping wait staff in restaurants in the UK? As an american, I am in the habbit of leaving a 15 to 20% tip if the service is satisfactory. Before we moved to the...

Top totty

What is A & E actually for

I have just spent 3 hours in A & E for my son to be seen with a fractured ankle and came away shaking my head. The amount of people in there for the most minor of things. Why would anyone want to...

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