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gold rings

Does anybody know anything about gold rings? I found one that has some sort of hallmark 'J50 18k', does that mean anything, or is it just some sort of brass ring, its very heavy. Thanks in advance.

saxo_boi

big engines

Bit of a stupid question but I was just wondering whether anyone knows what the biggest engine is that has been produced cc wise so a 6000cc engine for example, not worried about bhp and all the...

RavenD

Blowing hot then cold ???

When in a warm room, if you switch a fan on it blows cool air and not warm air as you are in a warm room, why is this ???

anotheoldgit

Re-chargable batteries

Why do some maufactures of toys etc tell you not to use re-chargable batteries in their products?

Backdrifter

How to make a newly opened milk carton pour properly?

I buy 1 litre cartons of semi skimmed longlife milk from the supermarket (yes I know but I actually prefer it to fresh). When I've just opened one, it seems almost impossible to pour any milk out...

qapmoc

Human brain

Can somebody tell me why humans can totally ignore important things but will waste time over rubbish. Someone a couple of days ago asked a question about the world running out of oil, now this is...

doink

I was supplied with the wrong brake pads but did not know and tried to fit them. I took a screwdriver to lever the pistons apart in the caliper to accomodate the width of these pads but suddenly brake...

baller26

installing secondary harddrive

hi could someone please give me a step-by-step guide on how to install a secondary hard drive. thanks

VenalWinfrey

Password lockout please help!!!!

Please can someone help me?! I have just come back from holiday (Malaysia 2 wks - beautiful, a must see!) anyway, I am now home and am unable to login to my PC. Trying to be smart, before leaving for...

trulli

rusted old screws

Whats the best thing to try and get some really old (i'm talking perhaps 30 years!) rusty screws moving?

Billi

Pint 2043

Whilst in the pub last night I noticed that on the side of a pint glass is a picture of the crest and underneath 2043. Does anyone know what this number means? Is it a year?

Colugo

Steaming In Microwave

I've seen loads of stuff recently for using your microwave to steam food. I understand the concept, but surely you are still microwaving the food as well?

allen

Power drop in an auto box

Nissan Prairie. Recon auto box two years ago. Put my foot down (not that much) in 'middle' gear, engine gets to about 3000 revs, and it's if I'm jamming the brakes on. Foot off the throttle, power...

trastevere

Solar powered garden lights

Just bought some. They each run off a single AA rechargeable battery. Instructions say to position in full sun for three days before switching on to enable a charge to build. Being somewhat impatient,...

steve208

do i need to worry about the oil running out?

i thought this might be the best place for this question! I have read a lot about oil and the supplies etc but i was wondering if there are any solid estimates as to when the oil will start to get...

s999srk

Fixed penalty notice

My girlfriend was pulled over by a police car 30 metres from her home after they quietly followed her for 10 minutes. Then issued her with a ?30 fine for having a broken headlight bulb (side light...

qapmoc

Problem with USB drive

I am using Windows XP pro and when I plug in a USB peb drive it works perfectly, when I want to remove it I ''safely remove hardware'' and then remove it, windows gives a ding-dong to show that it is...

devilbliss

4x4 drive cars

Why do some 4x4 have to turn ( manually ) the front wheel hubs to freewheel or 4 drive as well as engaging 4 wheel gear.

paul2001

Daewoo automatic

when driving when it changes gear up or down the sterring wobbles slightly i have checked tracking and that all tyres are same size any suggestion ???

zipadeedodah

Something strange going on...

Over the last couple of days, when I've been working on the computer there has been a clicking sound, the screen goes very dark all of a sudden and then gradually gets lighter. While it is getting...

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