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ndofu

Wompo or possibly, Wampo.

Can any one tell me the origin of this term for alcohol ? ! I think it may be W.W. II military slang and was certainly used in the Kenya African Rifles during 40s and 50s. but would be glad of some...
15:46 Sun 26th Dec 20105 answers, last by ndofu 12:37 Mon 27th Dec 2010
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lashley

xmas speccie

stuck on last few and so confused not sure which clue goes with which all=left hand grid //to 8a YA???A?I // to 10a KA???A //to 2d I????I?M idiotism=stoic with pronounced tendency to err?dio/ //8d...
14:43 Sat 25th Dec 20106 answers, last by MLN:RUGBY 01:18 Mon 27th Dec 2010
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May-bell-09

Spectator Christmas

Driving me insane! Please help. 19D.Perhaps Oxbridge close to agreement to disparage accommodating trendy politician (6 and 7) 22a)~Refining oil,go and use organic compound,black stuff,largely...
23:19 Fri 24th Dec 20102 answers, last by Quizmonster 07:16 Sat 25th Dec 2010
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Hymie

Do the Americans think getting their hands on Julian Assange will stop Wikileaks?

Assuming that Julian Assange is somehow extradited to the USA to face whatever charges they can dream-up, do the authorities really believe that the leaks will stop (appearing on Wikileaks)? Surely...
22:33 Tue 21st Dec 20107 answers, last by Quizmonster 17:41 Thu 23rd Dec 2010
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Captain Spod

Sliver / Slither

Some time ago I had a rant here about barter vs haggle and it seems that they are broadly interchangeable now (sigh). HOWEVER Sliver and slither are not the same, they are different parts of speech...
11:55 Tue 21st Dec 201075 answers, last by Quizmonster 16:55 Thu 23rd Dec 2010
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standian

Daily Mail Fail

sure everyone is free to air their views here ut must we be subjected to a daily helping of the world according to the Daily Mail the drip drip drip of xenophobia and sundry knee jerk cobbled together...
02:44 Thu 23rd Dec 201025 answers, last by jno 20:47 Thu 23rd Dec 2010
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flobadob

Is the Wikileaks website doing anything illegal?

Apparently the owner of the Wikileaks website is worried that America will attempt ro extradite him from Sweden if he is initially extradited there from Britain. Is the Wikileaks website actually...
13:52 Sat 18th Dec 201031 answers, last by WShee9 14:41 Sun 19th Dec 2010
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jienabella

the loud cry of a highland dancer, also an illicitly acquired or distilled alcholic beverage

Hi All, first let me wish EVERYONE on AnswerBank a MERRY CHRISTMAS & A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. Oh yes, can anyone please help me with the last one. I say its HOOCH, but it is not long enough. 31a the...
16:17 Sat 18th Dec 20108 answers, last by k8tg 12:21 Mon 20th Dec 2010
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yellhedgehog

Title "The Honourable ..."

When was this title first used in England?
14:58 Thu 16th Dec 20107 answers, last by Quizmonster 17:03 Fri 17th Dec 2010
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Craftypig

Chimney sweeping brushes

Does anyone know of any tool hire centre's that supply chimney sweeping brushes to hire preferably within West Yorkshire?
16:05 Sun 12th Dec 20102 answers, last by Craftypig 17:32 Sun 12th Dec 2010
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virmos

How to understand this quatation?

A woman can forgive a man for the harm he does her, but she can never forgive him for sacrifices he makes on her account... (W. Somerset Maugham) What is meant under sacrifices?...
18:43 Thu 09th Dec 20103 answers, last by jno 11:34 Sun 12th Dec 2010
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jake-the-peg

Election pledges contracts?

The fundamental issue with the student fees debate is that Liberal democrats are supporting raising them after pledging their abolition over 6 years. They also signed a pledge to oppose future rises...
15:38 Wed 08th Dec 201031 answers, last by jno 19:40 Thu 09th Dec 2010
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albalass

canned tomatoes versus passatta

The recipe I'm using to make a curry says to use canned tomatoes and then sieve to make a smooth sauce, surely it would be easier just to use passatta? Or am I mssing something?
12:42 Sun 05th Dec 201010 answers, last by bushbaby_de 19:31 Mon 20th Dec 2010
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woolfy42

Halogen ovens.

Does anyone have a halogen oven? If so, I just wondered if they do brown a chicken and make crisp chips and crisp skinned baked potatoes as the makers claim.
15:23 Sat 04th Dec 20109 answers, last by woolfy42 22:40 Sun 05th Dec 2010
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Scarlett626093

English to Latin translation

can anyone tell me the Latin for Greet this day...
11:17 Tue 30th Nov 201018 answers, last by Scarlett626093 15:52 Wed 01st Dec 2010
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ludwig

Wiki Leaks

What do people think of these leaks - good or bad? Is it telling us anything we don't already know? - would intelligence documents from any other country look any different, or be any less...
12:48 Mon 29th Nov 201041 answers, last by 123everton 15:29 Tue 30th Nov 2010
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leigh47

What is a Grisset

Can anyone tell me what is a GRISSET? I think it was an item used in the 17th - 18th century. Can not find anything on internet or in dictionary.
01:52 Sun 28th Nov 201012 answers, last by Jiggyfriend 13:52 Fri 08th Feb 2013
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emeraldblue

Too many absolutelys on X Factor

Anyone else fed up with the excessive use of "absolutely" by the judges?. It absolutely annoys me. Oh and Simon has added a new word to the English language :- undoubtably.
22:04 Sat 27th Nov 20106 answers, last by Quizmonster 06:50 Sun 28th Nov 2010
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mrs.chappie

Coal fire versus gas fire?

Anyone lived in a house with a coal fire, then moved to a house with a gas fire? Or vice-versa? We had a coal fire then moved to a gas fire. My OH misses the coal fire and wants to get the gas fire...
01:22 Fri 26th Nov 201037 answers, last by welshlibranr 00:49 Thu 02nd Dec 2010
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baitress

Lee Child

I have just finished the latest Jack Reacher novel by the above named. In one word brilliant....
11:02 Mon 22nd Nov 201018 answers, last by andy-hughes 18:41 Thu 25th Nov 2010

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