Can anyone tell me both the meaning and origin of the American 'insult' 'poindexter'. Im an avid Simpsons watcher but admit to being baffled as to why geeks are called poindexter.....
Before I cook a large piece of ham in Coca Cola, as Nigella suggests, I really need to know if anyone has tried this first - and was it OK or dreadful? I would be grateful for any tips/help etc....
Having spent all my life thinking I hated port, I had a glass of the stuff the other night and really quite liked it. I'd like to buy a bottle for the festive season but don't know what to buy. How...
I've been told that I am quite close to the character Chandler in Friends (in mannerisms not looks) and it got me to wondering who does everyone else think that they resemble in Film and TV...
I'm in the position now to be able to decide where I spend the next few years of my life. Having been born and raised in Glasgow I'm tempted to move back there but I'd like a totally independent view...
Seveal years ago, whilst on holiday in Perth, Australia, my Mum bumped into a bloke she'd been to junior school with in Essex. I'd really like to hear about others strange coincidences.
I've always found the words, noodles, pump and Niblets make me chuckle (for some reason)!! Am I mad, or does anyone else find certain everyday words amusing?
I'd like to buy a Dictionary of Phrase and Fable for Christmas, and the two most popular ones seem to be either Brewers or Oxford. Which is the best one?
Can anyone recommend an ace place to go on holiday? Been to most of the UK and as far as Mexico however in looking for 2003 am kinda stuck on a good place to go?