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Squirrel Deterrent

Looking to deter squirrels from the bird feeders in my garden, i have been told that the smell of peppermint oil is good for this purpose but getting mixed messages as to whether it also puts off... ...
01:17 Wed 05th Feb 20251 answer, last by newmodarmy 09:28 Wed 05th Feb 2025
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R.i.p Melanie Safka

Melanie, singer-songwriter who topped charts with Brand New Key, dies aged 76 (msn.com)
13:59 Fri 26th Jan 20244 answers, last by 10ClarionSt 08:53 Sat 27th Jan 2024
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Roger Whittaker R.i.p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzKQfrNseoI ...
10:18 Tue 19th Sep 202311 answers, last by andy-hughes 07:58 Wed 20th Sep 2023
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Alexa

Why doesn't my Alexa smart speaker "wake up" when their name is broadcast on TV ?
08:59 Mon 18th Sep 20236 answers, last by barry1010 09:25 Mon 18th Sep 2023
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Computer Problem

Having problems with my computer, it's a zoostorm model number 7872. When I turn on I get a completely blank screen apart from in the bottom corner where it has A3. Cannot get past this screen at all,...
18:26 Tue 01st Aug 20235 answers, last by Old_Geezer 10:26 Wed 02nd Aug 2023
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Tina Turner R.i.p

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/breaking-tina-turner-dies-age-30069386...
18:39 Wed 24th May 20235 answers, last by Pete65 19:12 Wed 24th May 2023
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Jury Summons

Received a letter this morning telling me i have been selected for jury service ( first timer ) at Kingston Crown Court in February (quite looking forward to it in a weird way). Looking for any advice...
20:35 Sat 08th Jan 202228 answers, last by Hopkirk 17:39 Sun 09th Jan 2022
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Everyday Sounds

Are there any everyday sounds that for some reason greatly irritate you ? Personally i cannot stand the sound of a hot drink being poured into a cup or glass, am i alone? Other liquid based...
11:38 Sat 06th Nov 202129 answers, last by Cloverjo 23:07 Sat 06th Nov 2021
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Odd Substitutions

Received my online grocery delivery yesterday among which were two substituted items, but my chicken tikka masala ready meal was bizarrely subbed by a packet of frozen prawns. To be fair they are...
11:34 Wed 28th Jul 202111 answers, last by emilysmith01 07:44 Thu 21st Oct 2021
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Printer Recommendations

Evening all, Looking for recommendations for a desktop printer. My criteria : Easy to use. Easy to install ( bit of a technodunce ). Cheap to run ( dont want to spend £30 a month on ink ). To be used...
20:44 Sun 28th Mar 20217 answers, last by barry1010 07:48 Mon 29th Mar 2021
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The Early Days

Do any of you guys know when The Answerbank started and what was the first question asked. I have been a contributor (not as prolific as many of you) since August 2004 and i wondered how late i was to...
10:58 Thu 25th Mar 202118 answers, last by douglas9401 14:17 Fri 26th Mar 2021
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Crewe Alexandra

For the purposes of a quiz i am compiling i am looking for a good cryptic clue for the answer CREWE ALEXANDRA . Because of the format of the quiz i am not looking for anagrams.
13:34 Sun 14th Sep 20086 answers, last by surreyman 17:05 Mon 29th Sep 2008
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Start up problems

I have a Sony Vaio desktop. When i turn it on i get a screen asking me if i want to start Windows normally (with a 30 second countdown) when i enter it goes back to exactly the same screen after a few...
14:12 Tue 27th May 20085 answers, last by ChuckFickens 15:43 Tue 27th May 2008
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Animal in title

Looking for some examples of TV programmes that have the name of an animal in their title. Thanks in advance.
12:12 Sat 29th Dec 200718 answers, last by ulysses100 12:50 Sat 29th Dec 2007
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Double Barrel

I am looking for the names of celebrities with double-barreled surnames for the purposes of a quiz i am setting. Thanks in advance.
17:15 Wed 26th Dec 200710 answers, last by kettledrum 00:33 Thu 27th Dec 2007
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Movie Murders

I am setting a quiz for next week and one of the rounds is Movie Murders.I name two actors who play a killer and their victim you name the movie. Example: Q) In which film did Anthony Perkins kill...
10:54 Sat 30th Jun 20073 answers, last by Ont-ice 17:25 Sat 30th Jun 2007
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Song in Simpsons episode

In the new episode of The Simpsons what was the song playing when Lisa was collecting all the unwanted animals ?
19:06 Sun 29th Oct 20061 answer, last by surreyman 20:19 Sun 29th Oct 2006
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Old Joanna

I often hear a piano referred to as the Old Joanna, how did this come about ?
12:49 Fri 28th Apr 20063 answers, last by surreyman 18:24 Fri 28th Apr 2006

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