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Small boys at hangings

What is the expression derived from small boys who used to pull on a hanging mans feet, to ensure he dies quickly?

Hi, I work on a golf course and on occasion i get biten by a tiny little black and white fly. I only seem to notice it around when i am sweating. I notice when it bites me because it hurts and after...

Songbirdy

Ericaecous Soil

Can I make my own ericaecous soil?

Thunderbird+

Goldfish with tail problem ?

Hi, A friend was telling me today about a problem with goldfish in his pond. The way he discribed it was- "the tail curled under like an arthritic hand, then the fish died. He said the tail was...

daisylily

dtgk 11/11/06

tropical american vine of agenus of about 500 species, some of which have edible fruit

welshfox

Japanese Knotweed

I moved into a property last year and this summer found that I also own a 60-80ft piece of land at the rear of the garden, but this is absolutely crammed with japanese knotweed and it is spreading...

free2bme1123

Pachira Questions

I bought a Pachira with 5 trunk tied in a crisscross about 3 years ago. In March or so of this year, the leaves in the middle began to turn brown and fall off. I got some advice from a nursery and...

harriet99

Septic Tanks

Does anyone know about using a septic tank. My house is not connected to mains drainage and I have been told I can only use bio-degradeable products and have the tank pumped out a couple of times a...

bombelen

Two foot trunk tree fern.

How best to over winter ? please.

BrianFrancis

D/T Gen K 24 across

Arboreal mammal of tropical S.Amercia ,distinguished by having two or three toes

dumbass

banana plant

i have a banana plant in a tub, its about 4feet high with huge leaves, i watched gardeners world last week and he chopped his plant down to just a stalk 8" or so, do i need to do that or just put it...

Thunderbird+

Veg oil

Hi, Does anyone out there have suggestions for what old vegetable oil can be used for ?

Andyvon

Growth on some trees.

I live in the Chilterns which is an area with many beautiful beech woods. I have noticed that some trees in the woods exhibit a strange type of woody growth on their trunks. The growths match the...

Ric.ror

Christmas trees

Which type should i go for - I like the Frazer Fir best I think - its at Homebase

coffeeman

Acorns

What causes the growth on that looks like a small winged volcano a with a hole in the protruding centren the side of acorns....is it a pest or insect ?..this is for a school nature quiz..

vehelpfulguy

Pub jokes

A penguin walks into the pub and says "Has my brother been in" Bartender: "I dont know, whats he look like"

heathfield

Jokes?

I think I prefer 'Humour' to 'Jokes' as a topic. While the former can include the latter, the title 'Humour' provides for a wider range of wit. Anyone else of a like mind?

David H

Police radio codes

In London the police radio controller is always called MP. I assumed this meant Metropolitan police but wondered if it's national and means something else?

Dr. Bigalow

Waiting Room Blues

Would an aquarium help pass the time while waiting in the "waiting room" of your Dentist or Doctor? If yes, please elaborate as to why and how it would help. Thank you for your valuable feedback!

blobby02uk

garden furniture stain

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