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Are you really switched on

How do we know who is actually watching what on the telly Tracing the history of the Indian restaurant in England to 1809 Let's get down to the nitty gritty - or can you say that 11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

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For an archive of articles on Phrases & Sayings, please CLICK HERE Some FAQ's...Going commando Pig Latin Paul Harvey riddle Whole 9 yards11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Been a naughty boy

Don't worry, there's no need to spend Eternity being prodded where it hurts by the Devil's pitchfork. Get yourself a sin-eater11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Getting down to the Nitty Gritty

We were asked why some people regard the phrase 'nitty gritty' as being offensive. Sadly the answer is that they just don't know what they are talking about!11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

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Most popular questions... Are you looking for answers about: Artex Atkinson Diet Jagermeister Legoland Levis advert loadqm.exe QMGR Nike advert Oscar Wilde ossproxy Paul Harvey Pounds/stone WCMDMGR11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Don't lose your sparkle

A spoon in your bubbly - is it all a load of hot air or not 11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

How to beat the offside trap

Make sure you know what it all means before the World Cup11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Find in-depth answers on...

Chalk and cheese The Ashmolean Garden walls Brighton Festival11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Do you know about...

Hair-dye dangersIn-flight lightning Medical maggots Bleached coral11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Get your motor running...

head out on the highway. Driving from New York to San Francisco11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

RI:SE and shine

Channel 4's new show has no viewers but it does use great music11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

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For an archive of articles on Food & Drink, please CLICK HERE 11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Different culture

Greece is the word for thick, creamy yoghurt and honey, but how does Greek yoghurt actually differ from the stuff we produce in the UK Answer11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

People want to know...

... how did Melba toast come by its name ... why is rare steak called blue, when it's obviously red ...why does hot and spicy food make me hiccup 11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

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For an archive of articles on Animals & Nature please CLICK HERE11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Animals and nature in focus

Are horseshoes really neccessary Why is Uranus blue What is bleached coral 11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Do you know....

...why moths are attracted to artificial light ...which animal has the most bones 11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

The answer to a horny question

Aberdeen-Angus cattle are found across the world and are the 'world's most famous breed of quality beef cattle' - but, asks ouedtaria, where are their horns 11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Talking points

Kohima Forgotten battle of World War II Really Wilde Is Oscar the best - or best forgotten Cars and stars Why do so many singers dies in cars 11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003

Get your motor running...

... head out on the highway from New York to San Francisco11:12 Mon 10th Mar 2003