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A question for smokers

Be honest: do you throw your used fag-ends on the ground? And if so, why? I've given up commenting on this to those who do it. I'm always polite but get mostly ignored or sworn at. I'm sure most of...
12:44 Sat 14th May 201175 answers, last by davelee 04:24 Sun 29th May 2011
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Bank holidays: any views on the proposed changes?

I'm reading that it's been proposed to scrap the May Day bank hol and replace with either a St George's Day one or an October one. For no reason other than the spacing-out of them, I like the October...
09:06 Fri 04th Mar 201111 answers, last by 237SJ 23:53 Sat 05th Mar 2011
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Do we know WHERE life began on Earth?

We know there are theories about HOW life began but has there ever been any attempt to work out where? So that we can say, just behind that palm tree, or under that Tesco's parking space, or next to...
13:26 Thu 17th Feb 201150 answers, last by theprof 22:12 Fri 25th Feb 2011
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Know any "quiet" bars/pubs in London?

One of my favourite places for lounging about on sofas and enjoying an unhurried drink and chat has just undergone an annoying homogenous makeover and now looks like loads of other bland bars, worst...
16:41 Wed 16th Feb 20118 answers, last by EcclesCake 08:26 Thu 17th Feb 2011
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Degree credits - 15 or 20?

Do most UK universities work on the basis of modules with 15 or 20 credits?
16:02 Wed 02nd Feb 20111 answer, last by Ernest_Worthing 16:42 Wed 02nd Feb 2011
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Is heating a swimming pool using a crematorium 'sick'?

http://uk.news.yahoo....-for-swi-45dbed5.html There is apparently 'outrage' at this idea. Whether there is or not, what are our views on this idea? If it can be made to work efficiently, I can't see...
13:42 Tue 25th Jan 201150 answers, last by naomi24 09:27 Wed 26th Jan 2011
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What are the best frankfurters?

Hot dogs are one of those things I always like the idea of, but the reality never lives up to it. They're okay, I just feel they should be better. Can any hot dog experts recommend me the absolute...
23:59 Fri 03rd Dec 201027 answers, last by EDDIE51 09:27 Sat 04th Dec 2010
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Film locations question

I'm trying to find a resource that lists CURRENT filming locations. There are plenty of lists of locations of past films but I haven't tracked down any that show location shoots currently in progress....
14:49 Fri 29th Oct 20102 answers, last by stoofur 07:38 Sun 31st Oct 2010
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Why are we still fascinated by Jack the Ripper?

A new musical about the Ripper murders is opening in a London fringe venue. I was thinking about this recently, when someone I know said they went on the Ripper tour in East London and seemed...
09:37 Wed 29th Sep 201018 answers, last by hc4361 15:31 Mon 04th Oct 2010
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How do I get gum off trousers?

Sat on some gum that tragically seeemed to blend in with the bus seat. I've tried the two suggestions I've come across so far: holding ice cubes in a plastic bag against the gum then trying to take it...
13:06 Fri 20th Aug 201013 answers, last by Joolee1980 23:13 Tue 24th Aug 2010
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How do I calculate interest to charge a debtor?

I'm the Chair of our residents association in a block of 6 flats. One resident has not paid the quarterly maintenance fees since October 2008. We've been in regular communication with him, requesting...
11:11 Thu 24th Jun 20103 answers, last by thomasotway 05:11 Tue 13th Jul 2010
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Breakfast in Glasgow

(NB Also posted in Travel) - one morning next month Mrs Backdrifter and I will be arriving in Glasgow off the sleeper. So we'll be in the city centre from about 7am, looking for a decent breakfast. I...
15:49 Sat 19th Jun 20103 answers, last by Backdrifter 13:12 Sun 20th Jun 2010
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Where to get the best breakfast in Glasgow?

Mrs Backdrifter and I will be arriving in Glasgow off the sleeper when we start our holiday next month. So we'll be in the city centre from about 7am, looking for a decent breakfast. I know the city...
15:33 Sat 19th Jun 20104 answers, last by Backdrifter 12:15 Sun 20th Jun 2010
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Any tips re midges (West Scotland)?

(Also posted in Nature) We'll be staying on the coast of Loch Fyne for the 1st week of August. Just read up about midges. It said all the things I didn’t want it to – they thrive on the...
14:31 Tue 15th Jun 20107 answers, last by merciasounds 11:14 Thu 17th Jun 2010
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Midges in W Scotland... any way of dealing with them?

We'll be staying on the coast of Loch Fyne for the 1st week of August. Just read up about midges. It said all the things I didn’t want it to – they thrive on the West Coast, especially...
14:13 Tue 15th Jun 201011 answers, last by karenmac60 22:39 Thu 17th Jun 2010
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Why is murder a form of entertainment?

How has this most ghastly of crimes become such an accepted basis for entertainment? Sure, it goes back to ancient theatre - from the Greeks through to Shakespeare, murder is rife in plays. We don't...
09:31 Tue 23rd Mar 201010 answers, last by Ankou 07:54 Wed 24th Mar 2010
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Parking in Arundel

Visiting Arundel tomorrow and haven't decided whether to train or car it. What's parking like there? Any tips?
08:44 Thu 18th Mar 201013 answers, last by Backdrifter 11:15 Tue 23rd Mar 2010
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What make of food mixer is used in 'Jamie At Home'?

For anyone who knows the series Jamie At Home, and is knowledgeable or sharp-eyed enough, do you know what food mixer Jamie Oliver uses on that show? It's silver and the brand name might start with a...
23:22 Sun 01st Nov 20097 answers, last by JimT 09:02 Tue 03rd Nov 2009
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Where are good breakfast places in central London?

I'm looking for a cafe or restaurant fairly central where I can have a good leisurely breakfast. Not one of these £20+ jobs though. Any suggestions? Thanks.
23:43 Sat 24th Oct 20097 answers, last by Backdrifter 00:53 Sat 31st Oct 2009
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Is there such a thing as washable velvet?

I'm hoping to use velvet to get sofa cushion covers made, but I want to be able to machine wash them. The only velvet I can find has to be dry-cleaned. Any suggestions?
18:10 Sat 29th Aug 20093 answers, last by Backdrifter 09:52 Tue 01st Sep 2009

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