Why do so many people in Britain dislike Americans so much? I have worked with them, mixed socially with them, visited them in their homes, and always I have found them very much the same as us. They...
I was wondering why does that girl who has been kidnapped in Iran needs to use the scarf to cover her head if she is not a muslim? I found this a complete lack of respect for other people's choice of...
Is there anbody out there who is as fed up as I am of being accussed of racism simply because I have the St Geoge flag on my car? The Scots, Welsh & Irish proudly display there national emblems but if...
Every other year our company chooses a Charity of the year. We work in a small section of the business and for the charity we always do something 'horrid' to our boss. However I am running out of...
I was wondering if there were any examples of benevolent dictators. ie people who having seized power go on to work tirelessly for the good of the people, rather than being corrupt lunatic despots as...
Can anyone tell me what bird sings and sounds like what I can only describe as a squeky bicycle wheel. I have one near to me that sings (at this time of year) for hours. I have looked in every bird...
Leading on from Legend's question on young people killing each other, do you think it would help if we adopted the style of policing that New York has adopted? New York had a big problem with gang...
Off to the pub for last orders and a packing of piggy scratchings. See you in 40 mins. Upon my return, I will donate ?25 pounds to the charity of their choice if an Aber can state the first name of...
We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but what sorts of things should we focus on eating and drinking and how much should we be eating for breakfast?
What does piping mean in this fragment from Treasure Island by Stevenson? ...And I was going to sea myself, to sea in a schooner, with a piping boatswain and pig-tailed singing seamen, to sea, bound...
HELP! i have some friends coming round for dinner and i'm making curry. One of them is lactose intollerant and i was wondering if anyone knew what brand of curry sauce (in a jar from a supermarket!) i...
I have recently started a course of Allopurinol and among the effects are light sensitivity and a frequent sense of odd smells .Am I alone in this or has anyone else had similar reactions?