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Nod for Yes, Shake for No

For how long has 'yes' and 'no' been physicalised with a nod of the head or a shake? And why have these actions been attributed to the words? Also is it a world-round gesture?
15:03 Sun 10th Jun 20073 answers, last by reachesme 13:05 Mon 11th Jun 2007
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Sunlight through clouds

What is the scientific term given to the beams of light/or the occurance of said beams as they shine through thin layers of cloud? I've heard them called 'The Fingers of God', but I was looking for...
22:03 Sun 11th Mar 20074 answers, last by infundibulum 00:46 Sat 31st Mar 2007
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television on television

why do computer and television screens appear flickery when filmed? also why do vehicle wheels appear to be going backwards when seen on film/tv?
12:03 Mon 24th Jan 20052 answers, last by Chillum 13:35 Mon 24th Jan 2005
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council tax - again

thanks to previous answer re council tax rates. site suggested was useful, but unfortunately it doesn't detail charges for each council - just the bands. is there anywhere that has each councils...
10:58 Fri 26th Nov 20041 answer, last by Jenniec 23:23 Sun 28th Nov 2004
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chewing gum

why does chewing gum turn white on black surfaces and black on light surfaces?
11:54 Wed 24th Nov 20042 answers, last by natalie_1982 16:27 Wed 24th Nov 2004
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council tax.arggghhh

where can i find a comprehensive list detailing council tax rates for all the london boroughs?
11:52 Wed 24th Nov 20042 answers, last by the t star 21:42 Wed 20th Jul 2005
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BUPA advert

does anyone know who does the animation for the BUPA adverts at the mo?
11:42 Sat 04th Sep 20041 answer, last by veebee 12:04 Sun 05th Sep 2004
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the world flooded

is there anywhere on the web where you can see maps of the world, particularly britain, where the water levels have risen and flooded the land. morbid i know but i'd be interested to see what places...
11:30 Sat 04th Sep 20041 answer, last by New Forester 15:29 Mon 06th Sep 2004
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gordons and tonic

can i download the music for the gordons and tonic advert where people get drinks poured over them?
12:46 Thu 27th Nov 20031 answer, last by wrighty1980 23:21 Wed 09th Jun 2004

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