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Physicists And Philosophy

Many physicists such as Stephen Hawking, Lawrence Krauss, and the late Richard Feynman are dismissive of philosophy. Feynman attacked philosophy often, calling it “low-level baloney,” and saying...

mandimoo

Haggis

Best (as in taste / texture) way to cook please? Steam / oven / microwave / slow cooker?...

RATTER15

Lets Suppose For A Minute That Jesus Actually Existed...

and he appeared in today's world, what would he make of today's Christians, their big elaborate churches and cathedrals, the pope and the Vatican and all their wealth etc... I would imagine he would...

needle2

Rhyming Quiz

Hi folks!!help please 17a)"don't worry", the others said encouragingly (4,7) I think it should rhyme with matured. Thank you...

Misstee

Stamps For Charity

Can anyone give me details of any charities that collect used postage stamps, please. The one I used to send them too no longer collects them and I have a large envelope full that may be of use to...

rockyracoon

Prime Numbers

Is 1 a prime number? Ta :)...

latrigg

Cryptic Quiz - Answers Tv And Radio Programmes

1. I am ready to sail 2. Oldies on a bus trip 3. Roughly 4. Will and testament 5. The last vehicles Any help would be much appreciated...

youngmafbog

Does This Excuse His Actions In The Ukraine And Crimea Region?

http://news.sky.com/story/1421850/putin-has-aspergers-pentagon-report-says It's an interesting theory if nothing else....

langara

Press Association

Hi I don't know if anyone can help me, today my husband was asked to take some photographs of the Queen on a private visit to a club in Norfolk. We have just had two phone calls, one from the Daily...

kopend

Rolex

if a shop seel a brand new rolex watch for £13,000.00 how much would the shop make and how much does it actually cost rolex to make one ??...

Answerprancer

Love Letters To Dawkins

(Warning: contains words that may be considered offensive). What do you think of these words of love from the peace-loving religious community?...

ludwig

Baby Naming Rules

I was reading this.. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30993608 ..and wondered what laws we had in the UK to prevent idiots inflicting stupid names on their children. Anyone know? (Interesting to...

Jennykenny

Take The Money, Open The Box?

Deceased husband's pension provider has written to say I am entitled to £590.00 per month for life or £8,400 lump sum, subject to tax at basic rate.I am 64 years old. Any advice as to which way to...

RocW

Hearing Device

I saw an advert in The Times on Saturday for a "hearing device" which costs about £20. Which? reckons that a hearing aid can cost several thousand pounds which makes me wonder (a) Is "hearing device"...

dauv

Scotsman Cryptic

Struggling today 9d Mercury or Venus could be Florentine pair(8,6) ---e-I-r -----t 21a Glossy female on the outside(5,4) c---- -I-- Thanks...

ShellyHall

Famous People - Real & Fictitious

Christian name initial and how many letters in surname given. 1. Reverse the first lady - J (6) 2. A sudden dash - U (4) 3. American president found in parkland - G (4) 4. Our lord for example - A (8)...

stuey

Another Pottery Question

Anyone have any idea of the maker and age of this piece. I'm assuming that it's from Staffordshire, as we lived in the "Potteries" before moving over here. It's about 9" high. 7"wide, and 3" deep. It...

Chipchopper

Does The Vatican...

accept the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence ?...

AndiFlatland

A Daft Question About Electricity - Or Is It?

I've always wondered about this, but never been brave enough to try it. People I've asked have just laughed and said 'Don't be stupid', but nobody's ever given me a sensible answer. This is the...

granny grump

Body Parts Inside And Out

Please can you help 30. The Prince's pal (5) 34. Back at school (5) 57. Does Mr Fisher keep you company there (6) 66. In England's green and pleasant land (5)...

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