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French Road Sign

On the way up to the Col du Pourtalet (1794 m), there are several signs saying how high the sign is and how far it is from the highest point. It also says, for instance, "6% sur 1 km". What does this...
13:14 Sun 06th Nov 20227 answers, last by Bert45 12:22 Mon 07th Nov 2022
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Bert45

Odd One Out

Daily Mail's Weekend magazine poses the question: Which is the odd one out? (a) Tigger (b) Scooby-Doo (c) Lassie (d) Snoopy. The answer given is (a) Tigger. The reason is not given. I'd have said (c)...
12:48 Sun 07th Aug 20227 answers, last by Bert45 14:08 Sun 07th Aug 2022
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Bert45

Maigret: The Madman Of Vervac

I just watched this classic episode from the best Maigret – Rupert Davies. I always watch the credits on these old programmes. I didn't see a credit for the actor who played the madman, Rivaud's...
19:07 Sun 17th Jul 20223 answers, last by Bert45 20:55 Sun 17th Jul 2022
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Bert45

Did You See Nina Hossain Inteviewing James Mates Today?

According to celebsfitnes.com/nina-hossain/ she is 5ft 2" tall and according to marriedbiography.com/james-mates-biography/ James Mates is 5ft 10". Yet there appeared to be over a foot difference in...
20:52 Thu 07th Jul 20224 answers, last by douglas9401 07:35 Fri 08th Jul 2022
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Simphoniste

Why Do So Many Tv Presenters Mis-Pronounce So Many Common Words?

For example, when spelling a word vocally, or reading abbreviations, such as HGV, they pronounce the first letter 'Haitch'. You won't find 'haitch' in the dictionary, only the correct spelling aitch....
10:03 Tue 21st Jun 202242 answers, last by Paul22118 08:36 Sun 26th Jun 2022
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Bert45

Mcdonald And Dodds S3 Ep1

The professor and his mother (played by Alan Davies and Sian Phillips) were referred to throughout as 'Gillan', yet the subtitles and the end credits gave their name as 'Gillian'. This website...
22:02 Tue 21st Jun 20222 answers, last by Bert45 22:56 Tue 21st Jun 2022
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Bert45

Did You See This Programme?

I watched the programme a couple of days ago, but it was probably one I'd recorded within the last week or so. It was fiction, i.e. not a documentary. Two people were in a church and they were looking...
19:59 Sun 19th Jun 20226 answers, last by Peter Pedant 17:13 Mon 20th Jun 2022
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Bert45

Camille Coduri Is The Double Of ...?

When I saw Camille Coduri in Big Boys, I thought it was another actress whose name escapes me. To save me hours of agony, please tell me the name of the actress who looks just like her.
21:38 Mon 30th May 20228 answers, last by Zacs-Master 14:42 Tue 31st May 2022
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Bert45

Gogglebox: What Breed Is The Siddiquis' Cat, Rocky?

What breed is the Siddiquis' cat, Rocky? If it's not a special breed, how is its colour described? It belongs to Sid, I think. Is 'Sid' his real name, or a nickname derived from Siddiqui?...
15:06 Mon 30th May 20228 answers, last by TantP 16:07 Mon 30th May 2022
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Magic Eye Clue

In last Saturday's Daily Mail (16/04) there was a Magic Eye puzzle. I was able to see three images of what looked like an egg with feet turning a somersault. What I didn't get was the clue, which was...
14:55 Thu 21st Apr 20226 answers, last by barry1010 16:23 Sat 12th Oct 2024
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Mags22

Immersion Heater

I have a large well lagged. Hot water cylinder, is it cheaper to leave the immersion heater switched on constant,or twice daily? I don’t use a lot of hot water,but have a bath/shower daily...
19:19 Thu 21st Apr 202210 answers, last by david small 08:52 Fri 22nd Apr 2022
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ladybirder

Did Anyone Watch The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe Last Night?

If so what did you think? I thought it was excellent and remember it happening. Never knew Harrogate was by the sea though and I used to live close by;-)...
10:11 Mon 18th Apr 202259 answers, last by Bert45 19:48 Thu 21st Apr 2022
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Water Freezing While In Fridge.

Hi Folks, For the past 12 months, I have been putting a 2 litre bottle of water in the fridge at work, (which I fill up from a tap) to have to drink for the following day. However, for the past couple...
21:54 Sun 03rd Apr 202212 answers, last by Smowball 01:00 Wed 13th Apr 2022
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Bert45

Some Things On My Screen Are Bleached Out

It may be a coincidence, but our electrician did something a couple of days ago that cut the power to my PC (Windows 7 home premium)-- twice. Since then, or approximately since then, my screen has not...
10:43 Tue 12th Apr 20226 answers, last by Buenchico 01:05 Wed 13th Apr 2022
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Bert45

Hand-Brake Turn

We've all heard of a hand-brake turn, but what do they do in America? Can a turn be done with a parking-brake, which is foot-operated? I've never heard of a "parking-brake turn"....
23:35 Sun 03rd Apr 202219 answers, last by bhg481 15:37 Mon 04th Apr 2022
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Bert45

What Would A Cash Isa Be Worth Now?

I've had a Stocks and Shares ISA for several years, and I have found a site that tells me what inflation has done since then, but I can't find a site that tells me what £1000 invested in a cash ISA in...
11:17 Thu 31st Mar 20226 answers, last by davebro 11:43 Thu 31st Mar 2022
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Bert45

Why Does High Pressure Affect Tv Reception?

We are getting poor TV reception right now. It's a lovely day, blue sky no wind. According to worldweatheronline the pressure now is over 1020, which is considered high. But why is TV reception...
11:18 Mon 28th Mar 20228 answers, last by Bert45 12:22 Mon 28th Mar 2022
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Dentist Visit

I went for a hygienist appointment this morning and my teeth feel nice and clean now. Luckily I've never had a fear of the dentist. How do you feel about going to the dentist?...
10:53 Mon 28th Mar 202226 answers, last by jourdain2 20:53 Mon 28th Mar 2022
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Bert45

Manuals Library Has Taken Over

Not very long ago I searched for peterborough on Firefox and got a page which appeared to be from The Manuals Library. However the URL was...
23:40 Tue 01st Mar 202213 answers, last by Buenchico 00:41 Tue 08th Mar 2022
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Bert45

What's A 'Writh'? (Emmerdale)

Sam said he'd rather "shave a Rottweiler's writh" on Emmerdale recently . The spelling is as it was given in the subtitles. What's a 'writh' (or 'rith'). Any expert of Yorkshire dialect, please?...
12:26 Sat 08th Jan 20227 answers, last by ladybirder 23:32 Sat 08th Jan 2022

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