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armageddon

does anyone know about this theory by the goths about the world ending on this thursday?

the moon this morning

Did anyone see the moon this morning [around 06:15 - 07:00] in Sussex that is? Sure I didn't imagine it, but it was a pale yellow colour, very low on the horizon and had a red ring which was...

undercovers

Clocks

What is the most accurate clock in the world, and how do we measure its accuracy (i.e. not the speed at which its counting but the point at which someone started it), is there a "master...

ll_billym

Green / Red Rizla

Is the only difference between green rizla papers and red rizla papers that green have two cut corners? Why do green rizla have cut corners? Why do red rizla not have cut corners?

piccadilly

domain by james herbert

does anybody think that there could be a sequel written to domain, as i feel that there could be

Carlos26

Dicing with Death

Hi, first question posted for me, hope I do well. Anyone know the origins of the mentioned phrase? Is it, as I'm assuming, from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Coleridge?

peanut

i feel bad

does n e 1 know what i can do to not feel so horrible when i see a dead animal on the side of the road or when i hear about an animal being hurt or abused ? i feel really sad about this and i...

5029

green tea

is there a difference between the green tea that you get in a japanese restaurant and chinese green tea?

ezapf

whY

Why don't we spell why Y?

maxwellsmart

Terry Pratchett for beginners

Havent read any but seen lots in the book stores and would like to dip into one ...can anyone recommend one suitable as a stand alone story and a good introduction to his work....thanks.

flano

Da vinci's 'last suppers'

I've just read the da vinci code and surfing the net i have come across two paintings of the last supper by da vinci.The one i recognise at the first link and one i don't but also...

swapnil

electrical toothbrush

safety features of electrical toothbrush

Gemballa

Nanna or Grandma?

Where did the term Nanna/Nan come from, when used as a term of endearment for a grandmother? Surely a Nanny is a paid professional, as opposed to a Granny who is a loving relative?

White Wolf

Beer Money

where does the phrase "beer money" come from? does anyone out there know?

absal

noun modifiying a noun

what is correct and why ? plz1- This bathroom is for ladies only. It is a lady room. 2- This bathroom is for ladies only. It is a lady's room.3- This bathroom is for ladies only. It is a ladies'...

absal

wh words

which one is correct and why?plz 1-This dish has carrots in it. It is a nice carrot dish. 2- This dish has carrots in it. It is a nice carrots dish. 3- This dish has carrots in it. It is a...

ezapf

Drop the U

When and why did 'U' get dropped in so many common words in American English? colour - color neighbour - neighbor favourite - favorite ...and surely there are many more.