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peterparker

What does it mean to be 'found wanting'?

I've wondered this for years. Guessing it's some kind of weakness.
17:29 Fri 25th Jul 20082 answers, last by Count_Emmup 18:16 Sun 10th Aug 2008
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gillianolive

tribunal

Name for raised platform or tribunal from which orators addressed citizens in ancient Athens
21:14 Sat 09th Aug 20082 answers, last by bradmoor 18:18 Sun 10th Aug 2008
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thboner

money/coins

when did the half penny go out of circulion
11:35 Wed 06th Aug 20082 answers, last by Count_Emmup 17:20 Thu 07th Aug 2008
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crisgal

what's for tea?

my nana used to answer: "two jumps each at 'pantry door - see if you can reach 'lock!" (in a strong lancashire accent) Has anyone else heard this, or did she make it up?
11:12 Fri 27th Jun 200812 answers, last by oculist 10:42 Thu 03rd Jul 2008
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brittanyfour

abraham lincoln

the southern states were worried president lincoln would put an end to what?
03:02 Tue 29th Apr 20083 answers, last by Count_Emmup 17:19 Wed 30th Apr 2008
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mvs

Why did the First World War start?

OK, so we know the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary sparked the start of The First World War... But why should it begin a war involving forces from Germany, France,...
01:34 Fri 18th Apr 20089 answers, last by Cassiopier 04:46 Tue 06th May 2008
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lankeela

Far be it

Should it be 'far be if from me' or 'far be it for me' and how would you use this phrase?
18:56 Thu 03rd Apr 200813 answers, last by Quizmonster 11:53 Mon 07th Apr 2008
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tigerlily11

college

Not sure if this is the right place but I'll put it here any way. Why is Magdelen college know as Maudlin? Apologise if the spelling is wrong. Thanks for your time
20:46 Fri 04th Apr 20089 answers, last by Octavius 13:00 Mon 07th Apr 2008
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velvet lady

car crash

A woman and man get into a car accident. Both of their cars are totally demolished, but amazingly neither of them is hurt. After they crawl out of the wreckage, the woman says, "Wow, look at our cars...
12:31 Fri 28th Mar 20086 answers, last by johny5 04:27 Sun 04th May 2008
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jimro

Judges

Why do judges and solicitors wear wigs and gowns in the crown court
17:34 Fri 21st Mar 20083 answers, last by fagidill 01:31 Wed 26th Mar 2008
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sigma

Half past a quarter to

When asking the time, the response "Half past a quarter to, just struck a Bobby" is given. What is the origin and is Bobby a bell or chime?.
09:42 Thu 20th Mar 20082 answers, last by whirlyhurly 15:10 Mon 31st Mar 2014
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sambro

hitler

did he believe in jesus?
21:55 Sat 15th Mar 20085 answers, last by Mamjet 10:15 Wed 19th Mar 2008
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jzwol

history 1301

the first europeans to exploit africa for slaves
20:26 Sun 10th Feb 20083 answers, last by Count_Emmup 17:20 Tue 19th Feb 2008
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johnnybest

The Jazz Age in the 20s

Why as jazz music so popular
20:41 Thu 14th Feb 20089 answers, last by Count_Emmup 17:07 Tue 19th Feb 2008
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Breezedog

Barefoot in temples?

I can't go shoeless. Any way to enter temples in Thailand?
00:16 Wed 13th Feb 20084 answers, last by Count_Emmup 12:02 Fri 15th Feb 2008
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Sausagegirl

Cheap, cheerful bu not chavvy!

I'm fed up of holidaying in Britain after last summer's washout and this year my OH and I want to take our 3-yr-old daughter somewhere sunny, but not too hot, ideally in May. We don't want to be...
20:41 Thu 24th Jan 20085 answers, last by Count_Emmup 17:13 Mon 28th Jan 2008
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Sugar&spice

hth????

A lot of people have used this phrase on AB, i feel a bit stupid here but what does it actually mean??
15:48 Fri 25th Jan 20086 answers, last by Count_Emmup 12:40 Sat 26th Jan 2008
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markham

british prince

british prince was elected as king of greece in 1863 but rejected position
12:20 Fri 25th Jan 20085 answers, last by Count_Emmup 12:31 Sat 26th Jan 2008
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dog breath

Hitler

Was hitler a gay icon of the time?
10:15 Tue 22nd Jan 200812 answers, last by redheadisbac 23:38 Wed 23rd Jan 2008
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Nannie1959

Who said this?

"Once again we stop the mighty roar of London's traffic" I know this quote was from a popular radio show which ran from the 1930's to 1960, the show was called In Town Tonight, but cant find anywhere...
22:55 Wed 16th Jan 200810 answers, last by Mortartube 03:26 Thu 06th Mar 2008

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