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poisoned chalice

where does the saying poisoned chalice come from

(a) Mr. Bill Dutton did what in 1928? (b) Medical/Surgical use of heat is? (c) Profession of 'Chalkie' (Australia)? (d) What is recuite? (e) Where in London must you drive on the right? (f) European...

johnlambert

romeo vs alpha romeo

why is the mans name Romeo pronounced "Romeo" as in the Shakespere play "Romeo + Juliet", yet the Romeo in the Alpha Romeo car is prononced " Romayo"? TIA

alb0679

Romans

In the film Gladiator, the soldiers greeted each other with the phrase "strength and honour" before going into battle. Is this factually correct, and if so, does anyone know the latin for strength and...

JDOvengloves

Times Literary Supplement Crossword 709

Can anyone help confirm the answers to these last two clues. Jellicoe's mad mother (5) G?E?A I've found the play The Sport of My Mad Mother by Ann Jellicoe - but can't find a cast list anywhere -...

inksplotter

The Female Biggles.

Which flying member of WAAF did W E Johns write about?

Granny C

Colours in the answers

Stuck on these, can you help please! 10. Blood relationship. [7] 11.Butterfly's lover [9] 17. Red-haired Australian[5] 35.Ideal for chapped hands[11.8]38.Jaina's owners[8.6] 39.Credited to Henry V111...

macker7170

Gav & Arnos London Underground Cryptic Quiz

Well we have tried to complete this and with the help of some of you on here and we got 2 more this morning but are still left with 2 to get. 1. Ancient Portal ( like us many of you think it is...

andrea81

The moon?

Why do we only see one side of the moon? And why don't we ever get to see the dark side from earth?

hisgrace

Missing - But Not Lost

OK brains of britain - what's missing (?) from lists :- 1) Y S H S ? N S E 2) D R M ? S L T D 3) W A J M ? A J V H T 4) P T G M k h ? d c m 5) M K D S M ? S L M

james_m246

Book about King Arthur?

Hi guys, i'm looking for a fiction book about king Arthur, not about induvidual battles/adventures but just a genaral book about him. I've tried looking on the net but theres so many it would take...

gregcropper

Left handed Ctholics

Are Catholics more left handed on average than the rest of society ?

alb0679

Chief whips

I am a recent convert to the world of politics, so am still very much confused by some of the protocols. If I subscribe to a certain political point of view, I am free in the UK to join any party of...

hisgrace

Macmillan Summer Quiz

Any help with quotes below would be appreciated :- (1) We can stop at Mancini's for a little dinner on the way. (2) Till then, farewell Gilbert Markham Stanningley, June 10th 1847. 3) A single line of...

audreybonnar

t.v. programmes past on present

anagrames 4.misterdanielchalksbtwn. 12,mywickedshore. 21,dungaromacuboit, 2 .. 5.gocookcanelenght, have been tying for about a week .

FredaD

Summer Quiz

Answer is a town, village, city in England, Scotland or Wales..............Dead tree? 9 letters

crisgal

featherstonehaugh

why is it pronounced "fenshaw"? Who decided it should be? Is it just personal choice like ralph (raif). My first name is spelt C.R.I.S. but you pronounce it BOB. x

sellotape59

Local PAper Crossword

Any help on these last two appreciated Remove coarseness, move hothead away (4) S?F? soft ??? why? Matchmaker suffering without HRT before miday (3,4) I have A?K/?M?A and other answers seem right Many...

vegas9302

Reepham Countryside Club Quiz

Please can anyone help me with these. The answers are groups or solo artists. 11. Bodice for a size 10 13. Not an inferior article 30. Huge Assault 53. Shipping guide with relatives 57. Kinsman goes...

Blueflame

Steam tug

Anyone know what happened to the steam tug Lady Brassey that was based at Dover until 1958?

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