Hi, what would the minimum soil depth be for a small tree? Trying to add a roof terreace to a design project at uni and can't find the info anywhere. Alternativly, a massive pot can be used as a...
Hi, as a self confessed shopaholic eBay has become a place of bargaining. I've found the most gorgeous necklace made of black coral, but it's in China. If I were to buy it and have it sent here, is...
Hi, I'm after some bright blue (think deep sky blue) wool to make a coat. I'm copying one I saw a lady wearing while in Rotterdam recently. Since this colour is rare for wool, does anyone know any...
Is it true that the front door of No 10 Downing Street is the only one in the country (if not, the world) that will only open from the inside? If not, where are the others? Thanks :-)
A friend of mine is on a body-building diet, and I'm planning on cooking him dinner next week some time as a surprise. Not sure what to do though.... is the diet an increased carbs or protein thing?...
Can you only get an abcess through an infected tooth root, or can they occur through any infected tissue? Trying to find out if I could have had one from my ear (as my teeth are perfectly healthy)....
Can anyone name the oldest high rise building in the world? So far I've got to the original Sears building in Chicago (built 1905) which is 18 storeys high, but is this the oldest? Thanks, Emma
Does anyone know how much carbon dioxide is produced in the manufacture of 1 cubic metre of concrete? I think its something like 1m^3 CO2 to 1 tonne of concrete, but I'm not sure if this is right....
I'm after a copy of the book 'The Architect in Practice' by Willis and Chappell. The cheapest I can find it is on Amazon for ?36, which is pushing it on a stretched student budget. I need it to...
A while back the Not Particularly Orange Company were big in the UK (their logo was the NPO on a lable wrapped around a cheerful lemon). Does anyone know if they've gone bust? Can;t seem to find any...
For those of you who read about my cactus, Miguel, who was ill last week (posted last wednesday), he took a turn for the worst. It split into 6 pieces, erupted loads of fowl smelling goo onto his...
I hope someone knows whats up with Miguel, my cactus. I don't know the technical name, but he's a stereotypical cactus, with very pronounced 'valley/hill' ridges, and thick spikes...
My grandmother in Spain has asked me to list her house for sale on the internet. Does anyone know of any sites where I can list the details and photos for free? Thanks