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Scientists

hello! im helping my little 9 year old with her science homework and we can't find the answer to one of her questions, does anybody know the name of a scientist that studies exlosives? thank you in...

whiffey

Foxes - any unusual remedies ?

I have a fox and 3 cubs regularly playing in the garden, very pretty and all that, but very destructive to flower beds. I tried pepper dust, but it is expensive (?4-50) and not particularly effective....

pricecrack

electric shower

After installing an electric shower would it be better to switch it on and off from the ceiling pull switch or leave that on all the time and just switch it on from the shower unit .

Yorkie580

Wilting herbs

We've planted a load of herbs in different planters on our patio. We've been watering them and they were planted in a good soil/compost mix. They were all doing well (chives, oregano, rosemary, basil,...

lightoftruth

Chi

ive been wondering how does western science account for the principle of chi How does it accout for people being able to be able to walk on razor blades etc

kramer81

what is the maximum numbers of hours worked before entitled to a break?

In my previous jobs it was always 4 hours, but with my current job it used to be 5 hours but now its 6. The owner printed off something from the EU website stateing that it was 6 hours but im thinking...

audreyhepbur

The 11 plus exam

Can anyone tell me when the last 11 plus exam was held??? It will help resolve a family disagreement lol

funkymoped

immaculate conception..

ok, im not a doctor but this has got me baffled.. anyone got any theories ?

matt_london

Padlock combinations

<PRE>I have a new padlock and I want to know how many different combinations there are for it. The padlock has 10 buttons, numbered 0-9. Each button can either be pressed down or raised (same as...

SizzleSquid

Warp Speed

Please don't laugh at me, but up until yesterday i thought warp speed was real, i always watch Star Trek and thought it was a common thing. I was dismayed that it wasn't real..is warp speed faster...

lafrancaise

100W light

Could anybody tell me if a 100W light bulb gives off 100W of heat. If so by having 10 lamps burning 100W light bulbs would be the equivalent of a 1KW heater.

sammd

What does the air temperature need to be....

....for you to be able to see the hot air coming out of your nose/mouth when you breathe?

Nameo

Electromagnet

What would cause a metal bair to create a buzzing sensation when held close to an electromagnet? And what are advantages of an electromagnet over a permanent magnet?

buddha01

The thought that every thing is possible.

When I was younger I had the strong notion that in reality every thing is possible, Ill be frank and explain how this came about, I had just watched the film T2 (Terminator 2) and I considered that if...

johnml

GHD replacement cable

Does anyone know where you can get hold of a replacement cable, including the connector inside of the handle, for a set of GHD hair straighteners?

irishlyn

no water going into dishwasher

when i turn the dishwasher on, it makes the usual noises but isnt taking in water, don't think the pipes are frozen because everything else is alright. Any ideas please?