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kjc0123

There's gratitude

What is the meaning of "There's gratitude" in the following conversation? "Where is Father Knowles?""It's Saturday. He's not due in until later.""There's gratitude. He assured us he would be here."
07:49 Fri 15th Apr 20052 answers, last by Peter Pedant 21:34 Fri 15th Apr 2005
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milly143

helium

This might not be in the right place but does a tanker filled with heliem weigh less than an empty one?
08:41 Thu 14th Apr 20055 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:09 Thu 14th Apr 2005
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BondGirl

Why is a country referred to as "she"?

This question has bugged me for YEARS and if anyone can answer it, I will streak through the centre of London at rush hour..on second thoughts, don't even think of answering! So why is a country...
13:31 Thu 14th Apr 20055 answers, last by elpheba 18:00 Wed 28th Sep 2005
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Dom Tuk

Most successful multi cellular organism

If abundance on this planet were a measure of success then which is the most successful multi cellular organism on this planet
17:22 Thu 14th Apr 20055 answers, last by Little Lady 16:35 Fri 15th Apr 2005
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LoungeLizard

Judged by your family & background

Can anyone suggest a word for a person who judges others only on the basis of their family or background rather than their individual character & achievements?  The point is that the person...
22:37 Wed 13th Apr 20055 answers, last by LoungeLizard 01:42 Fri 29th Apr 2005
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baggysenior

licensing laws

Does anyone know the law regarding opening a champagne bottle in a pub? during the weekend i was out enjoying a drink with a friend. A party of people were celebrating on the table next to us, one of...
22:21 Tue 12th Apr 20055 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:38 Wed 13th Apr 2005
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smudge

Wedding Invitations

Long winded I know - but you should know me by now! Anyway, we have just received a wedding invitation from my brother, for his step-son's forthcoming wedding. I haven't seen or spoken to...
11:36 Wed 13th Apr 200532 answers, last by smudge 13:21 Fri 15th Apr 2005
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Minnesota

priests carrying smoke during service

What is the thing with the smoke that the priest waves around during a mass?
00:33 Tue 12th Apr 20059 answers, last by rampart 15:08 Wed 18th May 2005
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kjc0123

the meaning of "feeling a bit off"

the meaning of "feeling a bit off" in the following sentences? "Richard? Did I wake you? Of course, I did. Silly question. I'm sorry. I have a small problem. I'm feeling a bit off. R?my and I need to...
09:30 Tue 12th Apr 20056 answers, last by Trillipse 11:03 Wed 13th Apr 2005
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jackietaylor

Mother

What are some phases using the word "mother"?
22:09 Tue 12th Apr 200512 answers, last by Dusky 00:21 Thu 14th Apr 2005
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Jkazz

Bible is wrong!

Why is it that the bible cannot spell anything normal? Example, taken from the Lord's Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
16:50 Tue 12th Apr 200520 answers, last by slimfandango 19:38 Sat 16th Apr 2005
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milly143

god and the dinosaurs

The thread below got me thinking to something I used to ask my R.E. teacher when I was trying to be cocky at school. We have proof that dinosaurs existed. If god created the world in 7 days, where did...
17:38 Tue 12th Apr 20058 answers, last by PsalmEquipt 15:26 Sat 24th Aug 2024
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simonella

diazepam effects

Why does taking 20mg of Diazepam feel as if it has the same effect as smoking a joint and taking an E at the same time? Does it work on the brain in a similar way, and if so why is it 'safer' than the...
00:05 Tue 12th Apr 20056 answers, last by LillieRoberts 11:56 Thu 15th Feb 2018
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PurplePixie

Do your ears hang low?

Please could someone give me the words for this song which is driving me nuts..PLEEEEEESE!!!
21:39 Sun 10th Apr 200515 answers, last by ALLO 23:14 Fri 22nd Apr 2005
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druiaghtagh

Schrodingers cat

In simple terms, what is this all about please?.
19:54 Sat 09th Apr 20056 answers, last by magicdice 08:26 Mon 11th Apr 2005
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slimfandango

Please look after my kids

I look after my kids. I feed em and cloth them. I guess this is probably best since the genes which make me are, to a large proportion, in them. If I throw them out, and start looking after the...
20:26 Sun 10th Apr 200510 answers, last by MANNU 07:54 Sat 07th Sep 2013
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kjc0123

the meaning of toilethead

What is the meaning of toilethead in the following sentence? "Toilethead" is four-year old Max's preferred repartee to almost any question.
12:56 Sun 10th Apr 20052 answers, last by Peter Pedant 20:02 Sun 10th Apr 2005
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benjimin

A.J.Elsley

i have recently been given a oil painting by above artist. description is,a collie dog, 3 boys, 3 girls,one of the children is opening a gate ..on reverse of canvas is Higgins and Bowers of Tower...
21:49 Sat 09th Apr 20055 answers, last by collectibles 18:50 Tue 02nd May 2006
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neurosurgon*

Anatomy

who invented human anatomy?
11:33 Fri 08th Apr 20057 answers, last by Peter Pedant 21:49 Sat 09th Apr 2005
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kjc0123

"quite to the point" and "as it were"

What is the exact meaning(and nuance) of "quite to the point" and "as it were" in the following sentences? "^" "This symbol is the original icon for male," he told her. "A rudimentary...
04:13 Fri 08th Apr 20052 answers, last by Peter Pedant 21:38 Sat 09th Apr 2005

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