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240 volts v 110 volts

Why does Britain use 240 volts whilst most of the other countries i know use 110 volts? Could Britain become twice as energy efficient if we halved the power output to run all our electrical...

Robinia

Potatoes

Can anyone tell me why some potatoes, when cooked, have an 'earthy' taste & is there a remedy (not lots of salt)? Being a potato fan it spoils the whole dinner for me if they aren't nice.

Dom Tuk

This is not a question about their whereabouts. Now that they have assumed new identities and hopefully a new life (with some purpose to it) how long will the authorities keep track of them. Is there...

incentive

Business

i'm involved in a part-time business that is making quite a bit of good money i'm only putting in a few hours a week, Would anyone know anyone who would be interested in earning a serious income

Purplewitch

Carpets on walls

Why is it that in many lifts, all around Europe, lifts/elevators have carpets lining the walls? Many of them don't even have carpets on the floor

mesmerize_99

Mens Hair growth

Why do men stop growing hair on their head and then it starts to grow out of their noses and ears? What triggers this? do we have hormones at that age? mmm or is it just mother nature?

ellokittee

Tip the barman?

I am an American who worked for years as a bartender in the States, where it is rude not to tip the bartender. I am living in Ireland now, where the barkeeps do NOT receive tips, but you are to...

AllYourBase

Champagne corks

If you were to fire the cork off a regular bottle of champagne (ie not shaken or the like) - how far would it travel? The reason I ask is that I was wrestling with a bottle last night and eventually...

Paultimmins

Modem operation in the USA

Will a standard 56k modem in a UK laptop work in conjunction with US telephone systems? Any advice on how they could?

c3111068

Labias

Is there a specific reason for them? Do they have nerves in them?

johntheplamf

Sideways

Recently saw this movie, and although i agree that it is a nice little film, couldn't help but think it has been overly hyped, a thing i also thought about closer. Anyone agree, or is it just...

kopend

brandy

how old is 3 star brand anybody know?

sally_smith

Meat given when ordered vegetarian meal in a resturant

I recently went to a restaurant and ordered a vegetarian meal (as I am a vegetarian) but was given a meat version. I took a mouthful before I realised. I complained and they replaced the meal (but I...

Greenbhoy

GBP one pound coin.

Just came into possession of a 1 pound coin with the Forth Bridge on the reverse side to Betty's head. Is this a "special edition" to celebrate something or is it just the next in sequence to the...

vinny200

Hot or Cold?

When you are boiling veg,Spuds etc. why do people always use Cold water ,Why not hot to cut down on boiling time?Ive worked in hotels and its always cold water.In fact ive never known or seen anybody...

rcbux

magnum of champagne

how many glasses does a magnum of champagne contain

adydb

Seriously..Why can I drink 6 pints of Beer but not Water?

Hijacked this post earlier in a friendly way.http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Science/Question95094.html And as the title suggests why can you drink say 6 pints of beer, yet say 6 pints of water over...

yummy

health club

I was wondering if anyone could help me, I am very annoyed and upset! :( I have attended the same health club for nearly a year now. Today, I found out it had 'ceased to trade' . This was what...

debbiew

web site under construction - how do i mark mine?

I am trying (badly) to design a website, and posting it via Portland. I want it to have a little "under construction" sign so that people know there is a site, but that I am still working on it. Also...

shortstop

Wine Vintages

Does anyone know a good website which basically tells you what year was a good year for various wines.

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