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What Is the Future of Religion?

The resurgence of religion has been dramatic in the countries of the former Soviet Union. In Russia alone, 50 percent of the population now declare themselves to be Orthodox, and millions are...

ngotorosa

Bearded giant maybe sides with the family divided

12 across: Bearded giant maybe sides with the family divided. e?l ???g

ummmm

Pernod/Pastis.

Is there an alternative I can use? I'm looking at a recipe I fancy for tonight's dinner but am reluctant to buy a whole bottle just for 2 tbsp. I've tried searching to see if they sell it in...

shooty

womans shoes

A womans shoes say a lot about her feelings. For example, if they're behind her ears, She likes you....

bluetit

Am I the only one still struggling with this quiz? Any help on no8 Larry, its said, was on horseback with a secon fellers boots (9) 23, Expression of approval for a quiet , short break-interrupted by...

excelsior-1

I've been invited to join an austerity protest march ...

... But i said no, i cannot afford it

Smowball

All answers being removed

Why are all answers being removed to Desktops Q earlier?? I have given normal replies, so have other people but they are all being removed. i dont understand! Not a nasty thing was said.

robert551069

2012 Calendar repeats

Someone asked on AB recently if the 2012 calendar would be repeated. I do not know whether they found the answer. If not, they may be interested to know that it will be repeated in 2017, 2023, 2034,...

wildwood

bacon

I know the religious literature forbids consumption or touching of swine/pig, but is there a valid reason for it, or is this one avenue to test the followers faith?

Jemisa

What I will do to you...

I shall take you to bed and have my way with you. I will make you ache, shake and sweat until you moan and groan. I will make you beg for mercy, beg for me to stop. I will exhaust you to the point...

Gyvybe

Have an elderly vulnerable neighbour who needs help but wouldn't ask

Hi, This is a delicate situation. We have an elderly neighbour whose wife sadly passed away a couple of years ago. He has five adult children but they hardly ever visit him, in fact, I haven't seen...

rabet

Meal this evening?

What did you eat tonight? I had gammon steak with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms. Do you cook your supper or phone for a take-away?

marval

Balls

A guy receives an ad in the mail for a golf resort where everything costs one dollar. He jumps at the offer and heads off for a weekend of fun in the sun. He arrives and plays a round of golf. It cost...

jd_1984

Anyone up for an afternoon quiz?????

Anyone up for an afternoon quiz????? I am bored and cant leave work until 6pm, I am not slacking, I work in an office on my own and have completed all my tasks for today! So.... If anyone wants to do...

FredPuli43

Best non-excuse?

A friend was in a tea room. She asked the waitress to change a cup, because it was chipped, and got the reply "Oh, they're all like that". Well, quite. What non-excuses have you heard?...

ttfn

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I have done my fair share of bantering on AB, I know ... ... but please, don't be 'smug' about Christmas. There are many who have neither the reason nor the wherewithal to buy presents for loved ones,...

Tilly2

'met up with' and 'met'

I had an interesting period of time today with a student who could/would not see the superfluousness of 'met up with' over 'met'. Just out of interest, do you see a difference between the two? I was...

magicmick

Has This Been Tried Before?

Choose a celeb past or present from music, film sport etc, and put their life into a 5 line limerick, I know there are some creative minds out there so give it a go. I will start with...... A boy from...

grasscarp

Beware ads on this page

You may see an ad saying ladies over 40 wanted to test skin care products free. This is not what it looks like. They suck you in pretending you are part of a trial and all you are being charged is...

naomi24

The Dark Charisma of Adolph Hitler – BBC2

Did anyone watch this tonight? Part 1 of 3. Absolutely fascinating. I wasn't sure whether to post this here or in History - or even in Body & Soul under a psychology tag - but if you're interested...

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