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Twin Towers

Do you think Osama knew that the towers would collapse or was this a 'bonus' as far as he was concerned? And, if he wanted maximum devastation, why didn't he plan it for later in the day when more...

ShakeyBurt

Helicopters

If a helicopter with a tail rotor has engine failure it can still land using 'auto-rotation'. But how does a helicopter without tail rotor drive shaf system but an exhaust system, combat torque...

kacht

Possible descendants of King Arthur in the royal families of Britain

Are there any members of the royal families of Britain that have ever claimed to be descendants of King Arthur and if so, what makes them think they are?

simon_says

Do you think he wishes he'd kept his mouth shut? Suggestions he may be a closet homosexual in the papers today, people questioning his integrity ,and most serious of all, the story of alleged gay rape...

PinkZep

So IRRITATING!

Does anyone else find the expression, 'Tell me about it' annoying? It's a stupid phrase, cosidering the fact that you just have 'told them about it'!

Rolly

does any one think that the news is propaganda ?

Just curious but does any one think that the news on the television is propaganda on behalf of anybody like say the rich people that run the companys that make weapons ?

DavidUK

Trick or Treat

Is 'Trick or Treat' a harmless bit of fun or an American custom that they should have kept to themselves?

Leg of lamb

Is the pound worth saving?

Now that 12 members of the EU use the euro, and seem no worse off, does it appear pointless staying out?

malc1000

How do I become a local councillor

I care about my local community and I want to act on its behalf and see that it gets a fair deal vs. the rest of the borough. I feel I can best make a difference as a local councillor. I don't want to...

straz

Did Queen Victoria & Edward VII have a German Accents?

Did Queen Victoria have a German Accent? Just as it is claimed in 'Blackadder goes Fourth'. After all her Mother was German and as I understand it was a bit of a control freak. Also did she and her...

Jam

Lasers on aircraft.

I heard something about lasers that are mounted on planes and can shoot down missiles. Is this true, if so what sort of range would they have and could planes just use lasers instead of guns and...

simon_says

Americans are God

or so they think! How long can the American film industry continue to change history for their own benefit? For example - U-571 - 'American submariners board german sub and capture the enigma...

Cathy

Gift from the US

My Aunt is coming over from the US soon, and she's asked us what we would like as a little present. Can anyone think of something that wouldn't cost very much, but that I could only get from America?