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Meeting Times

Why do people insist on meeting at half past, quarter past or quarter to? People always say something like 'See you at 12'. I don't get it. There are other numbers on the clock. Why not meet at, say...

THECORBYLOON

Question for OUISCH

OUISCH you said in a previous thread I owe you a new keyboard. Unless you can state the reasons, I will be forced to consult my Solicitor (and part-time cleaner of septic tanks) May...

donslot

Animal, no vegetable & no mineral teaser

What's the last Mammal listed in the dictionary ? Brownie points for the correct return.

tanyavee

year

There are 365 days in one year and there are 7 days in one week and 52 weeks in one year 7 x 52 = 364 where's the extra day gone?

lisajane83

Cool McCool

Does anyone remember when Cool McCool was on in the early mornings before big breakfast or something back in the mid/late 80's. It's a 60's cartoon and no one my age (22) seems to know it but I...

Minoru

ditloids

Any ideas on :- 4 l on a c 52 SiA 2003 CLF

playgirl

how many hours??

How many hours will there be (assuming the current conventions aren't changed) in the first quarter of the year 2100? (i.e. From Midnight on New Year's Eve 2099 to midnight on 31st March 2100).

lethalliam

true hat trick (football)

My grandad says that the only true hat trick (three goals) is when a player scores a goal with his left foot, another with his right foot, and another with his head, is this correct ?

kjc0123

tinkles and tune-up

What's the meaning of "tinkles" and "tune-up" in the following sentences? "I'm afraid your arrival has taken us a bit off guard, sir.""I know. I'm off my schedule, I am. Between you and me, the new...

kjc0123

Leave you all out of it

What's the meaning of "Leave you all out of it" in the following sentences? "Leigh," Langdon said, sounding deeply remorseful, "I should turn myself in and sort this out legally. Leave you all...

alancohen

Basketball - 3 second rule

If a player has one foot inside the zone/key/lane (whatever you want to call it) and one foot outside, does this count towards the 3 second violation? Also, can anyone direct me to a rule book which...

marmaduke

Meaning of slang term 'starko'

What does 'starko' mean, is it to do with being asleep? My friend Keith heard Stacey say it on Eastenders, but didn't understand fully.

moldknow

Name of a sweet

Please can anyone help, the answer is a name of a sweet This letter is for winners only ( 7 + 2 letters)

milly143

number of posts

Just wandered what the most posts any one question has had?

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...

samz90

T shape totals

Does anyone know how to prove the rule of t shape totals? 5n - 63 = T Any help gratefully recieved

Gold8

Glasgow Rangers League Cup Finals.

What years from 1970-2005 did Glasgow Rangers reach the Scottish League Cup Final?

Andy Cheever

French banknotes/paper money

I have to produce as props some early 19th century French banknotes for a production of Les Miserables and I am trying to find out what colour these were. I've found pictures on the net and my library...