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High & Low tides

Sitting on the beach today, I wondered how do the people who formulate the tide timetables know, a). How long it is between high and low tides. b). Just how to the nearest cm how high or low its gonna...

johntheplamf

Electricity

How is it stored?, I't not as if it is solid or liquid.

crgb14

Google Earth

I downloaded Google Earth the other night after an AB recommendation - I must say that it's incredible. Didn't know this sort of thing existed. Being curious though, I wondered if anyone else has...

LordyGeordie

Country pursuits

I really fancy taking up a countryside sport but can't decide which one, so am looking for ideas. Unfortunately, hunting is banned so that's out. Grouse shooting appeals, but is very expensive I've...

Bob A Job

My cat wont drink water.... Ever

Hi, Ive had my one of my cats for ove 3 years now and she never, ever drinks water. Not bottled, Tap, running water, Not from plastic bowls, glass bowls or ceramic. Ive tried everything. Her...

b13thy

daddy long legs and other assorted pesky things

I am under the impression that DLL (crane flies) only live a short time over the summer and then they die. How then if the population dies every year, do they keep coming back year after year? do some...

Sengsouk

Uninsured Vehicle Not At-Fault

I was involved in a car accident, and someone reared in me and pushed me towards the other car in front of me. The girl that hit me is at fault and has car insurance, however, I am in the...

Mowbray

Remanded in Custody?

What exactly does Remanded in Custody mean please? Does this mean that police will get more time to interview the mother who allegedly murdered her baby boy in a fire?

swindontony

Brake lights

My Wifes car, a peugoet 206 has 3 brake lights, 2 on the side and 1 on the tailgate, 1 light on the side isn't working, would she still be pulled over by the police and get a caution, i'm asking this...

gingerflaps

insurance for a moped

hi does anyone know if there is a website that checks around lots of diffrent insurers, as i want to get insurance for my moped but cant be bothered checking site after site. many thanx xxx

AngloScot

bhp increase resistor

you may have seen these on ebay, a cheap mod that can apparently increase the power of your engine by up to 5bhp you fit them by replacing the inlet air temp (IAT) sensor or engine coolant sensor with...

dutchman

dildo's

what is the mechanics behind them

seal!

Printing my work

Right, I've been trying for ages now to print my work off, but everytime I try it says "cannot find printer", I'v tried everything, i even put the printer directly infront of the monitor, but it still...

butter1

Barking Mad

Has only one used the company, Barking Mad? If so, any good?

LostJock

TV picture turns yellow!

After my TV (32" Goodmans Wide-Screen) has been on for about an hour the picture developes a yellow tint and a wobble, if it remains switched on longer a single white line crosses the screen...

Will__

Fridge interior - the little red toggle at the bottom of the back

At the back of the inside of our fridge is a little red toggle that I seem to remember the instruction manual said not to touch. We were cleaning it this morning, and we wondered....so what...

dove

whats the law

sorry i am new here and dont know where to post this question!! If someone is found guilty of a crime and sent to prison, then on appeal they are let off on a technicality are they still guilty? Along...