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Library Classification Systems

Q. Sounds gripping. Just how do librarians keep those books in order A. Of course it's gripping. To try to categorise the sum of all human knowledge is, to say the least, a daunting - and00:00 Sun 24th Mar 2002

What's this about FDR's failure at Yalta

A. Hmm. This is a tricky one. It would appear that Franklin D Roosevelt, one of the greatest American presidents, gave too much away to Russia at the Yalta conference in February, 1945. Q. Why00:00 Mon 11th Mar 2002

Are there any good websites that help you organise holidays for the disabled, especially in the UK

Asks Mable Jackson A. There are quite a few good ones that all offer different services e.g. transportation and travel around the UK; booking and planning a trip abroad; organised tours etc. It00:00 Mon 25th Feb 2002

How old is the National Garden Scheme

A. The National Garden Scheme started in 1927 making this its 75th anniversary. This year there are a number of special events and openings to mark the occasion. Q. How did it come about A. 00:00 Tue 19th Feb 2002

Is there any disadvantage to being an older parent

asks mayastar:A. Whatever the disadvantages may be, you won't be on your own. According to the Office of National Statistics, over the past 20 years women have been having babies later. And in the00:00 Thu 14th Feb 2002

What area of Denmark does Jutland cover

Asks Julian A. Jutland makes up the greater part of Denmark covering about 250 miles (400km) stretching from its German border to its northern most tip. Q. What are the main towns in Jutland A.00:00 Mon 28th Jan 2002

Giga-numbers: what's big in zeros

Q. An obvious place to start, but what exactly is a billion these days A. That depends where you're from. In the UK a billion was traditionally 1 million million, but in recent years it has been00:00 Thu 24th Jan 2002

Is the West End going west

Q. Why the big fuss of the closure of the musical Cats A. In its run of twenty years, Cats has earned the distinction of being the longest running musical in British theatre history - at one time00:00 Mon 21st Jan 2002

It's All A Matter Of Opinion

Q. Who are the fifty greatest bands of all time A. A recipe for an argument where one or more music fans are gathered together! The RamonesActually, a list of ‘The 50 Greatest Bands Of All00:00 Mon 14th Jan 2002

What is the Government s Starter Homes Initiative

A. It is a scheme, initially worth 250 million over three years, to help key public sector workers get onto the housing in property hot spots. Q. Why has it been introduced A. The continuing00:00 Thu 20th Dec 2001

Do you know of any good online dating agencies

Asks georgie A. There are hundreds on the web - the hardest thing is picking the best ones. The following list is a mere snapshot of those that cover the UK, but they will help you find out what type00:00 Mon 03rd Dec 2001

Where and when is this year s Rally of Great Britain

A. This year's Network Q Rally takes place in south Wales this coming weekend (November 22-25th), starting in Cardiff. Q. How important is it A. The Network Q Rally of Great Britain is the00:00 Thu 22nd Nov 2001

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Persil Tablets were the result of 7 years' development. The average Briton eats 8,568 peas a year -and in 2000 Birds Eye Wall's planted 33,000 acres of peas to help feed this hunger for peas. To make00:00 Mon 19th Nov 2001

Can you recommend any good national parks to visit in Alaska I am taking a trip there next summer and have heard that there are some good ones there.

Asks esmeharrison A. The US state of Alaska is brimming over with national parks and it is definitely one of the best places to visit on a trip there - it is however, one of the largest states in the00:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

Which city is known as the Mother of the World

asks marmalade A. Egypt in general was known as the Mother of the World (or Umm Dunya) by medieval Arabs, and is still recognised by this term today - although it is not in general use. As Cairo is00:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

What are the most famous one-liners in the movies

CasablancaA. There are some classic one-liners which have been repeated millions of times over the years. "Go ahead, make my day," - Clint Eastwood, in the 1983 film, Sudden Impact "Here's looking00:00 Mon 27th Aug 2001

Is there any interesting history associated with Feltham, Middlesex

A. An interesting question there from Kev. And without being unduly unpleasant to the good people of Feltham, the answer is: Not much. Q. Oh dear. Brief history A. Feltham is to the west of00:00 Mon 20th Aug 2001

How did Charles II escape Cromwell

Charles IIA. Charles II became King upon the execution of his father in 1649 and continued to wage war against the Parliamentarian forces. But he was beaten soundly at the Battle of Worcester on 300:00 Mon 20th Aug 2001

How big a star was Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley, was, is, and will probably remain, the biggest single popular music artist the world has ever seen. He died on 16 August, 1977. He was 42 years old. Q. Biggest and best A. 00:00 Mon 13th Aug 2001

One of Australia's great heroes has died. Tell me about him

A. Roy Longmore, the oldest Anzac has died aged 107. That leaves only one Anzac still alive - 102-year-old Alec Campbell of Tasmania. Q. Now Anzacs are given the deepest respect in Australia and00:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001