A. A daring raid by the Dutch up the River Medway, In Kent, in June, 1667. It was a great embarrassment to King Charles II and a terrible disaster for the British navy. Q. The Dutch They're
01:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001asks atwood2 A. One of the best sites for booking surprise trips can be found at Horizon Ballooning. It organises hot-air balloon trips around the south of England - in Berkshire, Hampshire, Sussex
01:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001 Q. I'm planning to go to some of the outdoor music festivals, is there any advice to ensure a safe and successful summer A. The golden rules for enjoyment of music festivals are the same as any
01:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001Asks alicevida A. The hype surrounding Cephallonia is connected to the film release of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, based on the best seller by Louis de Bernieres. The book, and consequently the
01:00 Mon 14th May 2001Whether it's time for a once in a lifetime journey, or a shorter trip maybe for just a day or dinner to celebrate something special, the orient express boasts a thoroughly memorable and enjoyable experience.
Journey to another world:
Romance, excitement and pure pleasure are all bound up in journeys that link the gre...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010From the second day of January, it's business as usual and no time off until Easter which, when coupled with dreary weather and just a few hours of daylight every day, does not make for a happy
16:58 Fri 21st Dec 2007Asks matthew A. There are a great many zoos throughout the country, which will all be open for business over the Easter period. Some of the best include the following: Chester Zoo Chester Zoo dates
01:00 Mon 11th Mar 2002Q. What's Catch-22 got to do with it A. BBCi, the BBC's website, ran a vote to choose a book for 'simultaneous reading', and Joseph Heller's classic satire was the winner. They approached mayor Ken
01:00 Thu 07th Mar 2002A. Weather permitting, of course, the Christmas programme provides a perfect excuse to get out of the house, get some fresh air and work out the over-indulgence of the season. The football and
01:00 Thu 20th Dec 2001A. The Zimbabwe tour is a mini-tour lasting only eighteen days in all. There are no test matches, just a series of five one-day internationals against the hosts and a single warm-up game. The tour
01:00 Fri 28th Sep 2001 This article was submitted by Pinklady - if you would like to submit an article to The AnswerBank please contact us at the editorial team with the following address:
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10:07 Thu 27th May 2010London Landmarks Guide
London is a great place to visit for a number of reasons, whether you go for the entertainment, art or just to see the sights, London has it all.
There are a number of independent tour providers operating around London, offering boat rides, bus tours and walk around guides throughout the ci...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Many of us have shopped around for the best prices on our gas and electricity bills in the past. However, some schemes may not be the great deals they look initially.
As the prices of gas and electricity have risen over recent months more utility operators have begun offering long-term fixed rate deals.
With the cont...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Hello Answerbankers! Hope everyone is well and having a grand day! I'd like to kick things off by addressing a problem a few of you have encountered recently. It seems that subscribing to threads
16:55 Fri 17th Oct 2008 Dylan: acclaimedWhy are lists so interesting I can think of five good reasons... but seriously, there are an awful lot of lists out there, perhaps in pop music more than anywhere else. Nick Hornby
01:00 Wed 05th Feb 2003 Rosier asked: How many people have Internet in the US This Internet thingy they're all talking about: it looks like it's here to stay. In fact - and this will come as no surprise to you, dear
01:00 Wed 12th Jun 2002The average man will spend over 3,000 hours of his life shaving. A couple of minutes spent reading this article should make those hours a little more bearable - and more effective. The average face
01:00 Thu 30th May 2002Q. Why are we still on about a radio show that finished over 40 years ago A. Because, directly or indirectly, almost all the most cutting-edge British comedy of the last 40 years, that which has
01:00 Fri 12th Apr 2002Asks danmiller103 A. Chinese New Year 2002 began on 12 February, celebrations last for 15 days. The Chinese calendar is determined by a combination of solar and lunar movements (with each lunar cycle
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