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How many steps are there in the Eiffel Tower

A. There are 1,652 steps to the top of this magnificent Paris structure; 704 of them can be walked by visitors. I expect you'd like some more facts and figures Q. Rather! A. Very well. The00:00 Mon 04th 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

If a film flops in the US, can Hollywood make it a hit in the UK

A. It's a well-known fact that films which have had disappointing takings or a less-than-positive critical reaction undergo some kind of transformation crossing the Atlantic. In some cases, films00:00 Mon 14th Jan 2002

Italian Opera moves house

Q. Is it true that the La Scala Opera House has closed A. It has closed temporarily - for three years, while extensive internal renovations are carried out to the ancient building. Q. Why is00:00 Tue 08th Jan 2002

The Hogwarts Express is coming to Lancashire

A. Sorry. No. The picturesque station at Carnworth had hoped to run the Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter film, but film-makers Warner Brothers are blocking the idea. Q. Why Carnworth A. 00:00 Mon 07th Jan 2002

What is the capital of Tenerife

Asks hugo A. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of the island, and is home to 200,000 inhabitants. Q. Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife a good place to visit A. It is a beautiful city full of00:00 Mon 31st Dec 2001

Geese with Stewed Prunes

Q. Sounds unusual. Surely not a culinary combination A. Could be. Roast goose with stewed prunes would probably work very well. However, in this context it has more to do with the bishops of00:00 Wed 26th Dec 2001

I hear there's a new slant on the leaning tower

A. Yes. The Leaning Tower of Pisa has re-opened to the public after being closed for 11 years for a 20 million rescue operation to stop it from toppling over. The tower's seven bells rang as Paolo00:00 Mon 24th Dec 2001

What are the best museums in London to visit - I plan to go down over Christmas and take a few in.

Asks jammyjoe A. The best ones include the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum, the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of London, the Imperial War Museum, the National00:00 Mon 03rd Dec 2001

What is a European City of Culture

Asks howardpiercy A. A European City of Culture is a title awarded to a city in Europe - the title is bestowed on a city that has entered and won a competition held by the European Union in which it00:00 Mon 26th Nov 2001

How many Channel Islands are there and what are they called

Asks marmalade A. There are eight inhabited Channel Islands - Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm, Brechou, Jethou and Lihou. There are some other smaller islands, which in total cover00:00 Mon 19th Nov 2001

Is Brighton Pavilion a royal palace

A. It was - but it isn't any more. Q. So what happened A. The magnificent pavilion, with its bizarre and beautiful cupolas and exquisite furnishings, was converted for the Prince of Wales,00:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001

Why do I sweat more than my friends do, and why does it smell

asks rtell:A. The average person loses more than a litre of sweat a day. Sweating is your body's way of regulating your temperature. Q. So why do some people smell and not others A. People who00:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001

Where have this new band The Dandy Warhols sprung from

A. The Dandy Warhols have come from Portland Oregon, but they are anything but new. The hit single Bohemian Like You has been lifted from their third album the intriguingly titled Thirteen Tales00:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001

Why do plants produce berries

A. Berries are another of nature's clever reproduction tricks. Birds and other creatures eat the berries as they build up the reserves either for migration or to withstand the cold temperatures that00:00 Fri 26th Oct 2001

Who built the World Trade Center

Q. Who was Minoru Yamasaki A. Minoru Yamasaki was born into a poor family in Seattle in 1912. Intent on becoming an architect, Yamasaki worked for five summers in an Alaskan fish cannery, earning00:00 Mon 15th Oct 2001

Why is Bath so popular

Asks esmeharrison A. Bath is one of the most picturesque cities in the UK - and among the top ten tourist locations in the country. It is best known for its hot springs, sweeping crescents with town00:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001

Who was Bessie Smith

A. Bessie Smith was a blues singer and composer who lived and worked in the early part of the last century. She was known as 'The Empress Of The Blues', and her style and material have influenced00:00 Mon 01st Oct 2001

Can you recommend anywhere good to visit in Cornwall

ask Margie A. Cornwall is brimming over with towns, beaches and resorts to visit. Some of the most popular include the following: St Ives: Cultural heart of the county. Today it has a Tate Gallery00:00 Mon 10th Sep 2001

Is there any truth in the myth of the Bisley Boy

A. This is a legend that, essentially, Queen Elizabeth I died young and was replaced by a boy. Thanks to allycotton for the question, but the answer is no. Q. Be specific. A. Bisley in00:00 Mon 13th Aug 2001

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