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Why did the world need to be ready for Bruce Springsteen

A. The phrase "Finally the world is ready for Bruce Springsteen!" was used as part of a poster campaign that heralded the much-hyped visit of the New Jersey singer-songwriter in 1975. Springsteen00:00 Mon 06th Aug 2001

Did Hitchcock make the scariest films

A. He did according to the American Film Institute. The institute recently announced its 100 best thrillers, and Hitchcock reinforced his reputation when Psycho came top. He had three in the top 1000:00 Sun 05th Aug 2001

What can you tell me about Madonna

A. In a world where the cult of 'celebrity' has taken over, Madonna harks back to a bygone age, when being a 'star' actually meant something. For example, someone like PJ Proby would only ever be a00:00 Mon 30th Jul 2001

I have heard that Edinburgh is very rough and not an ideal place to visit, is this true

Asks mollyprixe A. Like any capital city, Edinburgh does have a rough underbelly - it does have problems, namely with drugs, AIDS, poor housing and homelessness - but it is no worse than other00:00 Mon 30th Jul 2001

Is Brussels a good place to visit as a tourist, or is it geared towards the business community

Asks miranda A. Famous for Tintin, chocolate, beer and the European Union, Belgium, and Brussels in particular, is often overlooked as a holiday destination. Brussels has a lot to offer tourists and00:00 Thu 26th Jul 2001

Can you recommend the best things to do in London for a weekend

Asks meltdown A. There is so much to do in London that it is difficult to fit it into one weekend, but if you've got the energy we've got the information! Just the size and the amount of people00:00 Thu 12th Jul 2001

Where is the National Space Centre

Asks mollyprixe A. The new National Space Centre is in Leicester. It is located just off the A6 (north of Leicester) and can be reached from junctions 21A and 22 of the M1 motorway. Q. When did00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001

What are the main attractions in Reykjavik

Asks alicevida A. Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, and while it has a lot to offer the tourist it is one of the most expensive places in Europe to visit. If you're planning to visit for longer00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001

Is it possible to use my watch as a compass

A. Yes, it is, but it only acts as a rough guide and isn't as accurate as a real compass. Just point where the hour hand is at the sun then look where the 12 o'clock point is, the halfway point00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

I fancy a holiday on the Isle of Wight. Is it worth it

Osborne HouseA. Yes. It's a genuinely lovely spot - rather old-fashioned with a mix of commercial and private beaches. Q. Easy to get to A. Remarkably, considering it's an island. The Isle of00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

What was the Rye House Plot

A. A dastardly plot hatched in 1683 to assassinate King Charles II and his brother and heir, the Duke of York (later James II), as they passed by Rye House in Hertfordshire on their way back from00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

Is Lisbon, Portugal a good destination for a weekend break

Asks danmiller103 A. Lisbon is a great place to go and visit - it has loads to see and do - and it is one of the cheapest cities in Europe. It is also very relaxed, unpretentious and friendly and,00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

Is it worth travelling south to Naples when I visit Italy later this year

Asks Jellybean A. Naples is the third most populated city in Italy (after Rome and Milan), and is the capital of the Campania region. It is situated between Vesuvius and the Phlegrean Fields and is00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

I am off to Dublin next month for the weekend; can you recommend any thing I shouldn t miss

Natural History MuseumAsks margiep A. There are a great many sites to see in Dublin, you'll be hard pushed to cover them all especially as Dublin is considered to be one of the best places to party00:00 Mon 28th May 2001

What is Gekkomat and how does it work

A. It's a new invention, inspired by the vertical climbing abilities of geckos, that allows humans to climb up walls. It is the brainchild of Gerald Winkler, from Herzogenaurach, Germany. 00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

I recently read that Sardinia is fast becoming the new Monte Carlo for rich holidaymakers is this true

Asks JacksonC A. Sardinia has always been a more exclusive holiday destination than your normal beach resort, but you've probably read about the Costa Smeralda area to the north of the island, which00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

What is a cryptic crossword

A. A cryptic crossword puzzle is one in which each clue is a little puzzle in itself, as distinct from the more straightforward question-and-answer crosswords. Crosswords were invented in Britain in00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

I ll be visiting Hong Kong later this year (September) on business, but will have about five days to see the sights. What can you recommend

Asks JacksonC A. September is not the best time of year to visit as Hong Kong often experiences cyclones then, but if you do visit at this time of year there will still be plenty to do on Hong Kong00:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

What is the story of Stonehenge

A. Sloth asked the question and Tophat gave the answer: There is, of course, much more... Q. Go on, then. A. Stonehenge is, arguably, Britain's greatest national icon, greater than beefeaters,00:00 Mon 23rd Apr 2001

I d like to visit the famous Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro this summer, do you recommend it

asks FridaX A. This is a great place to visit to experience the beach culture in Rio, but it is very crowded and less classy than it once was. Don't limit your stay to Copacabana as there are better00:00 Mon 23rd Apr 2001

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