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rule of succession

In olden days, when Thailand was Siam there was no order of succession as the king had many wives and many sons. When the king died all the princes had to form a line in the palace courtyard and...
15:18 Sat 28th Apr 20125 answers, last by Starbuckone 22:43 Sat 28th Apr 2012
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The keeper of the key

The king had summoned his knights from all corners of the realm and when all were assembled proclaimed "On the morrow we go forth to the port where our ships are waiting and set sail to meet the...
16:32 Wed 15th Feb 2012
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Any suggestions please?

I am 86 year old man, living on my own and severely disabled and housebound. I can't stand unsupportedfor more than 2 mins, so food preparation and cooking is becoming increasingly difficult. I am...
14:07 Sun 29th Jan 201225 answers, last by barbara1835 13:29 Tue 14th Feb 2012
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What motivates cost comparison sites?

I, like many others freqently get e-mails from comparison sites suggesting that by using their switch service I can save money. Is their motivation to get the best deal for me or the best commission...
16:09 Sat 28th Jan 20124 answers, last by heathfield 18:51 Sat 28th Jan 2012
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Printer problems

Due to recurrent ill health and hospitalisation I have only used computer a couple of times in last few weeks and have not used printer for about 3 months. I tried to print a document but nothing...
12:47 Tue 17th Jan 20128 answers, last by heretic666 16:23 Wed 25th Jan 2012
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Another year

Got up this morning looked in the mirror and said Happy Birthday to you.86 today, I had to say it myself as I live on my own and have done for 16 years. 5 cards so far, probably one more to come ( if...
09:44 Fri 02nd Dec 201135 answers, last by mickrog 17:29 Fri 02nd Dec 2011
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A musical shoe box box

A man carrying a shoe box under his arm walked into a pub and placed the box on the bar. He ordered a small whisky half of lager and could he have a little water. While the barman was attending to his...
12:39 Thu 24th Nov 20113 answers, last by notasyoungasiwas 17:06 Thu 24th Nov 2011
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Back button not working

When I open a post on AB, after reading I would click on the back button (top left) and it returns me to the AB page that I was on. Yesterday and today that doesn't happen - nothing happens and...
17:13 Fri 18th Nov 20115 answers, last by heathfield 16:14 Sat 19th Nov 2011
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What's the way to do it?

One of my grandsons has asked me to get him a little stocking filler, he doesn't know what it is called, and neither do I, nor where to get one. It is the thing that the Punch and Judy man puts in his...
12:48 Mon 14th Nov 20114 answers, last by Sonyme 12:55 Mon 14th Nov 2011
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It can't be a draw, but it was.

I was reminiscing with a couple of fellow oldies about cricket and we all know it happened but can't agree why. Before the war England were touring South Africa and the final test had no finishing...
13:09 Sat 05th Nov 20116 answers, last by jno 19:51 Sat 05th Nov 2011
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In off balloon

Who were Liverpool playing when they conceded a goal when the ball was defected by a balloon? A red one of course!
20:32 Sun 23rd Oct 20114 answers, last by Duncer 15:48 Thu 27th Oct 2011
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The Cortege

A man had just left his office and was about to cross the road to a pub where he was to have his lunch when a funeral cortege appeared. He stood respectfully on the pavement as it passed and watched...
11:42 Tue 27th Sep 20112 answers, last by askyourgran 20:26 Tue 27th Sep 2011
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What's his name?

For most of yesterday, at odd waking moments in the night and again this morning I have been trying to recall a name. I know that I know it, but can't seem to dig out of my memory and it is beginning...
10:30 Sat 24th Sep 20113 answers, last by piggynose 10:38 Sat 24th Sep 2011
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Mail order charging

Are there any legalities regarding when a mail order company can charge for goods ordered? I was always under the impression that the debit/credit card could only be debited when the goods were...
11:23 Wed 24th Aug 20113 answers, last by milly143 12:03 Wed 24th Aug 2011
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Round and round he goes

What is the story (if indeed it ever happend) behind the sailor? who went round the isle of Sheppey umpteen times thinking that by keeping the shore on his port side he would eventually reach his...
14:59 Mon 15th Aug 20112 answers, last by Sonyme 15:13 Mon 15th Aug 2011
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Changing boiler

I have a 12 year old combination boiler which I am considering changing. What are the advantages of a condensing bolier over the combi?...
19:59 Fri 24th Jun 20116 answers, last by bookbinder 16:10 Sat 25th Jun 2011
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Silent Sky

A friend has phoned to say that he has picture but no sound on Sky. He has the basic Sky box - not HD . He has Sky link to bedroom and has no sound on either set when on Sky. Sound is OK on both sets...
10:56 Wed 22nd Jun 20112 answers, last by Sonyme 11:04 Wed 22nd Jun 2011
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Pub "quiznite" disputed question

Which British river has the most bridge crossings?
14:11 Thu 02nd Jun 20113 answers, last by redman41 14:23 Thu 02nd Jun 2011
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Pub "quiznite" disputed question

Which British river has the most bridge crossings?
14:09 Thu 02nd Jun 20118 answers, last by Davethedog 14:09 Tue 07th Jun 2011
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Pacific carriers

In the thirties the American Pacific fleet was based at Pearl Harbour Hawaii. There were (I think) four aircraft carriers in this fleet, none of which were in Pearl Harbour when the Japanese attacked....
19:25 Sun 29th May 20115 answers, last by ABerrant 02:53 Mon 30th May 2011

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