“Three”

Why do some bands have only three members

A. There are a variety of reasons why some bands stick to three people, instead of the more conventional four or five, but the difference in band relationships can make the group dynamic more01:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

One In Three Worried About Debt

We are all feeling the strain of the credit crunch and keeping a close eye on the purse strings. However, it seems that a third of us are seriously worried. Debt is said to be a concern for one in three people in the UK, new research reveals. According to a well known online financial services company, 33 per cent of...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

What is the origin of the three wise monkeys

A. Thanks to poppy for the question and MistyLady for her answer. The three wise monkeys in question were carved over the door of the Sacred Stable, in Nikko, Japan, in the 17th Century. One covers01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

One-In-Three Households Too Lazy To Switch Utilities Suppliers

Since the birth of the internet, shopping around for the best energy deals and switching utilities suppliers has been made easier than ever, with consumers able to make use of price comparison sites to easily assess their options.   Sadly, as charities and consumer groups continue to point out, some of the most ...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Three Quarters Of IVA Applicants "Living Beyond Means"

Most people who apply for Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) to sort out their unsecured loans and credit card borrowing say they were simply living beyond their means, says a new report. The findings have reignited the debate about low interest credit card deals and their effect on spending. IVAs are an alterna...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

How many major airports are there in the UK

Asks Sanderson A. There are 15 major airports in the UK - and can be defined as those that receive international and internal passenger flights. This number does not include smaller, private airports01:00 Mon 18th Mar 2002

What is so good about the new Apple iMac computers

Asks Justine A. The new Apple iMac's have been in the press since the beginning of 2002 as they look completely different from their previous models - they are all-in-one computers with flat panel01:00 Mon 18th Mar 2002

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 type01:00 Mon 03rd Dec 2001

Explorers

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsExplorers is an action adventure film for children. The three leads were played by River Phoenix, Ethan Hawke and Jason Presson and for both Phoenix and Hawke this was their first feature film. It was directed by Joe Dante and written by Eric Luke. The three misfit best friends fulfil their wildes...14:17 Fri 23rd Jul 2010

What exactly is GPS

Asks Miranda A. GPS stands for Global Positioning System and refers to a worldwide navigation system of 24 satellites that orbit the earth and coordinate with ground receivers to pinpoint exact01:00 Mon 01st Apr 2002

How similar are the new Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings films

A. Movie analysts are predicting the two films, out later this year, will be the biggest this century. They are both from the same genre - of magic and fantasy - and there are surface similarities.01:00 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 is01:00 Mon 29th Oct 2001

What was the Beer Hall Putsch

A. An attempt by the Nazis to seize power at a rally in one of Munich's large beer cellars in 1923. A putsch is an uprising. Q. A bit of background first A. OK. The Nazis grew in power after01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

Where does the Irish sport of hurling originate from

A. That is hard to say because hurling is the oldest field game known in Europe and predates recorded history. There are bardic references to the sport that go back over 2,000 years. The earliest01:00 Sun 21st Oct 2001

How to Play Texas Hold ‘Em, Part 3

In this article we will cover hand rankings.Before we go ahead, here is a list of what words/symbols relate to what I say in this article:H = Hearts            K = King D = Diamonds     Q = Queen S = Spades      &nb...16:26 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Is it true that the price of an Inter Rail ticket has been reduced to #120

Asks Jamie A. Rail Europe has just (April 2002) introduced a new, shorter Inter Rail pass that provides 12 days of unlimited travel in up to four countries (or one travel zone) for 119 ( 169 for01:00 Mon 15th Apr 2002

What's all this fuss about Aboriginal movies

A. It used to be received wisdom in Australia is that no one really wanted films about the country's Aboriginal population. Too controversial - after all, they used to own the place! But three young01:00 Mon 01st Apr 2002

At the edge

Q. I hear that Arthur Lee has been released from prison. A. That's correct. The legendary psychedelic musician and founder of seminal Sixties band Love has served half a 12-year sentence for01:00 Mon 25th Mar 2002

When was the first Cheltenham Festival

A. In 1898 a certain bought a new racecourse that had been marked out at Prestbury Park in the Cotswolds city. In 1902, in a bid to put the course of the map the first Cheltenham Festival was held.01:00 Mon 11th Mar 2002

What is England s tour schedule in New Zealand

A. They start with five straight one-day internationals, beginning in Christchurch on Wednesday and finishing in Dunedin on February 26th. After a couple of warm up matches against Otago and01:00 Sun 10th Feb 2002