A. Chester F. Carlson began experimenting with producing a prototype photocopier in New York in the late 1930s. Q. How do photocopiers work A. Photocopier works on a basic physical principle:
01:00 Mon 12th Mar 2001 A. In a word, yes. But there is a history of famous sampling incidents that prove that it's nothing like as simple as agreeing that sampling breaks the law. Q. Why is sampling breaking the law
01:00 Mon 15th Oct 2001asks tonyb:A. Ear wax, known medically as cerumen, is a yellow or brown substance secreted by small glands under the skin of the outer part of the ear canal. Q. What's it for A. It's a sticky
01:00 Mon 24th Dec 2001A. Opinions vary, as opinions do on a subject as variable as greatest albums, but the critical consensus is agreed that Born To Run is a landmark release in Bruce Springsteen's catalogue, and in
01:00 Mon 17th Sep 2001A. In a word - no, because there is no such thing as a 'typical' David Bowie album! Q. OK, well, I've picked up on the Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars album, so where
01:00 Tue 17th Jul 2001 In a word ' no, because there is no such thing as a 'typical' David Bowie album! OK, well, I've picked up on the Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars album, so where should I
01:00 Mon 16th Jul 2001A. The new Dyson washing machine, the 'Contrarotator', has two drums, which rotate in the opposite direction at the same time whereas conventional machines have only one drum which moves in the same
01:00 Mon 23rd Apr 2001With such a vast choice of Caribbean Islands to choose from, where each one provides its own unique character and features – providing for visitors seeking pleasure and enrichment, the wonder of adventure, the unfamiliar, the freshness of the unspoilt and the stimulation of the exotic - you will be spoilt for cho...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Time to announce the keen bean who got last week s lyrics to be Paradise City by Guns n Roses from their one decent album, Appetite For Destruction. The music knowledge award goes to ..*drum roll
17:32 Fri 19th Oct 2007Q. So, art or disfigurement A. As usual with these things it is a matter of opinion. Tattoos range from self-inflicted crosses and 'evil' across the knuckles to the most extraordinarily elaborate -
01:00 Fri 12th Apr 2002 Q. Who was the first musician to attract fame, fortune and bad habits A. That would be violinist Niccolo Paganini, who led an unusual life, including all of the above. Q. What was unusual
01:00 Mon 11th Feb 2002A. Duran Duran never actually split up - they've just enjoyed varying line-ups and occasional breaks from touring and recording. But the Duran Duran line-up that enjoyed such massive success in the
01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001A. The album in question is Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, the eponymous debut from one of America's most enduring rock bands, still rocking 25 years on from this release at the height of punk
01:00 Mon 01st Oct 2001 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 longer
01:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001asks DOUBRIS: A. It's called tinnitus, and it doesn't have to be ringing: it can be whistling, roaring, singing, buzzing or machine-type noises. Usually there's some hearing loss, too. Tinnitus is
01:00 Mon 14th May 2001Asks JacksonC A. The best time to visit Brighton is in May. Although good weather cannot be guaranteed, the Brighton Festival is on, which means that there is loads to do. It runs for the whole
01:00 Mon 07th May 2001A. The short answer is, they are not always guitarists. There are plenty of 'back line' musicians who sing, and in some cases they lead their bands as well. Q. What about a few of the more famous
01:00 Mon 02nd Apr 2001By Andy Hughes EVERYONE knows who Pete Best is, even if they wouldn't recognise him quite as easily as the man who replaced him. Pete Best was the drummer in The Beatles, until Brian Epstein eased
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