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jonjo

royston grange

 does  anyone out there have any relatives or friends who served on the royston grange up until 1972
19:48 Mon 25th Jul 200510 answers, last by bomber1 16:09 Thu 24th Nov 2011
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jake-the-peg

Playing God

If you could give ten more years of life to any historical character who would you choose and why?
11:47 Thu 21st Jul 200517 answers, last by Caztastic 17:05 Fri 26th Aug 2005
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droolface

which is the most famous gin cocktail

most famous gin cocktail
17:00 Wed 20th Jul 20056 answers, last by Louisebabe 16:30 Tue 09th Aug 2005
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reportmonkey

How do you become King

As I understand there are several ways for one to become Queen but none of these appeal because of the drastic lifestyle changes involved or lack of musical talent.  Could anyone help
16:14 Mon 01st Aug 200512 answers, last by reportmonkey 15:46 Thu 04th Aug 2005
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Borisamber

Post war rationing

I believe "Rationing" ended in 1954, but what was the last commodity to be rationed in the UK?
12:35 Tue 26th Jul 200517 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:11 Wed 03rd Aug 2005
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rudy63

devil

who is soulkeeper
18:16 Sun 31st Jul 20053 answers, last by shaneystar 01:33 Tue 02nd Aug 2005
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dk_psy

passion flower

anyone know the story/myth behind the passion flower and all it's layers?
14:35 Mon 01st Aug 20052 answers, last by dk_psy 15:17 Mon 01st Aug 2005
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rudy63

bankrobbers

who is killed in age of 25
17:22 Sun 31st Jul 20053 answers, last by Eternity 10:30 Mon 01st Aug 2005
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Chad3039

old sayings

can you finish the saying :- Show me a man who has not made mistakes.......................
15:13 Tue 26th Jul 20059 answers, last by Romeo 04:59 Mon 01st Aug 2005
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johnny5

death sentence

when a judge used to pass the death sentence he would say "you shall be taken from here...... please can somebody complete his sentencing ? thank you in advance
13:47 Thu 28th Jul 200511 answers, last by shaneystar 01:36 Mon 01st Aug 2005
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anagram

HenryVIII

What relation was HenryVIII to Richard I?
15:00 Sun 31st Jul 20054 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:31 Sun 31st Jul 2005
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spanglepants

what is the diffrence

Hi can any one tell me what the diffrence is between a close and a cul-de sac, a road and a street
18:15 Tue 26th Jul 20054 answers, last by rooftrouser 14:22 Sat 30th Jul 2005
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eupraxia

Glamis

I'm Looking at the myths surrounding Glamis Castle, the birth place of the Queen Mother. Particularly the one concerning the 'Mad Earl' . Does any one know of any sites that might offer some insight...
22:19 Sun 24th Jul 20056 answers, last by cousinem 13:15 Fri 29th Jul 2005
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tiny tim

canadian troops

The popular nickname  of the canadian troops who fought in europe in ww1 was derived from that of their commanding officer. What was his surmane?
20:54 Thu 28th Jul 20052 answers, last by Quizmonster 12:38 Fri 29th Jul 2005
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Writing Pad

Thomas Coram

Who has heard of Thomas Coram?
22:44 Wed 27th Jul 20054 answers, last by zmudge 18:54 Thu 28th Jul 2005
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Ace001

Small Doors

Why do old houses have small doors that you have to duck to enter? Is it because people were smaller then?
20:17 Thu 21st Jul 20057 answers, last by Lore 17:16 Thu 28th Jul 2005
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extern76

Lord John Scott Lodge 6189

I have inherited a medal with the above name inscribed on it,the medal itself is circular,surrounded in laurel leaves and has the motto  Justice,Truth and Philanthropy.the rear of the coin is...
13:43 Wed 27th Jul 20052 answers, last by zmudge 21:36 Wed 27th Jul 2005
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Chessman

Robin Hood?

My wife, (bless her), wants to know about Hearne, not sure if its the right spelling, she says she thinks he  is a forest god, about the time of Robin Hood, can anyone explain please.
21:03 Mon 25th Jul 20055 answers, last by Chessman 21:20 Tue 26th Jul 2005
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dash_zero

The fall of Rome

Ok, I know this is probably a big question but it's something i've never got. So for various reasons the power that was the roman empire collapsed and barbarians destroyed it.  But what...
13:32 Sun 24th Jul 20054 answers, last by dash_zero 11:40 Tue 26th Jul 2005
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MJDale

Yellow Flax Fine Linen in the Bible

What is yellow flax fine linen in the Bible?
20:26 Sun 24th Jul 20053 answers, last by Golem 05:50 Tue 26th Jul 2005

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