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21st Century Abbreviations

When will people start refering to a year by the last two numbers like they did in 99?
15:24 Tue 06th Sep 20059 answers, last by worder 03:21 Thu 15th Sep 2005
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Russophile Request

U.S.S.R is to C.C.C.P as K.G.B. is to ? 
01:45 Wed 10th Aug 20054 answers, last by DUUMFANGLE 17:26 Wed 10th Aug 2005
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Seeing Stars

When I do a cartwheel, handstand or head-over-heels I can actually see 'stars' (like tiny pieces of floating glitter) for a second. What causes this phenomenon? Is it usual?
04:35 Sun 31st Jul 20053 answers, last by newtron 13:24 Mon 01st Aug 2005
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One for the Semanticists

Is this a question.
02:22 Mon 27th Jun 20058 answers, last by jno 01:16 Wed 29th Jun 2005
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Advert

Who did the choreography in the car advert where the car changes into a robot and dances (if you're so clever?)
01:59 Mon 27th Jun 20052 answers, last by amarillis 15:08 Mon 27th Jun 2005
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Dead Donkeys

Does anyone have any views on those treacley stories that feature at the end of the news? Or an example of one that was desperately insignificant yet memorable? Did the term originate from a...
01:16 Mon 27th Jun 20053 answers, last by mycatis 17:32 Mon 27th Jun 2005
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European Name Suffixes

People are always calling Chelsea 'Chelski' because of Abramovich but doesn't 'ski' denote a Polish name? I thought Russians used 'ov(a)'  or 'ovich'.
19:27 Sat 25th Jun 200511 answers, last by Dudley 23:53 Tue 28th Jun 2005
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Chinese Cracker

After my meal at a Chinese restaurant I was given a fortune cookie that said 'bok nei gau ma'. Does anyone know what this means? The waiter just smiled ambiguously.
02:39 Sat 25th Jun 20059 answers, last by *mystical* 19:57 Tue 28th Jun 2005
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Reading Motives

What's the most difficult book you've read? Did it give you a sense of achievement or leave you unfulfilled? Have you read certain books primarily to be able to say you have?
02:30 Sat 25th Jun 200520 answers, last by mycatis 21:28 Tue 05th Jul 2005
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Teeth & Pain

Why do teeth have such sensitive nerves? What purpose do they serve? Why do we need to feel with our teeth anyway?
01:54 Fri 10th Jun 20051 answer, last by Scarlett 11:20 Fri 10th Jun 2005
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Multi-Section Question Teaser

Can anyone think any Answerbank questions for which the meaning and answer will vary depending on which section it's posted in. eg Who is your faviourite impressionist? - will get...
18:58 Sun 29th May 20055 answers, last by galltin 17:03 Tue 31st May 2005
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Blood Sculpture

Which artist made a sculpture of his head using his own blood?
01:25 Mon 23rd May 20053 answers, last by mikartmilo 13:36 Sat 30th Jul 2005
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Wide Sargasso Sea

Where does Wide Sargasso Sea get its title? I know its inspires by Jane Eyre but I missed the sea reference when I read it.
03:53 Sun 22nd May 20055 answers, last by flashpig 00:34 Mon 30th May 2005
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Feigned Sympathy Towards Celebrity Misfortune

 Why do some people think that because they've bought a couple of records or seen someone's wedding in the papers that they have a  interest in their lives.  I think the public...
02:43 Wed 18th May 200514 answers, last by Aschenbach 14:03 Mon 30th May 2005
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Dr Karl (Kruszelnicki)

Are there any fans of this guy's science forums on BBC radio and ABC Austrailia? I think they're really entertaining and would recommend them to anyone. I'm also trying to find his...
03:18 Fri 06th May 20053 answers, last by Loosehead 10:55 Fri 06th May 2005
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People With Their Names in the Dictionary

Does anyone know any of the people who have had the honour of having their names immortalized in the dictionary with the loss of the capital letter eg. Mr. Derrick - derrick (crane)
20:34 Wed 04th May 200520 answers, last by THECORBYLOON 11:56 Sat 07th May 2005
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Long Fleshless Fingers

According to this article I was reading the Aye-Aye is one of only two animals to possess a long thin fleshless finger for hunting insects. Does anyone happen to know the other animal?...
17:34 Wed 04th May 20053 answers, last by Aschenbach 16:38 Mon 09th May 2005
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Names of Countries On Stamps

Why is Britain the only country not to have its name printed on the actual stamps?
15:03 Wed 04th May 20058 answers, last by Aschenbach 01:32 Thu 05th May 2005
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Cats and Ducks

Has anyone else had a cat that has caught ducks? I've got an 18-month-old cat that brought a huge adult Mallard from the nearby park through the catflap. I've never heard of this before (birds, mice,...
03:33 Wed 04th May 200514 answers, last by Baldric 17:49 Mon 11th Jan 2016

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