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National Debt

The UK National Debt is current around £1400 Billion. If we are meant to be one of the worlds wealthiest nations, are there any countries that operate without a national debt?...
15:01 Fri 16th Aug 20136 answers, last by Hypognosis 18:00 Fri 16th Aug 2013
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Nia Roo

I have seen several houses with the name Nia Roo and am curious about its meaning. On putting Nia Roo into Google, I seem to get listings of hotels, guest houses and pubs, all with this name, but no...
13:44 Tue 12th May 20097 answers, last by lori 19:41 Sat 26th Jun 2010
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Railway Overhead Lines

I'm having trouble finding information on the overhead lines set-up on railways in Britain. Does anyone have any web resource or knowledge on this? I'm trying to get info on the apparant earth bonding...
15:40 Wed 11th Mar 20092 answers, last by deggers316 11:18 Thu 12th Mar 2009
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Moet & Chandon - pronunciation

In a recent promotional advert, it appeared this was being pronounced as mo-ette. I had always assumed that this was incorrect. In an episode of The Royle Family, Jim is heard to say of his glass of...
13:29 Tue 03rd Mar 200922 answers, last by ~max~ 02:45 Wed 04th Mar 2009
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Rope & Pulley Puzzle

Can anyone help with a puzzle I've seen elsewhere on AB. I recall it involved a person (or monkey possibly) being suspended on a rope over a pulley with a counterwieght on the other end. The puzzle...
18:14 Thu 07th Aug 20084 answers, last by Hymie 15:14 Sat 09th Aug 2008
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"porky" signed LP

On my recent birthday, I was given a gift of a framed copy of the Genesis album "The Lamb Lies down on Broadway" My friend told me that the interest lies in the fact that each framed lp disc is signed...
16:00 Wed 02nd Jul 20085 answers, last by noknowledge 15:13 Thu 03rd Jul 2008
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Birds Egg query

We have found a small nest in a dense bush in our garden in Argyll, but we are struggling to identify the owner. The nest is quite neat and about the size of a half grapefruit. Without getting too...
11:03 Fri 02nd May 200813 answers, last by DAPVRBM 03:22 Fri 02nd Mar 2012
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Weights & Measures

Is there anything in the legislation that prevents someone from over-measuring, especially with loose goods being measured at the point of sale, such as loose meats or alcoholic drinks. It wouldnt do...
16:22 Tue 05th Feb 20085 answers, last by Buenchico 19:41 Tue 05th Feb 2008
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Herbs or Spices

What is the difference between a herb and a spice?
16:18 Tue 05th Feb 20082 answers, last by katerich48 20:08 Sat 09th Feb 2008
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Correct Etiquette

I need to send a letter to an important potential new client, who for the pruposes of this question is called Sir Joe Bloggs. For initial contact, how should he correctly be addressed - Dear Mr...
12:41 Wed 23rd May 20079 answers, last by obxavon88 16:41 Sun 05th Apr 2009
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Tom & Jerry

Who is the big woman who appears in Tom & Jerry, usually shouting "Tammiss!" while standing on a stool and lifting her skirts. Is she the housekeeper or the owner of the house?
14:54 Wed 13th Dec 20067 answers, last by jamesy boy 17:54 Fri 22nd Dec 2006
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Anti-Virus Software

Following the expiry of my Macafee subscrition about a month ago, I paid for and dowloaded the updated version. It has caused all sorts of hassle, making my machine run extremely slowly and cuasing...
17:50 Mon 27th Nov 20066 answers, last by ipod 22:00 Wed 07th Mar 2007
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UK Chart Archive

Does anyone know of a website where I can find the charts for a particular week in a particular year? everyHit.com can provide dates for specific records or artists, but I need the whole chart for a...
15:53 Wed 22nd Nov 20062 answers, last by Bonzo 2000 18:27 Wed 22nd Nov 2006
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M6 or A1 - route advice please

I'm driving from Scotland to Beckenham in Kent tomorrow. The AA route planner suggests going east across the A66 then right down the A1 to the east of London. My natural instinct is to follow the M6,...
12:09 Wed 18th Oct 20068 answers, last by Melliexr 21:54 Wed 18th Oct 2006
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Petrol Supply

On avarage, how long does it take for the crude oil pumped from below the seabed to reach our tanks on the garage forecourts?
17:36 Fri 13th Oct 2006
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Aircraft Acceleration

I never fail to be impressed by the acceleration of a fully laden airliner prior to take-off, compared to most normal cars. What sort of 0 - 60mph time does the average airliner achieve?
12:03 Thu 12th Oct 20062 answers, last by kempie 17:22 Thu 12th Oct 2006
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Thermostatic Radiator Valves

We've recently bought a house with thermostatic valves on each radiator. Some of them dont work and seem to remain fully on or fully off regardless of the setting. Sometimes a good whack on the side...
16:17 Fri 01st Sep 20062 answers, last by fazer 23:07 Sat 09th Sep 2006
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Sky Volume Control

On our old Sony telly, the TV volume could be controlled from our Sky remote handset. However, we have recently got a Panasonic TV and the volume needs to be controlled by the TV's own remote control....
11:13 Mon 28th Aug 20066 answers, last by YvonneM 19:22 Tue 29th Aug 2006
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Discovery 3 - Additional Key

I've just dropped my key and remote pad down a road gully and am now waiting for my amused wife to come and rescue me with her key. I assume the key is gone for good, but does anyone know how easy it...
20:58 Thu 24th Aug 20064 answers, last by Bonzo 2000 21:38 Fri 25th Aug 2006
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Sandstone Hearth

We have just had a fireplace reinstated in our Victorian house and it has uncovered the original hearth. It is a slab of light grey coloured sandstone with a nice finish. When it is wet, it takes on a...
12:25 Tue 01st Aug 20062 answers, last by asciwhite 16:13 Tue 01st Aug 2006

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