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Have faith

England are still in the World Cup. We've played carp so far but our destiny is still in our own hands, and if we win on Wednesday then we go through to the knock-out stages. And in both of our games...

dartagnon

Best way to clean old coins

I've came across a jar of coins, both old and new and most of them are pretty grubby. You can make out details on some of them and the earliest one seems to be 1787. I remember from my childhood that...

dartagnon

How to reclaim payment protection on a bank loan

I'm hoping some well informed ABers can help me with any tips on what to put in a letter to my bank to reclaim payment protection on a bank loan. What details should I include in this letter and what...

dartagnon

Roman Numerals

I couldn't think of any other category to ask this, so here goes. I've an old leather bound Bible and the only clue to it's age is the date M.DCCC.LXIV on the inside cover. Thanks in anticipation....

moore890

Top 5 films which i think are all time greats! any ideas of any more greats?

1.le fabuleux destin d'amelie poulain 2.Requiem for a Dream 3.forest gump 4.shawshank redemption 5.fight club (not in order)...

dartagnon

Lets go to the greengrocer - local quiz

e.g. The male departs - Answer Mango Stuck on a couple, so here goes: 1) Russian Draught 2) Very softly the drink is mixed 3) Mother and child 4) Look, I will tell you the answer Thanks in...

Cider

Actor looked a bit like john goodman

What was the film his look a like was in, he died about 4-5 years ago..

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Selling a car

My daughter is selling her car and I'm looking for tips and hints on how to make sure that she isn't the victim of a con. I know that sometimes a cheque will be used and then it "clears" and a few...

dartagnon

Express Big Monday Crossword

Stuck on this one, here goes. 8 Letters "Plant that grows on another but is not parasitic on it" E _ I _ _ Y _ E It's probably very obvious, but I just can't get it. Thanks in anticipation.

Gromit

Nottingham Police Brutality

A video taken on a mobile phone in Nottingham shows the local police making an arrest. The footage apparently shows the man on the floor with the Taser wire already attached before being shocked. He...

a-j

need an address for sort code

got abbey national sort code need to find the address 09-01-26

janzman

I just wonder......

Before golf balls were invented- how were hailstones measured? The person who invented the drawing board- what did he go back to before he got it right? The guy who drives the council snow plough- how...

dartagnon

Day trips from Spain

Going to Benalmadena in July and booked flights with Easyjet. They've sent me an email offering day trips to Gibraltar and North Africa and I'm wondering if they're worth it and if so should we book...

Julelaw

Orlando Attraction tickets

Is it really cheaper to buy these tickets before we go ? if so where is the cheapest ? Thanks

dartagnon

Benalmadena from the Airport

Going to Benalmadena on 27/06/09 and was wondering if I can get a train from Malaga Airport to the resort. We are then switching to Torremolinos on 04/07 until 11/07 and our hotel and according to the...

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colours required

My wife bought three plants of the variety 1 Day Lily and their names are (1) Big Smile (2) Storm of the century and (3) Victorias Secret. When they arrived there was no indication as to what colours...