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What are these things on cables for?

Recently ive noticed most cables have a heavyweight cylinder just before the connection like this . what is it for, it seems to be on everything from computer cables to headphone connectors. Thanks in...

couchpot123

gladstone plates

ihave a pair of glass plates with the name gladstone on them. any idea how old they are & are they worth much. thanx in advance

Joe Shmoe

Non Mint Sensative toothpaste!

Does anyone Know if anyone makes an adult sensitive toothpaste in a flavour other than mint ? If so What is it called and where can it be bought ?

oceanauk

Why are passports not stamped any more?

Can anybody tell me why at a lot of airports they will not stamp your passport anymore? I like to collect the stamps when travelling to different countries but now I'm always told they won't do it - I...

PIGPEN_

birds

what is another name for a community of birds

pjm007

Single & Double Cream

What is the difference between single cream and double cream apart from the obvious thickness and the fact that they are spelt differently ? Thanks.

silverdale5

world war 1

what countries were wrecked after world war 1 and how were they wrecked?

jaberwocky

witches?

on holiday last year,wife and i were walking alongside loch tay. in a clearing in the woods we came across an unusual thing. a pile of pine cones in a perfect circle,row on row till about a foot...

Mxfan

Diver sucked up by a Fire plane?

I heard this story about a Diver being found in the middle of a burnt out Forest. The only way he could of got there was from being sucked up from a Fire plane. Is this story true? Personnally i don't...

wduk2005

Fizzy drinks

I dont know if i should be writing this here or in food or drink so i'll give it a go here first. Does anyone know if it is safe and healthy to drink these no added sugar fizzy drinks on a daily...

stylinsam

websites

any funny websites anybodyxxxxxxx

ddon

grue

how is grue (loose ice flakes on ponds etc) formed. someone thinks it floats up from the bed, but I'm not buying that

Traxia

Allergy on the internet

I recently purchased something on the internet which was unsuitable for aspirin allergy sufferers but no mention of it was on the website. As I am allergic to aspirin I cannot use it and I was...

seeandess

aquarium tank weight

tank size is 48 inches long x 19 inches high x 12 inches depth,can you tell me approximatley the weight of it full of water please?

Digster

What is this tool ?

I have a file like tool, about 30cm long plus wooden handle. the abrasive side has raised curves about 2mm apart runnnig along the length of the tool, similar to a rasp. I have been using this for...

Thunderchild

ancor

ok i have this little inflatable boat and as i use it on the sea i think it would be nice now and then to be able to "drop ancor" so that I can stay afloat in the same place. obviously I can't use the...