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Hamas, part two

Unfortunately, after seeing the news, and reding the papers, it looks like BigMac was mistaken, it appears that Hamas has not, and has no intention of renouncing their aim of destroying Israel, if...

lepers

comedy names

is Darius Lesgettham a "funny" name in the same way that Shirley Knot is?

4getmenot

Police

Why is the term 'Pigs' sometimes used to describe police?

Paul22118

Change a tiny piece of History?

If you were able to anonymously put yourself back in time at any date in any scenario and could make one change to events e.g. maybe move the bomb next to Hitler during his attempted assassination...

Robert G

Logistics on lorries: Misuse of word?

Increasingly I notice lorries adorned with the word 'Logistics'; sometimes it forms part of the company's name. Are transporters and delivery companies guilty of adopting and misusing this word?...

jgs

Letters to MPs

Do MPs have to reply to letters/ emails from their constituents?

Drusilla

The Forlorn Hope

My Dad has been reading the Sharpe books and referred to 'The Forlorn Hope' as a heroic, almost suicidal, attack force. Is this artistic licence, or was the term really used in this manner by the...

maggie01

Is anyone sad that the whale in the thames has lost it's life.? 'This is in response to sheffwed39 I think it's extremely sad that it didn't make it back to the deeper waters regardless of where it...

jrtv

London Lawyer

If the 2 men that have been charged with the murder and robbery of London lawyer Tom Pryce were given the death penalty ( wishful thinking ) could you carry it out ?

johnlambert

Noisy wind

What makes the passing of wind noisy? When I make my lips the same shape as another part of my body and exhale air I whistle, however when air is expeled from the other area it sounds like an...

bobby atkin

the best way to deal with harrassment

a friend of mine has been harrassed by phone calls and in person she is very upset about it and does not know the best course of action to take .Has anyone been in the same boat .I doubt if the police...

matt_london

Running machines v Road running

<PRE>I am trying to work out if running on a running machine takes less energy than running on a road. I believe it is less as the the machine moves the pavement for you where as if you are...

flip-flop

Burglars

I was burgled late last year - nothing of any note taken, and certainly nothing important such as photos (although I guess a burglar isn't interested in such things...I digress), but the thing that...

brachiopod

If Answers were Years

Take the number of answers* you have posted on AB and treat it as a year, then name a significant event from that year. (Bernardo, loosehead et al - you have to predict an event that will occur in...

Bob Carter

Thailand murder

Does anyone share with me some suspicion of the speed with which the Thai authorities found, got a confession from, and then sentenced the two fishermen with the murder of Katherine Horton? Is there...

lollipop_lou

mfi

What does MFI (the furniture shop) stand for?

melg

interview answers

Can someone PLEASE give me answers to use as answers for job interview questions like .. Give and example of ..etc.."Tell me about a special contribution you have made to your employer." and What are...

NORMANTHEDOG

Bird flu

i think i have got bird flu,iv started talking rubbish,moaning at the kids,wearing make up,and now i cant park the car,any body help.

vikki67

venice

How much should I expect to pay for transfers from the airport to the Cannaregio area of Venice.I don't want to get ripped off. Also is it possible to eat out on a budget.I've heard some real horror...