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'1977' by David Peace

Has anyone read this book? I know it is part of a series, but can anyone tell me if they are sequential, as in do you need to read them in the right order!?
10:08 Wed 15th Jan 20032 answers, last by mash101 16:22 Wed 15th Jan 2003
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long uk place names

what are the longest place names in the UK?
16:55 Tue 29th Oct 20028 answers, last by Obo 14:43 Sun 03rd Nov 2002
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highest point in England

Where is the highest point in England?
10:19 Mon 08th Jul 20021 answer, last by Quizmonster 12:20 Mon 08th Jul 2002
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english language 2

thanks to all who answered the question re tautology. Here is another related question: Is there a name given to a phrase which contains unnecessary emphasis, for example 'very ancient' or 'little bit...
11:16 Mon 24th Jun 20021 answer, last by incitatus 12:21 Mon 24th Jun 2002
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english language question

If a phrase which contradicts itself is an oxymoron - eg 'non-stop flight', then is there a name given to a phrase which repeats its meaning, such as 'true fact'?
13:52 Fri 21st Jun 20026 answers, last by jeeves 12:18 Wed 01st Sep 2004
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The Flashman Papers

Exactly how authentic are 'The Flashman Papers' by George Macdonald Fraser? The author strongly contends that they are the memoirs of the Harry Flashman who was expelled in 'Tom Brown's Schooldays',...
18:30 Fri 01st Feb 20024 answers, last by Lindsey 14:04 Mon 04th Feb 2002
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calories in beer

how many calories are there in a pint of beer?
15:58 Mon 10th Sep 20011 answer, last by kath knapp 09:44 Tue 11th Sep 2001
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hooligans

what is the origin of the word 'hooligan'?
17:26 Fri 31st Aug 20013 answers, last by sgs 08:58 Mon 29th Oct 2001
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RAF marking

What is the origin of the RAF's circular 'target' marking seen on all aircraft?
09:02 Thu 05th Jul 20011 answer, last by buyrite 22:18 Mon 09th Jul 2001
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What is the origin of the phrase

sweet as a nut
11:32 Wed 13th Jun 20011 answer, last by Janetx 10:22 Wed 04th Jul 2001

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