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Electric Shock

Why, when I run my fingers under the hot tap in the bathroom, do I always get a little electric 'shock'? It only happens first thing in the morning. Could it be because of my fleecy dressing gown?

plowter

Is There A Welsh National Drink?

Only Welsh drink I can think of is Brains beer. Is there a national drink?

237SJ

Scenic Train Ride Between European Cities

I want to take my Mum somewhere within Europe. She walks with two sticks so dashing around a city somewhere isn`t an option. I was thinking of just flying somewhere, maybe having a night there and...

Francis Asis

In my sent items box I've got 41,509 sent emails. They are all the same email sent over and over again. The recipient only gets it once. Does anyone know Why this is happening How to stop it How to...

Tilly2

Nest Boxes.

It's that time of year and the birds are looking for nesting boxes. My resident blue tits have been duffing up the chaffinches in their squabble over the nest boxes. Can I just urge those of you who...

poppysix

Curling

Just wondering, in curling what happens if one of the brooms hits the curling stone when they are playing. Do they play the shot again?

mikey4444

Is Scientology A Religion Now ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26311316 Does this ruling mean that Scientology is a real religion now, rather than a ludicrous cult, made up by a science fiction writer ?...

sallyrowe

Spouse Debts

my husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Over the past years he as accrued considerable debts which he has been unable to pay off due to lack of income or assets. The debts are in his...

pinkerton

Carcinogens

My sister-in-law thinks that burnt toast is carcinogenic. Is there any evidence to support this theory?

anotheoldgit

Same Sex Marriage, Oh What A Tangled Web Has Been Woven?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10654305/Men-banned-from-becoming-Queen-as-700-years-of-law-redrafted-ahead-of-gay-marriage.html /// “This is yet another attack on those who opposed the...

anotheoldgit

Killed With An Axe For Daring To Argue With Teenagers.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2565358/Father-killed-axe-murder-row-gang-teenagers-outside-block-flats-London.html With the rapid increase in youth crime, isn't it now time that the...

sandyRoe

A Hypothetical Question...

If two differently dated will were presented at a probate office who would actually decide which one was valid? I know it would be the one with the latest date, but who'd have the last word?

je39

Itunes

When I right click on a track in my library and copy it, I cannot find out where it has been copied to as it doesn't tell me where it's gone ! Can anyone enlighten me please ?

sir.prize

Court Directive

A monetary dispute exists between a claimant and a defendant. A preliminary hearing was held a couple of months ago and a full court hearing is arranged for 3 March. Meanwhile the claimant deposited a...

Tilly2

Mushrooms

Just been getting tea ready and wondered, do I really need to peel those big black field mushrooms? I always do. Is it strictly necessary?

mikey4444

Sudan Won Who Gang-Raped Jailed For "indecnet Acts"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-26286264 If there is anybody left who thinks that Sharia law is in any way just, perhaps this might just convince otherwise. Jailed for being raped !...

jennyjoan

Have Had This Problem Before

My left water tap in bathroom sink has been running for some time now. My nephew was allegedly to have fixed it but I wasn't here and he was gone by the time I got home. One of the kitchen fitters put...

masma

Eye Test

Had an eye test a month ago and got new varifocals, these are ok for long distance but not close up. I've been back twice and they say there's nothing wrong with the glasses. My question is.. can I go...

Kathyan

Parking Charge

Been out this morning and parked in Disabled bay but forgot to put my badge on display. Came back to a parking charge on the windscreen. On checking this, they have got my reg number wrong. What...

dance2trance

How Do You Install Magnetic Door Catches To Kitchen Cupboards?

The thing that has me stumped is lining the metal strip up with where the magnet unit is positioned. Is it just careful measuring? Thanks.

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