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jc72537

Galilei Galileo Saying

Does anyone have a proper reference for the following phrase "Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so" attributed to Galileo? Thanks a lot
21:32 Tue 01st Feb 20052 answers, last by Marsh 19:44 Thu 03rd Feb 2005
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chin85

Egyptian Grammar

Does anyone know where I can find the english into egyptian translations for the exercises in Gardiners Egyptian Grammar? thanks
19:05 Mon 31st Jan 20054 answers, last by chin85 00:22 Wed 02nd Feb 2005
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666

agent orange

what was agent orange, i heard it is something to do with the Vietnam War ?
15:50 Sun 30th Jan 20057 answers, last by thekraut 19:25 Thu 03rd Feb 2005
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MORELLO

Electrocuted?

Can steam carry an electrical current sufficient to do harm? In our bathroom the glass 'globe' part of the ceiling light has broken, and I am in the process of locating another. In the interim however...
15:15 Mon 31st Jan 20056 answers, last by brian5 17:23 Thu 24th Feb 2005
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Beswad

George Formby

What accent does George Formby have?
03:40 Mon 31st Jan 20056 answers, last by galltin 13:05 Fri 04th Feb 2005
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davver

"Monkeys and parrots"

What is the origin (and exact meaning) of this phrase much-beloved by all NCOs?
17:03 Sun 30th Jan 20057 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:30 Mon 31st Jan 2005
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Diddymand

Faraday's Cage

What is Faraday's cage constructed from and how does it work, particularly with reference to mobile phone signals? Thank you in advance?
13:55 Sun 30th Jan 20052 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:27 Mon 31st Jan 2005
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smudge

Manslaugher - Man's Laughter.

Manslaughter - Man's Laughter. I noticed this on the pin board of a crime series last night. Are there any other interesting words you can think of that you could change into meaning something else?
10:58 Sat 29th Jan 200519 answers, last by Marsh 11:46 Fri 04th Feb 2005
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spiff

Miranda

What is the origin of this word  in America as in being "read your rights" upon arrest?
10:55 Mon 31st Jan 20052 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:15 Mon 31st Jan 2005
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pig

Jesus

 what do the letters mean on the cross when he was crucified?
23:37 Thu 27th Jan 20054 answers, last by Peter Pedant 21:04 Sun 30th Jan 2005
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Sauron

Roman Interest Rates

During its decline, interest rates exploded in the complex Roman economy.  They had centuries of borrowing and lending systems. Therefore they had to divide and multiply numbers easily and daily....
06:17 Sun 30th Jan 20053 answers, last by Octavius 15:37 Mon 31st Jan 2005
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Chillum

Salt

I like my salt. I use LoSalt - is it any less harmfull then the real thing?
18:38 Wed 26th Jan 20054 answers, last by ahar 02:57 Sun 06th Feb 2005
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extern76

Birth certificates

 How do I go about obtaing Birth Certificates for long deceased members of my family ?
20:01 Wed 26th Jan 20054 answers, last by Corkyb 11:34 Mon 31st Jan 2005
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OLIVEBUS

Homosexuals killed in Genocide

On the day we remember the millions killed in concentration camps has the Catholic Church made any reference to the Homosexuals murdered
15:43 Thu 27th Jan 200515 answers, last by wee monkey 22:09 Mon 21st Feb 2005
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Yinzer

WWII Allies?

Ok, I still can't understand if russia was on our side or not. I get the idea that they were at first but then Stalin wanted to go and do his own thing. Can anybody help me out on this? Sorry if I...
12:34 Thu 27th Jan 20057 answers, last by Ethreal 11:39 Mon 31st Jan 2005
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newtron

interrogation techniques

Are there effective interrogation techniques that are not considered to be torture or abuse?  What are they?  Obviously, if someone does not want to say something, asking nicely and saying...
14:13 Tue 25th Jan 20053 answers, last by Dom Tuk 15:23 Thu 27th Jan 2005
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janeevans

Places of the UK

1) Sounds as if we are cooking in silence (8) 2) Monks wrote their chronicles near its strangely shaped bridge (8)
15:58 Tue 25th Jan 20053 answers, last by inglepingle 19:17 Wed 26th Jan 2005
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Dom Tuk

UK laws and the Irish embassy in London

Is the Irish embassy in London bound to abide by the UK Race Relations Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Can i ask for information on the basis of these UK acts.
12:05 Wed 26th Jan 20053 answers, last by Hgrove 17:26 Wed 26th Jan 2005
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glitter18

Scottish Trust Deed

Has anyone ever taken one of these out??  Any info would be great. Thanks
12:58 Mon 24th Jan 20052 answers, last by zmudge 22:35 Wed 26th Jan 2005
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ali_alic

Should we rent out furnished or unfurnished

We are due to rent out a house and would like to know the pros and cons of whether to rent it out furnished, unfurnished or, if there is such a thing, part furnished.  Any advice ABers? Alison
15:00 Tue 25th Jan 20059 answers, last by Oneeyedvic 15:49 Wed 26th Jan 2005

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