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Store name - correct pronunciation

I never knew how to pronounce the name of our local store, Lidl. 2 years ago, I was shopping in that store and heard 3 young ladies speaking German. I thought it opportune to ask their opinion, and...
13:01 Thu 14th Oct 20103 answers, last by chelle7272 13:08 Thu 14th Oct 2010
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Army ranks no longer extant

At what stage was the rank of Brigadier-General dropped and replaced with the rank of Brigadier -at least in the British army ? Previously Brig. Generals were knighted as a routine ; was this honour...
12:33 Thu 14th Oct 20109 answers, last by ABerrant 17:12 Fri 22nd Oct 2010
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Lloyds?TSB bank advert

Toward the end of the Lloyds Bank advert, featuring some cute little Pinnochio characters there is a pedestrian out walking with a strange animal on a lead. What is it ? My guess is that it is a...
12:42 Mon 11th Oct 20102 answers, last by Scylax 12:17 Thu 14th Oct 2010
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Correlation of myths

St. George and the dragon / the Lambton Worm - do these myths have the same foundation, or are they each unique ?
11:46 Sun 10th Oct 20104 answers, last by Scylax 17:15 Wed 13th Oct 2010
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i-Shift or CVT?

Why is the i-Shift transmission of the newer Honda Jazz considered to be superior to the CVT system of the older Jazz models ?
11:58 Sat 09th Oct 20105 answers, last by mdoo98 10:07 Mon 11th Oct 2010
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Maureen, the telephonedirectory

Maureen ( 118-212) should engage a new, and adult, advertising agency. Agreed ?
17:46 Sun 26th Jul 20091 answer, last by Postdog 19:27 Sun 26th Jul 2009
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Honda Jazz

Just how much better is the new Honda Jazz compared with the older version? Is it worth making the switch, or are the improvements only marginal ?
15:29 Sat 04th Jul 20091 answer, last by SpikieMikie 19:26 Sat 04th Jul 2009
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Stars and stripes

I seem to recall reading that the 'stars' on the flag of the USA were not representations of stars, but of rowels as affixed to spurs. Any truth, and if so, why ?
13:26 Wed 06th May 20093 answers, last by VHG 15:13 Wed 06th May 2009
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Safflower seeds

I recently bought safflower seeds to supplement the peanuts and wild bird food I regularly supply on my bird-table. Trouble is, the safflower seeds are not being eaten. Can anyone enlighten me, please...
18:18 Thu 26th Mar 2009
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The Dark Valley

During these difficult times, when 'recession' is quickly becoming 'depression', it behoves one to read what the '30s depression was like in USA, UK, Germany, Japan etc. Can I recommend 'The Dark...
17:21 Tue 24th Mar 20091 answer, last by Zacsmaster 12:32 Wed 25th Mar 2009
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Walking styles

Do dogs and cats walk differently ? Cats appear to me to adopt a 'slinky' gait. Is this a characteristic of a predator, or are my perceptions at fault ?
14:56 Tue 24th Mar 20092 answers, last by wolf63 12:07 Wed 25th Mar 2009
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Comet

Daily Telegraph (Business section)28/1/09: 'Comet, the electrical retailer,has told suppliers that they must pay up to ?15,400 to have each product line displayed on the shop floor, plus a 2% discount...
15:06 Fri 30th Jan 20094 answers, last by buildersmate 03:17 Sun 01st Feb 2009
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Grits

Our American friends eat 'grits' for breakfast. What exactly are 'grits' ?
14:30 Mon 24th Nov 20086 answers, last by USALady 21:44 Thu 04th Dec 2008
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Compatible cartridges

I bought a set of compatible cartridges for my Epson R245 printer, and found that the printer doesn't like them and refused to function. Am I wasting money, or should I try again, using a different...
20:34 Sun 23rd Nov 20082 answers, last by smouse 22:46 Sun 23rd Nov 2008
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Forgotten poem

Many years ago I learned, and subsequently partially forgot a poem which began : 'Driving a Autumn nightfall through lost and hedgebound lanes, You suddenly switch on your headlights, And reveal the...
20:02 Fri 09th May 20081 answer, last by Huderon 10:13 Sun 11th May 2008
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Submarine engineering

In conning a submarine, the order to 'group up', or 'group down', is frequently given. Anyone know the meaning, please ?
13:20 Thu 17th Apr 20085 answers, last by Scylax 18:14 Fri 18th Apr 2008
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Value of ISAs.

Are ISAs the best way to save money ? After investing in them for c.10 years, they seem to be performing very poorly, compared with say, Premium Bonds. Would I be wise to cash in these ISAs and...
17:41 Fri 14th Mar 20083 answers, last by Scylax 21:03 Sat 15th Mar 2008
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Pub prices

I recently went to a pub to meet a couple of friends. This was the first visit to a pub for some years, and I ordered a glass of diet-Coke for myself. I wish I hadn't, as I was charged ?1.30 for it....
15:17 Tue 12th Feb 20083 answers, last by mccfluff 17:32 Tue 12th Feb 2008
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Mismanagement ?

I think that the world is being badly run. To whom should I complain ?
14:41 Tue 06th Nov 200729 answers, last by fletcher.5 03:26 Wed 07th Nov 2007
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Registration plate with no letters

Yesterday I saw a car with 5 numerals only as its Registration. No letters were appended. The car had no foreign identification plate. I'm puzzled. Anyone suggest an explanation ?
14:00 Mon 01st Oct 20076 answers, last by Scylax 13:58 Tue 02nd Oct 2007

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