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Holiday Ideas

I have ?2500 to spend on my hols this year. We are a couple living nr London, any ideas on where we can go - considered Jamaica but were put off by not being really able to leave the resorts for two...

wired

Crane or

Could somebody please tell me the difference between a crane and a heron? Thanks in advance.

Cookaburra

Jack the Ripper

Why couldn't they catch JtR?

feebal

Freeview cutting out

Why is it that everytime my parents' telephone rings, their freeview box cuts out!? Is there any way of solving this? Thanks

gkm

Find Someone in U.K.

I knew a lady in the U.K. over 50 years ago. If alive, how best could I find her today? Note that her name might have changed on marriage. Ideas? GKM

farmerjack

data

where can I find out about Gavin Muir the British actor who played Francis Herris in Rogue Herris radio four play recently on bbc 7 not to be confused with American actor.Thank you very much.

scotchollie

Licking stamps

Why can't stamps and envelopes that you have to lick before you can stick them not taste of different things? Mint, or strawberry maybe?

Whickerman

Favourite Kid's TV

What was your favourite TV as a kid? Mine: Dick Turpin Battlestar Galactica Children of the Stones Ghosts of Motley Hall Cartoons on Swap-Shop (but not the prog itself!) HR Pufnstuf Banana Splits A...

waiglet

Music in the film Gunga Din

Does anyone know the name of the piece of bagpipe music played in the 1939 film Gunga Din? It's played just as the British troops are marching towards the fort near the end of the film. Thanks in...

farmerjack

Gavin Muir actor

Hi,does anyone know anything about him not to be confused with an american with the same name.He played Francis Herris in Rogue Herris on bbc 7.Thanks.

Scylax

'Enjoy your flight......'

A wishful sentiment often heard at airports. I wonder if anyone in 'goat class' ever enjoys the flight ? For myself, I regard flying as being the epitome of boredom. Short flights are bad enough, but...

redhead23

wanna whisk me away

wanna whisk me away? as long as its not too hot i will go with you

Roughquest

Grand National

As its the 'greatest horse race in the world' this weekend, i feel a few horsey questions coming on..... 1. Do horses jump naturally or is it imprinted that we have taught them to do so? 2. Can horses...

Shovelhead

Why?

Why do people who mend shoes always cut keys as well?Please help me.

Baby02

Milk

Whats the differance between cat milk and normal milk? My daughter has just asked me this and I aint got a clue...Helppppppppp

x3ecx

which??

which species of animal is it that the male carries the babies and gives birth. i think it may be a sea creature like a seahorse or something but not sure. does anyone know?? thanks

redhead23