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"you cant make a silk purse out of a sow's ear"

I know what it means but where puses ever made out of sows ears ? Cheers
19:57 Thu 28th Sep 20064 answers, last by Octavius 16:38 Fri 29th Sep 2006
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Use yer loaf !

Ok call me mister grumpy if you like, but how are you supposed to teach kids the countryside code, when Hovis (bread makers of all people) show kids flatening fields of wheat, I ask you ?
21:54 Sat 23rd Sep 20062 answers, last by crator 18:46 Sun 24th Sep 2006
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James Blunt

Whoe wrote the lyrics to 'you're beautiful' ?
19:18 Sat 02nd Sep 20068 answers, last by littleoldme 17:49 Sun 03rd Sep 2006
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dog lump

I've discovered a small lump behind my dogs ear, its a dark purple in colour, smaller than a pea and roundish, I'm not sure if its a tick or not, as I cant see any other parts to it. Any advice ?...
20:16 Mon 14th Aug 20067 answers, last by rsvp 18:39 Thu 29th Aug 2013
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Dangerous job

I was amazed to read an article recently stating that "Game Wardens in the United states are nine times more likely to be killed on the job than inner city cops"! My question is- Is this all down to...
11:13 Sun 13th Aug 20061 answer, last by Clanad 17:14 Sun 13th Aug 2006
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Courgette Cooking ?

Hi Folks, Whats the best and simlest way to cook these babies. Thanks...
19:29 Sat 12th Aug 200616 answers, last by sholmes 15:26 Tue 18th Aug 2009
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New duck in town

Among the many mallard ducks in a local park lake, I've noticed a new-commer has turned up within the last couple of days and I wonder if anyone can identify it for me ? Its basic colouring of its...
14:14 Thu 10th Aug 20062 answers, last by Cetti 14:47 Thu 10th Aug 2006
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Burglar apparal

Why does the achaetypical portrayal of the cat burglar apparel seem to include, black eye mask, sweater with broad black and white parallel stipes, flat cap and a sack with the word swag emblazoned...
20:20 Tue 04th Jul 20061 answer, last by CLOWN TICKLE 08:36 Wed 05th Jul 2006
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mosquitto's, midges, gnates*

The great outdoors is a wonderful place but loses its appeal if you get petsered by those wee beasties above, I heared on the radio (missed most of it) yesterday eating certain food like garlic and...
11:22 Sat 24th Jun 20064 answers, last by Yelltran 00:54 Mon 26th Jun 2006
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tourettes disorder

Is it possible for a person to suffer with tourettes syndrome in a written form or is it just a verbal thing ? Thanks very +*@#*+ much
19:31 Mon 19th Jun 20062 answers, last by Salamanda 22:21 Mon 19th Jun 2006
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Narcissus flower

Why is the flower 'narcissus', so called ? Does it have any relevance to clasical greek mythology?
20:13 Sat 17th Jun 20063 answers, last by Thunderbird+ 22:39 Sat 17th Jun 2006
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2 veg

When was Maize first introduced into China and also what is the history of the carrot in this country ?
10:01 Fri 02nd Jun 20064 answers, last by carrotmuseum 17:10 Thu 20th Jul 2006
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Desert reclaimation

Have any attempts to reclaim vast areas of desert and turn it into forest been successful ?
00:02 Thu 01st Jun 20065 answers, last by heathfield 15:42 Thu 01st Jun 2006
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Cormorant behaviour

This morning I saw a cormorant in typical pose stood at the edge of a large pond with its wings out-stretched and gently shaking them. The bird flew off as I approached and when I got to where it was...
10:20 Mon 29th May 20064 answers, last by Thunderbird+ 00:23 Tue 30th May 2006
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gall stones

What are gall stones and how can they be treated ?
00:16 Mon 29th May 20063 answers, last by helsbels666 00:25 Mon 29th May 2006
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cuckoo call ?

According to the lyrics of an old song- "in june the cuckoo will change its tune" Any truth in this ? if so whats it sound like ? May be someone like cheti will swoop down with an answer..
12:23 Fri 19th May 20063 answers, last by Thunderbird+ 20:38 Fri 19th May 2006
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dosset, Lonnie & heathfield. Re shrub ?

I saw dossets original post on 7-5-06 and had a hunch about this plant but was hesitant, mainly due to the word shrub, its acually classed as a border perenial, apart from that,I thought it too much...
23:39 Wed 10th May 20064 answers, last by dosset 16:49 Sun 14th May 2006
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Pond plant

Last year I planted a Pickerel weed (pontederia cordata) in my pond on a high ledge with a couple of bricks undernieth to bring the rim of the pot just above the water. Everything else in the garden...
13:44 Tue 02nd May 2006
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aging stone/concrete

I have a new concrete garden ornament with a stone effect finnish, at the moment it stands out like a sore thumb, looking like its just dropped out of the sky. Dose anyone know of a short-cut recipe I...
00:08 Mon 01st May 20066 answers, last by WendyS 14:05 Mon 01st May 2006
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blackthorn winter

It could be an animals & nature question but ill give it a go here first. I was talking with some work collegues about the weather and nature in general and I remarked on how in some years, I had...
13:17 Mon 24th Apr 20062 answers, last by Thunderbird+ 15:27 Mon 24th Apr 2006

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