Knowledge of the Origins of Words and Phrases

(I did this one once before on a military type site and you wouldn’t believe those who DIDN’T know!) What is the origin and meaning of: "Cold enough to freeze the balls off of a brass monkey"? (This is NOT a "dirty" or "nasty" question!) -answer is factual- file under ‘Fun Facts [...]

Why are the Games for either PSP, Wii etc so expensive?

Seen some new adverts for new games that are comming out, they range from

Whats the Best way for Me to make an Hedgehog shelter for winter?

I forgot to ask this earlier, last night was sat out on my step in the dark, and heard a noise comming from my garden where the lavender plants are. Now i thought it was this pesky cat, untill i looked and saw a Hedgehog having a wonderful feast on the snails and slugs. (i [...]

On the back of my question re saving tips, i had ran out of washing powder, so used some hair shampoo instead,only a little bit, washing came up nicely. then i thought of another saving tip, more info below

Plus it smelled nice and the bottle is quite large and cost me only 99p. (only need a wee squirt.)Then i was looking at my solar lights in garden, i thought well to save electric i will bring them in at night and use them as my lighting. They are quite powerful to. I got [...]

If you have children or work with children would this help you?

just seen this new advert out. so here is the link to help police of any abuse of children online. would it help you at all?
http://www.ceop.gov.uk/

How safe would my savings in my bank be in 3 years time? (more info below.)

My Car is due to be changed over in 3 years time, I have worked out at todays rates if i save

where can i find a site that allows me to view recipes according to the ingredients i enter?

a site where i could enter all of the ingredients i have, and then it gives me recipes that contain only them ingredients.for example, if i was looking for i recipe, i would want to make some, but then realize that i didn’t have the required ingredients, it would be useful to know that all [...]

Ladies, (men can answer if they want.) What type of hair cut should i got for?

My hair now long, and i feel am getting to old now for long hair, also finding it harder to put up, as my right arm goes dead. So what type of hair cut should i go for? Dont want it to short. Any ideas. Constructive answers please. What type of hair cut would [...]

Whatever happened to Ian McDonald?

I am thinking of the civl servant at the Ministry of Defence who made the official annonucements during the Falklands War back in 1982. Retired now probably but did he ever do anything interesting again?

What do wish for 2008 ?

I just wish, for People to get along. (i know am asking a lot.) Wishing that 1 day our boys are pulled out of Iraq.Wishing, that for least 1 week, we do not have anymore Reptiles brought in, due to neglect/cruelty.Wishing that we have a great summer.Wishing that we have a decent government, (tho i [...]

Whats your Goal for 2008?

Not your normal giving up cigs, loosing weight ect. But real meaningful goals.Mine is to pass all my NVQ`s for reptile care and also to pass the specialist exam to handle the more dangerous reptiles. But my biggest goal is to pass my first aid course in reptile safety course, which is really hard. So [...]

Will any Members be Remembering the Awful event of September the 11th tomorrow?

I will be. I saw it on telly as it happened. (i was very ill in bed at the time.) I will be remembering because not of only the victims but also the rescue workers , more so the firemen who had the horrid task of getting the bodies out. (my cousin is a fireman [...]

Is there and idiot proof video camera that anyone can recommend?

I need to purchase one in the next couple of weeks so I can record my childrens theatrical performance for posterity.
Not good with technology so would love something that is easy enough to just point and shoot.

what do you think is safer, the Medince bottle or the blister packs the tablets come in?

I miss my medicines bottles, i feel they are lot safer (for chiodren around.) than the Blister packs, means more wasteage and the risk a child can get to them. I know its up to the parent to keep meds away from children, but not all do. I also know that children can open the [...]

Why wont people on E-bay who are selling mobile phones sell abroad?

I have noticed on E-bay on the mobile phone section, they will only sell mobile phones to U.K. buyers. (had to buy 1 as mine died.:0( )Why is this please? what is the problem of selling mobile phones abroad?
Countries mentioned in this Post: United Kingdom

If cats dont like Water, why do the love fish then?

Cod, Coley is like catnip to 2 of my boys.They follow you to ends of the world with you just to get some. So prompted me to ask question, If cats dont like getting wet, how come some cats go nuts over fish? ( got this image of a cat standing like the bears [...]

Whats the longest time you have spent at the Hairdressers?

I dyed my hair on saturday and it went badly wrong. ( was wrong colour in box, not what it said on the box.) So had to ring hairdressers for emergency appointment to see if it could be fixed. I got there at 10am and got home at 3pm. They managed to restore my orginal [...]

Have you ever made a Time capsule for your children? more below.

I have been keeping diaries for well over 25 years. i write everything down in them. These will be left to my son, when i pass over to yonder. Have you ever thought of doing a time capsule for your children? ,like keeping all their baby stuff,ect. Also have you ever thought about writing a [...]

Been meaning to ask this question for ages, If we all had a time machine, and we go back in time to speak to our aged folk, what wouod you think they say about the future and what technology they may foresee?

Been thinking about my late neighbour and dad lot lately, wondering when they were young men, what would they say what would be new in the future and what did they think be in as new technology ect and what they envisage the future life in this year 2007. What do you think they say [...]

Why does a "five minute job" always last more than five minutes?

A simple job that should take a small amount of time, takes forvever. Such as putting a picture up should involve a hammer and a nail, but ends up with drills, spirit levels, screws, rawplugs, tears, divorce etc etc.

If Cartoon Charatcter were to come to life, which 1 would you love to meet?

I woud Love to meet Bambi and Thumper, love that film, more so when they are on the ice as little babies. Also love to meet Lady and the Tramp. Who would you like to meet if they could come alive ?

Why do Men have err names , for when they go to the toilet and where did they orginated from?

Trying to word this in good taste.But why do men say when going to the toilet, going to point Percy or where did the word Going for a Slash come into going to the toilet.? Why cant they just say am going to the loo.Women tend to say (well i do.) going to visit mother [...]

Bit of a silly question…

I came home on leave from Germany last week, being the idiot that I am, I forgot my Passport.
They let me through passport control at Calais with my Drivers License.
My question is will I encounter any problems on my return to Germany, seeing that my Passport is sat in my room back at camp.
Countries [...]

What languages are you able to speak?

I just wanted to know, what languages (not English ) you all are able to speak.
For me: I can speak German, a lil bit Italian and Latin

Need some advice please?

I am trying to print out our care sheets, now my printer is making squeaking noises as it prints out. Its printing out ok, can any-one tell me what the problem could be?(i got loads to print off yet and dont want the thing to breakdown.)

was watching the Grand Prix qualifiying race, and Matrin Blundel went into a F1 car simulator, which simulator would you like to go on ?

Would you like to go on a
F1 Simulator?
Rally Car Racing simulator?
Flight Simulator?or aSpace flight simulator?
I love to go on the F1 simulator.what about you?

Why when one washes hands well, the Towels still get dirty?

We have to wash our hands every time we handle the Critters. ( stop cross-contimation.) we wash our hands well,but yet our towels after awhile are filthy. Your would think the towels would stay clean after washing. but they dont. (we now going to change to paper towels. )

What as happened to Moles and Mole Hills?

Was thinking about this last night.About 10/15 years ago, was always a huge out cry from farmers, golf club owners, re Moles digging up their fields and greens etc. Now it seems these moles have disappeared from the news etc. I to have not seen any Mole hills for years.Is this down to all the [...]

Life is a Bowl of cherries, where did this saying orginate from?

My life at mo is not full of cherries but ice, its freezing here. Where did the saying come from? why does it have to be cherries? why not apples etc? who came up with the saying?

Would you be for a Curfew for children at night at the ages of 10 to 16?

In some States of America they do have a curfew for kids to be in at certain times and out in mornings. This seems to work. I have my own reasons for a Curfew for children not to be out on the streets.( there again it is really down to parents to keep their children [...]

Is there a difference between a pathological and a compulsive liar?

Have you ever had to deal with one? It must be very difficult. Can they be cured? I wonder if someone lies to a compulsive liar, do they feel miffed or do they presume everyone lies all the time, because they do?

what exactly is the definition of a ‘burger’

i mean its not about bread because you can buy ‘burgers’ form supermarkets without the bread and they are the same flat-shaped meat thingy, they are usually frozenhowever you can also buy meatless ‘burgers’ which are made from things like starch, proteins, tofu e.c.t. so its not meat, or bread – what exactly is it [...]

Has anyone got a recipe for egg custard tart that is fool proof?

I have a recipe but it states the custard mix should have no sugar and every time I have tried it is either to sweet or to bland.
I would like rich and very creamy one as I have a special dinner party at the weekend and it is two of the guests absolute favourite.
Tried and [...]

strange question. what is the best kind of pen to write on eggs?

i get free range eggs from work. i write the date on them so i know what ones to use first from the fridge. i’ve been using a fine black permamarker, but i’ve found it colors the white and flavors the egg. biro won’t write on shell. and normal pens won’t dry. what can i [...]

i just bought some sweets. a multi pack. ot sats on the outside wrapping for bbe, see end od individual packs. there is no bbe date on any of the packs. is this legal? should they be returned?

the sweets are ( please don’t laugh) spiderman candy sticks. they taste ok but i have no idea when the bbe date. shouldn’t all food be marked? i bought 3 multi packs and each contain 4 boxes. none are marked.

Chris Comby and Gemma Abbey become famous for what musical feat?

didn’t really want to add "musical" to make the question harder – but still, it adds points towards your diplomas I guess people, so why not.
regards TG

My sister found out that she apparently has a criminal record although she has never been convicted of any crime and this is an error in the system, She contacted the criminal records people who told her she would have to contact the local police, none of

which has helped and she still has this conviction of which she is not guilty against her name,This only came up as she applied to join the met (the irony)does anyone know how to deal with this?

Child Car Seat Legislation

I have 3 children who all use car seats of various sizes.My 10 month old is still in her rear facing seat, my 2 year old in a full forward facing seat and my 6 year old in a booster seat.My problem is that although we have a decent size 4 door car with 3 [...]

Have you ever noticed when you use your computer first thing in the morning, the icons appear to be in a different place than when you left?

Have your sensed that something goes on if you leave your computer on overnight.I think you ought to know what actually goes on. For the first time someone has "captured" what takes place after you leave the room. check this out:
http://www.xs4all.nl/~jvdkuyp/flash/see.htm

Following Topaz queston, re a site unsuitable for children, i came across this site for parents and possibly schools to download, would it help?

The site monitors what your children do on the net, its free for a awhile then you can pay for it.Would it be a good idea for schools to d/load for the young children ?i know opinion based questions are not allowed, but in this case i think its worthwhile. here is the site.What price [...]

Could some-one Explain in Layman terms what is Contiguous Files?

Been cleaning up my computer and was defrag the hard drive. I googled Contiguous Files, but its all Mumbo Jumbo to me.So could some-one please in easy to understand terms what this means?, also is there a easy to understand computer basics guide any-where on net for Dumbo`s like me? (i know most basics, but [...]

Can anyone enlighten me about these please? Some of it is subjective/

I am looking for opinions on;
1)Comparisons/ contrasts between Netscape Navigator compared to MS Internet Explorer as a web browser. Which you think is best and why. Particular good/bad points of each.
2) Do you consider many MP3 players for your P.C to be stand alone or plug in applications? Any in particular?3) Any other examples of [...]

Help again. Ooops. Can any-one tell me where this Partition is on my computer to save my photos onto?

Sorry to be a pain, but it did slip my mind to ask the IT bloke where do i put my Photos and other important data on the Partition they made for me when computer was in the shop. I want to put photos etc on there and then i be burning off the [...]

Could some-one give a me a link for xp service pack 2, the new AVG upgrade will not go in, it says am running an older version of xp, any help ?

Tried to upgrade the New AVG it says sorry but am running older xp. just need a link for xp2 i think it said. Any help be great.Thanks in advance.

Why do they call it when a solider qualifies for duty ect, why do they call it The passing out Parade?

I got this mental image of all these soliders, all lined up and passing out. Why do they call it The pasing out parade and where did it orginate from? (did they really faint? )

I Lost and found ? (in the most strangest place) where did you find your lost and found?

Some Idiot here, left the viv glass open a little bit, and my collared lizard got out. I tore this place apart last night to find him, but i couldnt. Rang in to say couldnt come into shop. I looked everywhere. In end i went to bed for an hour, and felt something move inside [...]

My childrens laptop seems to have water accidently spilt on the screen and gone very patchy, is there anything I can do to dry it out?

Obviously have chastised them for their stupidity but now would like to get it back to what it was and have tried putting it in a warm room to let it dry naturally as this happened a week ago but alas to no avail.

What are "spangles"?

Heard something on the radio earlier about what most listeners would like to bring back from the past and the DJ said the most popular answer was "Spangles"!! And the USA flag is the Star Spangled banner…are they the same sort of spangles?!! lol
Countries mentioned in this Post: United States

Do all cows when eating grass eat facing the same direction?

My daughter has been eating the giggle pods of cheese and they have cow related trivia on them stating that cows when eating in a herd will all face the same way. Does anyone know if this is true and if there is an actual reason for this phenomenon?

Why allocates the jobs to Patron Saints?

I know that the Vatican have allocated a few positions to various saints, but how official is the list of Patron Saints and their corresponding spheres of influence?
After all, how would you know that your prayers were reaching the right dept, if you prayed to St. Fiacre when your "Emma Freuds" were playing up? (haemorrhoids) [...]