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Why does the lowest temperature of the day occur just after sunrise?

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Aug 05 15 by george48

What's the name of the male gesture made by partially bowing, ending with a flourish and making circular motions with the hands then ending with palms up and weight on the back foot with a slight bend at the waist? This is typically seen by jesters or magicians or as a formal signal of respect in the presence of royalty. (Not the same as a genuflection.)

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Dec 11 20 by mitchcumstein

In music, what is the "lost chord"?

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Feb 04 07 by neon000

In an episode of "Cheers" Woody tells Frasier he broke his thumb when he slipped on the ice. I noticed it still bandaged a few episodes later. Did actor Woody Harrelson himself break his thumb?

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Nov 07 11 by Ilona_Ritter

What is the song "Pepper" by the Butthole Surfers about?

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Jul 21 07 by wwiivarn

What's the difference between a magnifying glass and a loupe?

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May 05 09 by pu2-ke-qi-ri

Which animal has given birth to the most live young in one litter?

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Mar 05 05 by gmackematix

Why does the expression 'eight days a week' come from and what is the meaning of it?

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Sep 17 08 by NoseTwitcher14

What was the name of the actor or actress who played the car driver at the beginning of 'The Pink Panther Show'?

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Nov 01 08 by Mouldy-Carpets

Was Marmite developed and marketed before Vegemite?

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Nov 01 12 by Otautau

Why does the human eye see more shades of green than any other?

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May 08 14 by Taltarzac

Which song by "The Who" opens with a Jew's harp?

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Aug 21 17 by serpa

How many times is the word 'corn' used in the Bible?

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Apr 29 02 by jay

Who said, "A man does good business when he rids himself of a turd," and to what was he referring?

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Dec 22 04 by MaggieG 5

Which English county possesses the greatest amount of coastline?

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Nov 25 07 by storky1

One asks another, "Is this Tuesday?" Other says, "All day, unless it rains". What is the origin of "unless it rains"?

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Nov 12 13 by Godwit

There is a palace in Scotland where there is a stain on the floor. Which palace, where is it and what is the stain purported to be?

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Jun 09 06 by teash

Why does soda stay fizzy longer in an open can rather than a bottle?

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Mar 05 13 by Collybird

Who are the two families that have had three generations of Oscar winners?

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Dec 21 04 by Buck540

How many songs has George Strait recorded?

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Feb 27 07 by joyking

In the construction of tall buildings, what is the ratio of the pilings being driven into ground in proportion to the height of the building?

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Dec 23 12 by george48

Which nation ultimately controls and/or owns Greenbrier International? Although they are in Virginia, they are clearly not American.

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Jan 26 14 by shimonbentzvi

What was the first "for Dummies" book ever published?

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Jul 20 06 by Allergic2Life

Why is there no "Grandma Burger" at A&W restaurants?

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Mar 21 09 by felinefanatic

What was the name of Paul Revere's horse?

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Apr 13 00 by curious

What are the origins of the term dog watch (ie a late night work shift)?

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Aug 03 06 by bojjie

What is the origin of the word Arms at the end of pub names in the UK and here in Australia, such as Settlers Arms, etc.?

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Mar 04 07 by rileydecat

On the England Football team's national badge, there are three lions and ten roses. What do these symbolise?

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Jun 21 07 by doomed

Where is the "To the Manor Born" Rolls Royce today?

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May 04 09 by derbyken

Which Indian state is sometimes called "The Land of Lamps" and why?

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Mar 28 11 by armindasantana

What is Wile E. Coyote's middle name?

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Apr 28 03 by Star

When and in what context did Margaret Thatcher say that, "A man riding a bus (to work) at age 26 may count himself a failure"?

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Sep 06 04 by bloomsby

Which movie contains the longest kiss and how long does it take?

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Nov 18 12 by muhammediraq

Which mammal alive today has the least number of bones in its body?

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May 17 13 by Booklover17

On the tv show "The Waltons", who is older, Erin or Ben?

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May 17 14 by jadynsaunt

What is the origin of the word 'duck'?

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Mar 05 08 by kartguy5

Who did Elvis Presley co-star with the most in his movies?

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Sep 11 08 by david1975

What is a ballpoint pen known as in British English?

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Jan 13 09 by armindasantana

What is the meaning (translation) of: Sator arepo tenet opera rotas?

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May 04 06 by benedikt

What is the original ending of Brother Grimm's Cinderella, not the Disney version?

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Oct 07 13 by tiye

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