In the UK there are only two types currently available: Silicon gel and saline. Silicon has been in use since the 1960s and the majority (about 80%) of UK implants use this. One type, PIP, was commonly used until a health scare in 2010, after which many... (read more)

This term refers to films that don't belong to anyone and are not in copyright, which means that you can watch and play them without paying. Officially there is no list of public domain films. This is because it is very difficult to be sure that a film... (read more)

There are three main ways to start them working: You can go to the Google Hangouts page and click the red Start a Hangout button on the right-hand side. If Google is your home page you can click the Hangouts... (read more)

Most mechanical engineering jobs require a good degree. To become a chartered engineer you would probably need an accredited degree in mechanical engineering (MEng) or the equivalent. However, there are jobs where you can start with an HND or similar... (read more)

Yes, they certainly do, with their own rules that have to be learned like the rules of other languages. Due to the ways sign languages are used, there are some key differences in the rules, especially about word order. (read more)

It depends on which language you want the course to be taught in. For a good choice where you will find courses taught in English, French and Spanish among other European languages, you could start with the European... (read more)

It hasn't erupted for over 300 years, but it could certainly erupt again and in fact, some scientists... (read more)

The Tropicalia movement as a whole isn't just about music, but also theatre and poetry. However, the musical element is the best known, starting with the Tropicalia album that was released in 1968. Composer Caetano Veloso and songwriter Gilberto Gil were... (read more)

This is something similar to the 'like' button on Facebook. If you see something - an article, a product, a forum, it should work with anything - the idea is that if you want your friends to see that you like it, you click the +1 button. You have a tab... (read more)

They were protesting against two laws that the US Congress wanted to pass: The Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA and the Protect IP Act, known as PIPA. Both of these Acts were aimed at stopping internet piracy and protecting copyright; however, Wikipedia... (read more)

There are a lot of free ones online, such as funny games - most of these are quite simple, but if you type 'free online ski games' in a search engine you can find a good number of choices. For... (read more)

The main reason people travel to Colorado in the winder is to go skiing, but there are plenty of popular winter resorts that aren't just about... (read more)

David Bowie's last studio album was Reality, released in September 2003. He went on a tour of the same name, which was the biggest success of 2004 with an estimated audience of over 3/4 million. However, during the tour Bowie was taken ill with what turned... (read more)

The main Paralympic categories are based on visual impairment, amputations, cerebral palsy, spinal and other disabilities (wheelchair category) and intellectual disabilities. The visual impairment category is for people who have been declared legally... (read more)

You can read almost anything to a newborn, since they aren't yet able to understand your actual words but can enjoy and feel soothed by the rhythm... (read more)

It was originally thought that all his seven titles would go to the runner-up in each race that he won, but it has now been said that this may... (read more)

The highest total number seems to be from China - i have seen a figure of 30 tests quoted, but can't find the source so it shouldn't be taken as accurate. This high figure is partly explained by the simple fact that China has by far the world's highest... (read more)

He was in talks with Spike Lee earlier in 2012, and Lee has publicly said that he would like to work with Snipes again when Snipes finishes his prison sentence, but... (read more)

You can invite them, but they still need to apply for a tourist visa if they are in a country which normally requires one (ie, outside the EU). The type of paperwork you need depends on your country of origin, especially whether you are from an EEA country... (read more)

There are now five main categories. These are the amputuee category (anyone who has needed to have a limb removed); the cerebral palsy category; the visually impaired category, which includes complete blindness; the spinal injuries or other disabilities... (read more)