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Who is the director of the new silent version of Snow White?
The new Spanish language version of Snow White is called Blancanieves (Snow White in Spanish.) The director is Pablo Berger. Previously his best known work was a 2003 film, Torremolinos... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
When does the Tour of France 2012 start?
This year's Tour de France will begin on Saturday 30 June in Liege in Belgium. This is actually the Prologue, the short athletic test of just a few kilometres, watched by Belgian supporters of the Tour. The real race begins on Sunday 1 July, again in... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
How many employees does Wikipedia have?
The most recent information available about this seems to be from 2010, and at that time the answer, amazingly, was just 35. You can see an interview... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
Which city in the UK has the best nightlife?
According to Tripadvisor it is Liverpool, as of last November. Liverpool is praised for its welcoming night clubs with a good mix of music, lively pubs, top entertainment... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
Which city in the UK is most ethnically diverse?
Exact figures on the ethnic diversity of cities aren't available yet, or can be unreliable - partly because migration figures and patterns change all the time. However, you can get details of ethnic diversity within specific boroughs from the Office... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
What is Child Tax Credit? In the UK, who can claim child tax credit?
Child tax credits are money you get back from the government if you are on a lower income and have children. There is also a type of payment called working tax credit, which you can sometimes claim if you don't have children. It's usually working families... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
Which countries allow dual nationality?
It's not easy to give you a list, as this subject has a lot of sides to it. Many countries, such as the UK, allow multiple citizenship and make no distinction between one country and another. Others, for example Spain, have a special dual citizenship... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
What's the age limit for being an astronaut?
There is no official age restriction at all. The oldest astronaut with the US space program so far has been 46; the average age is 34. However, you do have to pass a number of very strict tests of physical and mental fitness incuding eyesight etc, so... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
How many people are born every day?
According to the United States Census Bureau, about 255 people are born worldwide every minute, which means a rate of roughly... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
What is the most famous viral video?
According the msn.com the most viewed video of all time (as of 2011, anyway) was Star Wars Kid - a boy acting out Star Wars scenes in his room. There are several top ten lists, which you can find... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
A viral video is usually a short clip or section of film. Typically it will be posted on the internet by a member of the public, though it has sometimes been done for business and advertising purposes too. The video will appear on a networking site or... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
Has Haruki Murakami ever been nominated to the Nobel Prize?
Yes, he was a very strong contender for the 2011 Nobel Prize for Literature. In the end he didn't win it - the prize was finally awarded to the Swedish poet Tomas Transnomer - but he was considered a very likely winner, in fact the day before the award... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
Which countries have nuclear weapons?
Until quite recently there were only five countries that officially had nuclear weapons and were part of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT). These were, and are, the US, China, France, the UK and Russia (formerly the Soviet Union.) Of these the... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
Which countries allow mercy killing?
Mercy killing, or euthanasia, is slightly different from assisted suicide. When we talk about mercy killing we usually mean voluntary euthanasia, where the patient has consented to die with assistance,... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
Which city in the UK is the most expensive to live?
London is the most expensive city in the UK by quite a long way, and the 18th most expensive city in the world. In fact this is recognised by employers,... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
Is it normal to feel shaky during pregnancy?
It's not unusual to feel weak, shaky or light-headed, especially in the first few months. In most cases this is due to changes in your body, especially to your heart rate, which is faster, and your blood pressure, which drops in the early months and then... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
Can you recommend some cheap but nice hotels or B&B in London?
As with most things, if you pay more you will get more, and in London especially the cheap hotels aren't always very good. So if you are able to be flexible about when you travel, you may well get a better bargain by looking for a slightly higher priced... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
How do I find the right personal pension plan?
If you are working for an employer, there may be a good company scheme you can join, so it's worth checking that out first. if you are self-employed or can't join a scheme, a personal pension plan may be good for you. You are normally advised to go to... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
Yes, she has been married to fellow actor Brian Austin Green for almost two years. They married in June 2010 after a long relationship; they met in 2004 and have been engaged off and on since 2006. At the moment... (read more)
answered 15 years ago
What should I do if I get robbed in the UK?
If you get robbed you are... (read more)
answered 15 years ago