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What are the 5 greatest Jazz pianists of all time?

As with any 'greatest' lists there is no one correct answer. If you put your question in a search engine you will find many different lists, with people listing their own personal favourites as well as more serious attempts to look at each musician's... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

Who is the favorite to win the Australian Open 2013?

The three top players are Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. The overall favourite until recently was Roger Federer. He is due to play Andy Murray in the semi-finals tomorrow (25 January 2013). However, Murray is also a very strong contender,... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

What are the best iPad games for grown ups?

You can get a lot of ideas on this if you type the words 'ipad games adults' in a search engine - this will take you to lists of most popular or critically praised iPad games. Generally, Angry Birds is still considered one of the easiest and most addictive... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

Why are women so unpredictable?

The answer is simple: Because they're people. Humans are unpredictable because we're complicated, and no one human being is exactly like any other. Most of us are a mystery even to ourselves, let alone to anyone else. What can you do about this? Well,... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

How do I get a visa to work in Argentina?

If you are from the UK or a number of other countries, you can go to Argentina for up to 90 days without a visa. This also applies if you are going to work there for a short period, and you can usually extend your stay for a further 90 days when you... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

Why do women pretend not to like Sex but they actually love it?

That's an extremely sweeping statement to make. In the first place, there are plenty of women who are quite open about saying they like sex. In the second place, how do you know that those who say they don't like it, secretly do? It is true that in some... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

What does FOMO stand for?

FOMO is a new acronym which stands for 'fear of missing out'. In a way this has always existed - nobody likes... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

Why we lack a sense of humor today?

Do you think we lack a sense of humour today? It seems to me people like a laugh just as much as they ever did; and you only have to look at the popularity of stand-up comics, comedy films etc to see that we still want to be entertained. It's true that... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

Is the film "The Duchess" based in a true story?

Yes, it is based on the life of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and most of the main events in the film actually did happen. The chief source for the film is the biography... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

Which movies are the favorite for the Oscars 2013?

There have been some changes here, since the Golden Globes awards last week. The success of openly political movies like Argo and Zero Dark Thirty have made some commentators wonder if, unusually in recent years, political films may do well at the Academy... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

How many children does David Beckham have?

David Beckham has been married to singer Victoria Adams since 1999. They have four children. The oldest, Brooklyn, was born in March 1999 before they got married and was a ring-bearer at their wedding, which took place in July (though obviously, at this... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

How can I get over the fear of driving?

There is a lot of help available for this condition, which is actually very common. To feel some nervousness when you are driving is quite normal, and usually gets less as you acquire more experience. However, if you feel your fear is getting worse you... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

Is there a medical term for the fear of driving?

There isn't an official medical term for this. It is mostly just called fear of driving or driving phobia. Some terms have been made up for related problems, such as tachiophobia or fear of speed, and amaxophobia for fear of riding in a vehicle. This... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

Which day is Chinese New Year Day in 2013?

The Chinese New Year falls on a different day each year, around the end of January or middle of February. In 2013 it will fall on 10 February (you can see a full calendar for different years here)... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

How did Norwich get its name?

There have been people living around the Norwich area since at least Roman times, and in fact there was an important Roman city in the area, but the Roman town isn't the origin of the name. In Anglo-Saxon times, around the 5th to 7th century, there was... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

When did the song 'Blue Moon' become the anthem of Manchester City FC?

The first time anyone can remember hearing it was in Liverpool at the start of the 1989-1990 season. The song was popular with Crewe Alexandra supporters before Manchester City fans started using it. According to City historian Gary James, the start of... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

Did famous artists like Picasso use photographs as a reference?

Artists can be inspired by anything and will use all kinds of media and materials, so you can expect to find that since the invention of photography artists have also been influenced by that. From a practical point of view, it's not unusual for portrait... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

How many times has David Bowie married?

David Bowie has been married twice. His first wife was Mary Angela Barnett, and American actress and model - they married in 1970 and have one son, Duncan Zowie Bowie, who is now known as Duncan Jones. Angela was an inspiration for the film Velvet Goldmine,... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

What's the reason of Tarantino's rant during an interview in the UK?

Quentin Tarantino's angry outburst took place when he was being interviewed for Channel 4 by Krishnan Guru-Murthy. The question that made him so angry was about whether there is a link between watching and enjoying violent films and being violent in real... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

How can I make a living as a poet?

If you want to write poetry it's probably best if you don't start by thinking of it as a career. Very few poets make enough to live on; even well known poets often have to do other work too. However, it is possible to make some money. One way to start... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago