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Lucy

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How do I remove coffee stain from a fabric?

If it's a new stain you may be able to ge t it out with warm water and ordinary detergent. Vinegar mixed with water can also work. If it's dried or old, special stain... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

Can the cosmological argument answer the existence of God?

No, it can't. Put simply, the cosmological argument asserts that there must be a first cause that created the universe. The next question after that is: 'Who made the first cause?'... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

How do I cook the perfect Thanksgiving turkey?

The perfect turkey is moist with a crisp skin. to get it right, you need to prepare it carefully: Early in the morning or the night before Thanksgiving, wipe your turkey... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

What are the cane toads?

The cane toad is a large venomous toad that comes from the Americas, mainly Central America but also parts of the southern USA, Hawaii and South America. It can grow to almost 2 feet (24 cm) in length... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

Can I count wine as one of my 'five a day'?

Sadly no! Wine does have some health benefits if you only drink a little, but it doesn't count as a fruit or vegetable despite being made of grapes. Nearly... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

What is the Age of Reason?

This is the term usually given to a period in history starting in the 17th century. It is usually regarded as laying the foundations for the 'Enlightenment' of the 18th century. You can see the beginnings of the Age of Reason in the foundation of bodies... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

How do I clean leather shoes?

You can clean leather shoes using a cream based or wax based polish. A cream polish will help protect the leather, but a wax one gives a brighter shine and is good... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

How does induction work?

I'm not quite sure from your question whether you mean the induction of new teachers or the inductive... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

What is the way to prevent Alzheimer's?

At the moment a lot more research is needed to find a sure way of preventing Alzheimer's, and we don't yet know if this will be found. However, we are beginning to learn more about factors that can make it more or less likely that you will get the disease,... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

How do I clean a fridge?

You should clean your fridge every week; this is something that many people fail to do. First, you should take out all the shelves and drawers and wash them in... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

What's the best time of day to water plants?

People argue about this, but if you look up expert sources (gardening websites, magazines, gardening TV programmes etc) you get the same answer:... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

I'm self-employed in the UK, how do I write an invoice for the job that I have done?

You can ask if the customer has their own invoice form that they would like you to use, especially if you were working for a company. if not, it's fine to adapt a form that you can find free online. There is an example here... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

How do I become a teacher in the UK?

Most people take a degree first - in theory this can be in any subject, although if you have studied a subject that is in short supply, such as maths or a science, that could be an advantage. After the degree the usual route is to take a Post Graduate... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

How do I speak English properly over the phone?

Is your general English good, but you're not sure if you sound good on the phone? Or are you a bit worried about your English vocabulary and whether you know the correct things to say? (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

Is dressing up my dog an act of animal cruelty?

There was a lot of discussion about this in the UK a couple of years ago when the RSPCA made a statement that in some cases dressing up animals could be seen as breaching their right to express normal animal... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

Is Koala a bear?

No, a koala is a marsupial. This means it belongs to a group of mammals that... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

What is there to do in the New Forest?

The New Forest covers a huge area of Southern England and it's very varied, so there is a variety of things to do. The most popular attractions are probably the wildlife:... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

What is the New Forest?

The New Forest is a large national park area in southern England, mainly in the county of Hampshire.... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

What are the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes occur when your body doesn't produce enough insulin (the hormone that allows glucose to convert to energy.) In type 1 diabetes, the body stops producing insulin... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago

What is a healthy balanced diet that helps prevent adult diseases?

Ideas about a healthy diet keep changing as new research... (read more)

  answered 13 years ago