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What is the origin of the phrase 'Caesar plays his violin while Rome burns'

I don't know what others think, but I'd just like to say that I've enjoyed Jacob's postings over the last few days. I haven't seen his name before this week, but I think he's brought a much-needed bit...

ChrisPBacon

Cod War

How many cod were killed in The Cod War of the 1970s?

Jacob

Card games

Does anyone know any good card games like Strip Poker only where you don't have to take your clothes off?

Jacob

Pheasants revolt

When was the pheasants revolt, and what were the pheasants revoling about?

mummyof3

Pigs

What purpose do pigs serve other than for food? I mean cows give us milk, sheep - wool, chickens - eggs.......no offence to all the vegetarians/vegans out there but, can anybody else think of...

monty1957

Blue Murder

what is Blue Murder Where does this saying come from

AAZ

French

What does Je Taime mean in English?

Jacob

Tools

Which other animals, besides humans, make/use tools?

Einstein

Scotland's rugby union team

has, according to Radio 5 this week, been banned from indulging in sex and ping pong before this autumn's world cup. Is this true, and if so what possible reason could there be for banning them from...

crowdpleeser

I actually need the answer to this in 5 minutes.

What rail stations in london can take me to bournemouth?

Yai

Evergreens that aren't coniferous

Can someone please tell me what evergreen trees there are that are not conifers ? I have Laurel and Holly but they're more of a bush.

ALI

Vodaphone ad

What is the breed of dog in the latest ad, where the dreadlocked guy goes in looking for puppies?

Lennon

Teetotal

I don't drink, therefore I'm teetotal. I was wondering where this word came from. Any ideas?

druiaghtagh

cruelty

About the puppy in the newspapers that had its ear tips cut off by some morons with scissors, i suppose if they are ever caught it will be just a slap on the wrist and community service. What is it...