The Guide to Life, the Universe and Everything

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Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery An Overview If you are interested in knowing what an ENT surgeon does, or want to avoid meeting one as their patient, this Entry provides very useful information. ...read Entry	The Showcase Presents Eclectic Entries from our Archive How to Ride a Motorcycle Onigiri – Japanese Food on the Go! Alien – The Film Footwear – Good for the Sole? Glam – a Lifestyle Choice How a Bat's Sensor Works
Decorating Items with Paper Napkins Get your creative fingers ready for inspiration; after reading this Entry you will be eager to try this decorative technique out at home. ...read Entry	The Post This week's issue of the Post takes you to surprising places: Australia, South Africa, the past, and the world of imagination. Check out where our travellers have been before you book your next trip or buy your next movie ticket. 1000E from Erf Some Meetings Down Under Musical Notes White Rhinoceros
An Introduction to Ceramic Glazes Glaze is what makes a pot waterproof as well as decorative. This Entry gives a glimpse into the science behind the ceramicist's art. ...read Entry	Pole Vault The rules and method of pole vaulting are explained, along with the history and facts about this sport, which is one of the eight Olympic field events as well as being one of the ten decathlon events ...read Entry
Infinite Improbability Drive Delve into our archive of published Entries with the Infinite Improbability Drive.	Quote of the Day ‘I'm making a brain cake...’ Z
Community Creations Our Hobbies challenge has been very successful, but there is still plenty of time to send in your contribution. Tell us about your exploits for Towel Day, find out how you can contribute and see what others are planning. Don't miss your chance for the Dr Who competition, Shada, entries must be received by the 25th May, Towel Day. We're offering six sets of audio CDs of Shada, the lost Doctor Who episode, written by Douglas Adams and read by Lalla Ward, as prizes. Full details can be found here. Last date for entries is May 25th.	Topical Entries Ever wondered about the history of our medicines? What are the best things to keep colds and flu at bay? Read what the Guide has to say... How to Make a Basic First Aid Kit for the Home Differences Between a Cold and the 'Flu Antibiotics and the Emergence of Bacterial Drug Resistance Drugs from Plants Aspirin
ASK Ever had a question and not known where to find the answer? Ever had an answer and been dying to tell someone? Then Ask h2g2 is for you. Ever wanted science explained in laymen's terms? Then SEx is for you.	Talking Points: Hobbies Do you have a hobby? Please tell us about it. How did you develop an interest in it? How much time do you spend on it? Do you wish you had more time to devote to it? Why is it a worthwhile pursuit? Would you recommend it to others? Share your experiences in the latest Talking Point topic.

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