FrontPage Archive - October 2007
Created | Updated Jan 19, 2008
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1 October 2007
The Human Respiratory System - We breathe in and out between 15 to 25 times each minute, but we rarely consider how this process works.Worsley Braided Interchange - Mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records as the widest section of road in Great Britain.
® Brian Clough, OBE - Whether they loved him or hated him, most football fans had something to say about him.
QOTD: What's a minimum amount of memory needed on a phone with MP3 and a 2 mp camera?
2 October 2007
Oprah Winfrey - Emmy Award-winning American entrepreneur and philanthropist whose programme gets 48million viewers in the US.Clive Cussler - His books may be 'popcorn for the mind', but they have everything you could want in a fast-paced action adventure novel.
® The Kuiper Belt and The Oort Cloud - Outside the orbit of Neptune, it is disc-shaped, and thought to be the source of short period comets.
QOTD: Been asked to be Best Man for a mate's wedding next year. … What are the perils and pratfalls?
3 October 2007
Taurus the Bull - It is a major constellation in the Northern Hemisphere and the second sign of the western zodiac.The Wilhelm Scream - Have you ever noticed while watching certain films how the screams all sound the same? That's because they are...
® Fencing - This has been a sport in the Olympics since the ancient games were revived in 1896 and is still surprisingly popular.
QOTD: With my favourite holiday Halloween approaching again … I thought I'd come ask you all if you know any cool recipies or have /know of any particular customs for it
4 October 2007
Hidden Hemel Hempstead: Boxmoor - 480 acres of protected green space in the south-west corner of the town.Constructions with a Ruler and a Compass - These classical problems in plane geometry go back at least as far as the Ancient Greeks.
® 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' - The moving climax to Monty Python's Life of Brian lives on in Spamalot and elsewhere.
QOTD: What would you buy and how much would you pay for it?
5 October 2007
Beyond the Telecaster: Fender's Extended Guitar Family - There's more to Fender than the Telecaster as this interesting account reveals.They Founded America - Fascinating look at the real lives of those now exalted as the 'founding fathers of America'.
® How to fit a Duvet Cover: The One-minute Guide - Who hasn't got in a flap making a bed? This short Entry comes with practical advice.
QOTD: Does h2g2 need an imaginary dog? … And if it did, what ought it be called?
8 October 2007
North Yorkshire - Lovely Entry on a gorgeous part of England famed for its walks, its cricket and its locally brewed ales.Torchwood - Sci-fi television drama about a secret organisation whose aim is to protect us from an uncertain, dangerous future.
® Gross Domestic Product - A little bit of basic economic theory which looks at one of the ways in which we measure a nation's wealth.
QOTD: So are dolphins whales or are whales dolphins?
9 October 2007
Training Rewards for Dogs - With today's love affair for reward-based training techniques it can be hard to find the right reward.Sambo's Grave, Sunderland Point, Lancashire - In a small patch of wilderness overlooking Morecambe Bay is a memorial to one of the darkest episodes in recent British history.
® An Overview of Governments in the United States - A look at the offices and positions that exist to conduct the business of the nation, state or local area.
QOTD: … despite what we might think are Human Beings really just pack animals after all?
10 October 2007
Ealing, London, UK - This once-modest farming settlement is now home to an estimated 306,400 people.Noesitherapy - Can this mysterious pain-control technique really have genuine health benefits?
® How to Clean the Teeth of Your Dog or Cat - This can delay the onset of periodontal disease in your pet.
QOTD: Well i think its really him [ phil collins ] in the monkey suit . What do you reckon ?
11 October 2007
Cassiopeia - Known as the 'Boastful Queen', when Cassiopeia's main stars are joined up they are shaped like a letter 'W'.The Jägerbomb - This alcoholic beverage has pretensions of being a 'cocktail with a bang' but it's more brutish than that.
® Geolocation Code in Webpages - Short for 'geographic location', geolocation is the act of finding the actual location of a webpage.
QOTD: I suddenly have an image of Gloria Estefan on a rooftop.
12 October 2007
Today the h2g2 University is proud to present a project on The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway by Researcher AlexAshman:
Introduction - The railway opened in 1873 to carry haematite ore.
Route and Stations - The nine stations on the seven-mile journey.
Owd Ratty - Or 'old narrow way', as known to locals.
La'al Ratty - 'Little narrow way' superseded Owd Ratty in 1915.
Rolling Stock - Some inspired the creation of Thomas the Tank Engine.
QOTD: What are people's feelings about tattoos?
15 October 2007
Ligers and Tigons: When Big Cats Meet - These curious Dr Doolittle-esque creatures are the most famous of the big-cat hybrids.Backpackers - Excellent, well-written Entry on backpackers, the often rather strange variant of human traveller.
® Public Transport Information for Visitors to Edinburgh - Useful info to help you make the most of your visit to Scotland's gorgeous capital.
QOTD: I have a feeling my posting style is far too boring and generic for me to really stand out. Oh well, life goes on as they do say
16 October 2007
Tolkien's Mystery Element - By bringing realistic characters to life with his own beliefs, Tolkien took fictional writing to another level.Mary Seacole, Nurse - A fine tribute to a woman who became a pioneering carer to soldiers throughout the world.
® Bill Hicks, Comedian - He was a savage critic of mass media, global corporations, religion and modern hypocrisy and very, very funny.
QOTD: I've just seen something odd...
17 October 2007
The Alhambra - Engagingly written account on one of the world's most beautiful historic sites with useful up-to-the-minute info.The Nerd's Guide to Pull-ups - Inspiring, motivational exercise Entry, totally in the spirit of h2g2.
® Koro, the Genital Retraction Syndrome - A short, sharp Entry on a most peculiar psychological condition; not one for male hypochondriacs!
QOTD: So does it matter if you add milk to a cup of tea, or put the milk in the cup first and then add the tea?
18 October 2007
Marilyn Monroe - This actress was born in the Charity Ward of Los Angeles General Hospital but went on to become an international icon.How To Grow Broad Beans - Known as fava beans in the USA, these are among the easiest vegetables to grow in the garden.
® County Londonderry - A look at the county that gave the world Neil Hannon, Feargal Sharkey, Nadine from Girls Aloud and Dana.
QOTD: People are always talking about a recipe for disaster, but I can't find it in any of my cookbooks.
19 October 2007
Mandolin Jones - The mandolin is a lovely instrument, both to listen to and to play, and this fine Entry may well tempt you take it up.Writing Systems - Great Entry looking at the main systems of writing in use today, as well as some of the writing of the past.
® Ian Fleming - 50 years ago he wrote the first of a series of books that would spawn one of the most successful franchises in film history.
QOTD: Are Fatties the new Smokers?
22 October 2007
The Great North Run - On your marks... get set... GO! Learn all about the world's largest half-marathon with this comprehensive Entry.Life in Australia, According to Neighbours - Is the Aussie soap an accurate appraisal of life down-under? Decide for yourself with this Entry, you spiggin' hufta!
® One-hit Wonders - They came, they conquered, they paled into obscurity; we give you a memorable rundown of one-off chart-toppers.
QOTD: Sodium lauryl sulfate gets a lot of bad press.
23 October 2007
Wishing - Praying has a religious connotation, while wishing is simply a matter of superstition and childish hope.Steve Clark (1960 - 1991) - The life and times of the 'Riffmaster,' lead guitarist with Sheffield rockers Def Leppard.
® Adrian Mole - An introduction to Sue Townsend's infamous fictional diarist, one of Britain's best-loved literary characters.
QOTD: It depends on the pub, some are so rough they have bouncers to throw people IN the pub, other pubs are smarter and nearly wine bars really.
24 October 2007
Forgotten Male Astronomers - Concerning those dedicated men who contributed much to astronomy but whose names we've sadly forgotten.Treasurer's House, York, UK - Lovely, informative piece on an historic house situated in York, owned by the National Trust.
® Oedipus: a Complex Character - The essential story of Oedipus has been used over and over again in Greek tragic plays.
QOTD: Ireland is beautiful and the people are generally lovely, but some of the drivers need sedating.
25 October 2007
Dame Anita Roddick - Affectionate look at a great environmentalist, ethical businesswoman, and campaigner for human rights worldwide.Busboys - These tend to be young restaurant workers who aren't yet old enough to serve alcohol and thus do not qualify to wait on tables.
® Sundials - Strangely, these timepieces seem to be most popular in countries where the sun is hidden behind a cover of dense cloud.
QOTD: I don't expect you ignorant lot will be capable of understanding this
26 October 2007
Fascinating look at the colourful life of one of England's most famous female writers, Mary Shelley:
The Formative Years - Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin is born in London.
The Decadent Days - Young Mary meets poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
The Marriage - Happiness but tragic loss to follow.
The Widow - Aged 24 and destitute Mary's life looks bleak.
The Legacy - No one could have guessed the longevity of Mary's Frankenstein.
QOTD: Lots of hope for nerds. We are lovable, talented, gainfully employed, and we shower more often than geeks.
29 October 2007
The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius, 79 AD - This buried Pompeii in piles of ash and covered Herculaneum in volcanic mud. ® The Needs of Pregnant Women - Tiredness, raging hormones, sickness and backache can all take their toll.
® John 'Babbacombe' Lee - The extraordinary story of a prisoner who cheated the hangman three times.
QOTD: Has anyone heard of a song about a boy or man who continually sells off his belongings and always gets the bad part of the deal, like his house for a horse and so on. It begins "Wee waw wittilum, jack saw satalum...."
30 October 2007
Cambridge University Botanic Garden - One of Britain's oldest botanical gardens, it consists of 40 acres and 10,000 labelled plants. ® Lourdes and the Visions of St Bernadette - Why does this small town attract over three million pilgrims every year?
® Elephants - Often heralded as among the smartest of mammals for their complex social groups and deep emotions.
QOTD: I think there is a new noun in the English vocabulary - the word ask.
31 October 2007
Envy-free Cake Division - Solutions to a conundrum that has taxed both parents and mathematicians for hundreds of years. ® Battle of New York City - The Declaration of Independence in 1776 forced General Sir William Howe to take military action.
® Adopting a Pet Cat or Kitten - They can be very friendly, but won't repay you with the blind obedience you will get from a dog.
QOTD: Why is Murphy's Law also called "Sod's Law"?
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