A E

London, UK

Father of 2 girls, Scout Leader, school governor. Software developer, entrepreneur, company director.

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Are there 96 million workers in the US who want a job and can't get one?

united-states economics employment asked Jan 12, 2017 at 10:37

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87 votes

Was President Trump's inauguration "the first time ... that floor coverings have been used to protect the grass on the Mall"?

united-states donald-trump asked Jan 22, 2017 at 10:48

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83 votes

What characteristics of a ciphertext can be indicators of a particular cipher?

cryptograms asked Dec 4, 2014 at 14:23

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78 votes

Did more people use the DC Metro transit system on the day of Trump's inauguration than on the day of Obama's second inauguration (in 2013)?

united-states donald-trump barack-obama asked Jan 22, 2017 at 12:50

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64 votes

Are puzzles an effective part of the recruitment process?

interviewing recruitment asked Sep 1, 2015 at 11:07

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61 votes

Neil Armstrong: “One small step for man” or “one small step for a man”?

quotes space-flight nasa asked Aug 5, 2018 at 10:41

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52 votes

Meaning of the phrase "womp womp" in American English?

idioms idiom-meaning asked Jun 22, 2018 at 9:17

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44 votes

Is the UK lorry driver shortage unrelated to Brexit? Do EU countries have equal or greater shortages?

politics economics united-kingdom transportation brexit asked Oct 10, 2021 at 8:59

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35 votes

Lolcat Steganography: Find the message hidden within the transport medium of humorous feline photography

cryptograms steganography asked Nov 28, 2014 at 12:00

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34 votes

Are there 2-3m illegal migrants with criminal records in the USA?

united-states politics crime donald-trump immigration asked Nov 13, 2016 at 22:05

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Can I talk to my rubber duck at work?

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How to get to an island with a tree in the middle if all you have is rope?

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Am I ethically obligated to go into work on an off day if the reason is sudden?

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What does 'TL;DR' mean and how is it used?

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Is it rude to ask if the food contains pork or alcohol?

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How do you raise an intelligent and happy daughter in a sexist world?

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Handed in notice and now owner is being very difficult with me

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New employer wants me to pay for ISO 9001 accreditation before employment begins - is this a scam?

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How to get to an island with a tree in the middle if all you have is rope?

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Is it legal in the US for a student to download a copy of a textbook, to study?

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Would life not exist on Earth if it was one kilometer closer to or farther from the sun?

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What is the highest viewing spot in London that is accessible free of charge?

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Mysterious Murder Mystery

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What's the "official" explanation for Harry's (and everyone else's) absence from muggle school?

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What word means "the feeling of discomfort caused by watching people's ineptitude"?

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Some games and playful ideas for a father to do with his 4 year old daughter?

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My wife has died

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The answer lies within this question!

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A swim to die for — where in the world can I do one?

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If a pregnant woman's tummy is pressed hard, can the baby in her womb get hurt?

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Why does a UK university need to know my sexual orientation and religion?

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Smoking, drinking and eating are not allowed

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What should I do if I feel my workplace is not safe - can't exit after hours without fob

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When talking with a client, what should I do with my hands?

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How to attract people to work on very old and outdated technologies?

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Are the ABA and IRS foreign-owned private debt collection agencies?

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Flying Ryanair from Germany, how do I check in for a flight if my passport was stolen?

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6 yo smothers his food in sauce -- how can I change this?

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Paddington to Euston with kids: minimum walking by tube or by taxi?

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Should I ask for silence in the office?

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