Things you always wanted to know the answer to [Vol. 3]
Discussion
Jonboy_t said:
On the car key question, something like that came up on the Simon Mayo show a few weeks ago. IIRC, something like 1 in every 1000 are on the same frequency, so likelihood of finding one that opens yours is very slim.
Blimey, I think 1 in 1000 is anything other than slim, I think it's an incredibly low ratio, I thought it would be 1 in 250,000 or something.Jonboy_t said:
On the car key question, something like that came up on the Simon Mayo show a few weeks ago. IIRC, something like 1 in every 1000 are on the same frequency, so likelihood of finding one that opens yours is very slim.
Bearing in mind that modern fobs use a numeric code, which changes regularly, as well, it's even less likely.V41LEY said:
Do politicians get paid for interviews on radio ?
In fact does any 'expert' get paid when they come into the studio or radio car ?
No idea about politicians, but I've had a couple of unexpected "appearance" fee cheques from, the BBC when I've been interviewed. It doesn't always happen, though. I think it's less likely on news programmes than on planned series.In fact does any 'expert' get paid when they come into the studio or radio car ?
Issi said:
ambuletz said:
Issi said:
Is the Jeremy Kyle show unique to the UK in Europe?
Over the past couple of years he has gone to the USA to do the same thing he does here.V41LEY said:
In fact does any 'expert' get paid when they come into the studio or radio car ?
For the odd contribution to news programmes; No. The BBC does provide a means to reclaim travel expenses but is so much of a rigmarole it's barely worth it.For radio, very rarely is the expert on the same studio from which the show is being broadcast, even if it sounds like they are. It's more the case the contributor will be in a cupboard at the their local BBC station with an ISDN box or similar and a set of headphones.
MissChief said:
fomb said:
Why do American trucks have the driver sat behind the engine, but Euro trucks have the driver on top?
Trucks on britains roads also have a maximum length. It makes sense commercially to have that length with a higher percentage of trailer and cargo so the 'cab over' trucks have become far more common.Jonboy_t said:
Why are some drinks fizzy? I don't mean the how does it happen, I mean what is the point? Does it serve a purpose or is it just a 'thing'?
Helps preserve the drink a little longer and sharpens the taste (owing to the higher acidity from the carbonation) but the main reason is because the drinking experience is more fun than a non-carbonated beverage.It's much cheaper to just send round non-pressurised bottles and cans (or cartons) but there must have been enough demand for fizzy drinks that they figured out how to bottle them and still make good money.
I went to the post office yesterday and sent a Christmas card to my family in the USA. It cost about £1.50.
How does that £1.50 get divided up between the Royal Mail here, the airline that transports it across the Atlantic and the US Postal Service?
I can understand that the airline can bill the Royal Mail for carrying the card but how does the US postal service get their bit?
Or is there just an understanding between companies which says we'll deliver yours if you deliver ours?
How does that £1.50 get divided up between the Royal Mail here, the airline that transports it across the Atlantic and the US Postal Service?
I can understand that the airline can bill the Royal Mail for carrying the card but how does the US postal service get their bit?
Or is there just an understanding between companies which says we'll deliver yours if you deliver ours?
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