Things you always wanted to know the answer to [Vol. 4]
Discussion
Frimley111R said:
I see things about mirrored no claim bonus. What is this? I just insure my cars by telling them how much NCB I have. Have I been doing this wrong forever? Can you only use one NCB on one car?
Yes, you may only use one NCD per car. If it is "in use" on one car you cannot then use it on another. However, what some insurers will do is to mirror it. This means they apply an introductory discount to a new policy equivalent to your NCD. After the first year without a claim, you then have a 2nd policy with that NCD so going forward you have two policies with two NCDs if you want to move insurers.
Conversely, if you start to use a multi-car policy, and you have more than one NCD, you run the risk of losing all but one as all but one will eventually expire.
I think you can have a NCD lie fallow for a couple of years before it expires. But it will expire - as my dad once found out to his cost.
Dr Doofenshmirtz said:
The Chinese and walking around with facemasks - why?
I mean, I highly doubt their ability to filter much in the way of small particles - so why do they wear them? If it just because fashion?
It's a common courtesy thing in the far East. I mean, I highly doubt their ability to filter much in the way of small particles - so why do they wear them? If it just because fashion?
People who have colds wear the masks to prevent or help reduce the chance of them passing it on to others.
The Vambo said:
glazbagun said:
Why do we have an "&" symbol for "and" but not one for the common "the".
We sort of do but its no longer in use, þe is Old English for "the" with þ (thorn) pronounced as th. Its why Ye olde was always pronounced the old and Ye is a modern mistake.
McVities said:
Dr Doofenshmirtz said:
The Chinese and walking around with facemasks - why?
I mean, I highly doubt their ability to filter much in the way of small particles - so why do they wear them? If it just because fashion?
It's a common courtesy thing in the far East. I mean, I highly doubt their ability to filter much in the way of small particles - so why do they wear them? If it just because fashion?
People who have colds wear the masks to prevent or help reduce the chance of them passing it on to others.
It was originally for if you were ill but has now moved beyond this into a fashion thing along with other uses, such as above.
I’m not really a betting man, and whilst I understand the process and concept for betting on sports, or outcomes of votes etc, I don’t understand how people can bet on the outcome of Game of Thrones finale?
In that, apparently you can bet with odds of 1000/1 on a certain character being on the throne at the end, or 4/1 on another.
But since the TV show has already been filmed and produced, many must already know the outcome of the show, how is that something that can be bet upon where those in the know would be able to do so? Do they just have to be trusted not to, or do the bookmakers do extensive background checks on who is claiming the win?
In that, apparently you can bet with odds of 1000/1 on a certain character being on the throne at the end, or 4/1 on another.
But since the TV show has already been filmed and produced, many must already know the outcome of the show, how is that something that can be bet upon where those in the know would be able to do so? Do they just have to be trusted not to, or do the bookmakers do extensive background checks on who is claiming the win?
Shakermaker said:
I’m not really a betting man, and whilst I understand the process and concept for betting on sports, or outcomes of votes etc, I don’t understand how people can bet on the outcome of Game of Thrones finale?
In that, apparently you can bet with odds of 1000/1 on a certain character being on the throne at the end, or 4/1 on another.
But since the TV show has already been filmed and produced, many must already know the outcome of the show, how is that something that can be bet upon where those in the know would be able to do so? Do they just have to be trusted not to, or do the bookmakers do extensive background checks on who is claiming the win?
As long as 90% don't know and get it wrong, the bookies perhaps don't care if 10% do know and get it right. In that, apparently you can bet with odds of 1000/1 on a certain character being on the throne at the end, or 4/1 on another.
But since the TV show has already been filmed and produced, many must already know the outcome of the show, how is that something that can be bet upon where those in the know would be able to do so? Do they just have to be trusted not to, or do the bookmakers do extensive background checks on who is claiming the win?
I expect the bookie doesn't open a book on something like this without quietly knowing the actual answer, and so being able to set their prices accordingly.
Shakermaker said:
I’m not really a betting man, and whilst I understand the process and concept for betting on sports, or outcomes of votes etc, I don’t understand how people can bet on the outcome of Game of Thrones finale?
In that, apparently you can bet with odds of 1000/1 on a certain character being on the throne at the end, or 4/1 on another.
But since the TV show has already been filmed and produced, many must already know the outcome of the show, how is that something that can be bet upon where those in the know would be able to do so? Do they just have to be trusted not to, or do the bookmakers do extensive background checks on who is claiming the win?
I get where are you are coming from. You can bet on anything so long as the outcome isn't known, but in this case the outcome is known. In that, apparently you can bet with odds of 1000/1 on a certain character being on the throne at the end, or 4/1 on another.
But since the TV show has already been filmed and produced, many must already know the outcome of the show, how is that something that can be bet upon where those in the know would be able to do so? Do they just have to be trusted not to, or do the bookmakers do extensive background checks on who is claiming the win?
Having said that, I believe that several endings have been filmed and even the cast don't know which one is going to be used. So the outcome is probably a closely-guarded secret.
McVities said:
Dr Doofenshmirtz said:
The Chinese and walking around with facemasks - why?
I mean, I highly doubt their ability to filter much in the way of small particles - so why do they wear them? If it just because fashion?
It's a common courtesy thing in the far East. I mean, I highly doubt their ability to filter much in the way of small particles - so why do they wear them? If it just because fashion?
People who have colds wear the masks to prevent or help reduce the chance of them passing it on to others.
I think its a pollution thing. I also wonder if there is a link to the rise in face recognition and face mask use?
Clockwork Cupcake said:
Shakermaker said:
I’m not really a betting man, and whilst I understand the process and concept for betting on sports, or outcomes of votes etc, I don’t understand how people can bet on the outcome of Game of Thrones finale?
In that, apparently you can bet with odds of 1000/1 on a certain character being on the throne at the end, or 4/1 on another.
But since the TV show has already been filmed and produced, many must already know the outcome of the show, how is that something that can be bet upon where those in the know would be able to do so? Do they just have to be trusted not to, or do the bookmakers do extensive background checks on who is claiming the win?
I get where are you are coming from. You can bet on anything so long as the outcome isn't known, but in this case the outcome is known. In that, apparently you can bet with odds of 1000/1 on a certain character being on the throne at the end, or 4/1 on another.
But since the TV show has already been filmed and produced, many must already know the outcome of the show, how is that something that can be bet upon where those in the know would be able to do so? Do they just have to be trusted not to, or do the bookmakers do extensive background checks on who is claiming the win?
Having said that, I believe that several endings have been filmed and even the cast don't know which one is going to be used. So the outcome is probably a closely-guarded secret.
Typical 'Cost per acquisitions' for a betting customer are well over £100 so these novelty and price boost markets are seen as good value.
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