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How do you pronounce the name of the river "Thames". I've heard it pronounced different ways here in the United States, so I thought I'd ask someone from the United Kingdom. Thank you

in England or Ireland? I live in the United States and dont remember seeing one for over 20 years.

I've been hearing about? It seems to be something Stephen Hawkins talked about. What is it?

Alkatraz as a tourist? I went in August and found it was cold as heck there. Anybody else have the same experience? I also met one of the former inmates, he was 83 yrs old and signing a book he wrote about his criminal activities

naive question, but do people in England have hamburger restaurants like we do in the USA? I didnt know if this was just an American thing or not. Thank you

Oprah Winfreys' programs about spirituality? They have been coming on the television on Sundays and are called "Super Sunday". I find some of the programs interesting.

Do you guys know whether or not salamanders have teeth? And did you know that in China there are salamanders that are about five feet long? Also, they sell salamanders in China in some of the restaurants

What do my fellow seniors think of grownups that joke and play all the time? You know the kind I mean. You cant get a serious conversation from them about anything. They want to joke and tease you all the time. I have run into people like this and frankly they make me tired of them. I dont even get angry anymore, I just lose interest in talking to them or relating to them. What say you guys?

Please tell me what is a crumpet and what is a balaclava? I come across these terms in reading but have not understood what they are. Thank you in advance

I keep seeing the word "furry" and I cant figure out what it is. Help please

To people who live in Great Britain--what does the word "snog" mean? I see it from time to time but have not as yet grasped the meaning. Thank you and I appreciate it. I'm not sure, but I think I heard it one time in a Harry Potter movie

I find them very helpful. What about you guys?

How many of you actually believe there is a hell? And eternal punishment? How do you reconcile this, with a loving and merciful God? As for me, I dont believe in hell. Your comments are welcome

have heard that from since I was a little kid. Is this true? It doesnt seem to me that there are NO rats anywhere. I thought rats were in all countries. Can you guys from Ireland let me know? Much appreciated

called ":Butter Beer" or was that just made up for the Harry Potter series? We have root beer in the United States, but I've never heard of Butter Beer. Thank you neighbors1

go to the movies, do they sell popcorn there? Or do you have other snacks? Thanks for answering

what state do you live in? I live in the USA in the state of Washington

And what did you think of her? I loved her music and was sorry to see her go