Phoenix no 23... still in its prime

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:54 pm

is it a cryptic clue? or just an ordinary one?

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:08 pm

cryptic. --- --V--- ------

Mattb · Post by **Mattb** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:19 pm

Excellent, i think ive got this one (with the assistance of the cryptic clue and the v)!

The Rovers Return (As in the bar of the famous british soap, coronation street?)

Matt

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:20 pm

correct. all yours Matt

Mattb · Post by **Mattb** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:54 pm

Ok guys, here we are:

People suffering from haemophilia can potentially bleed themselves to death if they are cut. Why is this?

Matt

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:02 pm

Is it not because due to a lack of coagulants in the blood, their blood can't clot?

Demmerz · Post by **Demmerz** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:03 pm

The blood doesn't clot

Bah. I could cheat and delete CR's post... but I won't.

Mattb · Post by **Mattb** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:05 pm

Two quickfire answers there, but the cardinal gets in first.

Both right in essence though. Haemophiliacs are missing Factor VIII from their blood, which is a clotting agent.....not a nice situation to be in!

Over to you....

Matt

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:15 pm

Sorry Demmerz!

In the Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, what was the name of Adrian Mole's dog?

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:18 pm

bugger. i remember this; his bird was called pandora, he had a couple of old codger mates, basil? & florrie? but what was the dog called. gah, i'll go for fido.

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:21 pm

None of the above!

Demmerz · Post by **Demmerz** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:33 pm

Wasn't it just 'the dog' for a while? I remember the Noddy hat bells, the running away and suchlike.... but if there's a real name for the dog it escapes me.

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:09 pm

Well done Demmerz! The dog was simply referred to as "the dog". Wasn't really until a problem until it went missing and they had to walk the streets shouting his name.

Demmerz · Post by **Demmerz** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:41 pm

Ta

What is Stockholm Syndrome?

Mattb · Post by **Mattb** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:07 am

Thats a good question Demmerz, i quite like my psychological stuff, did a lot about it at A level. PE none the less, with regard to the hostage taking at the 1972 olympics in Munich.

It's where people that have been captured or taken hostage start to sympathise and be loyal to their captors, probably to increase their chance of getting out of it alive!

Matt