fleacircusdirector

When watching Mr Fry on QI, I often think, "ooh that's intetersing" and promptly look it up on the web only to find an article on Wikipedia that's identical to the fact that's just been quoted. So the question is really does QI get it's facts from Wikipedia or is it in fact vice versa?

When people refer to a political "flea circus" what characteristics of the flea circus are they referring to?

Its possible to by blocks of hemlock cheaply from my local DIY superstore (they are advertised as stair Balusters). I was wondering how this wood performed when turned or carved? Is there any connection between this wood and the poisonous plant?

I have some aluminium beer cans and want to remove the paint to leave just shiney aluminium without damaging the can. What techniques can I use that don't require a lot of effort? I have 20 cans to process and don't want to use wirewool on them all. I have time thought so don't mind soaking them in something.

I know that for example in the German version of Windows, Program Files is simply named "Programme" but we wish to know if this is the similar for the Dutch and Swedish versions.

We have a couple of old bits of software that don't use the correct API / Settings to read the localised name for this and want to know if we will have a problem before we try it.

I've heard of a couple of reports of Flea Circuses in Hong Kong and Shanghai, can anyone provide details of the acts that were performed?

Does anyone know anything about the Flea Circus that was performed on the steel pier at Atlantic City?

What is a suitable alternative to use instead of lard oil in a model workshop?

These are the names of a czech surealist and his wife. Is there significance to the "ova" on the end of Eva's name?

Is it owned by Westminster Council or someone else? Is the park area different from the paved area?

Something with a steady beat, clanky or metalic sound, about 1.5mins long. Influences Jean Michel Ja. Creative Commons or low budget

Where can I find a map of the tunnels that join the tube, apsely way, apsley house and the parks at Hyde Park Corner in London?

Got an old victorian house where all of the old fireplaces have been taken out. The surveyor says that the supports for the chimney need to be replaced. What would that cost?

What were the UK and US box office takings for the Flushed Away film?

I'm looking for a voice artist who can do the voice do a sqeaky/whiney voice for the Crotaz character in my animated film. I've no budget though. Does anyone know where I can find a volunteer who would be able to record the lines?

http://www.thefleafilm.co.uk/ScriptandStoryboard.h...

There are a couple of examples of the type of voice needed in the video storyboard.