There is a developing energy crisis in the United Kingdom. Adam Hart-Davis looks at the problems we face and the solutions that may be found.

Is renewable energy the answer?

1. Which Chinese martial art’s name translates as “grand ultimate boxing”?

2. The windmill is one of the earliest mechanical devices. But in which country were they first used?

3. George W. Bush waved excitedly at blind singer Stevie Wonder while he was performing at a presidential gala. True or false?

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January 10, 1934: Marinus van der Lubbe who had been found guilty of starting the Reichstag Fire in Berlin, was guillotined.
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