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	Polish dubbing in movies; why is it so that on polish television all the films are dubbed? 2 3 4 5 135 - right about what? :) - you know they say 'de gustibus est..' - and by the way I... LifeJabwaw - 21 Jan 2008 gumishu - 17 Nov 2011
	Bilet, controler and the Poland Police. 2 3 78 - she should have learnt a lesson after losing 5zl and then found another machine. simple really.... LifeHonestdude - 14 Apr 2010 Wroclaw - 14 Nov 2011
	Wisdom Teeth Removal - How and expected Cost in Poland? 10 - Yesterday I had my wisdom tooth removed here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA at the University of Pittsburgh Dental School.... Lifeburakaydin - 21 Sep 2011 polgen28 - 11 Nov 2011
	Academic competitions - Poland schools. It's open to abuse. 4 - the 'olimpiada' is no help to anyone, if the teachers aren't interested. and most aren't.... LifeVarsovian - 10 Nov 2011 Wroclaw - 10 Nov 2011
	Medicine limits: Ritalin, Xanax and Vicodin in Poland? 6 - You're not going to get private insurance in Poland with such pre existing conditions. Are you sure... LifeRysiekK - 8 Nov 2011 theKNOWLEDGE - 9 Nov 2011
	Molly-coddling criminals in Poland's hospitals? 6 - No idea about Poland but in the UK its proportional force. You can "defend yourself" but if "defending yourself"... LifePolonius3 - 6 Nov 2011 isthatu2 - 6 Nov 2011
	A Question About Pharmacy (Dramamine or Benadryl in Poland?) 5 - Try melatonin.... Lifeugurcan - 5 Nov 2011 ShawnH - 5 Nov 2011
	Electric rate (Tauron charges per kilowatt hour) in Krakow 9 - Wroclaw Boy That is high. Solar panels look very attractive at that price.... LifeBLS - 2 Nov 2011 peterweg - 3 Nov 2011
	Is it possible to bring cellphone, cigarette by post package from South Korea to Poland? 8 - Yes you must pay tax, about 30% of the value (and you must be able to prove the... Liferokmc1038 - 2 Nov 2011 PWEI - 3 Nov 2011
	POLES FIND CZECH FUNNY! 2 42 - Most slovic languages are very simular. Root words, spelling,pronunacians[accents] and conatations[manner of usage] Many swear or curse words if... LifePolonius3 - 5 Jun 2008 beadman - 2 Nov 2011
	Where is Birds market in Poland 12 - I am interested to know what Tumbler is looking for I knew guys in the UK who kept... LifeTumbler - 29 Oct 2011 hythorn - 30 Oct 2011
	Lightbulbs in Poland: what was once 1zl now costs... 10 - @peterweg: Yes, you are right. Wroclaw is going to buy bulbs for a house usage, so he will turn... LifeWroclaw - 26 Oct 2011 Wroclaw_666 - 26 Oct 2011
	Expats/Immigrants in Poland: Needy, Greedy or contributor. Which one are you? 2 3 4 118 - Have not seen your comments so I can't comment, although I will accept the above as your self... LifeWedle - 2 Oct 2011 Wedle - 26 Oct 2011
	Do Poles wear (patriotic) Polish clothing abroad? 6 - When I was a kid I used to wear a t-shirt witch my God's Mom gave me, it was... LifeWielkiPolak - 23 Oct 2011 m1ke - 23 Oct 2011
	Colors of Poland - funny animation outline of Poland 17 - I make good bigos too and my wife like it, my kids not so much. my dother likes schabowe... Lifemische - 20 Oct 2011 Marek11111 - 21 Oct 2011
	Do you have water coming out from sink in yellow, red or brown color in Ursynow/Warsaw? 11 - It always happens when they turn the heating systems on this time of the year Nothing to worry about,... Lifeseancameron - 14 Oct 2011 Wedle - 20 Oct 2011
	'Urząd' - Is anyone Polish old enough to remember this? 4 - No, I don't think that they were actors. I don't think it would be easy to fake the despondency... Lifemagpie - 18 Oct 2011 magpie - 19 Oct 2011
	Typical Examples of Polish Parking Entitlement (post yours) 2 57 - when there has been a few accidents or complaints to the police... the police usually take action.... Lifenauczyciel - 20 Jan 2010 Wroclaw - 18 Oct 2011
	Some Poles have fine houses 2 3 68 - hell ya. and a budget. many times people have a budget but forget to include the cost of the... LifeVarsovian - 6 May 2010 pip - 17 Oct 2011
	Saw a girl in black openly smoking a spliff on a Katowice street today 2 49 - Did she give you a toke?... LifeDougpol2 - 27 Apr 2010 joepilsudski - 15 Oct 2011
	Poles - what do non-Poles just "not get" and why? 23 - What I do not get is why on 24/12 every single Pole eats the same dishes. And why some... LifeTeffle - 13 Oct 2011 sobieski - 14 Oct 2011
	Second hand stores in Wroclaw? 7 - Didn't realize it was so far, seems like a pretty quick walk. It is before the Opera, across... Lifejcarrett - 5 Sep 2011 mujisushi - 14 Oct 2011
	Polish general knowledge quiz.(for foreigners) 28 - Im Polish ethnically but I havent been to Poland in almost 20 years... theres a lot I cant answer... Lifea.k. - 12 Oct 2011 legend - 14 Oct 2011
	Attending my first Polish Wedding and Celebrations 18 - I found this article if you are interesting what to expect on polish wedding: polishmarriage.org/polishwedding.html... LifeNozzferrahhtoo - 12 Sep 2011 Siegfried - 12 Oct 2011
	Never want to leave Poland! 8 - Hey Tim can you post the details on this? Location & Company Name Thank You... Lifetcchapman1981 - 11 Oct 2011 Brit-Pol - 12 Oct 2011
	Which of the Poland-based chain shops that sells glasses is the best? 5 - thanks, I'll go there, but I might wait a month or two coz at the moment they only have... Lifesmurf - 10 Oct 2011 smurf - 11 Oct 2011
	Beggers namely Kurwa boys in Poland 2 3 70 - I don't know such term. Poles call them dresiarze (if I guessed what you mean correctly)... LifeWroclaw Boy - 11 Oct 2009 a.k. - 8 Oct 2011
	Can any young Poles can still speak Russian 25 - As I already said: 1 word in 20. That would make 5% as for me. Given that one... LifeKingAthelstan - 24 Sep 2011 a.k. - 6 Oct 2011
	Best phone to upgrade, to sell in Poland (Era?) 6 - Want to know where you can sell your phones or iPods for cash? Sell Used Phones at SellArena.com -... LifeDougpol3 - 14 Oct 2010 juliewhite4598 - 5 Oct 2011
	How much money did you spend today in Poland and what did you spend it on? 2 33 - Just two mains, no extra's whatsoever. I gave a large tip 'cos I could beleive how cheap it... LifeEnglishpoznan - 2 Oct 2011 peterweg - 4 Oct 2011
	Kasia Polish Music - interesting for listeners? 6 - Thank you for your comments :-) To Catsoldier, I will find this song and see if there is... LifeTekla25 - 30 Sep 2011 Tekla25 - 1 Oct 2011
	Polish artist? Any one knows these paintings? 10 - coming from Montreal there is a good chance that this is Jewish, no?... Lifecolarusso - 18 Jul 2011 pip - 27 Sep 2011
	Moving to Poland - When to get Left-hand-drive 10 - Thanks all. We will try and look for a LHD (steering wheel is located on the left-hand side of... LifeJars777 - 26 Sep 2011 Jars777 - 27 Sep 2011
	My impressions on Poland I: The People, Politics, The Countryside and Infrastructure 2 39 - pessimism must be your famous word, i was kind of shock to read this story.Polish people are sincere and... Lifevdondera - 16 Sep 2011 DeBlonde - 21 Sep 2011
	Ghost Bikes in Poland 11 - Ah, sorry, I was using a lazy english expression, by asking if the roads were that bad I... Lifekrysia - 31 Jan 2010 isthatu2 - 21 Sep 2011
	DOCTORS ( NFZ ) AND - PRESCRIPTIONS in Poland (Krakow) 5 - Thanks for all your help and advice Gumishu! I will certainly try it...and see what happens. Antidol sounds as... LifePhil_C - 15 Sep 2011 Phil_C - 15 Sep 2011
	Articles of Jamie Stokes concerning an ex-pats life in Poland 10 - :) He forgot about the distant cousin, Fritz - he generally preferred to live away from the... Lifewelshguyinpola - 13 Sep 2011 Sidliste_Chodov - 14 Sep 2011
	80% of Polish people are boring or can't party, why? 2 3 4 5 6 179 - Arrbol, Jesus Christ ! Reading all this rubbish begs the question. " Where does the romance come in... Lifefreebird - 4 Jun 2009 Arrbol - 11 Sep 2011
	British working communities in Poland 12 - This of course explains what those of us in Poland have noticed since Poland joined the EU: it... LifeTimMarben - 9 Sep 2011 PWEI - 9 Sep 2011
	What are the requirements to get a cell phone here in Krakow? 22 - Thanks, Peter. That answered my question. I wanted to know if it's possible to buy a smartphone and just... LifeZloty - 2 Sep 2011 Zloty - 7 Sep 2011
	Poland's population predictions 2 59 - Would you care to share your methodology?... Lifehague1cmaeron - 27 May 2010 hague1cmaeron - 7 Sep 2011
	Feasibility and cost of a bicycle in Krakow? 13 - it's ok to ride on the first fall of snow, but you're more likely to slip on the... Lifebhasi77 - 17 May 2011 Wroclaw - 5 Sep 2011
	Worlds most liveable cities (Krakow or Warsaw don't even hit the radar screens) 2 3 4 104 - wait a sec, Praga was not, for the most part, destroyed during the war- there are still loads of... Lifewielki pan - 1 Sep 2011 pip - 5 Sep 2011
	People living in Warsaw are rootless peasants! 2 41 - Christ, people, hasn't it been long enough? World is moving on. Nobody gives a flying fek what your grandparents... LifeVarsovian - 2 Sep 2011 f stop - 3 Sep 2011
	How do Polish people in Poland respond to Polish people abroad....? 17 - Some of the older generation tend to think that we're all wealthy. Oh don't we wish :)... LifePolkaZaGranica - 8 Jul 2011 beckski - 1 Sep 2011
	Popular web page with funny/stupid/short customer service stories in Polish 7 - Oh, that was nice , TheMan) Poor girls! I heard a story of a guy who got his traveling... LifeOlgazaitseva - 25 Aug 2011 Olgazaitseva - 30 Aug 2011
	What is it with the Polish love of antibiotics? And Why do Poles get ill more? 2 40 - Myszolow Angina is pain. Coronary angina is heart pain. Coronary arterial angina is pain in the major... LifeMyszolow - 24 Aug 2009 Jimmu - 26 Aug 2011
	Car or no car to commute in Warszawa? (Warsaw) 13 - Especially in the winter!!!!... LifeVEIK - 18 Aug 2011 poland_ - 25 Aug 2011
	Polack: A Small Minded Movie. 17 - I think it's just the American way of shortening everything that they cant pronounce. How many Polish lastnames... LifeDavid_18 - 24 Aug 2011 David_18 - 25 Aug 2011
	Poznaniak = Tightwad? 8 - My cousin's boss is from Warsaw. He likes to brag about how much money he makes from his... Lifepatrick - 16 Aug 2011 beckski - 23 Aug 2011
	Questions about Poland (traffic / fines, school year, talking about past, minimum wage) 21 - Yep. Any police station can do it - though - it might not cover old violations, just current ones... LifeRain33 - 6 Jul 2011 delphiandomine - 23 Aug 2011
	Polish cigarettes healthier than American? 6 - cigs are horribly unhealthy but it's always difficult to come up with true stats as far as how many... LifeNew - 21 Aug 2011 FUZZYWICKETS - 21 Aug 2011
	I got beaten and kicks in my face just cuz i dont look polish 2 3 4 5 6 7 205 - depends where he fits in the dealer's business plan. ;)... LifeMaxin - 9 Jan 2011 f stop - 21 Aug 2011
	Cost of raising a child in Poland 21 - It depends. Are you looking at an assimilated or a Jewish experience? If assimilated (and as a Jewish American... Lifezion - 1 Aug 2011 Nickidewbear - 20 Aug 2011
	How to charge money to a phone in Poland? 6 - so try this 12514-digit code# and green handset button... Lifehelpless person - 18 Aug 2011 peter_olsztyn - 19 Aug 2011
	"Jan Serce" - TV Serial 11 - I remember pieces of that series from childhood times and I am still impressed by it cause it is... LifeCymrolerpwl - 3 Jul 2008 MyMom - 13 Aug 2011
	Help with address.. ('11 Listopada 20-o6') 5 - The name of the street is ul. 11-listopada. 20 is the number of the house/block. 6 is the... LifePatweeesha - 13 Aug 2011 SzwedwPolsce - 13 Aug 2011
	Amazon Kindle in Poland? (updated Kindle 3 3G) 10 - Kindle is not designed for Browsing, the feature is what they call "experimental". It is very limited. The... Lifezuczek - 4 Jun 2010 irishlodz - 11 Aug 2011
	Theft of a Golden Mug in Poland 24 - The latest theft case involving Poles is in London. 2 Poles are being detained for suspected looting and shoplifting.... LifeKazikowski - 12 Jun 2011 Seanus - 9 Aug 2011
	What is with Polish and their indoor plants? 26 - Yes that is unsual and very nice idea, I know indoor plants can be found in all countries... Lifesister act - 31 Jul 2011 sister act - 7 Aug 2011

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