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Here's a list of all the collaborative topics we've asked Researchers to contribute to since we first came up with the idea back in 1999. They're shown with the most recent at the top. If you have a suggestion for a Topic of the Week, please post it below.
Topics Waiting to be Adopted
- The FBI
- Global Warming
- House Cleaning Tips
- Wonders of the World
- Starting a Band
- David Bowie
- What it Was Like in the 1990s
- Vegetarian Food For Meat-Eaters
- Oliver Cromwell
- Great Cop Shows
- Tips on Job Applications and CVs
Topics Already Edited
- Open-Source Software
- Alternative Holidays
- 'Carry On...' films
- Great Cold Drinks
- Queen - the Music
- Queen - Birth of a Rock Legend
- Alfred Hitchcock
- The Great Fire of London, UK
- King Henry VIII
- ABBA - the Band
- Kate Bush - singer, songwriter
- What it Was Like in the 1960s
- Sherlock Holmes
- Tips on Anger Management
- Planning a Surprise Party
- Great Hot Drinks
- Moving in with Someone
- Great Board Games
- How to Survive Family Parties
- Upgrading your Computer
- International Wedding Etiquette
- Cures for Apathy
- Coping with Redundancy
- Answers to Children's Questions
- Great Radio Shows
- Wonderful Rivers
- Bad Habits and How to Stop Them
- Adult Education
- Great Sporting Achievements
- Stories from World War II
- How to Look After Pregnant Women
- Great Horror Movies
- Great Dates in History
- Great International Breakfasts
- Modern Etiquette
- Relaxation Techniques
- Comedy Greats
- Fears and Phobias and How to Deal with Them
- Tips on How to Make Commuting Bearable
- Grooming Tips
- Tips on How to Live in a Shared Household
- Dealing with Harrassment at Work
- Celebrating Anniversaries
- Great Golf Courses
- Kissing with Confidence
- Ski Resorts
- Recipes for Winter and Spring Vegetables
- Planning and Preparing a Christmas Meal
- Great Footballers
- Tips on How to Grow Winter and Spring Vegetables
- Surviving a First Date
- Great Ways to Spend a Sunday
- Perfect Packed Lunches
- Cake Recipes
- Great Film Locations
- Fables in 200 Words or Less
- Citybreaks
- Biscuit Recipes
- Mnemonics and Other Learning Devices
- Children's Party Games
- The World's Best Campsites
- Dealing with Pre-menstrual Syndrome and Period Pain
- Baked Potato Toppings and Fillings
- Good Put-downs
- What it Was Like in the 1980s
- Great Fairs and Theme Parks of Great Britain
- Great Fairs and Theme Parks of North America
- Great Fairs and Theme Parks of Europe
- Salad Recipes
- Great Shopping Centres and Malls
- Great Islands
- Classic Football Moments
- Great Zoos and Wildlife Parks
- Best Student Jobs
- Weird Animals
- Alcohol Abuse
- Dealing with Being Dumped
- Rice Recipes
- Tips on Buying a House
- Public Transport Etiquette
- Healthy Snacks
- Tips for Best Man's Speeches
- Mother's Day Presents
- Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
- Seasonal Gardening Timetable
- Advice on Coming Out
- Pie Recipes
- Taking up a Musical Instrument
- Surviving Valentine's Day if You're Single
- Universal Sporting Calendar
- Great Castles
- Internet Addiction
- Finger Food
- Setting up a Band
- Soup Recipes
- Renting Accommodation
- Tips for Buying a Computer
- Vegetarian Recipes
- International Tipping Etiquette
- Planning for Guy Fawkes Night
- Buying a Car
- Spicing up Your Patio
- How to Plan a Dinner Party
- How Best to Cope with Bereavement
- How to Pass Time
- How to Be a Successful Tourist
- Fish Recipes
- Creating Great Fancy Dress Costumes
- Dealing with Divorce
- How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
- World's Most Beautiful Buildings
- The Perfect Picnic
- Easy to Perform Magic Tricks
- Preparing for Your First Day at University
- Tips on Moving House
- Playground Games
- Museums and Galleries You Can Get into for Free
- Favourite Childhood Sweets and Candy
- The Film that Moved You Most and Why
- How to Best Prepare for Old Age
- Potato Recipes
- Tips on How to Deal with Difficult People
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Antiquated Words and Phrases
- Tips for Camping in the Wild
- Religious Ceremonies that Mark Rites of Passage
- Great April Fool's Jokes and Tricks
- How to Get Rid of Stains
- Great Walks
- How to Use Herbs and Spices in Cooking
- How to Lose and Control Weight
- Items to Take with You when Visiting Friends Abroad
- Home-made Christmas Presents
- What is God?
- How to Look After Your Hair and How to Keep it
- How to Get Pregnant and How Not to
- Training Your Pet
- Essential Items to Take on Holiday
- How to Survive Extreme Weather
- Prevention and Cures for Colds
- Non-alcoholic Drinks
- How to Teach your Child the Basics
- Interview Techniques
- Ten Minute Meals
- National Celebrations
- Body Language
- Tips for Saving Money
- Tips on how to be Planet Friendly
- Secrets of Longevity
- Unusual Sports
- Bullying
- Things to Keep Children Amused on Long Journeys
- Sex and the Average Teenager
- Barbecue Recipes
- Green Open Spaces in Urban Areas
- Favourite Cars
- Handy Tips on Planning a Wedding
- Teenage Issues
- International Dining Etiquette
- Specialist Shops
- Aphrodisiacs or Other Things to Get You in the Mood
- Handy Gardening Tips
- What it was Like in the 1970s
- Handy Household Tips
- South Africa
- France
- Germany
- Sweden
- Belgium
- Giving up Smoking
- How to Cook Chicken
- Nursery Rhymes
- Birmingham, The Midlands, UK
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK
- Manchester, England, UK
- Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
- Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, UK
- Superheroes
- St Patrick's Day
- Miami, Florida, USA
- What to buy the Person who has Everything
- The Netherlands
- Paris, France
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Madrid, Spain
- Venice, Italy
- Warsaw, Poland
- Brussels, Belgium
- Nice, France
- Vienna, Austria
- New York City, USA
- Chocolate
- International Driving Etiquette
- Things That Make Your Skin Crawl
- Scottish Slang
- English Slang
- American Slang
- Skimming Stones and Other Games Down by the River
- The World's Best Curry Houses
- Old Wives' Tales
- The World's Best Beaches
- Scrambled Eggs
- Hangover Cures
- The Ultimate Cocktail List
- The Ultimate Guide to the London Underground
- Cockney Rhyming Slang