Q.What make of paint is used to paint the door at 10 downing street?
A.Farrow and Ball's Oil Full Gloss paint is used on 10 Downing St's door. It omits matting agents and has extra varnish. Under Asquith, it was dark green.
A.The Rolling Stones sang Paint It Black. It was released May 1966 and reached no. 1 in the UK. It featured in the film Apocalypse Now (1979).
Q.What colour cross was put on doors of plague victims?
A.A red cross was daubed on doors of houses of plague victims in 1665 to warn others to stay away. "Lord have mercy upon us" was also sometimes written.
Q.Wot does intumescent mean?
A.An intumescent is a substance which swells as a result of heat exposure, giving a degree of fireproofing. Examples include paint and door strips.