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Why do people still think there is Czechoslovakia,reffer to it on radio and TV, even though it hasn't existed in over 14 years?
They just like to say "Czechoslovakia"- it makes them feel cosmopolitan.
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Do you still type the www DOT even though there is no reason to?
occassionally. It amuses me when they say "doubleyoudoubleyoudoubleyoudot" in radio adverts when it's a) pointless and b) "world wide web" has always been six syllables shorter than the abbreviation!
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Nastiest fruit ever?
lychees- gross texture, gross flavour and spiky- just plain nasty!
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What is the average weight a 13 year old (Male) should be able to lift?
It'd depend on your height and weight, and as 13 year olds are all really different it's hard to say an average which will have much meaning for you.
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What's the strangest word in the English language?
phlegm
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How many times a year do you get sick? (Cold or flu)
In the last twenty years- very rarely. The last 6months- every couple or weeks or so; I can't seem to recover :C
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Do you feel that violence in entertainment makes teens act more violently, or don't you think so?
No and Yes:
No beacuse I feel you have to give young people a lot more credit with being to understand violence within the context it is shown. Where it's satirical or deliberately OTT than it is plain patronising to say that they can't understand the difference and that it makes them violent.
However, I feel that one of the reasons that youth violence is so prevalant in Western...
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How about radio personalities who use implicit or explicit sexual expressions on the air? Should they be allowed to be on the air, or should they not be allowed?
They should absolutely be allowed, although maybe they should tone it down a little when it's the school run and kids are listening. People are too easily offended nowadays!
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If I had an ultrasound done on February 26th, and it dated me at 7 weeks, what are the chances it could be off by 4 weeks?
I've been told that ultrasound dating are usually accurate up to one week each way- so they might not say the exact day, but should be within 4weeks.
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Should failed suicide bombers be sentenced to death in every country upon conviction?
"one man's terrorist is another's freedon-fighter"
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Does anyone else think that swimming with dolphins is an over-rated cliche?
this was meant to be a comment- whoops!
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Michael Moore, American hero or villain?
Immensly annoying and can make a conspiracy out of anything.
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Can you say the alphabets backwards?
No- and I struggle to remember it forwards
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Do you think someone who commits murder should get life without parole, or get the death penalty?
No. I can't see the death penalty as anything but government-approved murder and I can't justify that no matter what the crime.
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When you sleep, do you ever kind of give a start in your bed, like you are falling, but you are still in the same spot? I do it all the time, and it scares me. My heartbeat races and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?
I have in the past and my fiance did it the other night and sat bolt upright, I thought he was hvaing a heart attack- very scary, but apparently rather common!
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Which three things in life do you think should be banished from existence? Please state reason for each and let AB'ers decide if it should stay or go.
I'm going to stick to 'things' rather than concepts-
mobile phones that play music, and the people you use them on the bus- ridiculously annoying
private jets- if you're gonna pollute the planet, be judged with the rest of us!
the HIV virus- pretty self explanatory really!
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When i talk to my girlfriend on MSN I always run out of things to talk about so i would say im going away and block her so i dont seem boring. She found out and isnt happy about it at all. What should i do?
Explain why and say something grovelling like "you're sooo interesting it makes me feel boring" and go from there. There's nothing wrong with running out of things to talk about, otherwise people wouldn't stay together for long amounts of time- admit it to your gf and don't worry about it!
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Arthroscopic surgery of the knee
What about it? my fiance had an anthroscopy the other week, so I know a bit about- but you have to ask a question first!
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Have you ever felt trapped?
yep- literally when caving; metaphorically when I feel like whichever way I make a decision it will be the wrong one
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Do you believe society is making girls believe they need straight hair in order to look pretty?
It seems so. even curly hair that is in fashion looks like it has been ironed straight and then curled. natural hair is out- unnatural, white-girls hair is in
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Dutch students have invented powdered alcohol which they say can be sold legally to minors.The latest innovation in inebriation, called Booz2Go, is available in 20-gramme packets that cost a euro to a euro and a half. Does this development concern you?
I'm a bit sceptical of passing judgement, as from what I've heard, the drinking culture in the Netherlands differs to that of the UK / Aus. I know the drinking age is 16 and they are a lot more liberal about drugs etc. So I'm not overly concerned; maybe if it's an actual development and begins to make its way to our shores, i'll be a bit more concerned- I'm sure I...
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I am having a 12 year old babysitter watch my son. we won't get home until late at night (like 11:30) should i have the babysitter go to sleep at my house when we get home? and i can drive him home in the morning.
I babysat when i was 12!
But I'd still consider a lot of things before leaving him alone with your son- does he have any experience? are his parents ok with it?
Also make sure that in the case of emergency he will know exactly what to do- maybe make his parents agree to be able to come over at short notice, or even come take over if he feels out of his depth. Just be sensible, I'm...
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Why are there no houses made of wood in England, whereas in the US they are commonplace?
I noticed that when I visited New England last summer, I also noticed that they're a hell of a lot of trees whereas here in Britain we don't have the same amount of trees to chop down for housing but have a lot of quarries!
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Want to kick yourself? Tell why.
yes... because i have a pile of application forms on my desk and i'm answering a pointless question on answerbag!
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Which do you like better Myspace or Facebook?
facebook- it's about being friends with people oyu know rather than random fourteen year olds who think you're hot and random crap bands
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Should developed countries cancel the debts of the poorest nations?
Yes. The levels of interest are far too high and are just an excuse to keep less developed countries under the thumb- by preventing them from developing economically and by insisting that they follow certain models of governance- i.e. through privatisation of resources that affect the poorest most.
It's not likely to happen though- especially as certain rich countries are reliant on the...
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Be honest - What's the world view of Americans (political, social, cultural, religious, etc.)?
I know some who would argue that america is a new imperialist regime, trying to impose their world view through dominance (both military and the media). I know that you can't judge a nation on who's in power, but this is the case.
Sometimes i think that Americans don't know that there is a world outside of their borders- when I worked with American kds they were very ignorant...
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Do you cry when you watch what bad have been happening around the world?
Regularly, out of frustration and grief. it's odd because i don't tend to cry about things in my life, even when relatives have died, i just get on with things and seem to put it all on the bad things going on; although sometimes i feel so touched by some happy things, that i cry as well!
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Who here considers The Princess Bride to be one of the best films of all times?
not the best movie of all time, but one of the most rewatchable. it's super and cheesy and i know all the words.
has anyone read the book? it is equally super
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My long term boyfriend wants to have an open relationship & explore others to see if we are right for each other. Since we have been doing this I have been enjoying my freedom... I also love him so much and I think it could possibly work out. is this weir
I don't think it's weird, even if it's not the most 'done' thing in the world.
However, it doesn't have to be ok with you- if you're uncomfortable with it, or are worried or suspicious about his motives you should talk to him about it, it might just make you two stronger together.
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Will pre-marital sex send me to hell?
apparently, but you definitely won't be alone
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R U for creation science being taught at schools rather than evolution?or even both subjects to not B bias!
I'm not for "creation science" at all, stick it in RS where it belongs. It's fair enough to point out the criticisms of the evolution theory in a "of course we can't be sure it happened like this, but the evidence we have suggests..." kind of way; but science lesons should be science, not fiction.
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Is not missing ur partner when they're away a big deal?v
no. not wanting them to come back is.
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Ever been to Canada?
Yes, last summer, I went travelling around north america- went to quebec city, montreal, toronto and niagra falls and some camp sites inbetween.
I'd love to go back and see western and central canada a bit more, i'd also love to go to churchill and see the polar bears and the northern lights.
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Is there anything good on TV right now?
Yeah- Yeovil have just beat Nottingham Forest in the playoffs so those red dog b*****s aren't going to wembley and the rams are!
so yes, unless you're a forest fan. although only if you have sky sports and if you actually care about football...
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Should parental consent be required for underage pregnant women to have abortions?
No- it should be a fundamental right of a woman to choose when she wants to have children and I think legally requiring a teen to gain parental consent goes against that- it removes the decision from her hands.
I also dislike the amendment that she should have to tell her parents even without them consenting- to me that still removes the decision from the pregnant woman, especially if...
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Have you ever wished that you could turn your hearing on & off with a switch any time you wanted?
I think my dad can- if me or my sisters mention "sex" or "time of the month" he goes completely deaf- it's a wonderful skill to have
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Do you have a friend that you lost touch with, but then found just by googling their name and finding last place you remember them living mentioned?
Not on google, but I have with facebook.
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You,ve got your finger on the switch;
Switch left: Your family dies - you and the rest of the human race survives.
Swicth right: The rest of the human race dies - you and your family survives.
Don't switch: Everybody dies but you.
=SL, SR, DS and why?
Switch right.
Whilst I love my family, I couldn't justify killing everyone for them.
However, if I'm then going to be jailed for killing my family even though I saved humanity- stuff the lot of em!
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Describe your first kiss in one word.
*cringe*
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Does everyone deserve a second chance?
Yes. I've cheated and have been given a second chance... it's only fair that if someone did that to me, regreted their actions and was willing for us to try and work through it, then yes I would give them a second chance.
It's a lot harder to forgive and forget than it is just to forget. I know now that my relationship is stronger for it.
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Grab the nearest thing to you, and say what it is. Can you tell me what its polar opposite is? (Bonus points if you can say how long you've had it.)
A lined paper sheet of half completed hand written philosophy notes.
The polar opposite? An electronic copy of a completed biology project.
I wrote them on Friday.
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I am _____ years old and I have never had a ______
I am 21 years old and I have never had a
driving lesson
tattoo
cat
wax, anywhere
blood transfusion
warrant made out for my arrest
a shot of tequilla that has stayed in my stomach for more than 60 seconds
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Does anyone else have songs on their iPod that they skip whenever they get to it, but yet you never feel like deleting it from your library?
yep. my mp3 player came with one song pre-downloaded onto it so you could try it in the shop. The song is nothing like my music tastes so I always skip it. I'm not even sure if it can be deleted...
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How can honest citizens stop the increasing influence of the BNP in Britain?
Question the assumptions of friends and family who are agreeing with bnp style politics- they are mostly just disenchanted with the other parties.
Also, lobby your local media. The letters page of my regional paper is full of BNP supporting bs- question it, engage with the political process and change minds. Maybe that will eventually have an effect on the major parties!
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Have you ever wondered if earth is just a garden for aliens? they are watching each generation get more plump and salivating, waiting to harvest us...
I've never wondered that, but now it's going to bug me as I go to bed!
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Im 14 and i know im at the age to were im just now finding myself, but i feel so out of place sometimes. I am a very very mature teenager and i think alot of things threw but i cant seem to figure out why I feel this way.
The short answer, you feel the way you do because you're 14. Everyone feels a bit lost and messy at somepoint in their teens, and I highly suspect that everyone feels this way at somepoint. I know it's no help to you now, but it'll get easier. good luck!
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If i got my toung pierced without my parents knowing, would it be easy to hide it from them?
My sister hid her tongue piercing from my parents for about 3 years. I knew and I assumed that they knew too. My sister was 17 when they found out so they didn't over-react but when my mum mentioned it to me, I completely dropped my sis in it. They were 'disappointed' but not as much as they would have been when she was 14.
So it's definitely possible, maybe not the best...
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What was the deepest thought you have ever thought of?
that whatever you think and think is original, someone else has thought it before. Then I found a quote from Mark Twain saying something very similar *dang*
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Can someone give me a list of words that AREN'T capitalized in the title of things like a book or movie?
of, and, a, to, the, as, on... there are probably more
Generally it's the shoter word that isn't the subject of the sentence, for example, 'It' in "Some Like It Hot" is capitalised because it's the subject of the sentence (I think)
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What is the oddest piece of art that you have ever seen?
I saw an installation at the Albright-Knox gallery last summer by Petah Coyne called "Above and Beneath the skin". It wasa series of sculptures of various things- tar, hair, metal, taxedermy, wax- all sort of medlded together in the most beautiful and disguting, natural and artificial way.
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I'm visiting here in Canada from the UK,if i were to visit the US from here would i be issued with a new visa?
the US visa lark is getting pretty complex, so just bear with me and i hope i can help!
If you already have an American visa, it will depend if it is multiple entry or not, which would have been one of the conditions when you got it. If it is multiple entry, then you can re-enter the US as long as it hasn't expired.
If it was a single entry visa, you may need a new visa to enter the...
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If you were a word, what word would you be?
Replogle. It's a map making company.
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Who is your "Working Class Hero"? (From the John Lennon song of the same name)
anybody who works on a bank holiday and doesn't get paid any extra whilst the rest of society seems to think it's vitally important to buy bread etc.
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What's the worst thing someone has/could have said to "comfort" you during a break up?
not to me, but to a friend: "what you need is a prostitute".... really?
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How many years have (or were) your birth/natural parents been married?
14. They got married on my 7th birthday and I was chief flowergirl in charge of my sisters!
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How do i keep my kayak straight? I seem to always veer to one side. I'm trying very hard already.
I'm in no way a kayaking expert! I have the same problem. Do you always veer to the same side? I do and it's becuase i'm stronger with one arm than the other. When I concentrate on not pulling so hard with my right arm, I'm a lot straighter, but then I forget and start veering again!
Another tip I've been told is to pick a spot in the distance that you're aiming...
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What would happen to the evolution of humankind if we were to renounce "the quest for ever-increasing economic wealth" as the driving force behind our species as a whole?
I'm sure that as a race we'd be happier and healthier.
How sustainable is it in the long term though? would humanity become stagnate and die of dullness? but then, how sustainable is the economic plan of eating up the planet's resources and exploiting the majority of it's citizens for the benfit of a few?
sorry to answer with questions, but i think that somewhere in...
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Why do so many lesbians dislike men while on the otherhand gays are often a woman's best friend?
I think that's more of a stereotype than anything else. Although, to make a generalisation myself, maybe it's to do with men being less comfortable with lesbians than women are with gay men?
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Is there a way to look at rush hour traffic positively?
I used to commute by bus into the city and sometimes would spend an hour stuck in rush hour traffic. I used to do my reading for classes on the bus, so that was a positive!
Other than that, I detest everyone who drives in rush hour. I'm doing my part getting the bus and I resent that the space my car could have ben taking up is just replaced by someone else- argh!!
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Where were you and what were you doing on December 31st, 1969?
half of my was an egg somewhere in my six year olf mother, i don't think the other half of me excisted if I've got my biology right
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Will someone please translate this- put the pushcart in the boot.
i have no idea what that means! boot as in of a car? pushcart as in pushchair or buggy?
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I am treating myself to delivery and can't decide between Italian (shrimp and scallops on linguini with spicy red clam sauce) or General Tso's chicken.Which would you choose?
I'd go for Italian, it sounds delicious!
I love how in America you have so many different delivery services to choose from, out how in the dervyshire countryside, I can have pizza or chinease, some choice!
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Is it a good idea to offer your children monetary incentives for getting A's in school?
I think giving incentives is a good idea for doing well in school, but I don't think that these should always be monetary and I wouldn't stipulate that "you'll get a reward for straight As"- it puts too much pressure on a kid. My parents did that to me and I still don't like it. Be vague "if you do well at school, we'll treat you", then you can...
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Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? (archery). Did you like it or become good at it?
I've done it a few times through scouts. I'm not amazing at it, but it's great fun! I actually ended up teaching it for one session at summer camp, luckily it was only for 9-12 year olds. I was holding my breath when I shot a demo arrow, incase it just fell to the ground!
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Can anyone explain in easy-to-understand terms what 'quantum theory' is?
Quantum theory is the science of energy and matter on the level of atoms and particles. As the ways of experimenting with physics got more advanced, it was realised that things on the tiny, atomic level do not behave the same way as matter and energy that is easy to observe. Quantum mechanics is an umbrella term to cover the different explanations of things that don't fit into other...
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Should all birth control be free?
yes, absolutely.
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How many songs can you name that start with "Z"?
Ziggy Stardust- David Bowie
Zepher Song- Red Hot Chilli Peppers (possibly has a the at the front, does it still count?)
Zip-lock by Lit
and zoom zoom zoom! off that car advert!
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How many of the seven deadly sins have you commited?
six. i've never been particularly wrathful
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What is your favorite line in a movie?
"You sold me queer giraffes, i want my money back"
~Gladiator
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1) How many people would be interested in starting an AB Book Club? Meaning to say: we choose a book, read it, and check back in with our thoughts on it? 2) Any answerers, which book should be discussed first?
This is a great idea! I think the answerbag format would be good for discussing books, especially if it had it's own category and most discussions tend to start off as questions in my expereince of book clubs anyway. count me in!
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Why are novels seen as the pinnacle of "art" writing in Western society? What about the short-story, the essay, reportage, other non-fiction? Why do we deify novellists?
good question- well worth bumping!
other forms of writing have enjoyed the popularity and esteem of novels at different points in history. The novel has only really ben seen like this since literary criticism was invented in the 1750s, before then it was seen as really populist and trashy and poetic verse was celebrated.
I think one of the reasons the novel has been seen this was for so...
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Think back to the early stages of you dating someone. what is something they revealed to you too early? would you been okay with it later on, or was it a deal-breaker either way?
i was 16, had gone on one date with a guy several years older than me, things were going great, but i wasn't really sure if it was going to be long term. we were chatting on the phone and he tells me three things- that he's still married, but separated from his wife; that he has a two year old son and that he loves me. a helluva lot to take in when you're so young and hardly know...
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How old were you when you kissed for the first time?
i was 15... and it was awful!
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Immigrants, especially illegal ones seem to be the latest scapegoat for the woes of a failing economy, and so they are targetted by certain sections of the media and others, as if they are to blame. Does this seem familiar to anyone, especially Europeans?
I'm in the Uk, and if my only sources of information were The Sun newspaper (which has the largest readership in the UK) and my mum, illegal immigrants and asylum seekers are to blame for everything- the state of the national health system, the lack of jobs, paedophilia. Not only is this scapegoating, its ignorant and very annoying!
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Point your finger in your 5 o'clock direction. What are you pointing at?
my dad. he wants to know why i'm pointing at him.
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Is it true that you can become a millionaire by begging on the streets of London?
Probably not. Kicked to death, maybe.
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You were kidnapped at night in your sleep and wake up the next morning in the middle of Central Park in New York City with no money. What do you do?
Be confused as to what country I was in. Think "this looks familiar" and assume I was in England. Realise that I'm not in the country I went to sleep in. Panic. Remember that I have a friend who works at a hostel near Central Park, go bug her, attempt to get money wired over and party with my friend who I haven't seen in ages! I almost hope it happens tonight...
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If it was your birthday today, and you have the day off….what would you do?
I have a really bad cold, so if today was my birthday I would be really annoyed! I'd also probably be sitting in my dressing gown playing on answerbag and sneezing, like I am now!
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Do you have a pet? What is he or she doing now?
I have a dog called Poppy. I just looked round to see what she was doing and now she's come over to see if I'm going to give her something!
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What's the one product every child needs?
play clothes a la "The Sound of Music"
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Lost Items: Mom's Ashes, Prosthetic Leg. What is the strangest thing you have seen abandoned on a train/bus?
I used to work for Ann Summers and once I accidentally left a box of sex toys on the bus which someone handed in and opened!
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Has anyone ever passed a university course without attending lectures or listening to the recorded verdions?
I had to take a compulsary statistics class in my first year, I already had an ALevel in maths so skipped all the lectures (they were at 9am!) and just sat the exam. The mark I got was one of my best ones for that year!
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Here's a question for all you cheerleaders/gymnists out there. I cannot do a cart wheel. at all. i know, it sounds really pathetic. haha. but. any tips to help me? i need to know. :D
practice on mats or on the grass, just throw yourself into it, have confidence and form will follow!
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Do you cry when its 9/11?
No. I'm usually not one to remember anniversaries and things so I don't think I've ever thought about it on the day and cried. When I went to the site of the WTC last year I sobbed my heart out on the subway back to the hostel, didn't think it's get to me like that, but it did.
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Do you have a favourite movie soundtrack, if so what is it?
the soundtrack to Top Gun, it's cheesy but puts me in a great mood!
the soundtrack to Brokeback Mountain is beautiful
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Do you usually drink bottled water? Why or Why not?
I think drinking bottled water is really wasteful and I rarely buy a bottle when I'm out. I have a plastic water bottle that I fill from the tap and carry round with me instead. The tap water in my area is really nice, quite sweet and doesn't taste like chemicals. I spent time in the US and the tap water made me ill it was so heavily chlorinated, guess I'm not used to it! then I...
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How many sibling's do you have? Which one is the most succesful in life?
I have three younger sisters. I'm the oldest and the youngest is still in school. I've got the best exam results but I think it's going to be a tos up between myself and the second oldest. I suspect she'll earn more though...
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What is the oddest product warning label that you have seen? (like the warning on a hairdryer, "do not operate while asleep" or on a Dremel Electric Rotary Tool "This product not intended for use as a dental drill.")
On the shampoo I regularly use it says "This is not a food product" in the tiniest letters on the back, it says shampoo in massive letters! why would you read the warning but not the bit that says shampoo!!
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What are your plans for Easter?
one word, ten thousand words: dissertation
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Would you have a baby and give it to family member or a friend?
A friend of mine desperately wants a baby and regrets not having one in her younger days, she's now 45 and engaged to a guy who had the snip about 14 years ago. Sometimes I think that if I got pregnant now, I would give her the baby. In no way do I want children (ask me again in 10 years) and the thought of having a baby and having it adopted by strangers feels really strange, what if that...
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Ladies: Does anyone else out there feel generally crap during their 'time of month'?
Yep! I get really ratty as well. My poor dad has to put up with 4 menstruating women in the house, bless him!
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In the song "I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" by Meatloaf, what is "that"?
"shag meatloaf"
sorry, couldn't help myself
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What is your accent?
Ey up duck, I'm from Ilson but i bet you aint never heard o' it, inbetween notts an derby. loo'in a bit black ova bill's mathers aint it?
ok, i don't actually sound like that, but my grandad does!
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What things DON”T you say to your boy/girlfriend’s parents? Eg Those home pregnancy kits aren't very reliable in my opinion.
anything involving the words "anal" and "in your bed"
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What's the longest continuous stretch of time you've ever spent naked?
(Try to keep it relatively clean here folks)
About 40 hours, needless to say I wasn't alone
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What book just blows your mind?
Endymon by Dan Simmons, it says so much about humanity, religion, technology and love. I cried my eyes out and wanted to reread it straight away.
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It's April Fool's day! Did you play a trick on someone? Or get tricked yourself? Details please...
A friend of mine rang me to say that one of our mutual friends Martin, had been hit be an articulated lorry and was in city hospital. Being April Fool's day and as she sounded like she was in the pub, I didn't believe her, but asked what time visiting hours were and what bus would I have to get. She picked up on my lack of concern and shouted "Martin! what times do buses go to...
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Is it wrong to flirt with your boyfriends bestfriend?
It depends on how 'bad' the flirting is and how strong your relationship with your boyfriend is. My bestfriend and my boyfriend are right flirts, always calling each other sexy and gorgeous- it doesn't bother me in the slightest because i know that it wouldn't go any further. (and if it did, i'd kill em!)
On the other hand, there is no way I'd flirt with my...
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The Iranians who captured the Royal Navy personnel have offered to let the only female crew member go. Does that count as sexism, and if yes, against the female officer, or her male companions?
I haven't seen that the Iranians are prepared to let Turney go, but then I've only checked the bbc website today. Even if they haven't agreed to let her go, I'm answering the question because there is definitely a subtext to the reporting of the crisis, that it is something to do with gender equality.
Suppose the Iranians are releasing Turney purely becuase she is a...
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The life on our planet is "carbon based" - are carbon based life forms all that can exist?
Science fiction often speculates as to whether aliens would have the same basic structures as life on earth. For instance, Ben Bova writes about the first explorations of other planets in his fictional Grand Tour series, the life they find on Venus (in his books there are traces of life on all of our neighbouring planets!) is sulphite based rather than carbon based.
Obviously we can't...
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What is the most common name you are mistakenly called rather than your real name? (Ex. My name is Bridget, but when people couldn't remember it, they'd call me Brittany).
I'm Vicee, I get Viki, Nicki, Izzy, Daisy, Lizzy and then I occassionally get the long versions of their names- Victoria, Isabel, Elizabeth, Nicole- how far away from Vicee is Nicole!!
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Would you disown your parents if they were pregudice?
My parents can be very prejudiced, they tend to believe everything the Sun says about illegal immigrants stealing all our resources and all Asians are terrorists. Sometimes I want to throttle them (my parents!), sometimes I'll just ignore it, but I have a go enough times for them to know that I think they can be closed minded fools at times and that I won't put up with it. My dad can...
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I am obsessed with squirrels to the point of it being unhealthy. What is your unhealthy wierd obsession?
at the moment, my ex-best friend's love life. i'm turning into a weird stalker.
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Would you trust your mom or dad to select someone for you to date?
No. The person they would pick would probably be of the wrong gender
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If you could hang up a sign at your work what would it say? "price are displayed clearly dont ask"
"I'm a volunteer, be nice to me of I'll tell you where to stuff it"
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Do you believe America is a force for good in the world today?
No I don't think America is a force for good in the world, but I can't think of a single nation is. The problem with having nation states is that they will always want what is in their own interests rather than on a global scale.
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Who here is into paintball? I have yet to see a question about paintball, I've seen questions about almost everything else but not paintball.
I went once with a group of friends after we finished our Alevel exams- it was great fun! The problem was that our college leavers ball was about a week later, i wore a strappy dress that showed off all my bruises and my date had a big fat swollen lip!! Despite the injuries, I'd definitely go again!
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Do you really expect to change people's opinions when answering questions on AB?
My own opinions on different topics have changed considerably in the laast couple of years, mainly due to some influential conversations / disagreements I've had. I don't seek to change opinions, but to make them think and reconsider an alternative; just like I revise my opinions as I've grown.
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Give yourself a little sniff. Is it time to take a shower?
yes, although i don't plan on having any human contact (except AB!) until tomorrow afternoon... it can wait!
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Does anyone have suggestions for improving my public speaking prowess?
practice, practice, practice! it will get easier. Ask for feedback from your colleagues and try to watch some other people doing presentations to see how you compare and if you can pick up some tips.
One idea- join a theatre group, it may help you to feel like you're putting on the public speaker persona and vastly increase your confidence.
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How do you define "World Peace"? What would it look like? Is it merely a lack of conflict, or does it require more?
I'd define world peace as a world which has the global capacity to defend everyone's human rights. I don't think that just lacking conflict could be termed world peace if there was still wide spread suffering and exploitation.
It'd require something that could go over and above the nation state's policies to protect the interests of the world's citizens, not...
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Do people expect a lot from you?
Certain members of my family do.
I did really well at school and feel a lot of pressure to live up to that. I think if I said to my dad that I wanted to get married, start a family and rely on my husband financially, he'd hit the roof. I don't feel that my sisters feel the same pressure.
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Whats a verb and a noun at the same time?
Buffallo
As in the grammatically correct sentence "Buffallo buffallo buffallo buffallo Buffallo buffallo buffallo"
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Was there ever a time in history when there were totally no wars (civil or international)going on anywhere on the planet?
I remember at sixth form being taught that since the end of WW2 there have been only 82 days free of war. I don't know how true this is and on what basis it was made. (e.g. the Falklands wasn't considered a war)
Also, I wonder if there have been any war-free days in the intervening 3 or 4 years.
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Have you been on a flight as a passenger, with a female pilot at the controls? Did it put you off?
I can't say whether I have ever had a female pilot, if I have, I didn't find it remarkable enough to remember! It wouldn't bother me in the slightest, although it may make me do a Woop! for feminism...
Good luck Gabster!
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Have you ever had a serious crush on a cartoon character? I really liked Liono from the Thundercats and Ulysess ... but it was the Silver Surfer that I loved the most and wanted to spend the rest of my life with.
the disney Robin Hood... not just a cartoon character but a foxy cartoon charcter!
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Most beer I buy in bottles has a twist off cap. The imported beer I have today needs an opener. Does imported beer generally need a bottle opener to remove cap?
I've only ever encountered beer with a twist off cap in N America, it's not a very European feature!
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How can i get myself to stop thinking so i can fall asleep?
Some nights I lie awake for hours thinking about all sorts of things. If it's something that I need to do the next day I'll have to get up and write it down, which helps a little.
Most helpful for me is if I hum or sing to myself, it gets so I can't tell if the songs in my head or out loud and by then I'm well on my way to sleep. If I sing camp songs it leads to happy...
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How often do you weigh yourself?
I quit weighing myself about two years ago and am never going to weigh myself again. I've not suffered from an eating disorder, but I'm very funny about food. I don't want to encourage myself or those I live with to feel under pressure about their weight, it's not a healthy state of mind to be in.
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Is it true that water spirals down the drain in one direction in the Northern Hemisphere and in the opposite direction in the Southern Hemisphere?
I'm not sure. I knew a girl from New Zealand who moved to America and we asked her and she ran off to watch the toilet flushing and then realised that she didn't know which way it spiralled in NZ! It drove her crazy...
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Considering how your life is now, would you be tempted to run away and leave everything behind you have to start anew?
absolutely. I wouldn't want to completley start anew in some areas, I'd like my nice shiny degree to still be recognised, but I sometimes I think that running away and starting afresh in terms of personal relationships would be so much easier than trying to fix the ones that are ruined. Of course, then I realise that the grass is never greener and your problems invariabley follow you.
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Do you read any zines? Which ones?
zines like independent magazines?
I help edit one for my university's women's association, it's called Artemis. Of course, as the point of zines is that they are an unedited space, i don't do much editing per se... it's more like cutting, pasting and proof reading! I've seen quite a few feminist zines, mostly online and i think they're great!
in the...
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Two of my best friends are in a fight. they both want me to take sides but i can't. they're great friends and i don't want to hurt either one. it's pulling me apart. what should i do?
There are loads of great answers here and you should definitely let your friends know how much this is affecting you.
From personal experience, I had a huge fight with one of my closest friends and we aren't going to make it up. We're both very aware of one person who is stuck in the middle and that she found it very hard at first. As time has gone on, our mutual friend has been...
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Australians: What is Vegi-mate? Do you eat instead of peanut butter? If I wanted to try it where could I find some?
vegimite is a salty yeast extract that tastes a little like beef. you'd eat it like a spread, but not to the same extent as Americans seem to love peanut butter. I tried some at an American summer camp, and thought it was disgusting! have you tried the world food section in Shaw's? (I;m pretty sure that's where we got it)
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Whats the first ontamatapeia(sp) that comes to your head?
snap!
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How much do you spend on makeup?
i very rarely buy make-up, about £10 a year!
I'm guilty of having one of those tester make overs in Boots before I go out and not buying anything!!
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Why are magazines full of skinny women when the real world is full or normal curvy beautiful women?
To make normal women feel so inadequate that they can't achieve an ideal of beauty that they spend a fortune on things to make them feel better about their appearance, from spot cream to a boob job. This makes advertisers and health and beauty corporations rich and allows men to rule the world while the women are busy feeling inadequate and drinking slimfast.
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What is the most interesting animal fact you have ever heard?
p.s. please feel free to post more than one answer.
that polar bears really have black skin and clear strands of fur, but it's so thick they appear white. i don't know how true this is, but i wouldn't want to pet a polar bear to check!
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What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the name "Hunter Thompson"?
Going to Amsterdam, taking pills and getting lost in the Red Light district and jabbering on about how this was my own mini version of Fear and Loathing but with less journalism
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What do abortion clinics do with the dead babies?
Hospitals usually have arrangements with local cremartoriams for the disposal of the tissue from an abortion. I think this acknowledges both that it's not just "medical waste" and that it's not a fully formed human. I've seen the 'product' of a typical abortion, and it's in no way recognisable as a "dead baby" as the question suggests.
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If you dream your pregnant what does it mean?
I'm sure it means lots of things to different people in different contexts, it could mean new hope, or anxiety over change, if you're male then I'm not entirely sure what it means!
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Are beauty pageants demeaning to women?
I can't say I find beauty pageants demeaning, but I object to the whole beauty pagaent values that to be valued a woman has to be fit a very narrow ideal of beauty. I'd be a lot more comfortable with them if there were comparable conmpetitions for men and that they were just taken as lighthearted fun.
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What University did you go to?
I did a BA at the University of Nottingham, now I'm contemplating doing an MA in social policy but don't know if I want to move away or if I'll just be wasting more time and money and be unable to get a job.
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Would you have an one night stand?
Absolutely would and have. I think if you're both in it for the same thing then no-one is going to feel used, but just because you're not looking for a relationship, shouldn't mean you have to give up sexual activity- and that includes cuddling afterwards!
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Do u agree or dis agree if ppl want to have a good future they should have a careful plan while they are still young
I think a vague plan and set of aims is very useful and will remind you of what you think is important in your life, "go to uni" for example. I think it's important to be self reflexive and flexible with your plan though, otherwise you may find you're doing something for the sake of doing it, rather than because you want to or it's going to benefit you, or when (not...
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How many words can you form from using the letters of your first name?
from vicee:
Vice
Ice
e-vice i.e. answerbag?
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What would you do if you went to visit a friend, they came to the door, said they were too busy to talk and that you would have to leave, and then mouthed "Help Me"?
To be honest, I'd probably panic and cause more trouble for my friend.
But on a less self depriciating note, I'd try to work out how they want to be helped by asking "it's really important, are you sure I can't come in?". My reasoning is that they've told to say go away by a violent partner, they could always say that I insisted on coming in. The partner is...
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Do you know a silly, but funny joke I can tell my son?
What's brown and sticky?
A stick!
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Ladies,what kind of drink do you order when you go out to a bar?
beer or lager in a pint glass, I ain't no lady!
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What is a knee jerk reaction? Someone explain please.
Say you're a bloke, and someone aims a kick at your groin, you'd bring you're knee up to protect yourself without thinking.
When the term is used in politics, it's usually a criticism of a policy or law which has been brought in quickly because there's some public or media outrage over something. The implication is that the government have just brought it in to protect...
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Does anyone know the U.K Police standards about tattoos in reguard to a carreer within the force?
Hey this is from the www.police.uk regarding tattos:
"You should not have tattoos which could cause offence. Tattoos are not acceptable if they are particularly prominent, garish, offensive or undermine the dignity and authority of your role."
Are you considering joining a particular force? I keep thinking about it, but at the moment I'm not fit enough!
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Anybody besides me used to think the answer bag level symbol was a little dog in a scarf? (instead of a bag with a tire around it)
nah the little dog is on that other website- answerlittledoginascarf.com
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Why are liberals against traditional values?
I disagree with the leading nature of the question, but I'll answer anyway:
Liberals are more likely to want to change society and the established way of doing things, rather than conservatives, who (suprisingly) want to conserve the status quo. Liberals are more likely to want to introduce welfare policies and reform for minoritised groups. Some see this as an attack on traditional...
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Do you have bad handwriting?
my hand writing is awful, most probably because I have dyspraxia and really poor motor control- it means the uni give me a posh shiny laptop to mess around on answerbag with
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Is throwing things in anger, slamming doors, etc. considered physical abuse?
the context is everything- if it's as part of other controlling behaviour and if you see it as intimidating and threatening then it is considered domestic violence even though it's not physical abuse.
If this is only the beginnings of such behaviour, I'd suggest trying to talk to your partner about it and ways of changing their behaviour because it concerns you. However, if you...
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What would be a good way to celebrate my birthday with a very diverse group of friends?
It's difficult- I have a quite a few friendship groups who have very little in common (other than me!), I had multiple birthday celebrations last year. It'd be nice to have everyone together but I can't think of a single way, in my case to do it without everyone being miserable and hating me!
If it's more that they are different rather than not going to get on, maybe you...
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Im 16 am i a adult or still under the tittle of a child. at what age does a child become an adult?
there is no universal age when you suddenly turn into an adult. It's a gradual process, I'd say that inbetween 16 and 18 when (in the UK at least) you can get married, vote, drink you have the responsibilities of an adult. However, I'm 21, and I don't feel completely like an adult. Dunno when /if I ever will!
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Question for the Brits: Do you share my belief that Hersheys chocolate doesn't taste nearly as good as Cadburys?
i share your belief a thousand times over.
Hershey's tastes like sick covered in wax !!
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Could you have a relationship with someone with views diametrically opposed to yours? I.E. Conservative/Liberal, Religious/Atheist etc?
Not if they had completely opposite views, I don't mind a bit of political discussion, and it would drive me mad if someone agreed with me all the time, but I would find it very difficult to have a relationship with someone whodisagreed with all my views, especially if they didn't respect (or at least put up with) my feminist ranting!
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MY dream consisted of my abusive ex boyfriend being romantic and affectionate. The guy i first met. Why is it after 3 days from breaking up he suddenly appears again in my dreams?
When you go through traumatic and upheaving changes, your mind tries to make it into a coherent story. I think your dreams show that you're trying to make sense of how that romatic guy you first met turned abusive. I went through a really stressful time about 7 months ago and I still have dreams and sit thinking about things trying to work out how it all happened, or where I went wrong....
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What were you doing 2 hours ago?
making pizzas! now I smell like pizza sauce...
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Accepting that communism is a flawed system and realising that equal distribution of wealth would result in collapse, do the poor deserve to be poor?
I'm going to argue that the poor do not deserve to be poor because of structural inequalities in society. I'm not advocating communism, but I am arguing that contemporary society needs to distribute it's wealth more to benefit all of it's members.
A useful image is of a race where people can be given various handicaps and headstarts to affect the outcome. A communist...
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What are your initials? including middle names if you have them?
VAMP
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Do you agree in the idea of identity cards in the uk?
no, i think any possible benefits are outweighed by the cost (which will undoubtedly by more than predicted), the hassle and the abilities for fraud and identity theft.
I feel the security/liberty debate is a bit moot- they have all that information about us anyway
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Do you think that we need a pronoun that is gender neutral to take the place of he/she and the like so that we don't have to say he/she?
I don't mind saying he or she, or writing s/he, it's not that much effort really and, in most cases, solves the problem of preferring the male pronoun.
I think the introduction of a gender nuetral pronoun would just spark off the same controversy as "Ms" (i understand that it's used a lot more widely in the US than here in Britain) and create a bit of a backlash,...
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If i was standing outside the empire state building and i turned right then at the next block left then right then right then i went in the first door on my right, what building would i be in? I know the answer i'm just testing my theory.
you didn't specify whether you walked anywhere when you turned "left then right then right". so would you walk to the corner of the block, turn 180 degrees and go in the first door on the right, which would be the door to the empire state building?
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I just saw a news story concerning the American political initiatives to encourage 'purity' in young girls before marriage, in the form of 'purity balls'. 17 year-old girls take their FATHERS as their date. What are your thoughts on this?
It scares me that the government should have iniatves about 'purity', it seems moralistic and based on a certain view of young people, women and the family that i feel should not be so tied up with politics. I can understand that there are concerns about underage sex and teen pregnancy that the government should address, but this seems more like keeping tabs on young people rather...
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Do you think there's a bias against answers with a link to Wikipedia (even if it's useful info) here in AB?
i think there is a bias against answers that link to wikipedia, especially when the person asking the question could have just searched wiki for that topic, however, if the link and the rest of the answer work to compliment each other, i.e. the answer has a summary that is in further depth on wiki, then this bias is a little unnecessary.
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Is it wrong of me to look for a girlfriend who can offer me sex, and not one who saves it for marriage?
no, sex is a natural human experience, marriage is an arbritray social construction. Personally, one of the reasons I'm in a relationship is because I want to explore and enjoy the sexual side of myself and my partner. I would not want to marry someone who I didn't know in that way, and whilst I have all respect for those who want to wait, I don't think I'd want to be in a...
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Question for adults :do you think the younger generation is retarded?
"retarded" is not synonomous with stupid and it is offensive to use it as such.
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If you got pregnant (guys, just play along) before you were ready, what would you do?
I would talk to my parents and my friends and the father and try to establish if it was merely the case that i don't feel ready and that there's things i'd rather do than have a baby right now, or the practical and financial reasons for not being ready. A year ago, I would have had an abortion. I wouldn't have been able to finish my degree and had too much debt to be able to...
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What are you doing?
I'm obviously answering your question. I'll tell you what I'm not doing- going out in the rain to buy some milk, so am going to drink tea without it, that's what I'm doing!
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Other than jelly what else goes with Peanut Butter? - im tired of jelly/jam.
slices of banana and peanut butter is great, especially on bagels... you may have just helped me decide what to have for lunch!
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Why do we have to learn algebra? What jobs do you need it for?
algebra is a useful way of learning how to think logically, it is also applicable in the many other studies, such as computer researching, data collection, medicine, engineering. It might not seem like you are going to use it in everday life but it's a useful thing to know about if you want to do further studies or a particular career, where not having those skills will hold you back.
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What is the difference Between the mind and the brain?
According to Cartesiam dualism, the mind is a none physical entity, whilst the brain is a physical organ. Descartes argued that there was a separation between the mind and the physical world as he could doubt that he had a body (are you just a brain in a jar? or an evil demon's dream?) but could not doubt that he had a mind. (Cogito ergo sum)
The separation of body from the mind is...
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What do you think about a non-diamond engagement ring?
I thinkit's great to step away from tradition once in a while. My fiance picked mine and it's a iodite (purple-y blue) stone in a diamond style cut- so it both manages to look engagement-y and unsual, and as it was cheaper than a diamond, he got me a necklace to match.
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What do you think about a non-diamond engagement ring?
I thinkit's great to step away from tradition once in a while. My fiance picked mine and it's a iodite (purple-y blue) stone in a diamond style cut- so it both manages to look engagement-y and unsual, and as it was cheaper than a diamond, he got me a necklace to match.
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Do parents have the right to go through their children's rooms and read their diaries?
I don't think so, even if the parent is worried that their child is up to activities that are bad for them e.g. getting involved in gangs or something. A good parent should foster an environment of trust and where the child felt they could talk about things, and snooping through diaries is counter productive to that.
The UN convention on children's rights includes the child's...
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What was the craziest thing you did as a child that required a trip to the emergency room?
i got a curtain hook stuck up my nose when i was about 5.
i also slept in earrings once and the back got stuck in the piercing which i had to have removed, i was 17 then!
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If you had to give birth to an alien race of beautiful blonde children, would you choose the 1960's child or the 1995 model? See pics.
1995 kids look evil, although i did used to have a haircut like the girl on the right. i'm going to vote 1960 :D
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What do you think about purple and yellow together?
those are the colours of my bedroom! a nice warm yellow and a sort of deep purple go lovely together. what's it for?
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How do you feel when you hear your National Anthem?
a bit bored, and annoyed at myself for not knowing the second verse. I think this sums up the current place of patriotism in British society...
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Is "Women and Children first" in a rescue situation discrimination?
yes. It is assuming that adult women are not capable of looking after themselves and surviving as men. It portrays them as like children, weak and somehow not fully competant as men. When news reporters say "hundreds were killed, including 73 women and children" this reinforces the idea, when they really are talking about innocent bystanders- why not say that instead?
The idea that...
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Are you afraid of Charlie, the HUBBA BUBBA nightmare? (Only sensible to answer if you have seen the Mighty Boosh)
deathly afraid
however, admitting this on answerbag is about as edgy as a satsuma
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What has the most sentimental value to you?
letters from loved ones, even ones from people who turned out to be idiots, i'd never throw a love letter away!
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What's your favorite city that you've traveled to?
In North America, Boston; in Europe, Salzburg (sorry for being cheeky and having two!)
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What stamps are in your passport?
I have two American ones, Canada and an expired US work visa. If you're from the EU they don't stamp them when you go to other EU countries, otherwise I'd have loads, it sucks!
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I have taken 5 pregnancy test they all say im pregnant.so am i .the doctor said cas iv had 5 im pregnet i dont need one with them but iv lost 6 pounds can any one help.
If you've had so many positive tests you are definitely preganant. Your weight loss may be due to stress, or if you've got morning sickness.
You need to go back to the doctors, or to family planning and go through your options and prenatal health care. If you havent already done so and can, tell someone you trust, maybe they can come with you if you're worried.
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What is your favorite Stephen King book?
Toss up between The Stand and The Gunslinger (as my favourite of the Dark Tower books)
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Has anyone seen the movie Hot Fuzz yet? I am wondering if it is as brilliant as Shaun of the Dead. I love that movie
Yes, I've seen it and being a shaun of the dead (and a huge Spaced fan) I wasn't dissappointed. there were parts when people in the cinema actually applauded they found it so funny. It got a little silly in places, but that's what makes it good.
I'm just hoping that they don't make loads of movies in the same vein, it's be sad to lose some of the freshness Pegg...
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How often do you have a bowel movement ??
Daily, but usually not at the same time each day.
This is a good question! It's relevant to real life situations. When I take groups of kids camping with scouts we have to work it into daily conversation because we've had kids make themselves ill / have 'accidents' due to their refusal to use latrines. Everyone needs to do it, get over yourselves negative-raters!
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Did the movie V for Vendetta make anyone else want to go out and "fight the system?"
Absolutely, but I'm quite suggestable to these sort of things.
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Have you ever inadvertently opened someone elses mail? What did they say or do?
Our local bank regularly sends letters addressed to "Ms Powers", as there are 5 of us at this address with accounts at that bank and who answer to that name, they usually get opened by the wrong person. Now, I admit, the fact that my sister never puts money in her saving account and gets 2p interest each quarter does amuse me, but my bank details are mine! It drives me insane!
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What hapened to immigants at Ellis Island?
They were 'processed' to work out if they suitable to be allowed to enter America- they had to pass a health check, and if they had certain problems their clothes were marked with chalk; they had show a certain level of intelligence, have a certain amount of money- to ensure they weren't going to need to be publically supported. (not a lot has changed there!)
Women could not...
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Have you moved out of your parent's house? If No, than what age would you like to move out? If Yes, How old were you? Do you think it was right decision to make?
I moved out when I went to uni at 18, which was great, although I'm back at my parents now with a heap of debt trying to pay some off, get a proper job and be able to move back out! I'm 21.
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A friend leaves her cell pbone on the restaurant table when she goes to the ladies room. It rings, do you answer it for her or let it go to voice mail? If you do answer what do you say?
I'd answer it, say we're at dinner and my friend is in the bathroom would they call back in 5 mins. There's no way I could sit by the phone letting it ring!
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Why do so many assume that buying tampons or maxipads is embarrassing?
Because society tells us that our periods are something to be embarrassed about in order to sell us tampons that look like sweets, smell like flowers and have ridiculously euphemistic names.
People aren't just embarrassed by things inside their own minds, it's part of their interactions with others and what is considered taboo.
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Do you use your answerbag username for anything else besides answerbag? If so, what?
The Power bit is my actual name, so yeah I use that a lot! I've been pigeon on other websites, but answerbag is the only place I combine the two!
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Which remade movie is better than the original?
The Sound of Music is a remake of an earlier version that is probably unheard of outside Austria (prove me wrong someone?) Whilst the remake is dieously innaccurate and contrived, it's so much more wonderfully charming than the original (although it helps that the remake is in English, much more charming than German!)
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Is there a way you prevent yourself from blushing when around a person you have a serious crush on?
I used to blush terribly at a lot of things, when teachers picked me in class, when posing for photos or if it took me a while to find the right change in the shop. Then people would say "you're blushing" and I'd go even redder-it's horrible isn't it?!.
I used to deliberately put myself in positions I would find embarassing and this had a huge effect in stopping...
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Do you think Affirmative Action is still neessary? Do you believe in it?
Yes, I think affirmative action is necessary because we still live in a grossly inequal world. For an equal society it must be representational of its members and whilst there have been great moves to stop discrimination against minority groups, the differences in power still exist and still do not represent all the members equally- (it seems difficult to imagine the UK having a gay or Muslim...
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If you celebrate Valentine's Day with gifts, what are you giving a 'significant other' this year?
some woolen gloves. sounds a bit rubbish, but he needs some and refuses to buy them himeslf. I may have to put notes on the ends of the fingers saying why I love him... or something romantic like that. There's no way I'd buy him anything from a card shop with hearts on!
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What is your favorite painting of all time?
The Human Condition by Rene Magritte
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What is your favorite website?
facebook, bbc and answerbag are the ones i check regularly with my university homepage.
I also am a huge wikipedia fan and kelley armstrong's homepage and msg boards, because it is really friendly and has free ebooks!
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Are you learning a foreign language? Which one?
Spanish, a friend of mine from Gibraltor is obsessed with trying (failing) to teach me.
Also, I'm going to try and learn some more German when I have some time. I hate visiting countries and not knowing the lingo, makes me feel like a rude Brit abroad!
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Why do scuba divers always fall backwards out of a boat?
Because if they fell forwards they'd land in the boat...
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Why do little siblings annoy older siblings?
I think it's a jealousy thing. when you're kids the younger siblings see the older one being able to do things they can't and have things they don't so they wind them up and 'borrow' their make up and generally be annoying- mine are still at it!
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What is the name of your favorite teddy bear?
Podge the Polo Bear. It's not that i'm incapable of spelling polar, that's what he is!
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How serious a problem do you think global warming is?
Not being a specialist in environmental science I can't say that we are having or approaching a climate crisis at all. With the biased and limited nature of the research carried out and our lack of knowledge about the cycles of change the Earth goes through over time, it's hard to conclude anything. I doubt there will be conclusive proof of climate change in my lifetime.
However,...
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Does anyone know where I can get taproot's first CD's, like "Upon Us" or "Mentobe" other than looking on Ebay every other day?
when you search for something on ebay there's an option to inform you by email when similar items get posted do you don't have to check ebay everyday, although you will still have to wait for someone to sell one!
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Do you think your teachers remember you?
I pass my old primary school every morning and if I see a teacher they always say hello. I don't know if they think I'm me or one of my sisters (we all look pretty similar) but we're definitely remembered! Also, as I'm the oldest, I know that my secondary school teachers occassionally ask my sisters what I'm up to.
So yes, I'm remembered but not necessarily on my...
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How much spending money do reckon I'll need for 3 days in Amsterdam?
I did 2 days on 120E, but it depends on what sort of places you want to eat, how you're spending your evenings etc. After one afternoon of sampling some Amsterdam chocolate brownies, we spent the evening wandering around amazed by the Red Light district which turned out to be a very cheap evening!!
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What is ONE thing you love about rain?
the sound it makes on a tent
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Have you ever had your age misinterpreted by someone?
Yes: I'm constantly mistaken for someone younger.
I'm 21 and work part time for a youth group, last year we took the kids (aged 10-13) kayaking, and they ended up chucking me in the lake, the kayaking instructor, assuming I was one of the kids shouted "THERE'S A LITTLE GIRL IN THE WATER!!!" gah! it haunts me to this day
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What do you think your ratio of questions to answers should be? What is yours?
i've asked 22 qustions and answered 67, so my ratio is just over 1:3, which is a lot more questions than most, but I've definitely been answering more than asking recently so maybe the gap will widen over time.
Interesting question!
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Does anyone else think that it would be quite fun actually to live in a United States of Europe?
Yes, I think that there is such diversity across European cultures that it would be great to share them, whilst retaining those independent cultures.
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For UK residents - is it snowing yet?
not yet! I'm in Nottingham, it's getting pretty icy out... woohoo!
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What were you doing 1 hour ago?
making gingerbread hearts with a bunch of 12 year olds, they were tasty!
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What is moot?
hmmm, two things come to mind:
"a moot" is a meeting or meeting place that is outdoors, it's not used a lot, except in the Lord of the Rings (the Ents have a moot) and I've been to scout camps for older scouting members called "moots" (the reason I know what it means)
Also, "the point is moot" is said when something is irrelevant or insignificant in...
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Have you ever had a dream that you could not share with your significant other?
Yes: it "involved" someone who was not my significant other, dont think it would have gone down too well!
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What was the last word that came out of your mouth yesterday?
"Nacht"- I was staying in an Austrian hostel and said good night to the barman
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I'm going to England w/ my fam. in April. I wanna go from London, to Hertfordshire, to Oxfordshire, to Cambridge, to Derby and Nottingham, up to Manchester and possibly Liverpool and spend an hour in each place. Is this possible to do in one day by train?
wow that sounds exhausting, expensive and not very practical. Depending on why you want to visit all these places, I'd either cut some out or spread your journey over a few days if possible. If you're planning on sightseeing than an hour in each city is just not long enough. Some routes do not run very regularly, I think the Eley-Liverpool train goes every two hours (Eley is where...
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What did you eat today?
Not a great deal and most of it was junk: a chocolate muffin, salt and vinegar crisps, a strawberry yoghurt, a breakfast bar type thing, some cheese (just on it's own!) and a bowl of muesli mixed with cookie crunch.
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I just got dumped riiigght before Valentines day. Who wants to be my valentine?
I've just become single too, so I will!! Of course this will be a strictly answerbag only valentine's date...
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Should a man change his surname when he marries?
I don't see a "should" about it, nor "should" a woman have to change her name when she marries. I had this discussion with a parnter once and he seemed really offended that I wouldn't want to take his last name, but thought that my counter-argument of why shouldn't he be the one to change his name for me was ridiculous. (maybe this is why we're not...
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Which do you prefer to look at (if you must), a popped pimple, or a pimple that really should be popped - no mirror?
I hate seeing pimples that need to be popped- it gives me an urge to do it for that person- this is not socially acceptable behaviour sitting next to a stranger on the bus!
So a popped pimple, definitely!
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I thought that my fiance might B cheating but her nan just says She basically has decided 2 get her own place and find herself. Her reason is because she no longer knows who she is or anything.whats the heck is that supposed 2 mean?
I've recently said something very similar to my fiance adn I know it sounds like a really big cliche. It seems she's very unsure about your relationship, that could be just because she's going through a lot, or thinking a about the future, or maybe she feels that your relationship has changed a lot since you got engaged. Ask her about her reasons, she might not know them, she...
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I need a _________ so badly.
"motivating kick up the backside"
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Do you believe in evolution?
I believe the scientific argument that apes and humans evolved from a common species.
So no, I don't believe humans evolved from monkeys :D
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Where does the phrase "Geez Louise" come from?
I think from the film "Thelma and Louise"; Thelma says definitely says "Geez Louise" to Louise, I think it originates from that film rather than being a phrase beforehand that the scriptwriters used. And if my American geography is right, then the word "geez" would be used in the same sorta area as the film is set.
I say "geez louise" but not...
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What do u think of anal sex?
From personal experience; anal sex can be very enjoyable for both parties, although lube and lots of foreplay are a necessity. anal sex requires a lot of trust between partners and so can be an intimate extension of a couple's sexual experience, especially with the added excitement form it being labelled as "taboo".
I think anyone who would knock it before they've tried it...
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A couple hours ago i felt movement in my stomach in three places it almost felt like a baby kicking. Im on the mirena a 500 dollor birth control but im still afraid i might be pregnant.
Is there any other reason that would cause this?
Like Gas or so.
Is there any other reasons why you think you might be pregnent? If the first thing you think when your stomach rumbles is "it's a baby" I'd be tempted to think that you're already paranoid about this...
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Before people found out your gender on the 'bag, did people assume you the opposite? And why do you think they did?
bam, i thought you were male for a long time... i'm very sorry, but at least i'm being honest!!
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Women, what do u prefer man taller,shorter, than you?
I'm only 5'2" so to say shorter would somewhat limit the dating pool as most men i meet are taller than me. That said I do tend to go for really tall men, at least 6feet, i don't know why, maybe i like to give my boyfriends back ache or have to stick my arm at a funny angle to hold hands...
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Is anyone here willing to post an UTTERLY humiliating photo of themselves?
a gorgeous picture of me drunk and sunburnt after a watching a day of cricket
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How do you tell someone you dont think you want to be with them anymore?
I've just had to do this myself so I know how hard it is, you might feel horrible about it but if your heart isn't in, it's not fair on you and it's not fair on your partner. Don't let people guilt trip you into staying with someone just because you've been together a long time, if you're feeling like this after 3years, it's highly likely you will be...
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What is the most important lesson you have learned in life?
So far, (I'm only 21!) I've learnt that people's actions and reactions, including my own, can be very suprising, and to not judge people to harshly based on them; how to forgive and how to ask for forgiveness.
Now i'm just waiting for patience and being able to love myself!
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Is there anything that you can safely say you will never, ever do?
I hate to say something, knowing my luck I'll want to do it in a year!
Although, I'm pretty sure I'll never have any musical or sporting talent, so playing professional football or Wembley are highly unlikly :D
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What is the sweetest AND cheapest thing a friend has ever gotten you as a present?
a small plant pot and some crocus bulbs. watching it grow was something that would make me smile for weeks and i appreciated her sweetness, so much more than i would if she'd got my flowers. although i did have to be reminded to water it!
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My little sister wants a "sad book" for her birthday. What would you say the "saddest" books are for 11-13 year olds?
does she want 'real life' sad or fiction 'dying animal' sad. I'd say stick to the classics, tarka the otter and watership down have made me cry everytime i read them, even now!
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If the news reported your week, what would be the headline?
Mostly boring with large periods of exam revision and sporadic bouts of tears.
sounds like a weather report!
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How many US States have you been to?
five, but i've only been to the us once, so it's not that bad, and i'll be adding florida to that list in a couple of months!
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How are you feeling today?
different every five or so minutes, at the moment, like a bit of a mess. thanks for asking!
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I am very impatient when it comes to waiting on things. Are you impatient?
immensely impatient. i'm not so bad if someone lets me know they'll be late for lunch, i'm fine with that, it happens to the best of us but i'm practically incapable of saying let's "wait and see" about something, i'd much rather dive into a decision head first than wait for some insight into the best course of action; of course this gets me into trouble!
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Are there many answerbag members that are interested in Sociology or do they simply ask questions from homework?
i'm a sociology student but most of the questions i ask about sociology are not directly about whatever i'm focussed on at the moment, but are more looking for other views about things that i may have ignored. Also when you've been sociologying as long as i have it seems everything can turn into a sociology question. so i suppose i am asking for homework, but mostly because...
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I have spent a considerable amount of time reading AB answer's to tough questions. It seems like so many people have lived through so much. I think that's one reason we may have all ended up together here. Anyone else see this pattern?
I too have spent a lot of time looking at some of the tougher questions, especially as i'm dealing with a lot at the moment. it's really helped me to read all your stories, maybe once i've got more of a grip on things i'll share my own.
keep sharing people!! it's doing all of us some good!
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Am I the only person on here who thinks homosexuality and gay marriage are just wrong?
I hope so!!
Personally, I think everyone should have the right to marry someone they love, regardless of their sexual orientation. is that particularly unreasonable or offensive?
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Are you comfortable being barefoot in public?
not only would i never go barefoot in public, it disgusts me when people do... i dont know why it just freaks me out...
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Do you think make-up is a waste of time?
yes. i know some women enjoy it and some need it to feel better about themselves, and i completely respect them for that, but for me its just a waste of time, money, effort and i havent devloped whatever gene makes you good at putting makeup on without looking like a clown!!
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Can you live without make-up?
absolutely
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..How long can i stay in Kentucky USA without a visa..if i'm from the UK ..?
the visa waiver programme is for 3o days if you meet certain conditions (i.e. havent commited genocide, dont tell them you have AIDs) you can get more details if you search for "us visa waiver scheme"
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What is your favorite flavor of Jelly Belly jelly bean?
Peachy pear
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When on holiday do you like to relax or be on the go?
I always want to be on the go and do everything possible. I usually try to go to two or three separate destinations in one vacation (e.g. I'd go to Barcelona and somewhere on the coast in the same week) I love holidaying like this, but when I get back I'm always tired, havent destressed and always spend loads more than I intended to. Maybe I should lie on a beach somewhere for a...
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Do you think that abortion is murder?
Castrate- i think your sterotypes, lack of knowledge about the abortion procedure and closed mind about the postions these women are in are what's wrong here. Very few abortions are as late as you obviously think. Not all women who have abortions are teenagers, many already have families. I doubt many of them take the decision to terminate a pregnancy lightly and I except very few can...
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Why do some people feel that they are excused from practicing common courtesy and respect, as long as they refer to it as "political correctness"?
"It's political correctness gone mad" is a favourite phrase of the tabloid media in Britain and it drives me mad as (a) what on earth is that supposed to mean and (b) it's usually not about political correctness. My perseonal favourite was about a baby's gravestone that had to be cornered off because it was unsafe, the local media said it was "political correctness...
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Why do people shake when they are frightened?
It's to do with your body's reaction to fear, you get a rush of the hormone adrenaline which makes your body more able to react quickly in a stressful situation. Adrenaline can speed up your heartbeat, dilate the pupils so the body is more able to "fight or flight". One of the problems with this biological response is that it can occur when you dont really need it to, for...
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What's everyone having for dinner tonight?
tomato soup with cheese toasties to dip in it... i want comfort food!
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Why is it OK for a man to be overweight and unattractive but women are judged so harshly if they are the same?
because the traditional image of what a woman should be in our society is young and beautiful, whereas men are judged a lot more on their job, car etc. than how they look. i heard once that attractive women earn up to 20% more than unattractive women (although i cant think where from!) think of news broadcasters, yes a lot of women have moved into this field compared to 30 years ago, but they...
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Where is your favourite place to live in England?
i'm from just outside nottingham and i love that i have both the city and the countryside within easy reach. i dont want to live anywhere the people don't understand what a 'cob' is or is a quite homogenous, racist area (e.g. ilkeston where i live now). so i'm not quite sure!
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Have you ever seen an eagle in the wild?
I believe saw 3 eagles (on different occassions, so possible the same one) this summer in the north of Maine. it was pretty cool, especially as i'm not likely to see one at home!
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Ladies, do you find it embarrassing to talk about your underwear/breasts/s*x/periods etc?
i used to blush really really easily whenever anyone mentioned anything even a little bit personal, so i got a job as an ann summers rep, selling underwear and sex toys. it really opened my eyes and now i have no problem chattering about anything personal. i still blush a lot, but i'm just like "isnt it warm in here? so crotchless panties..."
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When you're an old woman (or man) will you keep an endless supply of tissues up your sleeves?
i have a cold and lots of tissue in my sleeve at the moment. i'm 21. no doubt in 50 years time i will have an endless supply up my sleeve.
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What is the funniest pet's name you have heard? what kind of pet was it?
I know someone with a dod called Defa, defa dog. he also had pot belly pigs called pork and scratchings.
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Is it true that when you are having a dream you are unable to read?
i remember hearing that your visual imagination can not go into as much detail to create say a book in a dream, so no you can't read. but you can dream you look at something and understand it without the dream persona actually having to read it.
sorry im a bit shady on the details, maybe im dreaming now?
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How many of you love to read? I love to read, one of my favorite hobbies.
I also love to read, pretty much anything really! i dislike audio books though, i get distracted and stop listening, i think i need writing to engage my concentration!
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If you have just got your periods, what is better to use. Pads or tampons?
One thing no-one has pointed out is the damage pads and tampons do to the environment- think of all that waste! there are other options that are reusuable and better for the body, such as the keeper, moon-cups, reusable pads made from cotton- ok you have to wash them but they are healthier for you (tampons are a paper product covered in bleach!), no landfill waste and cheaper in the long run as...
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How much do abortions mainly cost?
In the UK, an abortion is free, although there can be waiting lists that mean you need a surgical rather than medical procedure, so a lot of women go private, which can be quite costly- which i think is disgusting- if a woman has a legal right to a nhs abortion (make that any medical procedure)than she should be able to have one. dont get me started on the US situation where a woman may have...
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What books have made you cry?
sooo many i cry very easily!
a bad one recently was Endymion by Dan Simmons, i cried for the last 200 pages or so, i had to keep having little tissue breaks, my housemates were worried about me!
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Who is profiting on the che guevara t-shirts? if it is big corporations isnt that kinda ironic, when che guevara was a communist?
I dont actually know if big corporations are profiting from the sale of che guevara t-shirts, but i'd put my money on it! One of the most distressing, ironic things about fashion and popular culture is the mainstreaming of things that attempt to contradict the meanings of these corporations, for example the punk movement was (amongst other things) about the cheap customisation of fashion...
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What is your favourite kind of chocolate bar?
Galaxy! I spent a couple of months in America and had to have British chocolate sent to me, Hershey's was that bad. How do the Swiss cope?
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What is the ULTIMATE answerbag question?
The best questions are ones which make you see the world in a different way, so something that shatters the whole world's perceptions to make this a better place. Problem is no-one knows what it is.
therefore... the ultimate question is *drumroll*
What is the ultimate question?
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What is the most expensive meal you ever paid for in a restaurant? What did you have, if you remember?
Last summer, for my birthday and because I was going away for a while, I invited 6 of my close frinds out for dinner at a very nice place near us called Scruffy's, which is kind of mid-range as we're all poor students. I had fillet steak with blue cheese sauce plus starters, dessert and wine. My share would have come to about £45 ($90ish?) but then my friends began to remember...
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Other than the song that was playing when you met your spouse, what is a good song to play at your wedding?
Like Red on a Rose- Alan Jackson
"And I love you like good times of which I've known many
And I love you cos i know you give me a heart of my own
Make my blood flow
Like red on a rose"
It's lovely, plus it's slow enough that even uncoordinated people like me and my fiance can dance to it!
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In your own opinion whats the best way to handle a long distance relationship if you have been with the person for 4 years prior to the separation?
Maybe you need to evaluate your relationship if you feel he soesnt miss you. Can you see you two living in the same city in the long run? Can you cope with only seeing him every so often? Physically? Do you speak every day? e-mail, text? I'm in this situation and find it very important to speak every day, if only to say goodnight. We mostly talk about rubbish, about our days, what's...
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Do Americans know where Robin Hood was from?
I'm from Nottingham, England and I spent this summer in Maine, US and I never met anyone who when hearing 'nottingham' said 'ah robin hood' even though one week at camp we ran a "robin hood programme" where the kids learnt archery and did charity work and they still didnt connect me with robin hood! So in my experience, no Americans do not know where Robin...
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My boyfriend would rather masturbate to porn instead of having sex with me. He says it's because he's gained weight and is too lazy to have sex when the out come is the same. What do I do?
what do you do? buy some sexy underwear and seduce him into remembering that sex with a person is so much better than anything on screen!
Think about the possible reasons for this other than him being lazy, if he's insecure about his weight gain then a good shag will sort that out as well! Seriously, by regaining your intimacy you may well both remember why you wanted each other in the...
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Do you think it's wrong for a couple to share the bathroom? Supposedly, it takes the romance and mystique out of the relationship. Any feelings pro or con?
eep! no way! I need my space way too much and I like to think on the toilet, i can't do that with him around! I dont lock the door though, that would be rude...
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I dream that all my teeth fall out. The first time I was pregnant and thought that it was because the baby was taking my calcium and vitamins from my body. In the dream I was in front of the mirror. Another time in a car with my mom. Both times lots blood
i have this dream when i'm really anxious. my teeth fall out on the bus and people laugh at me and tell me "put them in milk, stupid"
looking after teeth can be seen as a metaphor for looking after yourself or others, so them falling out is a sign that you feel unable to do so. well, that's how i read it, especially as it is a stress dream!
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Can democracy really work in a society with such a high concentration of wealth in the upper class?
no! because all the political parties are situated in the wealthy 2% of the population as it is a very expensive busines to be in, promoting yourself etc. This means that they are most likely to have have beliefs and causes that benefit the wealthy as a group, rather than those of the other 98% of the population. why would they support distributing their own wealth??
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Is anyone else a little worried about the role models popular culture is giving our young people these days?
There was something in the news a couple of weeks ago about a government proposal for finding good role models for British kids, it was scrapped because someone pointed out that kids would not look up to someone just because the government said so!
I think there is a worry about popular culture, but also that children are able to be critical and are not completely 'passive' or...
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Ladies, do you fasten your bra at the front and then turn it around, or do you reach around your back to fasten it?
I fasten mine at the front inside out on my belly and then twist and flick it up over my boobs. I also occasionally get it inside out because I have no coordination! Anyone else have this problem?
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Why do most modern cultures categorize the female nipple as something to be hidden?
I dont think its a case of following tradition, as cultures do not come from common beginnings. The rules of what is attractive and how each gender is expected to behave are culturally determined. However, as these 'rules' are usually based around the fact that women bear children they are often very similar from one culture to another. As different cultures interact, one is usually...
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