Answerbag: Box of Chocolates's answers

Answer to Where would you want to go on honeymoon/where did you go?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:58:27 -0700

Where would you want to go on honeymoon/where did you go?

To the North Pole in my own submarine.

Answer to What does Alaska have in common with Mars?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:11:15 -0700

What does Alaska have in common with Mars?

The American Flag.

Answer to What colour underwear would you not wear

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:11:04 -0700

What colour underwear would you not wear

Grey.

Answer to Whew!! Made it a year! I've been a member of AB for a whole year, today! (Joined 07/17/2007). Is anyone else gonna celebrate with me?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:06:20 -0700

Whew!! Made it a year! I've been a member of AB for a whole year, today! (Joined 07/17/2007). Is anyone else gonna celebrate with me?

Congratulations. Wow.

Answer to What can last forever?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:48:30 -0700

What can last forever?

Stars and stripes.

Answer to Did you see Wall-E? Was it super cute?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:42:36 -0700

Did you see Wall-E? Was it super cute?

Yes. Wow.

Answer to If you had a lot of money, where would we go on vacation?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:42:14 -0700

If you had a lot of money, where would we go on vacation?

North Pole, before all the ice melts.

Answer to In a bakers dozen you get 13 right?... is your bakery generous?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:33:27 -0700

In a bakers dozen you get 13 right?... is your bakery generous?

11, 12, 13. The average is 12. I think I should change bakeries.

Answer to Did i pass the social studies test today?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:22:09 -0700

Did i pass the social studies test today?

If it's up to me. You did.

Answer to Who moved my cheese?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:52:53 -0700

Who moved my cheese?

How did you know? Sometimes I can't resist. Do you want some chocolates?

Answer to What is the sweetest thing someone has ever said or done for you?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:16:45 -0700

What is the sweetest thing someone has ever said or done for you?

Buying me chocolates.

Answer to If English was suddenly abolished, what other language would you want to learn to use as your new primary language?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:06:35 -0700

If English was suddenly abolished, what other language would you want to learn to use as your new primary language?

Sign language.

Answer to I want to know the correct spelling for Hor'dervs,Hor'Dourves or what?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:48:19 -0700

I want to know the correct spelling for Hor'dervs,Hor'Dourves or what?

Hors d'oeuvre

Answer to Are there in home remedies for getting rid of yard moles?

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:45:04 -0700

Are there in home remedies for getting rid of yard moles?

A 'friendly' mole hunt: - Put a bottle in the corridor. The open bottle gives a whistling sound. - Flooding the corridors with water. - Put pieces of fish, onions or mothballs in the corridors. - Put sticks in the corridors. Good luck!

Answer to Is indigo a tertiary colour?

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:33:56 -0700

Is indigo a tertiary colour?

Which shade of indigo are you referring to? primary color + secondary color = tertiary color blue + violet = indigo

Answer to What relation am i to my grandfathers sisters grand-daughter?

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 06:47:19 -0700

What relation am i to my grandfathers sisters grand-daughter?

She is your second cousin. (Your grandfathers sister is called Great aunt)

Answer to How fat are you on the scale of 1 to 10?

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:06:52 -0700

How fat are you on the scale of 1 to 10?

2

Answer to How many stars are there in the european union flag?

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:06:07 -0700

How many stars are there in the european union flag?

12

Answer to What is a third line?

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:07:44 -0700

What is a third line?

Ice hockey rotation (rest): - first line: best players, backed up by the second line. - second line: backed up by the third line. - third line: replaced by first line.

Answer to What is xt?

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:19:49 -0700

What is xt?

eXtended Technology. IBM PC in 1983.

Answer to Would anyone care to join me in saying Happy Birthday to Nevets?

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:39:38 -0800

Would anyone care to join me in saying Happy Birthday to Nevets?

Yom Huledet (Happy Birthday)!.

Answer to What's a good free firewall?

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:01:25 -0800

What's a good free firewall?

ZoneAlarm 7.0.302.000 http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

Answer to What was the name of mary's song of praise in Luke's Gospel?

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:08:04 -0800

What was the name of mary's song of praise in Luke's Gospel?

"The Magnificat" is the name of the Blessed Virgin's hymn of praise to God. (Luke 1:46-55). It is named thus for the first words of the canticle in Latin: Magnificat anima mea Dominum, et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo. My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has...

Answer to What is the mystery of god becoming human called?

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:45:10 -0800

What is the mystery of god becoming human called?

The mystery of the Incarnation.

Answer to Who are the major PC makers?

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:38:15 -0800

Who are the major PC makers?

Worldwide 2006 (full year): 1 Dell 2 HP 3 Lenovo 4 Acer 5 Toshiba http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS20525907

Answer to Are you supposed to suck the poison out of a snake bite?

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:23:48 -0800

Are you supposed to suck the poison out of a snake bite?

Cutting into a snakebite and attempting to suck out the venom, have largely fallen out of favor. According to the American Red Cross, these steps should be taken: - Wash the bite with soap and water. - Immobilize the bitten area and keep it lower than the heart. - Get medical help.

Answer to The word draconian comes from what historical figure?

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:38:03 -0800

The word draconian comes from what historical figure?

The word draconian comes from the Athenian lawmaker Draco (Greece, seventh century B.C.), known for making harsh, severe, oppressive and strict laws.

Answer to Why were Siberian ponies not successful in dragging sledges in Antarctica?

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:21:02 -0800

Why were Siberian ponies not successful in dragging sledges in Antarctica?

There were many disadvantages for using ponies: - the ponies sank into the soft snow and floundered. They need snow-shoes. - the ponies would not survive the cold. - the ponies have to haul a lot of feed and hay for themselves. (Dogs have a more energy/weight for food and dogs would eat other...

Answer to What is one thing that all wise men, regardless of their religion or politics, agree is between heaven and earth?

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:27:53 -0800

What is one thing that all wise men, regardless of their religion or politics, agree is between heaven and earth?

Between "heaven" "earth" is the word "and". Do you agree wise man?

Answer to Are you aware that the questions and answers provided by HenryB are not spam, but are sanctioned by Joel and AB? It's an affiliate site, not spam. See the AB blog for more info.

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:09:57 -0800

Are you aware that the questions and answers provided by HenryB are not spam, but are sanctioned by Joel and AB? It's an affiliate site, not spam. See the AB blog for more info.

Is this a rhetorical question? I'm aware of it now. I will pass it on. Thanks.

Answer to What was the first product to have a bar code scanned?

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:05:11 -0800

What was the first product to have a bar code scanned?

The first product scanned at a check-out counter was a 10-pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit chewing gum. (Marsh's supermarket in Troy, Ohio, June 26, 1974).

Answer to What is the next number in this series: 1, 11, 21, 1211, 111221,......?

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:51:42 -0800

What is the next number in this series: 1, 11, 21, 1211, 111221,......?

111221 is three ones, two two's, and one one. The next number is 312211.

Answer to Do you sometimes eat to fast?

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:27:14 -0800

Do you sometimes eat to fast?

Yes, especially when I am multitasking: Answering AB questions and eating. I know, it's a bad habit.

Answer to Could anyone list four factors (include internal and external influences) taht may contribute to the development of hypertension?

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:16:37 -0800

Could anyone list four factors (include internal and external influences) taht may contribute to the development of hypertension?

For 90 per cent of people with high blood pressure, the cause is unknown. This is called 'primary' or 'essential hypertension'. In the remaining 10 per cent, there is an underlying cause. This is called 'secondary hypertension'. - Gestational hypertension -...

Answer to ?????? ?? ?????? ????

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:31:21 -0800

?????? ?? ?????? ????

?????? ?? ?????? ???? = You can understand it? Russian = English

Answer to Are you satisfied?

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:01:32 -0800

Are you satisfied?

No, but I have Hope.

Answer to Is there a festival or carnival that Italy is famous for?

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:33:14 -0800

Is there a festival or carnival that Italy is famous for?

Venice Carnival Friday, February 09, 2007 - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 http://www.carnivalofvenice.com/area.asp?id=4

Answer to Have you ever thrown in the towel?

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:20:48 -0800

Have you ever thrown in the towel?

Yes, five against one. It's not fair. There are plenty of new towels.

Answer to Any thoughts on The Four Stages of Cruelty?

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:48:02 -0800

Any thoughts on The Four Stages of Cruelty?

The last (fourth) stage of cruelty is about the reward. It was hoped that further punishment on the body and denial of burial would act as a deterrent. I find the link with The Murder Act 1752 interesting. It stipulated that only the corpses of executed murderers could be used for dissection. ...

Answer to Are you tired of pizza?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:45:59 -0800

Are you tired of pizza?

Pizza? No. Every first Thursday of each month is Pizza Day. I enjoy it.

Answer to Whats the special thing about movie pulp fiction which you liked?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:50:03 -0800

Whats the special thing about movie pulp fiction which you liked?

Pulp Fiction quote: VINCENT: You know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris? JULES: They don't call it a Quarter Pounder with Cheese? VINCENT: No, they got the metric system there, they wouldn't know what the fuck a Quarter Pounder is. JULES: What'd they call...

Answer to Why is it that when you first join AB, you are allowed only 25 points to start with? some sites offer 100 points

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 06:22:49 -0800

Why is it that when you first join AB, you are allowed only 25 points to start with? some sites offer 100 points

Because if you start with 100 points you would be level 5. You would have skipped the first 4 levels.

Answer to Who would like to join my ANTI CAPS LOCK CLUB?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 06:08:27 -0800

Who would like to join my ANTI CAPS LOCK CLUB?

OK, I join.

Answer to Do you have hope for the future?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 06:01:57 -0800

Do you have hope for the future?

Without hope there is no future. So, Yes.

Answer to What do you have, but don't deserve?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:42:55 -0800

What do you have, but don't deserve?

A lot of people give me unsolicited crap. I don't deserve that. I like to keep it clean. Thank You.

Answer to What does the whole Internet look like?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:06:01 -0800

What does the whole Internet look like?

One example to visualize the internet is the picture below. See other examples: http://www.visualcomplexity.com/vc/index.cfm?domain=Internet http://www.visualcomplexity.com/vc/index.cfm?domain=World%20Wide%20Web

Answer to What is your favourite Beatles song?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:45:08 -0800

What is your favourite Beatles song?

Eight Days a Week.

Answer to Are there any Freemasons here?

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:55:50 -0800

Are there any Freemasons here?

Maybe there are, but there is no AB Freemasonry Category.

Answer to What suggestions would you have for a better rating system on AB (or do you prefer the current one)?

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:38:27 -0800

What suggestions would you have for a better rating system on AB (or do you prefer the current one)?

I would suggest a variable rating. If you are for example a Sage you can give 6 points. But maybe you only want to give 2 or 3 points for a specific answer.

Answer to What is the world's most powerful and/or fastest computer?

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:54:16 -0800

What is the world's most powerful and/or fastest computer?

A quantum computer. On 13 February, 2007 D-Wave Systems ran an initial demonstration of their Orion quantum computing system. For example, some modern simulations that are taking IBM's Blue Gene supercomputer years, would take a quantum computer only a matter of seconds. ...

Answer to Any thoughts on the flag of Lithuania?

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:23:25 -0800

Any thoughts on the flag of Lithuania?

Flag adopted 1918 (in disuse during Soviet era) Readopted, 20 March 1989 Proportions changed 1 September 2004 Personally, I don't like the color combination. But if the Lithuanians love it who am I to judge.

Answer to Can someone please explain to me how atheism is supposed to be a religion?

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:21:25 -0800

Can someone please explain to me how atheism is supposed to be a religion?

Atheism is a belief in disbelief.

Answer to How many wars and conflicts has the US military been involved in?

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:44:43 -0800

How many wars and conflicts has the US military been involved in?

The link below illustrates the history of American war from 1775 to 2006. War is a necessary evil. Politics, however, shouldn't be. http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/american-wars.html

Answer to What is the shelf life of a unit of blood?

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:29:00 -0800

What is the shelf life of a unit of blood?

Each unit of whole blood normally is separated into several components. Red blood cells may be stored under refrigeration for a maximum of 42 days, or they may be frozen for up to 10 years. Red cells carry oxygen and are used to treat anemia. Platelets are important in the control of bleeding and...

Answer to How do scientists know that butterflies see in shades of green, red and yellow?

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:49:12 -0800

How do scientists know that butterflies see in shades of green, red and yellow?

Experiments, behavioral studies, with paper flowers have shown that certain butterfly species prefer blue to purple and yellow to red, ignoring green until they were ready to lay eggs. At least some species are able to see ultraviolet. So, butterflies have colour preferences.

Answer to Does anyone know what the stone heads of easter island are or mean? there very spooky because there almost alike!

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:30:58 -0800

Does anyone know what the stone heads of easter island are or mean? there very spooky because there almost alike!

Moai are stone statues (heads and truncated torsos). These statues represent deceased ancestors and may also have been regarded as status symbols of the living chiefs.

Answer to Who first classified butterflies and moths?

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:51:36 -0800

Who first classified butterflies and moths?

Butterflies and moths are insects of the order Lepidoptera. Carolus Linnaeus (1707 – 1778) was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist. In Systema Naturae (1758) he recognized three divisions of the Lepidoptera.

Answer to Why are children in The Netherlands more happy than children in the UK? Who is responsible? Parents? Government? (link below).

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:18:17 -0800

Why are children in The Netherlands more happy than children in the UK? Who is responsible? Parents? Government? (link below).

CHILD WELL-BEING TABLE 1. Netherlands 2. Sweden 3. Denmark 4. Finland 5. Spain 6. Switzerland 7. Norway 8. Italy 9. Republic of Ireland 10. Belgium 11. Germany 12. Canada 13. Greece 14. Poland 15. Czech Republic 16. France 17. Portugal 18. Austria 19. Hungary 20. United States...

Answer to What three factors help to determine the method of mining used to develop an ore body?

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:36:42 -0800

What three factors help to determine the method of mining used to develop an ore body?

- the shape and orientation of an orebody. - the strength of the ore and surrounding rock - the manner in which the valuable minerals are distributed. These and other factors will influence the selection of a mining method and the overall plan for developing the orebody. ...

Answer to How do you get videos off You Tube and use them in an answer?

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:31:51 -0800

How do you get videos off You Tube and use them in an answer?

You need a special program to download and save a YouTube video to your own computer, for example: http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/youripper/youripper.html If you use Firefox you can use an extension/add-onn like VideoDownloader 1.1.1

Answer to What is the best thing to do when "All hell breaks loose"?

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:37:24 -0800

What is the best thing to do when "All hell breaks loose"?

I take cover under the desk / table.

Answer to If 8 grapefuit, 7 oranges & 3 lemons weigh the same as 3 oranges, 6 grapefruit & 6 lemons, if a grapefruit weighs 2/3 as much as a lemon & if a dozen oranges weighs 3 kilos.... How much does a lemon weigh?

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:42:06 -0800

If 8 grapefuit, 7 oranges & 3 lemons weigh the same as 3 oranges, 6 grapefruit & 6 lemons, if a grapefruit weighs 2/3 as much as a lemon & if a dozen oranges weighs 3 kilos.... How much does a lemon weigh?

I guess a lemon weighs 37.5 grams. EDIT: I guess I'm not good at guessing. Next time I will do the math.

Answer to Why when looking at photos taken from the various Moon spacecraft do you never see stars in the sky background?

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:20:48 -0800

Why when looking at photos taken from the various Moon spacecraft do you never see stars in the sky background?

The lunar surface is brighter than the brightest day on earth. There are no atmosphere or clouds on the moon. In comparison to this bright surface, the stars are very dim. The camera exposures were set to work with the brightly light surface and astronauts and not with the dim stars. ...

Answer to Has any former Answerbag user died (that we know of)?

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 02:37:54 -0800

Has any former Answerbag user died (that we know of)?

This is a duplicate question. Next time search/find answers before you ask a question: died answerbag and you will find the question http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/122615

Answer to I recently asked for your opinion on aggressive Christian proselytizing. Did the question offend you? If so, why?

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:00:19 -0800

I recently asked for your opinion on aggressive Christian proselytizing. Did the question offend you? If so, why?

Why should I or anyone else be offended? I recently answered a question about being accused of converting. I know it's controversial, but everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This right includes freedom to change religion or belief. So, everybody may have...

Answer to What inventions came about as a result of space exploration?

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:00:50 -0800

What inventions came about as a result of space exploration?

Spinoffs: TV satellite dish, Medical imaging, Vision screening system, ear thermometer, fire fighter equipment, smoke detector, thermal gloves and boots, space pens, failsafe flashlight, edible toothpaste, joystick controllers and advanced plastics. ...

Answer to How many miles is it to the center of the Earth?

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:46:44 -0800

How many miles is it to the center of the Earth?

At the north or south pole it is 3951 miles. At the equator it is 3964 miles. The Earth is not a perfect sphere.

Answer to Should I remove my pantaloons?

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:24:32 -0800

Should I remove my pantaloons?

Why not. It's a new week. But I think you do it anyway regardless what people think.

Answer to Has anybody just been having problems with AB?

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:40:23 -0800

Has anybody just been having problems with AB?

Yes, I think AB has a problem with updating the leaderboards.

Answer to How serious a problem do you think global warming is?

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 02:30:39 -0800

How serious a problem do you think global warming is?

Very serious. You can earn $25 million to save the earth. http://environment.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/story/0,,2009530,00.html

Answer to Have I ever tried to convert you to Wicca? (I am asking because I've been accused of such.)

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:48:22 -0800

Have I ever tried to convert you to Wicca? (I am asking because I've been accused of such.)

No. If users have a complaint or make an accusation they should contact AB staff. But I think they don't have a case. I know it's controversial, but everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This right includes freedom to change religion or belief. Did you...

Answer to For questions with many answers, can we have the choice to view answers by date submitted so the newest answers appear at the top? (We could also click on them again so the oldest appear at the top as well.)

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:02:10 -0800

For questions with many answers, can we have the choice to view answers by date submitted so the newest answers appear at the top? (We could also click on them again so the oldest appear at the top as well.)

I see your point. You have a lot of questions. This answer can be at the top or at the bottom, regardless of the points. lol. But seriously, it's a good idea especially if a question has a lot of answers. Send feedback.

Answer to Why do so many talk about sleeping in clothes because your house may catch fire? Is modesty really a chief concern in such a horrific emergency?

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:15:32 -0800

Why do so many talk about sleeping in clothes because your house may catch fire? Is modesty really a chief concern in such a horrific emergency?

It's a lame excuse. They always can wrap themselves in a fire blanket.

Answer to What is the first thing you check for when walking into you're hotel room?

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:46:08 -0800

What is the first thing you check for when walking into you're hotel room?

I check the bed if the mattress is OK.

Answer to Will the AB site administrators do a thourogh history check, to include potential fraud, on the people that reach 60 points before they deem them the high stature?

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:48:34 -0800

Will the AB site administrators do a thourogh history check, to include potential fraud, on the people that reach 60 points before they deem them the high stature?

Everything illegal should be punished. It's the AB adminitrators job. Send feedback.

Answer to What do your friends think about your time spent on Answerbag?

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 09:26:08 -0800

What do your friends think about your time spent on Answerbag?

I didn't tell anyone. What would their reaction be if I told them that I'm an Expert?

Answer to Do you think a blind person could determine if someone is beautiful or not by feeling their face?

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 09:20:15 -0800

Do you think a blind person could determine if someone is beautiful or not by feeling their face?

No, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Blind people are more attracted to a beautiful voice.

Answer to What is germination? What factors are necessary for seed germination?

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 09:09:07 -0800

What is germination? What factors are necessary for seed germination?

Germination is growth inside the seed after a period of dormancy. Requirements for growth are: - proper levels of temperature, water and oxygen - correct soil condition. Every variety of seed is different.

Answer to What are some good comebacks for people who ask "why are you so quiet?"

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:48:34 -0800

What are some good comebacks for people who ask "why are you so quiet?"

Just say: "I am thinking".

Answer to Who discovered aspirin?

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:40:56 -0800

Who discovered aspirin?

Researchers Arthur Eichengrün and Felix Hoffmann.

Answer to What developments gave rise to the science of geophysics?

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:01:15 -0800

What developments gave rise to the science of geophysics?

In the 19th Century earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, auroras, and lightning were studied by sciences as physical geography, geology, astronomy, meteorology, and physics. Because of discoveries in the 20th Century of cosmic rays, the core and mantle of the Earth, seafloor spreading and El...

Answer to What is it called when you reach level 60?

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:01:05 -0800

What is it called when you reach level 60?

Sophia or Athena (= goddess of wisdom). (I prefer a female name, because Sage = wise old man).

Answer to If you hated love, like me, what would your reasons be for hating it?

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 22:49:28 -0800

If you hated love, like me, what would your reasons be for hating it?

If you still haven't found the love you are looking for or bad experience.

Answer to We have the program Picasa on our computer, and it automatically collects new photos from all folders, is there a way I can stop it from updating photos from certain folders?

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 22:18:24 -0800

We have the program Picasa on our computer, and it automatically collects new photos from all folders, is there a way I can stop it from updating photos from certain folders?

Select: Tools Select: Folder manager Select the folders you want to exclude and choose: remove from Picasa.

Answer to Is narcissism, or egocentrism the fuel that drives AB participation? Other theories welcome.

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:56:00 -0800

Is narcissism, or egocentrism the fuel that drives AB participation? Other theories welcome.

Narcissim. I don't see a mirror. Egocentric, no. You give points to good answers. You can't give it to yourself. I think a lot of people have different reasons. Some are just bored. Others like giving good answers. Some like points and levels and trophies. Some like Answerbag. Some...

Answer to Which countries recruit child (boys and girls) soldiers?

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:11:32 -0800

Which countries recruit child (boys and girls) soldiers?

Countries on the UN list: Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka and Uganda, Myanmar and the Philippines.

Answer to Does anyone still own a Commodore 64 or 128 computer - even if its just to use the games?

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 06:29:31 -0800

Does anyone still own a Commodore 64 or 128 computer - even if its just to use the games?

Yes, I own a portable Commodore SX-64. I spent a lot of hours programming BASIC and playing games.

Answer to How come plasma is often refered to as the fourth state of matter?can we have water in the form of plasma?just like water is a liquid,solid and gas?

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:53:20 -0800

How come plasma is often refered to as the fourth state of matter?can we have water in the form of plasma?just like water is a liquid,solid and gas?

If a gas temperature is raised to over 10,000° it will reach its plasma state. The air that constitutes our atmosphere is in the gaseous state. Above the atmosphere, the magnetosphere, matter exists in the plasma state. http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/ASF0/065.html

Answer to Who was/is the greatest football (soccer) ever?

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:17:59 -0800

Who was/is the greatest football (soccer) ever?

Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento).

Answer to What is meant by Antigonerising

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 09:22:52 -0800

What is meant by Antigonerising

Anagram: AntigoneRising = Ego in straining

Answer to What is your height?

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 04:34:56 -0800

What is your height?

184cm=6ft. Dark blond hair.

Answer to Considering the state New York's in at the moment, should the bicycle become popularised so as to counter air pollution?

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:56:07 -0800

Considering the state New York's in at the moment, should the bicycle become popularised so as to counter air pollution?

Yes, they should take Amsterdam as an example. It is known as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. Most main streets have bike paths.

Answer to What is the world's oldest newspaper still in publication?

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 09:15:22 -0800

What is the world's oldest newspaper still in publication?

Since Jan 1, 2007 it is: Haarlems Dagblad (Netherlands) 1656. (It was: Post och Inrikes Tidningar 1645(Sweden) but it stopped the print paper version). http://www.allesopeenrij.nl/index.html?page=http://www.allesopeenrij.nl/lijsten/cultuur/oude_kranten.html

Answer to What is the best way to relieve stress?

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:28:34 -0800

What is the best way to relieve stress?

Massage and Sauna.

Answer to Where in the world do we have the maximum allowed speed limit?

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:07:41 -0800

Where in the world do we have the maximum allowed speed limit?

Germany. ∞ The Infinity symbol means that there is no speed limit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_limit

Answer to Do you think there should be a little display showing how many users are logged on to answerbag?

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 06:58:47 -0800

Do you think there should be a little display showing how many users are logged on to answerbag?

Good suggestion. Sometimes I see questions like: Am I the only one here?

Answer to What's the weirdest thing you've seen on TV while stoned?

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 05:01:42 -0800

What's the weirdest thing you've seen on TV while stoned?

I see enough stupid/weird stuff on TV without being stoned. I answer this question because it was downrated. I rate it up. Why don't some users understand Crazy thought questions?

Answer to When does the answerbag week start?

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 03:56:53 -0800

When does the answerbag week start?

Sunday.

Answer to When does the answerbag week start?

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 03:33:27 -0800

When does the answerbag week start?

An Answerbag day starts at 0:00 am Answerbag time. A week starts Sunday, but the leaderboards seems to be updated at 3:00 am. So the updating takes about three hours, although the date is not yet adjusted.

Answer to How do you pronounce "Chonmage"?

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:21:34 -0800

How do you pronounce "Chonmage"?

Try using an on line voice reader. You can choose a language and enter a text. (speaker). http://www.linguatec.de/onlineservices/voice_reader It's not a common word, so I don't know if it's correct.