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Reguarding LDS, what is HAM? The back leg of a pig that has been cured and smoked. It's often eaten at Easter.

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I feel that I am having some sort of an identity crisis. Am I a Sockpuppet or a Clone? Why is this question in Mormonism?

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Why don't you want to share your partner with other people? What does this have to do with Mormonism?

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Does the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints still exist? I’ve heard that a portion of the Community of Christ’s membership broke off in 2001 and retained the old name, but I’ve never found any confirmation of this. Yes, it does still exist.

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Can anyone show me at least one piece of evidence that the Mormon Church is the true religion? (Assuming that there is evidence, although not.) What's the point? Even if there was any so-called evidence, I doubt it would change your mind. What sort of evidence are you looking for? Short of God coming down and telling you himself, what would prove to you that Mormonism is the true religion?

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Is the Mormon Church the true religion? How do you even answer a question like that. It's nothing but a loaded question. Only Mormons will think it's the true religion, and only non-Mormons will think it's not. Every answer will be as subjective as the question. Considering there's no way to actually prove the truthfulness of a religion, I don't know how you expect to get an objective answer. Maybe you...

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Exactly why is it forbidden in christianity to have more than one wife? This sounds like a question for the Christian category, not the Mormon category.

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Do mormons pray for dead jews? Some might. Mormons pray for all sorts of things and people.

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Is the united voice of the First Presidency considered a reliable source of doctrine? Policy? Yes. Doctrine? Depends. If it's established doctrine (scriptural support or taught by other prophets), and they are summarizing or compiling it, then yes. If it is brand new, still yes, but it would still need to be accepted by the church to be considered binding (or canonical at the very least).

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What must you do as a Latter Day Saint to have the gift of salvation? That depends. How do you define "salvation". If you mean immortality, then Latter-day Saints, as with anyone else, need do nothing. It is a free gift for all. If you mean eternal life, then Latter-day Saints must be baptised (John 3:5), put the things of God first (Mark 10:17), knowing God and Jesus (John 17:3), be rich in good works (1 Tim 6:18-19), and believe in Jesus (John 3:15).

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Do I make Latter-Day Saints mad, or are they happy to hear the truth? Mad? No. Frustrated? Yes. It's always frustrating to have a dialogue with someone who has no coherently constructed arguments and who doesn't address one's points.

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Do you have to believe in Joseph Smith to enter heaven? No. If one needed to believe in Joseph Smith, then none of the Biblical prophets would get to heaven.

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Is September Dawn an accurate representation of the events surrounding the Mountain Meadow Massacre? Considering that none of us on AnswerBag were there, I don't know that any of us can absolutely say whether the film was an accurate representation of the events. All we have is what research has been done. A better question would be whether the film is an accurate portrayal of the events we know of through research that has been done to date. Unfortunately, having not seen the film, I...

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Are there any restrictions to buy alcohol in Utah? You might get a better answer if you post in the Utah category. http://www.answerbag.com/c_view/2747

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If Mormon's are Christians than how can they believe that God was once an exulted man? And who is his father, if there is only one God in Christianity? "some things are beyond our understanding" I could not agree more.

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If Mormon's are Christians than how can they believe that God was once an exulted man? And who is his father, if there is only one God in Christianity? I don't believe that Jesus ever stated that a qualification for being a Christian was believing God was never a man. I don't see then why believing such a concept would negate their claim to being Christian.

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Is the recent single word change in the Book of Mormon significant? From "the principal ancestors" to "among the ancestors of the American Indians". It is very significant. This change in wording now more accurately reflects what is actually in the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon had never proclaimed that the people within it were the principal ancestors of indigenous peoples of the Americas. By rewording this phrase, the Introduction not only more accurately summarizes the content of the Book of Mormon, but it downplays the inaccurate...

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I understand and respect that the Mormon faith allows Polygamy. What are the thoughts on polyandry? My 'wife' and I have started a relationship of sorts with a non practising mormon man. Few sects of the Mormon faith allow polygamy. The True and Living Church of Jesus Christ of Saints of the Last Days and the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are probably the most well-known. In all instances of polygamy among Mormon sects (past and present), the practise has been limited to polygyny (more than one wife). No Mormon sect that I know of has ever practised...

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Do Mormons[sp?] celebrate Christmas? Yes they do. In fact, they even celebrate it on the same pagan day as most other Christians: December 25.

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I green tea against the word of wisdom if it is cold? Example...Lipton Cold Green Tea...full of antioxidants and has no caffine! All tea is against the Word of Wisdom. It doesn't matter the temperature or the type (back, green, oolong, etc) as long as it's made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Nor does it matter how healthy it is. As Glenn pointed out, we don't know the reason for the tea prohibition.

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Does Lucy Smith's manuscript differ from Joseph Smith's account of the First Vision? Joseph Smith was the only one there, and he's dead. There's no way to know for sure. The generally accepted version is the one where god and Jesus appear to him.

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What are the list of food that mormons eat and foods that are not D&C 89, the revelation from which the Word of Wisdom is derived prohibits the following: • Wine and strong drinks • Hot drinks • Tobacco Since this has been given, Mormon leaders have clarified that strong drinks refers to not only hard alcoholic drinks, but mild alcoholic drinks, such as beer. They have also clarified that hot drinks refers to coffee and tea. ...

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I am doing a college essay on Mormonism. What kind of questions should I ask in a interview with one of their Bishops? I need ten. That's a difficult question to answer. Are you writing an essay ion a specific aspect of Mormonism. I would assume an essay on Mormonism in general would be too high level for an essay. I would suggest choosing an aspect of Mormonism.

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Other than Native Americans and Africans, are there any other ethnic groups that Mormons believe have specific physical features because they were cursed by God? Hey, sock puppet, this answer still doesn't answer the question.

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Other than Native Americans and Africans, are there any other ethnic groups that Mormons believe have specific physical features because they were cursed by God? Does not answer the question.

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How many wives was Joseph Smith married to and how many of them were married to other men while they were married to him? The numbers I have heard are he had roughly 20 wives and at least eight have been confirmed to have been married to other men.

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Why are there 100 separate restorationist groups all claiming their authority comes from the prophet Joseph Smith? Twenty-eight separate churches claim(ed) they are are the church set up by Joseph Smith. Some of those no longer exist.

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If a person chooses to leave the Mormon Church, are they still under the oaths they have taken, such as keeping temple ceremonies secret? Technically, there are no oaths taken to keep the temple ceremony secret. The only oaths to keep anything secret are for a tiny portion of the ceremony, not the ceremony as a whole. That being said, the oaths taken are not made conditional on someone's membership as a Mormon. In my opinion, leaving the Mormon church does not relinquish oaths that were made independent of one's...

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How accurate are published accounts of the various temple ceremonies? Accuracy varies with each account. Some are amazingly accurate. Some are highly innacurate. Some were once accurate, but are now outdated. And so forth.

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Do Mormons take part in pagan festivals? Only to the extent that such holidays as Christmas and Easter involve many traditions derived from Paganism.

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Was polygamy illegal in Canada at the time polygamous Mormons fled the US? Polygamy was made illegal in western Canada in 1878.

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Can a 12 year old Mormon girl make her own decision about dating before age 16? Mentally? Probably. Will her parents allow her to? That all depends on the nature of their parent-child relationship. Some would. Others wouldn't.

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Are temple weddings legal in the UK? Yes. But they are not recognised as being valid. There is nothing illegal about a temple wedding int he UK. However, if someone gets married in the temple and no by a civic authority, it is not recognised as a marriage. It would be considered the sames as a common law partnership.

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Are Mormon couples encouraged to have sex on their wedding night? Are you asking if the Church encourages them to have sex on their wedding night, then no. If you are asking if generally people the couples know encourage them to have sex on their wedding night, then I suppose it's possible. It would depend on each couple and the people they know.

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What does "perdition" mean to Mormons? Perdition means several things. It is a name of the devil. It is spiritual death. It is also a name assigned to what Mormons commonly call Outer Darkness.

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Do Mormons believe the wife's salvation is dependant on the husband? Mormons consider there are two salvations: a general one and an individual one. The general salvation is one almost everyone will receive and consists of salvation from physical death and an assignment to one of three degrees of glory. The individual salvation is being assigned to the highest kingdom, or the celestial kingdom. Neither of these requires the salvation of a spouse. There is...

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Do Mormons need to be virgins when they get married? No.

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Do Mormons study the Bible? Generally, yes.

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Do Mormons believe the Bible is inspired by God? Yes.

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Which version of the Bible do Mormons study? Most English-speaking Mormons study the King James Version, but there are some who use various other versions and translations as well. Additionally, those who do not speak/read English, may use a different version than the King James.

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How do Mormons view Islamic teachings? Generally, most review them with respect.

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Do some Mormons consider themselves prophets, seers and revelators? They do not consider everyone among themselves to be prophets, seers and revelators. At any given time (barring an unusually circumstance), they acknowledge only 15 to be prophets, seers and revelators.

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Do Mormons believe Mary was a virgin when she gave birth? Yes.

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Do Mormons believe in a pre-human existence? Yes.

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Is it true that Mormons can drink Pepsi but not Coca-Cola? No. They can drink both.

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Do Mormons believe in angels? Yes.

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Is it possible to get pregnant from sex before your last period? Yes.

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Is it possible to be pregnant if I'm on birth control, still have my period, and feel pregnancy symptoms? Yes, it is possible, but it is unlikely.

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How long after unprotected sex will you know if you are pregnant? Clinical blood and urine tests detect pregnancy roughly 6-8 days after conception. Home pregnancy detect a pregnancy roughly 12-15 days after conception.

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Can I be pregnant if I had my period? No. Before menstruation, the uterus develops special blood vessels for nurturing an embryo. As well, a special lining called the endometrial lining is produced to which the embryo attaches. If no implantation occurs, the uterus sheds the lining and the blood vessels "disappear". That being said, there is plenty of time between ovulation and menstruation for a fertilised egg to...

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Is there any archeological evidence supporting the idea that a race of people migrated to North America as suggested by the Book of Mormon? No strong archeological evidence.

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Are missionaires allowed to vote on mission? It depends on the voting laws of the home country of the missionary. Some allow voting by proxy; others do not.

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Why were people of African decent denied being ordained to the priesthood? Not all blacks were denied the priesthood. Several were ordained during Joseph Smith's time. Most notable was Elijah Abel. His son and grandson were subsequently ordained and served missions as well (as recently as the 1930s). Joseph Smith had given direction that slaves were not to be baptised or ordained without the consent of their owners. Some people, including Brigham Young,...

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Why did Gordon Hinckley ask Mormons to read the Book of Mormon again before the end of the year? He didn't. His challenge in the August 2005 Ensign was as follows: "I offer a challenge to members of the Church throughout the world and to our friends everywhere to read or reread the Book of Mormon." After stating the challenge, he offered the following suggestion: "If you will read a bit more than one and one-half chapters a day, you will be able to finish...

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When the Bible and the Book of Mormon contradict each other, which one do Mormons use? The Book of Mormon.

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Is there any historical evidence that supports the Book of Mormon? No.

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Are Mormons told not to associate with non-Mormons in their social lives? As a general church policy? No. By parents and teachers? I wouldn't doubt it.

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Does Mormonism teach that a non-Mormon can get to Heaven? Absolutely. There are many in the scriptures who are not Mormon and who will undoubtedly go to heaven. Jesus, Paul, Moses, Noah, Adam, Abraham, etc.

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Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith, Mormon or Moroni? No.

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Is it customary to turn on all the lights in the house after a person dies? It's possible, but not with anyone I've ever known.

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Is it true that Mormons aren't supposed to have boyfriends or girlfriends? Of course they can have boyfriends and girlfriends. It would seem very awkward to meeting someone for the first time with a "Hi. My name is Kim Siever. Since you can't be my girlfriend, will you marry me?" My wife was first my friend, then my girlfriend, then my fiancée, and finally my wife.

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Are Mormons typically racist? Typically? No. Are some Mormons racist? Yes.

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Is it a commandment not to watch R-rated movies? No.

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Is it clear exactly who will go to the spirit paradise and prison after we die? Will devout Christians of other denominations be able to go to the spirit paradise? Presumably, those in spirit prison are those to whom the gospel has not been preached (1 Pet. 3:18-19; 4:6; D&C 76:73). What that means exactly is somewhat vague. One could assume that Christians have been taught the gospel of Jesus in it's plainest form (1 Cor. 15:1-4), yet the Mormon use of the word 'gospel' is more general and often encompasses principles unique to Mormonism.

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How do succeeding presidents of the church receive sealing keys when the previous president dies? All members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles hold the same keys as the president of the Church. The president of the Church is the only one who has authority to exercise all of them. When he dies the next president is picked from the remaining members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Traditionally, successors had been serving as...

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Do missionaries go to the temple during their missions? It depends on the mission. If the mission has a temple within its boundaries, it is likely missionaries will be able to go occasionally. Even so, it would still be up to the mission president to implement a policy for the missionaries in his mission regarding frequency of temple attendance.

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What is the likelihood of becoming pregnant if I had sex on day (insert number) of my cycle? The likelihood of you becoming pregnant on any day you have sex depends on the day you ovulate. If you have sex on day nine of your cycle and don't ovulate until day 15, you will not get pregnant. If you ovulate on day six of your cycle and have sex on the 21st day, you won't get pregnant.

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Can someone convicted of a sex crime be baptized? Provided the person has completed the imprisonment, parole, or probation term determined by the courts. Upon completion of such terms, the person would be taught by the missionaries and interviewed by the mission president.

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Can someone with three children from different mothers be baptized? Yes.

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Are all Mormons in the US Republican? No.

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Including real estate and other assets, approximately how much is the Mormon church worth? It is impossible to say for sure since the Church is not required to make its financial records public. Many people have speculated, however, that it's worth is several billion dollars.

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Who is the founder of Victoria's Secret? The company was founded in San Francisco, California, USA, in 1977 by Roy Raymond, who sold it in 1982 to The Limited Inc., and it is now owned by the successor Limited Brands company. Incidentally, the company was named after Queen Victoria.

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What is gazpacho? This uncooked soup is usually made from a pureed mixture of fresh tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, onions, celery, cucumber, breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and sometimes lemon juice.

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What is the maximum amount of times a Mormon can be excommunicated, if any? From what I have been able to determine, there is no mention in the Church Handbook of Instructions regarding a limit to the number of times a person can be excommunicated. Presumably, if someone has been excommunicated previously (particularly for the same sin), he presiding officer likely will take that into consideration when determining readmission into the church the second and...

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I met a Mormon girl who wore only dresses. Is this just a personal preference or is it a tradition among Mormons? Personal preference.

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How does holding your feet down affect doing sit-ups? Holding your feet down forces you to partially use your leg muscles to pull yourself, taking off some of the effort being made by the abdominal muscles. As such, this practise can cause one to take longer to develop abdominal muscles compared to someone not holding down his/her feet.

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Do missionaries ever return home briefly to see their family before their mission is complete? Occasionally, but usually it is because they need to come home for surgery or something similar.

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Who pays for a missionary's mission? It depends. Sometimes the missionary had saved up all the money on his/her own. Sometimes the parents pay. Sometimes members of the missionary's congregation pay. Sometimes the Church pays.

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Do missionaries stay in the same area for a mission or do they travel? Both. A missionary is assigned to a specific mission. That mission has geographic boundaries, and s/he is to stay within those boundaries. S/he will more than likely be assigned to several different communities over the course of his/her mission. My mission covered most of the state of Utah (from the Point of the Mountain south), as well as parts of Nevada (Mesquite and Panaca areas),...

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Can a Mormon man at the age of 50 go on a mission? The Church Handbook of Instructions states the following: "Church leaders should encourage all worthy, able, single men ages 19 through 25 to serve full-time missions. Full-time missionary service is a priesthood responsibility of these young men. They are called to serve for 24 months. "In some instances, single men ages 26 and older may be called to serve locally in...

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Do Mormons read all their scriptures for scripture study? It depends on the Mormon. Some have all of them laid out in front of them and switch back and forth to compare passages while studying a gospel topic. Others will pick one of the scriptures (Book of Mormon, Bible, Doctrine and Covenants or Pearl of Great Price) and read it straight through over a period of time (usually a set number of pages, set number of verses, or a set period of time...

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Will someone be excommunicated if s/he leaves the Mormon church? No. Excommunication is a form of church discipline that is used in cases where persons have committed serious sins. By simply stopping church attendance and participation, you are not risking excommunication.

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What does supercalifragilisticexpialidocious mean? Apparently, nothing. http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/msupercali.html

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My girlfriend is a Mormon. Do I have to convert to Mormonism in order to marry her? No. If she wants to be married in the temple, however, you would need to be Mormon as well.

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What has Jonathan LaPaglia been doing since the TV series "The District" was cancelled? In 2004, the year the TV series died, Jonathan starred in two films: "The Dead Will Tell" and "Plain Truth".

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What is the difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby? The term Wallaby describes a number of species of small kangaroo. In fact that is what wallabies are; members of the kangaroo family that do not grow as big as kangaroo. http://www.zoo.org.au/education/faqdocs/mammal/wallaby.htm

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What does the phrase "losing my religion" mean? It is a common saying in the southern United States and is similar in meaning to the phrase "at the end of my rope".

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Which company owns the Dr. Pepper brand? The Dr Pepper Company merged with The Seven-Up Company in 1986 and the combined institution was known as Dr Pepper/Seven-Up Companies, Inc. In 1995, London-based Cadbury Schweppes acquired Dr Pepper/Seven-Up Companies, Inc. The names has been shortened to Dr Pepper/Seven Up.

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What is the Mormon belief regarding forgiveness of murder? The Book of Mormon states that "whosoever murdereth against the light and knowledge of God, it is not easy for him to obtain forgiveness" (Alma 39:6), implying that forgiveness is possible, just not easy.

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Do Mormon couples have to wear their garments during sex? No.

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If a Latter-day Saint has committed a serious sin, but completely repented, can he/she still serve a mission? "A prospective missionary who has been guilty of adultery, fornication, heavy petting, homosexual activity, other sexual perversions, drug misuse, serious violation of civil law, or other serious transgressions must repent before he or she may be recommended for missionary service. The member must also be worthy to enter the temple before he or she may be recommended." "The...

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Should you exercise 7 days a week, or is taking a break important? Taking a break is important. Exercising builds muscle. Muscle needs rest to repair itself. Granted, weight training builds more muscle than cardio work (running, cycling, swimming, etc), and so rest is even more important. One should also keep in mind that if you aren't performing the same exercise every day, then the days you aren't performing it are days of rest. For...

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I have about 7 large goldfish in a rather large aquarium. The water recently became very cloudy. I just cleaned the tank and changed the filter and the water is still cloudy. What is wrong and what can I do? How large is the aquarium? A general rule of thumb is to have two gallons of water for each inch of fish. (Some people think one gallon per inch is fine, but this has been insufficient in my experience). If your seven goldfish are five inches each, for example, you would need 70 gallons of water. 7 x 5 x 2 = 70 Other issues you will need to make sure is that the water is being aerated...

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What color socks should be worn with a seersucker suit and brown shoes/belt? It would depend on the colour of the stripes of the pants, but since most seersucker suits seem to be fairly muted in colour, a safe bet would be to use a sock that does not have a saturated colour. A very light grey would be fairly neutral, but you would want to choose a colour that would be in the same hue range (just lighter) as the stripes on your pants.

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What is Neptune's temperature range? There is relatively very little variance in Neptune's temperature, usually hovering around -222° C (give or take a couple of degrees).

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What gases make up Neptune's atmosphere? Mostly hydrogen, with some helium and methane and a small amount of water vapour

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How many Earth days does it take Neptune to orbit the Sun? 165 Earth years, or roughly 60,266 Earth days.

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How many Earth days does it take Neptune to make one complete rotation? 16 Earth hours, or 0.67 Earth days.

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How much does an adult elephant weigh? "The African elephant can be distinguished by its larger size and broader ears that drape over its shoulders. Males, or bulls, may reach 4 m (13 ft) in height and weigh 7000 kg (15,400 lb). Females, or cows, are shorter, averaging 2.8 m (9 ft) in height, and weigh considerably less, about 3600 kg (7900 lb).Asian elephants are shorter and stockier than their African relatives, with ears...

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How long is a league? 4.8 kilometres or 3 statute miles

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Can someone remarry after his/her spouse dies to whom they had been sealed? Yes.

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What is the most southerly point of Canada Middle Island, Ontario, in Lake Erie, which is 42° N latitude. It was added to the Point Pelee National Park of Canada in 1999 and is home to 35 rare species of fauna.

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How did Blink 182 get their name? According to their website: "We used to just be called blink, and then about a year and a half ago, we got a call from a lawyer from an irish band called blink, who had prior usage on the name, so we were forced to change our name. we decided just to add the number 182. there is no reason for the number, we just picked one at random." ...

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Is it acceptable for an engaged Mormon couple to live together before marriage? Strictly speaking, there is nothing morally wrong with simply sharing a house. Technically, it is pre-marital sex that would be morally wrong in the Mormon church, not being roommates. While living together may not be technically evil, it certainly is not considered to be acceptable in Mormon circles.

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What is "spam" made of? Chopped pork shoulder meat with ham meat added. Salt (for binding, flavour, and firmness) Water (to help in mixing) Sugar (for flavour) Sodium Nitrite (for colour and as a preservative)

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Do Mormons believe that Adam was God? Some may believe it, but it is not taught and the overwhelming majority of Mormons do not believe it.

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Do you have to be a priest to be a Pope? Traditionally, one has to be a cardinal to become a pope, "but theoretically any male Catholic (including a layman) may be elected." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope

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In Lehi's Vision, what does the great and spacious building represent? According to 1 Ne. 12:18, it represents "vain imaginations and the pride of the children of men".

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After missionaries returns home, how long after they arrive are they officially released from their mission? It varies. Some have been released before they have even arrived home. some are not released for a few days. Personally, I was released within about six hours after arriving at the Vancouver airport.

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If somebody purchased an item from a website and had the item delivered to a particular address, would there be any way to trace the person back to the computer used to palce the order? It depends. Some e-commerce sites track the IP address (a unique Internet address assigned to each computer by an ISP) of the computer used to place the computer. If this is the case in this instance, the site could determine the IP address of the computer used to place the order. With this information, they could contact the ISP that provides Internet access to that computer and could...

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I want to be a Mormon, but I got my non-Mormon girlfriend pregnant. Can I still be a Mormon? Of course. However, you should understand that to become a Mormon, you need to commit to refraining from any extra-marital sexual relations. If you're living with your girlfriend, this would mean you would need to live separately or get married before being baptised.

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Can volunteer services provided to the Church be counted towards the 10% tithing requirement, or is it strictly monetary? No, it currently has to be money or goods (donations in kind). Which makes sense. After all, how do you financially quantify volunteer time for a church?

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Do Mormons believe that God is capable of making mistakes (such as errors in writing the Bible which had to be later corrected by Joseph Smith)? God didn't write the Bible (let alone translate or choose the books to be included in it), so any mistakes in the Bible are not from God.

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How was Canada's CN Tower built and what materials were used to construct it? The CN Tower was built in 1976 by Canadian National who wanted to demonstrate the strength of Canadian industry by building a tower taller than any other in the world. Building the CN Tower was a vast and ambitious project that involved 1,537 workers who worked 24 hours a day, five days a week for 40 months to completion. Tower construction crews moved in on February 6, 1973, and started to...

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If someone converts to Mormonism, is s/he expected to be perfect or is there room for error at the beginning (i.e. you had a coke)? It is impossible for anyone to be perfect. It is inevitable that you will make mistakes. What is important to God is that you are trying to improve and that in the long run there is a positive change in behaviour. If any of your Mormon leaders expect otherwise, just tell them to stop being so self righteous and then wear a pink shirt and a beard to church.

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Is it possible for a girl to get pregnant from pre-ejaculate if she is on birth control? Technically, it is possible. The amount of sperm in pre-ejaculate is small, however, and the chance that she ovulates while on the pill is small. Nevertheless, while the likelihood is very small that she will get pregnant from pre-ejaculate while on the pill, a possibility still exists, and she could get pregnant.

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Do Mormons believe the water and bread of the Sacrament are the literal body and blood of Jesus? No. They believe they are symbolic of Jesus' blood and body, but that they are in no way transformed into His blood and body.

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Could someone who had sex as a teenager convert to Mormonism and get married? Absolutely.

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Why do some Mormons abstain from drinks with caffeine in them? To answer the question that was posted (why do Mormons abstain from caffeinated drinks), rather than answer a question that was not (why are Mormons required to abstain from caffeinated drinks), here is my response. Some Mormons abstain from caffeinated drinks because they have extrapolated that since tea and coffee are prohibited and both contain caffeine, it must be the caffeine that is bad....

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Is Moroni an exalted man? Not in 1827 when he first appeared to Joseph Smith. He was an angel. It's possible that is exalted now, but it would be complete speculation to say that he is an exalted being currently.

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Is it true that Mormons are not allowed to drink iced tea. If so, what is the reasoning? Mormons adhere to a code of health called the Word of Wisdom. Part of the Word of Wisdom includes abstaining from teas made from the Camellia sinensis plant. This includes such varieties as white tea, green tea, black tea and oolong tea. This prohibition includes these teas whether they are served hot or cold. The prohibition does not include herbal teas.

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Are certain parts in the Book of Mormon open to personal interpretation? The entire book is open to personal interpretation. Anyone can read any scriptural passage and interpret it how s/he wants.

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Do Mormons believe in "God the Mother"? Some do. However, there is no strong scriptural basis for a belief in a Mother in heaven. Some Mormon leaders (especially early ones) taught that a Heavenly Mother existed, but none of these teachings were ever accepted as doctrine. Again, to directly answer the question, some Mormons believe in "God the Mother". For teachings that allude to a heavenly mother, see...

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Must I have "parental permission" before I join the LDS church or can I just convert on my own? In the United States and Canda, at least, you will not be able to get baptised if you are under 18 unless you have parental permission.

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What are the requirements to be married in the Mormon temple? In addition to what others have said, males need to be ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood. As well, some countries require you be married civilly before being married in the temple.

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In which book of the Bible is the story of Abraham found? Chapters 15 through 21 of Genesis.

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How do missionaries prepare for a mission? Generally, they save money to finance their expenses while serving and they attend daily scripture study classes while in high school. Once they have received their assignment, they report to a missionary training centre where they receive instruction regarding how to teach the missionary lessons. If they will be speaking a new language, they will receive basic training in how to speak that...

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What is the duration of a mission? For young men, it is usually 24 months. For young women, it is usually 18 months. For mission presidents it is usually 36 months. For senior couples it can vary widely from a couple of months to a couple of years, depending on the mission location, mission type, and the missionary couple.

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What is the difference in meaning between "eh?" and "huh?"? Not much difference. However, "eh" is used more commonly in Canada than "huh" is, and "huh" is used more commonly in the USA than "eh" is. Granted, with each generation, the usage in the two countries becomes more and more congruous.

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How many breeds of dogs are there? The American Kennel Club officially recognizes 150 different breeds of dogs. If you count mixed breeds, the total number of dog breeds ranges from 200 to over 400.

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What's the origin of the name Iraq? It's Arabic for well rooted, or lowland.

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Why should white wine be served chilled and red be served at room temperature? White wines have a more delicate flavour. Red wines are stronger and heavier in flavour. The temperatures at which each is served complements these qualities.

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When during pregnancy does the heart first start beating? Usually around the fourth week.

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What is the "cheak side" of the cue ball? You probably mean "check side". The check side is a left or right-hand spin applied to the cue-ball to reduce the angle of reflection and the speed it travels after contact with a cushion.

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What is acculturation? It can actually have two different meanings. 1. The modification of the culture of a group or individual as a result of contact with a different culture. 2. The process by which the culture of a particular society is instilled in a human from infancy onward.

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What is animatism? A belief that all animate and inanimate objects are infused with a common life force.

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What is consequentialism? The view that the value of an action derives solely from the value of its consequences.

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What is deontology? The theory or study of moral obligation.

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What is the history behind Catholics eating fish on Fridays during Lent? Fridays during Lent are a time to abstain from eating red meat. Since fish is not red meat, it is acceptable to eat.

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At what range of temperatures do commercial gasolines freeze solid at one atmosphere of pressure? Between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit below zero.

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What is produced when vinegar and baking soda are mixed together? Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) combined with acetic acid (vinegar) results in sodium acetate, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What is produced when wax burns? Depends on the wax. Paraffin wax often gives off soot. some paraffin wax will also give off acetone, benzene and lead. Beeswax is burns significantly cleaner and gives off very little, if anything at all.

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How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Venus? Roughly six minutes.

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Where does Johnny Depp live? A tiny village in the south of France. http://www.usaweekend.com/03_issues/030706/030706johnny_depp.html Apparently, he also has a house in Los Angeles.

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Is there any part of a dog that does not contain bones? Sure. Ears, nostrils, tongue, lungs, heart, skin, hair, stomach, intestines, eyes, and so on.

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What is the Adam's apple? The larynx or voice box.

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What four-digit number is divisible by two and four but not by eight? Any four digit number ending in "04", 12", "20", "28", "36", "44", "52", "60", "68", "76", "84", or "92" and beginning with an even set of two digits (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, etc) should work. For example: 1004 2228 6460 9892

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What is the origin of the story of Santa Claus / Saint Nick? The modern Santa Claus is a composite character made up from the merging of two quite separate figures. The first of these is Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop of Byzantine Anatolia (now in modern-day Turkey) famous for his generous gifts to the poor. In Europe he is still portrayed as a bearded bishop in canonical robes. The second character is Father Christmas, which remains the British name...

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What is the origin of the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree? The tree is a Christianization of the ancient pagan idea that the evergreen tree represents a celebration of the renewal of life. In Roman mosaics from what is today Tunisia, showing the mythic triumphant return from India of the Greek god of wine and male fertility, Dionysus (dubbed by some modern scholars as a life-death-rebirth deity), the god carries a tapering coniferous tree. Medieval...

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Is Australia considered an island? Australia is a continent. It is an island if other continents (like North America, which is also surrounded by water) are considered islands.

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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? It depends on what is meant by "the egg". If it means "chicken egg", then other answers have addressed this. If it means just any egg, then I would have to say the egg came first since fish and reptiles, for example, were created/existed before chickens.

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What is a solipsist? Solipsism is the theory that the self is the only thing that can be known and verified or the theory or view that the self is the only reality. Hence, a solipsist is someone who believes in solipsism.

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Could God make a jelly doughnut so big He couldn't eat it? No. Any jelly doughnut, no matter how big, can be eaten if enough time passes to allow the consumer to digest what s/he has eaten. Since past, present and future are all the same to God, no matter how big the doughnut is, He can eat it in what would seem to us to be a brief instant.

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Who holds the record for being awarded the most Oscars? Walt Disney is the all-time winner with 26 Academy Awards to his name.

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Who holds the record for being nominated for the most Oscars? Walt Disney holds that record with 64 nominations. John Williams' 38 Academy Award nominations make him the most nominated living person.

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Has a woman ever been nominated for a directing Oscar? Two women have been nominated for achievement in Directing: Jane Campion in 1993 for The Piano and Lina Wertmuller in 1976 for Seven Beauties.

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How many times did Alfred Hitchcock get nominated for an Oscar? Did he ever win? Hitchcock was nominated in the Directing category five times: Rebecca (1940), Lifeboat (1944), Spellbound (1945), Rear Window (1954) and Psycho (1960). He did not win a Directing Oscar but was presented with an Irving G. Thalberg Award in 1967.

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For how many Academy Awards was "Citizen Kane" nominated? Citizen Kane was nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories: Leading Actor (Orson Welles), Art Direction (Black-and-White) (art direction Perry Ferguson, Van Nest Polglase; interior decoration Al Fields, Darrell Silvera), Cinematography (Black-and-White) (Gregg Toland), Directing (Orson Welles), Film Editing (Robert Wise), Music (Music Score of a Dramatic Picture) (Bernard Herrmann), Best...

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Is there a god, and either way, how do we know? You cannot know. At least not in the same way we know the sun exists. However, that is the way it should be. There is something to be said for people whose actions are motivated by faith rather than personal motive.

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Is the skull considered to be a bone? The skulls is made up of several bones. Paired Cranial Bones: Parietals Temporals Unpaired Cranial Bones: Frontal Occipital Sphenoid Ethmoid Paired Facial Bones: Lacrimals Nasals Zygomatics Maxillae Palatines Inferior Nasal Conchae Unpaired Facial Bones: Vomer Mandible Hyoid

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What was Houdini's nationality? He was born in Budapest 24 March 1874, so his nationality at birth was Hungarian. His family immigrated to the United States when he was four years old.

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What was Harry Houdini's real name? He was born Weisz Erik. American immigration officials changed his last name to Weiss. He was known in the United States as Ehrich Weiss.

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Who invented or started basketball? Dr. James Naismith. He was born 06 November 1861 near Almonte, Ontario, in what is now Canada. While studying at Springfield College in Massachusetts, James developed the precursor to basketball for an assignment in his Physical Education class. Oddly enough, he originally was going to use boxes, but all the school janitor had on had for him to use was a couple of old peach baskets. ...

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What are the ingredients of "poultry seasoning"? It can vary, but common combinations include all or some of the following: salt, thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, black pepper.

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Is there any Biblical support for the belief of some Mormons that we can be gods of our own worlds someday? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints interprets many of the following scriptures to the effect that they imply attainable godhood. Council of gods (Zech 3) Assembly of gods (Psalms 82) We can become born (generated) Sons of God (John 1:12, 13) Becoming gods (John 10:25-39) We can be like God (1 John 3:1-3) We can be partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4) We can be...

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How are eggs graded? In Alberta, Canada, grades are as follows: GRADE A Thick white Round, well centered yolk Small air cell (less than 5 mm deep) Clean, uncracked shell with normal shape GRADE B These eggs are used for commercial baking or in the production of processed egg products. Very few are sold at retail stores. Yolk is slightly flattened; white is thinner. Shell is...

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I was driving on the highway, and the engine died with no warning, and now it won't even turn over. What could be wrong? I agree with omnipotent1. The question does not have enough information. In addition to his suggestions, I would also like to suggest that it could be a shorted alternator or—as obvious as it may be—you ran out of gas. I had my vehicle die three times without warning. The first time I ran out of gas, the second time my alternator shorted, and the third time I ran out of gas.

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Can someone with little automotive knowledge replace his own alternator? Absolutely. Well, at least on older cars you could. I have not changed an alternator on a vehicle newer than 1985, so I do not know if they would be more difficult to access. I changed my own alternator, and the only mechanical experience was a Grade 10 mechanics class I had taken about 10 years before. On the ones I have changed, all I used was a ratchet set and a screwdriver. It took me...

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If you limit your food intake to one meal a day, would this be a good way to lose weight? It would be a way to lose weight, but it would not be a good way. Not only would you lose fatty tissue, but you would also lose muscle and other tissues. The key is not to focus on losing weight, but on losing excess fatty tissue. The ideal way to do this is to lower your caloric intake by having a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains foods (pastas, breads, hot cereals,...

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What is Tom Cruise's ethnic background? His father's maternal great-great-grandfather was from Germany.

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Not counting embassies, does Canada own land outside of the country? Yes. They own one square kilometre parcel of land on top of Hill 145 near Vimy and Givenchy in the French Pas-de-Calais.

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I am Southern Baptist. My boyfriend is Mormon. His family is not happy with his decision to date me. Why is this? Many Mormon parents understandably want their children to marry within the faith. If their children date outside of the faith, the parents may be concerned they may marry outside of the faith. Even more serious, many parents worry their children will convert to the other faith. [Added in response to Charles Sampson] According to the dictionary, two definitions of "convert are...

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Can human eggs be used for stem cell research? No. Stem cells are unspecialised cells created some time after an egg has been fertilised.

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Is it true that if you go out in the cold with a wet head, you'll get a cold or pneumonia? No. Pneumonia is caused by a variety of agents such as bacteria, viruses, and mycoplasmas. The common cold is caused by a virus. In order to get either, your body will need to become infected with the agents that cause the diseases.

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At what point in a pregnancy does the chances of a miscarriage drop significantly? Most miscarriages happen within the first trimester (the first three months).

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What is a terabyte? A unit of computer memory or data storage capacity equal to 1,024 gigabytes or one trillion (1,099,511,627,776) bytes.

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Is the Blair Witch Project real? No.

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Do identical twins have the same DNA? Yes. [Added in response to thintaonga] Correct. However, it is nuclear DNA that is tested, that is identical and presumably is what was inferred by this question.

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Why are some film scenes shot against a blue background? Scenes are shot against blue or green backgrounds so that the backgrounds can be removed and all other elements of the scene can be laid over the background of another scene (such as a sky when superman is flying or space when a spaceship is flying). The key is making sure no other elements in the scene have blue or green (as the case may be).

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What are called floating ribs? The bottom two ribs of the rib cage. They are called floating ribs because they are not connected to the sternum.

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I don't have collision or comprehensive coverage. My car was smashed in by another car, but there was no note, and no one saw anything. Who pays for this? Collision and comprehensive coverage are designed to cover you in situations like this. Unless you can find out who did this and take them to court, you will likely be left paying for repair costs.

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Which is correct, gray or grey? Grey is used primarily in areas that use UK English. Gray is used primarily in areas that use US English.

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What is the difference between a university and a college? In Canada, high school is considered to be secondary education. Both university and college are considered to be post-secondary education. Universities here grant bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. Colleges here grant diplomas (although there are a few colleges that are starting to grant select degrees). Colleges are often seen here as a transition of sorts between high...

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Where does our planet's constantly-replenishing oxygen supply come from? Plants, more or less. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and water and give off oxygen and energy. Roughly 40% of the world's oxygen is produced by tropical rainforests. The other 60% comes from plants not found in tropical rainforests, as well as polar icecaps, water and minerals such as metal oxides, silicates, and carbonates.

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Where can I find current exchange rates? My favourite is www.xe.com

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What does it mean when someone is "once removed" as in being related to someone else? My cousins would be the sons/daughters of my parents' siblings. My cousins once removed would be my parents' cousins. My cousins twice removed would be my grandparents' cousins. And so on.

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What's the origin of the city name Milwaukee? It may have originated from the Potawatomi's name ‘Mahn-ah-wauk’, meaning "council grounds". As well, it may be Algonquin’s name for the river ‘Millioke’, meaning good land.

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When should a Mormon confess sins to the bishop? Sexual sins—such as masturbation, fornication, adultery, etc—should be reported to the bishop. Illegal activities should also be confessed. It may be helpful to confess other sins as well if they are difficult to overcome or affect ones emotional or psychological well being.

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Can having sexual intercourse while pregnant harm a fetus? No. The pelvic girdle and a closed cervix prevent any penetration from reaching the baby. The amniotic fluid prevents the baby from being jarred. However, care should be taken in the third trimester once the mother's cervix has dilated and the amniotic sac has ruptured.

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What is in-vitro meat? Can it be eaten? It is meat derived from an animal that was conceived by in-vitro fertilisation, as opposed to natural fertilisation. Meat from animals conceived by in-vitro is edible.

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What is a splash page? It is a page with very little content. It usually consists of a Flash intro or an image advertising the website. It also so usually has an "Enter" or "Skip Intro" link. Sometimes a splash page is described as a doorway page. Some people assume splash pages improve search engine placement, but current search engine technology is unaffected by this and even penalises...

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Does spinach really make you stronger? Not substantially more than any other vegetable does.

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What is Calvados? Calvados is a spirit distilled from cider. http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/drink_feat_calvados.asp

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What is spanikopita? It is a Greek pastry made with phylla pastry and stuffed with spinach and various cheeses. Some recipes add other ingredients, such as garlic, tomatoes, onions and dill.

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What is linguine di mare? Linguine with seafood. Common recipes include calamari, shrimp and mussels. The sauce includes tomato sauce and white wine.

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What is nabe? It is a Japanese winter stew/soup made with broth and various vegetables. It is common for nabe to be cooked right at the table and for the diners to eat it and cook it simultaneously. See http://lucs.lu.se/People/Jan.Moren/Log/01.html for an example of people making/eating nabe.

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What is pho? It is a popular Vietnamese noodle soup made with beef, bean sprouts, basil, lime and various spices. Some pho is made with chicken.

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What is the DMOZ directory? It is a directory of websites organised by topic and maintained by human volunteer editors.

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Is there a specific age that a child is suppose to be baptized? Not really. However, there is a specific age when a child is NOT supposed to be baptized. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has established the age of eight — based on their scripture, The Doctrine and Covenants — as the age of accountability. Baptisms before eight are not recognized as valid by the Mormon Church. It has become very much of a tradition for...

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If I see spotting after my period and one small blood clot during period, is there any chance of being pregnant? It is highly unlikely that you will be pregnant. However, if you kept track of your temperatures, cervical mucous and position of your cervix, you would have a more accurate idea of your chance of being pregnant.

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If I stop taking the pill after day six and have unprotected sex, can I still get pregnant? Yes. There is a chance you could get pregnant. When a woman ovulates during the menstrual cycle can vary greatly from woman to woman and month to month. Depending on when you ovulate in your cycle, there is a chance you could get pregnant after day six with no taking of the pill.

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Can someone who is not a virgin become Mormon? Yes. To become Mormon, you meet with the missionaries. They will teach you the basic principles of the Mormon faith. They will ask you to make some commitments (such as being morally chaste). Once the teachings are complete (usually about six visits), you will be interviewed by another missionary who will make sure you were taught everything the missionaries were supposed to teach and that...

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How do you "season" a castiron skillet? The surfaces of a new cast-iron pan are porous and have microscopic jagged peaks. You season a pan by rubbing it with oil, heating it for 30 to 60 minutes in a 300-degree oven, and then letting it cool to room temperature. The oil fills the cavities and becomes entrenched in them, as well as rounding off the peaks. Be seasoning a new pan, the cooking surface develops a nonstick quality...

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Where did the symbol Rx originate in the writing of prescriptions? It is an abbreviation for the Latin word "recipere" or "recipe," which means "Take, thou."

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How does Google sort its search results on the image search page? When Google indexes web pages, it indexes images found on those pages. When indexing the images, it will take note of the file name of the image, any alternate attribute (commonly referred to as 'alt tags') and the words immediately preceding and following the image. Placement in the search results depend on numerous things. Most of them are kept under wraps by Google, but some...

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What does AC/DC mean? alternating current/direct current

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What is the integumentary system? The integumentary system, consisting of the skin, hair and nails, acts as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world. It also functions to retain body fluids, protect against disease, eliminate waste products, and regulate body temperature.

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Who was the first U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup? The Seattle Metropolitans. It was won in 1917, fourteen years after the Stanley Cup was first awarded.

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Where does the word "Mormon" come from? From the title of the Book of Mormon, one of the books considered scripture by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of the LDS Church believe that Mormon—a Book of Mormon prophet—compiled numerous records into what is now the Book of Mormon. Hence, this is why the book is titled the Book of Mormon.

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Is it illegal for an 18-year-old to date a 14-year-old in South Carolina? To date? No. To have sex with? Yes.

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Is there any specific use for einsteinium (element #99)? Not currently. At least, not for anything other than theoretical calculations. It was discovered in a thermonuclear explosion and can also be made by irradiating plutonium. Only very small amounts of it exist. http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem99/chem99352.htm

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Is the Mormon religion considered a Protestant religion? Not technically. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, a Protestant is "a member of a Western Christian church whose faith and practise are founded on the principles of the Reformation, especially in the acceptance of the Bible as the sole source of revelation, in justification by faith alone, and in the universal priesthood of all the believers." While the Church of...

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What color dress scarf should I wear with a black overcoat? In all actuality, the best dress scarf for a black overcoat is a white scarf. Grey is also an option, by my first preference would be white.

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What nationality is Johnny Depp? He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA, so his nationality is American. As far as his ethnic background goes, Johnny has Cherokee ancestry, inherited from both sides of his family but mostly from his mother’s. His great-grandmother, Minnie, was a full-blooded Cherokee. As well, in an interview on France5 TV on 25 August 2002, Johnny Depp stated: "[I'm a] combination of weird...

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Do Mormons have any specific type of music they listen to? No. They listen to every kind of music imaginable. Although, country western is pretty popular in rural Utah. :)

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What is pot au feu? Literally, a "pot on the fire." Generally, pot-au-feu refers to a hearty, family-style French dish of meat (usually beef or chicken, with the addition of marrowbones, veal, pork, or mutton) and vegetables (traditionally carrots, turnips, celery, onions, and leeks) that is slowly cooked in water or consommé. The rich and meaty broth that results is served with crisp croutons or pasta...

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Are tomatoes fruits or vegetables? Fruit is defined as the ripened ovary or ovaries (blossom) of a seed-bearing plant, together with accessory parts, containing the seeds. A vegetable is defined as a plant cultivated for an edible part, such as the root of the beet, the leaf of spinach, or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower. According to these definitions, tomatoes are fruit.

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An electric iron left behind a shine when I used them on my polyester trousers. How do I get rid of the shine? Try washing the trousers. Make sure the trousers are not inside out so the external material can receive abrasion in the wash. In the future, try not to keep your iron too hot. Look for a setting that is appropriate for polyesters.

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What causes day and night on Earth? The earth's rotations cause day and night. The earth makes one complete rotation roughly every 24 hours. At any point in that rotation, an area of the globe is facing the sun. This is day. As the Earth continues to rotate, eventually this same point will rotate away from the sun. The absence of direct sunlight is what constitutes night.

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What is name of the little hole in the the roof of your mouth called, and what is it for? The soft palate functions to close off the nasal cavity from the oral cavity during swallowing or sucking. It also aids in the articulation of sounds in forming words.

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What are the basics of the Cherokee religion? Cherokee myth speaks of the Earth as a great island floating in the sea, held in place by four great cords placed at the four directions and attached to the sky vault, itself made of solid rock. When the Earth grows old and is worn out its cords will break so allowing the Earth to retire to the deep. Our world was first formed when a Water-Beetle brought some mud to the surface of the sea, at...

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What is ADSL? Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line is a method for moving data over regular phone lines. An ADSL circuit is much faster than a regular phone connection, and the wires coming into the subscriber's premises are the same (copper) wires used for regular phone service. An ADSL circuit must be configured to connect two specific locations, similar to a leased line. A commonly discussed...

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My car heater no longer works and white smoke is coming from under the hood. Are these connected? If so, what could be the problem? It is possible they could be connected. Particularly if it was steam and not smoke. It sounds like a problem with the cooling system. The heater takes its heat from coolant passing near it. If the amount of coolant goes down, there will be less heat delivered to the heater. There could be a leak. If the white smoke was actually steam, then a leak could cause that as well. A worst case...

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What are some good online translation tools? http://babelfish.altavista.com/

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Is a high speed cable internet connection the same thing as a broadband connection? Yes. Cable internet access is one type of broadband connection. Another kind is ADSL.

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I'm pregnant but unsure when my last period was. The doctor told me when my baby was conceived. Does he base his calculations on what I told him? Doctors do not base conception dates on when you ovulated. They use an archaic formula based on when your last period was. The formula assumes women ovulate 14 days following ovulation. MANY women, if not most, ovulate on days other than the 14th. Even after the pregnancy is well under way, the doctor would still not be able to accurately determine to the day when you ovulated since babies...

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What is the difference, if there is any, between carmel and caramel? Carmel is circumcised lamb. Caramel is a candy made with sugar, butter, cream or milk.

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What is eau de nil? Literally, it means 'water of Nile'. It is a light shade of green.

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How long should a flag remain at half mast after a tragedy or the death of an important person? Canada has flying rules for numerous occasions. For example, upon the death of the Sovereign, the current Governor General or the current Prime Minister, the Flag is flown at Half-mast on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada and abroad, including the Peace Tower, from the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or the memorial service. For a...

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Will looking at pornography and masturbation prevent a young man from being able to go on a mission? Yes. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that masturbation and viewing pornography are sinful. This is independent of whether the person is a missionary or not. Missionaries are expected to adhere to the standards of any other member of the Church. As such, participating in these two activities will prevent someone from going on a mission. If someone is participating in...

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How many muscles are there in the human body? According to the text: "Principles of Anatomy and Physiology" by Tortora and Grabowski, 7th edition,1993, there are "nearly 700 skeletal muscles in the human body." These are the named voluntary muscles and range in size from a few millimeters in length (the stapedius in a middle ear) to the massive thigh quadriceps (perhaps 45-50 cm in length in large adult males).

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What is mutton? The flesh of a sheep, especially a grown sheep, used as food.

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What is quid pro quo? Quid pro quo means "this for that" in Latin. It is used to describe that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises.

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How old is Bob Barker? He was born on 12 December 1923. As of today, he is 80.

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Can high carb food make you bloated? Yes and no. Foods that have very little nutritional value beyond starches, sugars and negligible amounts of dietary fibre and have a high glycemic index (such as white breads, common pastas, cookies, etc) can cause bloating in some people, particularly people with a sensitivity to sugars. such foods are digested very quickly and often produce gas as a side effect. Foods that have starches...

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The first monkey in space, Miss Baker, was from where? A jungle somewhere in Peru.

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What is an ActiveX control? ActiveX emerged from the Microsoft technology OLE (Object Linking and Embedding). What that means effectively is the ability of one application to "host" another. For instance, if you put an equation in a Word document, you use Microsoft's Equation Editor. This is an application which sits inside Word almost. If ever you want to edit an equation, that application comes up again....

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Does having larger breasts increase the risk of breast cancer? Doctors used to think that large breasts might be more prone to developing malignant tumors, but that idea has never been proven by research. Being overweight, however, does increase your risk, and when you're overweight you tend to have larger breasts. So if your breasts are large because you're more than 20% over your ideal weight, it would be a good idea to shed a few pounds.

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Does 'cracking' your joints cause or accelerate arthritis? No. As has been said in an answer to a previous question, the cracking sound comes from the release of gas in the lubricating fluid in the joints. Arthritis is the deterioration of the cartilage and the eventual fusing of the bones.

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If you were Mormon and had your hair dyed hot neon-orange, would that disqualify you from getting a temple recomend for an endowment? No. At least not technically. It is likely, however, that the signing authorities issuing the recommend may discourage you entering the temple with hair like that. See http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/8631 for more information.

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Is it possible to safely lose 100 pounds in two months? I suppose one could get liposuction. That would take less than two months and is a relatively safe procedure. However, it is surgery and it does carry a risk of complications with it, including death. Diet and exercise could easily help you lose 100 pounds, but it would take more than two months. My wife drastically changed her diet and her exercise habits in January and since then has lost...

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Can you mail a letter to Canada from the U.S. using a $.37 stamp? If so, how long will it take to arrive? I lived in the US for two years from 1992 to 1994. I mailed dozens of letters to Canada using a 27 cent stamp, which was the price of a standard, first-class stamp. If 37 cents is the current price of a standard, first-class stamp and nothing has changed in USPS guidelines, then yes you should have no problems sending an envelope to Canada. As for the length, it should take 1-3 days to get...

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What has Macaulay Culkin been doing since the Home Alone series and My Girl? Here are the projects he has done since those movies. Actor - filmography 1. Jerusalemski sindrom (2004) 2. Saved! (2004) .... Roland 3. Party Monster (2003) .... Michael 4. Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1994) .... Richard 'Richie' Rich Jr. 5. Pagemaster, The (1994) .... Richard Tyler 6. Getting Even with Dad (1994) .... Timmy Gleason 7. Dangerous: The Short Films...

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Who is General Tso after whom General Tso's Chicken is named? General Tso Tsungtang, or as his name is spelled in modern Pinyin, Zuo Zongtang, was born on Nov. 10, 1812, and died on Sept. 5, 1885. He was a frighteningly gifted military leader during the waning of the Qing dynasty, a figure perhaps the Chinese equivalent of the American Civil War commander William Tecumseh Sherman. He served with brilliant distinction during China's greatest civil...

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Is Betty Crocker a real person? No. The Washburn Crosby Company of Minneapolis, one of the six big milling companies that merged into General Mills in 1928, received thousands of requests each year in the late 1910s and early 1920s for answers to baking questions. In 1921, managers decided that it would be more intimate to sign the responses personally; they combined the last name of a retired company executive, William...

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What tie should I wear to match a white shirt with black pinstriped pants? If the shirt is white and the pants are black, you could wear almost any colour or pattern (within reason of course). Black and white are considered foundation colour and could be matched with almost any other colour. However, you may want to consider a tie that has a main colour similar to the colour used in the pinstripes. In addition, if your black socks have a pattern (like blue...

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Is Angelina Jolie bisexual? She was in a relationship with model and Foxfire co-star Jenny Shimizu in 1996, before her marriage to Billy Bob Thornton. It would seem then that she is bisexual.

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When and where was Lindsay Lohan born? She was born 02 July 1986 in New York City.

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Is it true that Marilyn Manson played Kevin on Mr. Belvedere? No. Marilyn Manson was born Brian Warner on 05 January 1969. Rob Stone, who played Kevin, was born on 22 September 1962.

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Where can one buy Q-Tips with wood sticks? http://www.qtips.com/ Wait for the animation to stop. Then a picture of a box of Q-tips Wooden Stick Cotton Swabs will appear. Click on the image. It will take you to an order page.

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How long should my suit jacket be? In relation to the arm, the bottom of the jacket should come to the knuckle of the thumb. In relation to the torso, divide the distance from the collar's seam to the floor in half. Some other points for wearing a jacket. The gorge (where the jacket collar and shirt collar meet) should be 1/2 inch below the top of the shirt collar. The shoulders of the jacket should not be so wide...

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What looks best on a man that has a large physique - a two-button or three-button suit jacket? Three buttons for sure. Three-button jackets are very slimming as they leave smaller opening between the lapels. An even better choice would be a four-button jacket. It is acceptable for all four buttons on a four-button jacket to be fastened. This makes for a more slimming effect. Except for the very trendy, only one or two buttons are fastened on a three-button. All that being said,...

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How do I know if a long-sleeved, buttoned shirt is the right size for me. There are a few ways. When the collar button is fastened, you shouldn't feel like you are choking. Alternatively, there shouldn't be so much room that you can fit all your fingers in it. Your sleeves should be long enough that a 1/2 inch of cuff will extend beyond the cuff of a suit coat when worn, but not so long that it extends onto the base of your thumb. As well, the sleeve...

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At what speed do modern cruise missiles fly? Roughly twice the speed of sound. At cruising altitude of commercial jets (11000m-20000m), the speed of sound would be around 1062 km/h (660 mph). Thus cruise missiles travel at roughly 2124 km/h (1320 mph). Examples of some cruise missiles that are supersonic are as follows: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/brahmos.htm http://www.rense.com/politics5/stealthmiss.htm...

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What happens if you don't chew your food thoroughly? Food that is not chewed throughly could be too large too swallow and runs the risk of choking. In addition, food not shewed thoroughly has not had enough time for the saliva enzymes (such as amylase) to do the preliminary breaking down of long-chain carbohydrates (such as starch). This means the stomach and other areas of the digestive tract will need to do more work to break down the food.

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What does it mean when veins appear visually from the top of your hands and feet? It means you are getting older. Veins become more prominent—particularly on the hands and feet—as age. It is natural. I would not be concerned about it unless you are still very young.

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How can I remove rust from my car? A grinder and/or sand paper. To fill in any holes left behind by the removal of the rust, use a body filler. Once it is dried, you can sand it so that the surface is smooth and clean. Once it is sanded, you can prime it and pain it to match the colour of your car.

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Do you lose weight faster by carrying weights while running? Potentially, you could. Carrying extra weight means your body would have to worker harder to travel the same distance in the same amount of time as without the weights. This extra effort could result in more calories burned and subsequently loss of fat tissue faster. In addition, the extra effort could result in more muscle tissue growth. The more muscle tissue you have, the higher your...

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Does running improve the tone of your abs? No. At least not significantly. Toning of the rectus abdominals—which I assume is that to which you refer—can only be done by contracting and extending these muscles. Common exercises to accomplish this include sit-ups and abdominal crunches. Running, however, can reduce body fat. In this regard, it could potentially make your abdominal muscles more visible by reducing the fat that lies...

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Who are the leaders of Buddhism? There are no leaders that govern all of Buddhism. However, different sects and schools have certain followers who are respected by other followers. For example, the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism recognises the Dalai Lama as their religious leader. However, not all Buddhists sects recognise him as the absolute leader of Buddhism.

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What deity, if any, do Buddhists worship? While they do not deny the existence of supernatural beings, Buddhists also do not specifically worship any. In particular, they do not believe that such beings create, save or judge humans.

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What are the holy books of Buddhism? Texts can be divided up in a number of ways, but the most fundamental division is between canonical and non-canonical texts. The former, also called the Sutras (Sanskrit) or Suttas (Pali) are believed to be, either literally or metaphorically, the actual words of the Buddha. The latter are the various commentaries on canonical texts, other treatises on the Dharma as well as collections of...

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What is masturbation? Manual stimulation of the genitalia in an effort to achieve orgasm.

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What are the key differences between vegetable and animal cholesterol? Plant "cholesterol" is actually called phytosterol. Phytosterol and cholesterol are both part of a group of lipids called sterols. Sterols are resistant to saponification and are found in an appreciable quantity in all animal and vegetal tissues. Such unsaponifiable lipids may include one or more of a variety of molecules belonging to C27-C30 crystalline alcohols (in Greek, stereos,...

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Is there any type of supplement I can take to increase my height? No. Teenagers MAY be able to increase their height slightly through exercise and very healthy diet full of a variety of wholesome foods so long as they have not stopped growing.

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What could cause one's cholesterol to rise drastically in one year, assuming no major change in diet or behavior? It is hard to say for sure without further information, but one possibility is that your metabolic rate has dropped. The question doesn't state it, but if you are in your late twenties or thirties, it is possible that your once high metabolic rate has dropped because your body is no longer growing. A lower metabolic rate means that less of the things taken in from your body—including...

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What is in a saketini? Gin, sake and a cocktail olive.

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What is neoconservatism? Neoconservatism describes several different and historically unrelated political ideologies which are considered "new" forms of conservatism. In the United States, neoconservatives are characterized by an aggressive stance on foreign policy, a lesser social conservatism, and lesser dedication to a policy of minimal government. The "newness" refers either to being new to...

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Who invented cement, and when? Concrete is a material used in building construction, consisting of a hard, chemically inert particulate substance, known as an aggregate (usually made from different types of sand and gravel), that is bonded together by cement and water. The Assyrians and Babylonians used clay as the bonding substance or cement. The Egyptians used lime and gypsum cement. In 1756, British engineer, John...

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What is a junction transistor? A bipolar junction transistor consists of three regions of doped semiconductors. A small current in the center or base region can be used to control a larger current flowing between the end regions (emitter and collector). The device can be characterized as a current amplifier, having many applications for amplification and switching.

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How do you make a light bulb? I assume you mean incandescent light bulbs. The glass enclosures are made from a ribbon of hot glass that's first thickened and then blown into molds to form the bulb shapes. These enclosures are then cooled, cut from the ribbon, and their insides are coated with the diffusing material that gives the finished bulb its soft white appearance. The filament is formed by...

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What is HCG? HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and is a hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta. Detection of it in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test.

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How did the Cleveland Browns get their name? One popular myth is that the team was named after the popular boxing champion, Joe Louis, "The Brown Bomber." The truth, according to several published reports, is this: When owner Arthur McBride brought an AAFC team to Cleveland in 1945, he held a newspaper contest to name the team and offered a $1,000 war bond to the winner. Most of the entries submitted wanted the name Browns,...

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Why did they stop making Q-Tips with wood sticks? They didn't. Q-Tips still creates cotton swabs on wooden sticks. They also create them on paper sticks.

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What are the scoring/playing rules for indoor/bar shuffleboard? Players toss a coin to decide who plays first - it is advantageous to play second. After the first "end", the winner of the previous end plays first. Should the previous end have resulted in no score, the player who went first previously goes second. Players slide their four weights alternately attempting to get them as near as possible to the end of the board without falling...

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What is the standard length for an indoor shuffleboard table? The standard size for a shuffleboard table is 22 feet long, but manufacturers have come up with a range of smaller sizes to accommodate the home user. Home shuffleboard tables range in length from 9 feet to 22 feet.

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What is the largest walking/marching event in the world? The Vierdaagse in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, is the largest walking event in the world with between 35,000 and 40,000 participants every year from 55 to 60 countries. http://walking.about.com/library/weekly/aa072799.htm

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How many states are in the United States? Fifty. In addition, USA has several dependent areas, as follows: American Samoa Baker Island Guam Howland Island Jarvis Island Johnston Atoll Kingman Reef Midway Islands Navassa Island Northern Mariana Islands Palmyra Atoll Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Wake Island From 18 July 1947 until 1 October 1994, the US administered the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. It...

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What is the highest recorded temperature for Memphis, TN? Since 1875, the highest temperature Mephis has ever reached was 108°F on 13 July 1980.

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Why does my radio pick up some stations better than others? In addition, some stations also broadcast a stronger signal. A stronger signal means the signal can reach further distances.

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How can I identify common insects? Is there a website for this? You can try Online Insect Identification provided by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Unit of West Virginia University Extension Service. http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/ipm/identify/insectid.htm

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What do stick insects eat? Stick insects are vegetarians and generally eat leaves. Some stick insects have a preference for rhododendron and privet leaves. Interstingly enough they also eat their shedded skin after each moult, as this contains protein.

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What is a maguey worm? The maguey worm is the caterpillar of the skipper butterfly. It is often found at the bottom of a bottle of mescal. The practise of adding the worm to mescal stems from an old custom of the Aztecs, who believed that the presence of an insect in an alcoholic beverage had spiritual significance.

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What's the difference between a locust and a grasshopper? Locusts and grasshoppers are identical in appearance - how they differ is in their behaviour. Locusts can exist in two different behavioural states (solitary and gregarious) whereas grasshoppers generally do not. When the population density is low, locusts behave as individuals, much like grasshoppers. However, when locust population density is high they form into gregariously behaving bands of...

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What causes brain tumors? A number of genes that cause cancer proliferation (oncogenes) and defects in genes that suppress tumors (tumor suppressor genes) may play separate roles in a step-by-step process leading to primary brain cancer. Several avenues of investigation are in progress to determine both basic causes of and triggers for genetic defects. A number of specific brain tumors, including glioblastomas,...

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How are Paramecium classified? KINGDOM - Protist PHYLUM - Protozoa CLASS - Ciliata ORDER - Hymenostomatida FAMILY - Parameciidae GENUS - Paramecium

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Can gorillas climb into trees? Yes.

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At what altitude above Earth are you considered to be "in space?" As the atmosphere has no abrupt cut-off, but rather thins gradually with increasing altitude, there is no definite boundary between the atmosphere and outer space. 75% of the atmosphere exists within 11 km of the planetary surface. In the United States, persons who travel above an altitude of 50 miles (80 kilometres) are designated as astronauts. The FAI defines spaceflight as over 100 km....

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What is the origin of the name "Amsterdam"? Amsterdam was originally named Amstelrdam, which means "dam on the river Amstel".

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Who are the Hausa-Fulani people? The Hausa-Fulani are the largest ethnic group in Nigeria at roughly 32% of the population. They are predominantly Muslim and live mostly in the north. They have been well known throughout history as a trading people, even creating cities at the crossroads of trading routes.

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What is shrimp bouzzara-style? Shrimp Bouzzara (or Shrimp Buzara) is shrimp made with a sauce of garlic, Cognac and tomatoes (or tomato paste). Some recipes call for parsley and others use any type of wine.

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What languages are spoken in Croatia? Croatian is the most popular at 96%. The other 4% includes such languages as Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and German.

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Two people (one Mormon, one Jewish) intimately involved, are not currently married but the Mormon person wants to be married in the temple. Is this still possible given the circumstances? No. Both parties would need to be faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints. Se http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/4673

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How many Mormons does it take to change a lightbulb? Four. One to say opening prayer. One to switch the bulbs. One to say closing prayer. One to serve refreshments.

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What is the volume of water contained in Lake Superior? It varies with environmental factors, but it is around 12,100 cubic km (2,900 cubic miles).

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What is the highest mountain in the lower 48 states of the USA? Whitney, California at 4418 m (14,494 ft)

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Is the lead singer for Crash Test Dummies the same lead singer for the Godsmack? No, Brad Roberts and Sully Erna are not the same person.

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Do penguins only live on Antarctica? No. Penguins live in captivity in the northern hemisphere. In the wild, penguins live in Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Chile, Falkland Islands, the Galapagos Islands, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and various smaller islands near Antarctica.

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Do polar bears hibernate? No. http://www.polarbearsalive.org/facts9.php http://www.panda.org/news_facts/education/middle_school/species/bear_polar.cfm http://www.polarbearsalive.org/faq.php http://www.edhelper.com/AnimalReadingComprehension_43_1.html

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Does the orca belong to the dolphin family? Yes, dolphins and orcas both belong to the Delphinidae family of the Odontoceti suborder.

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How close are humans to the apes genetically? Humans differ from both common chimps and bonobos in about 1.6% of DNA, and share 98.4%. Gorillas differ somewhat more, by about 2.3%, from us and from both of the chimps. Humans differ from orangutans by 3.6% of DNA, and from gibbons and siamangs by 5%.

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What classifies an animal as a primate? General primate behavioural characteristics 1. many generalized mammalian characteristics rather than specialized adaptations to narrow niches; 2. basic arboreal adaptation, especially to tropical forests, although some species have become terrestrial; 3. excellent manual dexterity; 4. well developed sense of sight; 5. good hand-eye co-ordination; 6. cerebral cortex highly...

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Was there some significance to the World Trade Center attacks being on the date "9/11"? It is hard to say. With the hijackers dead, no one can tell for sure if they decided to use 11/09/01 (as it is written by everyone outside of the USA) because of a symbolic reason, or if it was completely coincidental. If it happened on any other day, many people would have speculated and found theories to point out some supposed symbolic significance. Again, without being able to ask the...

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Could a person get in trouble for dating a missionary when s/he is on a mission? See http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/9070 for further reference. Get in trouble from whom? Dating a missionary is not against the law, so you will not go to jail. Even if you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dating a missionary will not affect your official membership standing. The bishop may sit you down for a talk—as might your parents—and you might get...

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Do leaders in the LDS church teach that sincere, practicing Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and/or Evangelical persons are Christians? Absolutely. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains that a Christian is one who follows the teachings of Christ. Since a sincere, practising adherent to any of these faiths would follow the teachings of Christ, they are considered Christian. Mormons do not believe they have a monopoly on the definition of the term "christian". They prefer an objective, inclusive...

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What are "lunar nodes"? The points where the Moon's orbit of the Earth intersects the Earth's celestial ecliptic - the narrow band of space described by the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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How hot is the interior of the earth? 6500 Kelvins

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Is it OK to date a missionary while s/he is serving a mission? Missionaries are prohibited from dating while serving a mission. Missionaries who date while serving a mission likely will be sent home before their missions are over. I should point out that it is appropriate for a missionary to have a boy/girlfriend waiting back home.

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How many times does the moon fit into the earth? 49

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Can you be married in the temple if you don't have a temple recommend? No. To enter beyond the front lobby of the temple—whether for marriage or any other ordinance—you need a temple recommend.

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Is there some consequence or punishment for Mormons who don't wear their garments all the time? In order to participate in service sin the temples, a member of the Church must be issued a temple recommend. In order to be issued a temple recommend, s./he must have an interview with local ward/branch and stake/district leaders. In the interview, s/he will be asked several question to determine worthiness of entering the questions. One of the questions asked is whether the individual...

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How many people work in the Pentagon? 10%. Seriously, about 28,000.

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What are the nine islands of the Azores? Corvo Faial Flores Graciosa Pico São Jorge São Miguel Santa Maria Terceira

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What are the seven Canary islands? El Hierro Fuerteventura Gran Canaria La Gomera La Palma Lanzarote Tenerife

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When did it become fashionable for women to shave their legs? It started during the First World War. In the May 1915 issue of Harper's Bazaar, they ran an ad of a young woman in a dress with next to no sleeves. She had her arms raised above her head and showed bare armpits. The copy of the ad read in part, "Summer Dress and Modern Dancing combine to make necessary the removal of objectionable hair." A few months later, various ads...

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If Earth is furthest from the sun in July, why is it so warm in the northern hemisphere during that time? Because distance from the sun has nearly no bearing on the temperature of the earth. The temperature of the earth depends on how high the sun is in the sky and the number of sunlight hours. In July, the earth's northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun. This means, the sun is at its highest point in the sky. This gives the sun the most exposure time, meaning the northern hemisphere...

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Is excommunication/disfellowshipment always permanent? Could standing in the Church or ability to enter the temple be reinstated? Neither of them is permanent. If a person fully repents (including forsaking the behaviour), s/he will be able to re-enter into full fellowship. I know one individual who was excommunicated and after re-admittance into the church, served on the stake high council and as a member of his ward's bishopric.

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Can you go to the temple if you have tattoos on your body? Yes.

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What is an Elder in the Mormon religion? How do you become one and what does it signify? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is governed by priesthood. This priesthood is composed of two components: a lesser priesthood (Aaronic) and a greater priesthood (Melchizedek). Each priesthood has offices. The Aaronic Priesthood has four offices: deacon, teacher, priest and bishop. The Melchizedek Priesthood has five offices: elder, high priest, patriarch, seventy and apostle....

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What is the reason for going on a mission? Fundamentally, it is to gain more converts. Missionaries go out to share the tenets of the Mormon faith with others and to encourage others that these tenets are based on truth. Another reason—albeit more personal—for going may include an opportunity for the young man or woman to mature spirtually, intellectually and socially.

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Will a Mormon be excommunicated if he sleeps with his girlfriend before marriage? I assume by "sleeps with" you mean "has sexual intercourse with". If so, then it is most likely that he will be excommunicated. The Mormon church teaches that sexual intercourse outside of marriage is a sin. In virtually all instances of extra-marital sexual intercourse, the offending members will be excommunicated. That being said, church discipline is left to the...

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Is it true that in women the index finger is always longer than the ring finger, and in men it's the opposite? It is not absolutely true. Both my wife and I have index fingers that are shorter than our ring fingers.

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How much of Finland's territory lies above the Arctic Circle? One quarter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland

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What is the largest reptile currently living on Earth? The Saltwater Crocodile, found in northern Australia and throughout South-east Asia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile

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What is the world's northernmost capital? Reykjavik, Iceland

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My great grand-parents were baptized Mormon after they died. As far as I know they did not request this. Why do Mormons baptize the dead? Mormons believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ is preached in the afterlife. They also believe some people who did not accept the gospel of Jesus Christ during their mortal life—or did not have the opportunity to—may accept it in the post-mortal life. They also believe baptism is necessary for exaltation and that baptism is not possible in the spiritual realm. Hence, Mormons provide baptism...

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How do I develop web content so it can be viewed on PDAs and cell phones? This is very simple. Most modern cellphones and PDAs support most of HTML 4.01. Some of them even support CSS 1.0 and part of CSS 2.1. If you make sure you develop websites using current W3C standards, you should have almost no problems with cellphones and PDAs accessing your content. In addition, not using tables for layout and making sure you use the web content accessibility guidelines at...

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How long is a football field in feet? International football (or soccer) is played on a field between 300 and 390 feet long. NFL football fields are 360 feet long. CFL football fields are 330 feet long. [Added in response to Billy Boy] It is debatable whether the "field" consists of the end zones. Many people consider the field consists solely of the area where play actually occurs (or gridiron) and that no...

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How is glass made? Sand, soda ash, limestone, and borax are raw materials for glass making. These materials all are dry powders which look much alike, but are capable of producing greatly different results. They come to the glass plant in railroad cars and are stored in large silos. After they are carefully weighed and mechanically mixed in the proportions, the glass maker adds cullet. Cullet is either recycled...

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Is Lindsay Lohan a Republican or Democrat? She is quoted in a recent Rolling Stone article as saying the following: "I'm not very politically involved. And I don't like to talk about it. I mean, if you say you're a Democrat, that'll turn off Republicans and that's half your fan base."

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Are Mormons allowed to drink alcohol? Mormons believe that we have been commanded to abstain from alcoholic drinks. That being said, every Mormon is free to drink alcohol if they so desired, just as they are free to act contrary to any other commandment.

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What is cappesante? It is the Italian word for scallops, a type of seafood.

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What are the ingredients for nougat? Traditional vanilla nougat contains egg white, sugar, honey, almond, pistachio, vanilla and cocoa. Some nougat also contains gelatin.

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Why do ice cubes appear white even though water is transparent? The center of an ice cube is white because it is full of bubbles and other defecrts like cracks and boundaries between ice crytsals. They are found in the center more than at the surfaces because the the water freezes from the outside in, and at a fairly slow raTe. This allows the outer ice to solidify with fewer defects than the later ice. This is a major problem in casting metals and...

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What is St. Elmo's fire? An electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere. During thunderstorms, the air between the clouds and the ground becomes electrically charged, resulting in a "glow discharge" -- the same phenomenon used in fluorescent tubes. This electricity is drawn to the closest conductor, usually the top of a tall building (such as a church spire), sailing masts, and...

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Who invented cotton candy? According to Gourmet magazine (February 2000), the real story takes place in 1897, when William Morrison and John C. Wharton, Tennessee candymakers from Nashville, invented the world's first electric machine that allowed crystallized sugar to be poured onto a heated spinning plate, then pushed by centrifugal force through a series of tiny holes. They proudly took their "Fairy...

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Exactly how many events are held in the summer Olympics? According to the Athens 2004 website, "within the 28 sports included in the Olympic Games, there are 37 disciplines..." http://www.athens2004.com/en/Sports/indexpage The 28 sports are as follows: Aquatics Archery Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Boxing Canoeing Cycling Equestrian Fencing Football Gymnastics Handball Hockey Judo Modern Pentathlon Rowing...

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What does the J.R. in J.R. Ewing's name—from the TV show Dallas—stand for? John Ross

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What is Loreena McKennitt's ethnic background? Loreena McKennitt was born in Morden, Manitoba, Canada. This town has a very large population of Irish, Scottish, German and Icelandic descendants. It was this community culture that influenced her music choice. Loreena's own ancestors were primarily from Ireland. However, she was not raised with what would be considered a Celtic culture in her own home.

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Which is correct, "as if it was" or "as if it were"? "As if it were". Such usage implies a wish or fantasy. As such, the subjunctive form of the verb "to be" should be used. In this case the subjunctive form is "were". Other verbs such as (give or pass) would simply be written without an 's'. For example, "If Bubba should give his fish to me..." rather than "If Bubba should gives his...

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Which is correct, "an NCAA event" or "a NCAA event"? An NCAA event. The usage of 'an' or 'a' is determined by the beginning sound of the following word, not the beginning letter. Since NCAA is pronouced "en see ay ay" rather than "nsee ay ay", you would lead it with 'an'.

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How many calories will a pound of body fat produce? According to the following website, one pound of fat contains 3500 calories. http://www.centralhome.com/fitness/fat_loss.htm

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What are the capital cities for each province and territory? Alberta: Edmonton British Columbia: Victoria Manitoba: Winnipeg New Brunswick: Fredericton Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John's Northwest Territory: Yellowknife Nova Scotia: Halifax Nunavut Territory: Iqaluit Ontario: Toronto Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown Québec: Québec Saskatchewan: Regina Yukon: Whitehorse

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What are the capitals for each state? Alabama: Montgomery Alaska: Juneau Arizona: Phoenix Arkansas: Little Rock California: Sacramento Colorado: Denver Connecticut: Hartford Delaware: Dover Florida: Tallahassee Georgia: Atlanta Hawai'i: Honolulu Idaho: Boise Illinois: Springfield Indiana: Indianapolis Iowa: Des Moines Kansas: Topeka Kentucky: Frankfort Louisiana: Baton Rouge ...

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What is the capital city of Iowa? Des Moines

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I recently tried to start my rarely used '93 Volvo 940, but it won't turn over and nothing electrical works. The fuses work and the battery is new. A jump-start worked, but the engine then cut out. What could be the problem? If the battery is new, it may be an alternator problem. We had a similar problem. Signal light, hazard lights, overhead lights, nothing electrical worked. It turned out being the alternator. I replaced the old alternator—which, incidentally, had not been grounded by the person who had installed it—and the car ran beautifully.

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Is it true that Jesus was not actually born on December 25th, the day that is commonly celebrated as his birthday? The actual birthday of Jesus was forgotten by the early Christian movement. in those days, various groups celebrated his birth on JAN-6, APR-21 and MAY-1. By the 4th century, the church selected the approximate time of the winter solstice as the date to recognize Jesus' birth. They picked up this date from Pagan sources. As luck would have it, the autumn equinox might have been a more...

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How can one get into acting? Take acting classes. Better yet, get a degree in drama/theatre. Better yet, get that degree from a prestigious acting school. After you have the degree from the prestigious school, you need to eat, sleep and be acting. It needs to be your life. Forget about a family, forget about a life. You can be an actor and still have a family, life and so forth, but you will never be a successful actor....

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Who invented the waterbed? The earliest recorded use of a 'waterbed' was over 3000 years ago when Persians slumbered on sun-warmed goat skin water bags. Modern waterbeds were first devised by a British physician, Dr. William Hooper, in 1851. He recognised the benefits of a pressure reduced surface in the treatment of a number of medical conditions and made a basic water filled mattress fro rubber. Finally, in...

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How many athletes will compete in the 2004 Olympic Games? Roughly 16,000 athletes.

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When transporting the Olympic Flame in a plane, is it kept lit? Yes. For air transportation, the flame is sheltered in a security lamp, similar to a miner’s lamp.

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Was the Olympic Flame ever lit outside Greece? No. At least not the initial lighting. The flame is lit in front of the ruins of the Temple of Hera, by actresses playing the part of priestesses. The choreography and costumes used in the ceremony are based on those of Antiquity. The flame is lit according to an ancient method, using the sun and a concave recipient (a parabolic mirror). The sun’s rays, concentrated at the centre of the...

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When were the 'modern' Olympic Games revived? 1896 in Athens as a result of the efforts of Pierre de Coubertin.

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What does the Olympic symbol (the rings) represent? The colour in at least one of the rings (or the white background) can be found in the flags of every country in the world. It is a way to be inclusive. [Added in response to wickedwillie] That is true, but one should be careful not to assume a specific colour refers to a specific continent (i.,e. black for Africa, yellow for Asia, etc). ...

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What is the difference between taking digital .jpeg pictures versus .gif ones? JPEG compression involves a lossy compression scheme, in which the image loses quality each time it saves. JPEG compression is best used for images with not only a lot of colour but ones where there are a lot of gradient colour and differing levels of contrast (such as photographs). GIF compression is a lossless compression scheme. The quality of the image stays constant. GIF compression is...

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Do Mormons have any rules regarding dating an older girl? I dated and married an older girl. No one ever said anything about it to me.

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Other than Native Americans and Africans, are there any other ethnic groups that Mormons believe have specific physical features because they were cursed by God? While some members of the Church may have such a belief, the Church does not teach other races were cursed by God.

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What do the garments look like? They come in two styles: one piece and two piece. The most popular style is two piece. The top can either be exactly like white cotton t-shirt (for men) or have a lower neckline (past the collarbone). The bottoms are similar to a pair of sports briefs, but coming to almost the knees. Material is either cotton, a cotton/poly mix, or a mesh (for hot weather). The one pieces simply look like a...

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Do missionaries still have to wear their proselytizing attire when they are grocery shopping or doing recreational activities? It depends on the mission and the activity. Some missions require you to wear your proselytising attire whenever going out in public no matter the day. An exception would be sporting activities (e.g. playing basketball). Other missions say it is fine to go out in public on your preparation day (p-day)—which is once a week and lasts for the morning and afternoon hours of that day—in...

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What is the difference between a step and half sibling? Half siblings share genes from one parent. Step siblings are usually not biologically realted to each other; rather their parents married each other after they were born. If a mother had two children (Child A and Child B) in her first relationship and a father had two children (Child C and Child D) in his first relationship, and together had two children (Child E and Child F), the...

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Does drinking milk actually help strengthen bones? It isn't the milk as a whole that helps strengthen bones. It is the calcium in the milk. Consuming calcium is the best way to improve bone structure. Consuming magnesium and vitamin D will help your body absorb calcium more readily. In addition, weight-bearing exercises will increase bone density, allowing your bones to support more weight, and hence become stronger.

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What is in a White Russian? 1 1/2 oz Vodka 3/4 oz Kahlua 3/4 oz Light Cream or Milk Mix the vodka and kahlua together then float the cream on top. Add ice if desired.

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What is the meaning of the term "blog"? It is a shortened form of "web log", which is a term used to describe an online journal. Most blogs are run by a single person or group of persons who post their thoughts on subjects or daily happenings. Blogs cover a very wide range of topics, from technology to politics to religion to education to social issues and everything in between. You can learn more about blogs at: ...

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What are the comparative and superlative forms of "stupid"? The general rule of thumb is that one syllable words have "-er" or "-est" endings, three or more syllable words are preceded by "more" and "most" and two syllable words can be either. Hence, the comparative and superlative forms of "stupid" can either be "stupider" and "stupidest" or "more stupid" and "most...

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How many Stanley Cups has each NHL team won? Here are the winners of the Stanley Cup in alphabetical order. Not all of the teams are NHL teams. I have indicated where they are not an NHL team with the acronym of the league to which they belonged. Some of these teams became NHL teams later, and others were separate teams but played in the same city as the NHL teams. Boston Bruins - 5 Calgary Flames - 1 Chicago Blackhawks - 3 Colorado...

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What are the ingredients in marshmallows? Many commercial marshmallows contain some or all of the following: artificial colour artificial flavour corn syrup dextrose gelatin modified corn starch natural flavour sugar tetrasodium pyrophosphate water

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Is it possible to buy and operate a cell phone without having a wireless service? Some wireless providers allow for a pay as you go service, but you will still need to pay a start-up fee and register a phone number.

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How do you politely tell Mormon missionaries you are not interested in joining their church without them pressing you? To add to Merry's answer. If you do not want missionaries meeting with you, tell them that right at the start. Do not say, "I'm busy right now" or "It's not a good time". There are people who are willing to listen to their message and their time could be spent more effectively looking for and teaching them than it can playing a game of cat and mouse. On...

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What was Bruce Willis doing before he became a movie star? He co-starred in the TV series "Moonlighting" with Cybill Shepherd.

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Can a Mormon be a police officer? Yes. They can be doctors, lawyers, doctors, CEOs, teachers, judges, fire fighters, farmers, electricians and just about any other occupation you can conceive.

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What was the name of Sri Lanka before 1972? Ceylon

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How often does a leap year occur? Usually, every four years. This year, 2004 is a leap year. The next one will be 2008. However, years divisible by 100 are not leap years, except if the year is divisible by 400. The year 2000 was a leap year, but 1900, 1800 and 1700 were not.

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When is the next time we'll have a leap year? 2008.

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What were the original teams of the NHL? When the NHL was formed in 1917, it consisted of the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, and Toronto Arenas, all of the National Hockey Association. More teams were added until the 1930s. The financially difficult times of the 1930s managed to wipe out all but six teams. These were Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Boston...

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Which team was the first to win the Stanley Cup? The Montreal A.A.A. won the first Stanley Cup in 1893.

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Which NHL team has won the Stanley Cup the most times? At 24 times, the Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups. The Toronto Maple Leafs had it 13 times and the Detroit Red Wings won it 10 times.

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What was the first man-made object to leave our solar system? NASA's Pioneer 10 probe. It was launched 02 March 2 1972 and was expected to last 21 months but when NASA "pulled the plug" on the project in arch 1997, Pioneer 10 had been in space for more than 25 years and was twice as far from the Sun as Pluto. When they stopped communication with Pioneer 10, two of eleven instruments were still working and earth was still receiving signals,...

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If a Mormon and a non-Mormon get married in a normal civil service, can they later be sealed in the temple if the non-Mormon converts after the civil service? Yes.

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What is the word that means having more than one god? The word used commonly in various religions and theological studies is "polytheistic", which means believing in or worshipping many gods.

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Where does the Mormon Church currently have missions? As of April 2004, the Church had 337 missions worldwide. A list of current and defunct missions can be found at the URL below. Be sure to copy the entire URL into your web browser. http://mission.net/cgi-bin/mission_index.cgi?action=show_all

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If you are not a Mormon or interested in joining the church, can missionaries still take refreshments you offer them? Absolutely. In fact, missionaries love it when people show hospitality toward them. However, their purpose is to teach others about the Church, so they likely will not want to spend too much time being sociable. The more time they spend socialising, the less time there is for proselytising.

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What are the options for a couple who were married in a Mormon church but no longer want to be married? File for a divorce as you would in any other circumstance. Based on what I have seen with divorced couples in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there is no need to do anything special with the Church in getting divorced; even if you were sealed in the temple. If a woman decides to be sealed to another husband in the future, she will need to petition the First Presidency to...

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What is the longest river in Canada? At 4,241km, the Mackenzie River is the longest. It is located in the Northwest Territories.

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Can Mormon men marry more than one woman? Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cannot marry more than one spouse at the same time. If a spouse dies, the living spouse can remarry. If a divorce occurs, both parties can marry again. In addition to the traditional concept of marriage, members of the Church also practice temple sealings in which marriage relationships are sealed for eternity. If a man's wife...

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Is mail sent to missionaries censored in any way before being delivered to the individual missionary? Some countries censor mail whether addressed to a missionary or some other person. However, the Church does not censor mail as a general practise.

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When is a child too old to be spanked? Since everyone seems to be stating whether spanking is right or wrong, but not addressing the question of "when is a child too old to be spanked", I thought I'd hop in. Philosophies and ethics aside, if you decide to spank, you need to determine what the purposes are why you are spanking. At some point, you need to ask yourself if those purposes are being met. For example,...

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What are the ingredients in a McDonald's hamburger? Patty 100% pure USDA inspected beef; no additives, no fillers, no extenders. Bun Enriched bleached flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, reduced iron), water, high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, yeast, contains less than 2 % of each of the following: salt, calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate, calcium silicate,...

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How is on-base percentage (OBP) calculated? On base percentage (OBP) is a measure of how often a batter gets to first base for any reason other than a fielding error or a fielder's choice. It may be calculated as: (H + BB + HBP) / (AB + BB + HBP + SF) OBP is sometimes referred to as "on base average" or OBA H = Hits BB = Base on Balls HBP = Hits by Pitch AB = At Bats SF = Sacrifice Flies

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What is the batter's box, and what is it there for? The marked, rectangular areas on the left and right sides of home plate that batters must stay in while hitting. In baseball on most levels, each of the batter's boxes are 4 feet by 3 feet.

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What are some of the most commonly used tags in HTML? This really depends on the developer because each one wants to present information in a different way. Multimedia intensive sites may be more likely to use the image tag or object/embed/param/applet tags (although embed and applet tags are no longer supported in W3C standards). Websites that are more text-based or also have CSS styling would have block tags such as paragraph and heading...

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What is HTML? Hypertext Markup Language as noted at http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/1407 is the coding language for creating websites. Originally, it was a way to structure text on a website in a way that would provide for logical presentation. For example, a developer would use paragraph tags (<p></p>) to indicate a paragraph; a heading tag...

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Where is the Simpsons' "Springfield" supposed to be? Nowhere. It is entirely fictional. Apparently Matt Groening chose the name because of the popularity in the United States (121 real cities were named Springfield in the USA). See http://www.snpp.com/guides/springfield.list.html for more information. Springfield is a make believe city, not patterned after any other city in the United States. "Behind The Laughter" did state...

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When was the first Simpsons episode aired? The Simpson's Christmas Special: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire aired December 17, 1989. The writer was Mimi Pond and the director was David Silverman. The guest cast was Hank Azaria (Moe Szyslak), Jo Ann Harris (Unknown), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten) and Christopher Collins (Mr. Burns). Interestingly enough, the episode was actually the eight produced, but because of a...

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What literary piece first made Hemingway famous? In Our Time is the piece of writing that made Ernest Hemingway famous. He published this collection of short stories for the first time in 1925, to much praise. The collection revealed Hemingway's writing style, which was completely different from the florid, extravagant style of writing than preceded him.

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Where exactly is the strike zone? According to mlb.com, the strike zone is that area over home plate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform pants, and the lower level is a line at the bottom of the knees. The Strike Zone shall be determined from the batter's stance as the batter is prepared to swing at a pitched ball.

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I'm 22. Can I increase my height through food and exercise? Not anymore. As a teen, healthy eating and exercise could have helped. However, heredity has a lot to do with your adult size, so diet and exercise may have only contributed an extra inch or two.

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Is there a god, and either way, how do we know? To answer the first part of your question, I believe there is a god. To answer the second part of your question, it cannot be scientifically proven. There are scriptural accounts of people claiming to see God, and while a witness is more "proof" than no witness, there is no way to scientifically verify these statements. They must be accepted purely on faith. Some say that the...

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What are the different types of volcanoes? Shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes and large rhyolite complexes. Some people include mid-ocean ridges, flood basalts, and monogenetic fields.

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What became of MTV VJ Adam Curry? According to his website, http://www.curry.com/stories/storyReader$27 : In 1987 Adam Curry began working for MTV, hosting the all music stations highest rated program: The Top 20 Countdown. Adam was also involved in the production and hosted MTV's "Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award" and "The Moscow Music Peace Festival". Since the beginning of 1989 Adam was a...

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What is the political system in Libya? According to the Polity IV Project of the University of Maryland's Center for International Development and Conflict Management, "Qadhafi has established a political system in Libya based on his personal interpretation of Arab nationalism, Islam and "home grown" socialism." More information can be found at http://www.cidcm.umd.edu/inscr/polity/Lib1.htm

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What happened to Bobby Goldsboro? The Bobby Goldsboro website ( http://www.bobbygoldsboro.com/about.html ) gives the following: Bobby Goldsboro’s career has been a remarkable evolution. This multi-talented performer started out in the early sixties as a guitarist with the legendary Roy Orbison. During his three years with Orbison he traveled all over the world and even toured with The Beatles. In 1964 Bobby started his...

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What is the term that refers to receiving weekly Communion? Perhaps the term for which you are looking is "Eucharist".

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How was the span between Olympic games (four years) determined? What was the reasoning behind this? It's been that way since Ancient Greece. Although records cannot verify games earlier than 776 B.C., the contests in Homer's Iliad indicate a much earlier competitive tradition. The ancient Greek games were held, every fourth summer, at Olympia, in Honor of Zeus. They reached their height in the 5th–4th century BCE; thereafter they became more and more professionalised until, in the...

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How much is the airport tax at Athens? The Athens News Agency reports at http://www.hri.org/news/greek/ana/2001/01-02-10.ana.html that "The government is to lower its airport modernization tax, known as the "spatosimo", in order to make Greek airports more competitive for tourism...The new, lower airport tax will be set at 12 euros for passengers flying to European destinations, and 22 euros for destinations...

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What habitats do mosquitoes live in? Mosquitoes lays their eggs in standing or slow-moving water. Weeds, tall grass, and bushes provide an outdoor home for adult mosquitoes. Anywhere such environments exist, mosquitoes could potentially live. Anywhere such environments do not, mosquitoes could potentially not live. However, mosquitoes have been reported in all areas of the world outside of the poles.

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How many legs does a grasshopper have? Like all insects, grasshoppers have six legs.

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Can a kitten die from having lice? Is it in imminent danger? Since kitten lice feed on the skin scales of kittens, I would be more concerned with a flea infestation—kittens can die as a result of anaemia due to blood loss from flea infestation—or ear mites, which can lead to bacterial infections of the ear, or in severe cases ear disfiguration. Nevertheless, if your kitten does have lice, care should be taken to treat the kitten and have all lice and...

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What are some ways I can naturally boost my metabolism? The best way is to increase muscle mass. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories your body will burn at rest.

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Do Mormons have to talk through sheets during the endowment ceremony? On page 17 of the January 1994 issue of the New Era (an official Church publication), a quote from the Encyclopedia of Mormonism was printed as follows: "There are special areas inside each temple for the various ordinances...In the older temples, larger rooms are decorated to represent the Creation, the Garden of Eden, this world, and the terrestrial kingdom, and in such endowment rooms,...

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I am converting to Mormonism to marry a Mormon. My family is not converting with me. Is it true they cannot attend the wedding? Though it is difficult to determine the whole situation from one small sentence, I surely hope you are not joining the Church solely to marry someone, as your question implies. The ONLY reason you should ever convert to another faith or religion is that you have gained a testimony of its precepts. Any other reason, statistically, will likely end up in social and relationship problems later on....

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Where do pineapples grow? Pineapples like lots of sun and grow well in tropical regions around the world. In addition to Hawaii, pineapple for the fresh market is grown in Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador and Nicaragua.

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I heard that Jesus told his disciples "I must leave, the ruler of this world is coming." What version of the Bible is this from? John 14:30, in the New King James Version, states "I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me".

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What is the regulation pressure of a basketball? The NCAA which sets the regulations governing college athletics says this: "The circumference of the...ball shall be 28.5 to 29.5 inches with a weight not to exceed 20 ounces. The ball shall rebound to a height of not less than 51 inches and not more than 56 inches when dropped on the playing surface from a height of 6 feet." This rebound height will of course be determined by the...

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What is in a Cosmopolitan? Absolut Citron®, Cointreau®, and cranberry juice served up or on the rocks.

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How do you convert European sizes to US sizes? Women's dresses and suits: For U.S. size, subtract 2 from U.K. size. For U.S. size, subtract 30 from European size. (UK 28 = US 26 = Euro 56) Men's suits and coats: U.K. and U.S. sizes are the same. For U.S. size, subtract 10 from European size. (UK 56 = US 56 = Euro 66) Men's shirts and socks: U.K. and U.S sizes are the same.

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What is the difference between a cappuccino and a latte? The basic difference is that the cappuccino has frothed and steamed milk, whereas the café latte has steamed milk only.

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What was the original name of The Cure? Easy Cure

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How many versions of the Bible have been published? In A.D. 383-405 the Latin Vulgate was created. This is a Latin version of the entire Bible. Since then, according to some sources, at least 34 different versions of the Bible have been published. Some of the significant Bibles are the Wycliffe, King James, New American Standard (NASB), New International Version (NIV) and the New King James Version (NKJV). Other sources suggest that in the last...

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Who was the man who won gold metals in the springboard and platform events in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics? Born in 1960, U.S. diver Greg Louganis won gold medals in the springboard and platform events at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics, the first man to do so in consecutive games in more than 50 years. As a member of the United States national diving team from 1976 to 1988, he won first-place titles in 47 United States indoor and outdoor competitions, 18 Olympic trials, and 41 international competitions.

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Which queen is called Bloody Mary and why? Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, was Bloody Mary. She bcame queen when she was 37. Following the disarray created by Edward VI's passing of the succession to Lady Jane Grey (Jane lasted only nine days), Mary's first act was to repeal the Protestant legislation of her brother, Edward VI, hurling England into a phase of severe religious persecution. Her major goal...

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Where are a bird's ears located? Bird's ears are located on the sides of their heads.

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Why does the percentage of ethnic minorities, particularly African-Americans, in the Church remain low? This question is rather vague. Are you referring to membership totals internationally, or just in the United States? What do you consider a low percentage? What do you consider a high percentage? What do you consider ethnic minorities? People of Chinese heritage may be considered an ethnic minority in Caucasian-heavy USA; however, white Europeans would be considered in the ethnic minority in...

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Has the LDS Church ever issued a formal statement about whom they believe is reponsible for the Mountain Meadow's Massacre? No. At least not as of 26 April 2004 when I made this comment.

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Does the LDS Church release information (exact figures/estimates) to its members about how tithing money is spent? No.

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Is Pilates like Yoga? Pilates and Yoga are like sister exercises. In Pilates you learn specific control and engagement of your muscles, how to hold yourself properly and safely execute an exercise. In Yoga, in order to get to an effective stage, you MUST know where to hold and engage your body in the various positions that you are attempting. You can learn this in Pilates and carry the knowledge and feelings over...

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What length of skis should I buy? From the rec.skiing newsgroup FAQ: There are standard formulas relating your skill level, weight and height to a nominal ski length. For alpine beginners length's center around 160 CM, intermediates around 180 CM and experts around 195 CM. Weight modifies these by about 10 CM in either direction and some people argue about whether height matters at all. Note that it is not a good idea...

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What is a golf ball made of? According to http://library.thinkquest.org/10556/english/high/history/hist05.htm In 1901, the rubber-cored ball made its British debut. It was the invention of the fledgling American golf equipment industry. The idea belonged to Coburn Haskell, an employee of the Goodrich Tyre and Rubber Company in Ohio. Elastic thread was wound around a rubber core under extreme tension and then encased in...

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How can I estimate how much water I will need for a hike? Is there an approximate amount of water per mile? Per hour? There are many variables you should consider when trying to determine water loss. Some of the factors include incline, temperature, wind, sunlight, and humidity. Potentially, you could sweat around 1/2 to 1 quart of water and electrolytes for every hour you walk in the heat. Here are some guidelines provided by the Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Information website. This...

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Do Mormons own Pepsi? Since PepsiCo, Inc. is a public company, anyone is welcome to buy shares in its stock. Theoretically, that could mean that there are some members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who own shares in PepsiCo, Inc., and ultimately own a portion of the company. I have not seen an official statement—from the Church or otherwise—that says the Church itself owns shares in PepsiCo,...

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Is it possible to be a Christian and a Krishna at the same time? It is possible; however, one might find it awkward to reconcile the simultaneous worship of Jesus Christ and Krishna.

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What does MP3 stand for? MPEG Audio Layer 3 An audio compression technology that is part of the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 specifications. Developed in Germany in 1991 by the Fraunhofer Institute, MP3 uses perceptual audio coding to compress CD-quality sound by a factor of 12, while providing almost the same high fidelity. MP3 music files are played via software or a handheld device.

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If I don't have access to my detailed site logs, is there a way to tell when Google last spidered my site? Type in the name of your site. When it comes up in the search results, there should be a date right after the URL and page size. This is the date it was last added to the Google index. While it does not tell you when Google spidered your site, it is the closest you can get without viewing your stats.

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I have a dynamic site where the pages are accessed through URL arguments (i.e. blah.php?id=69). Will search engines index this type of URL? Yes. Most search engines index the rendered page. In other words, if you can see and access it in a browser, most search engines will be able to index it. Password-protected sites may be more problematic.

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What are the most important META tags to have to increase my search engine rankings? Most major search engines no longer use META tags to determine search engine placement. Rather they use content to determine search engine placement since the searchers are interested at what is on a page on not what the page says about itself. In addition to continent, other factors include semantical coding (using <hx> tags for headings, <p> for paragraphs, etc), text in links...

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What is the shortest time in which a home was built? According to the Guinness Book of World Records, it is 3 hours, 26 minutes and 34 seconds and took place in Shelby County, Alabama. The record holder is the local Habitat for Humanity. The previous record was 3 hours, 44 minutes and 59 seconds. The record holder was also a Habitat for Humanity, but this one was located in Auckland, New Zealand. This record was set on 13 March 1999. The...

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Since Jews are followers of Moses and Mormons also follow Moses, are Jews and Mormons one in the same, or are Mormons a branch of Christianity? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints treats Moses no differently than most of the rest of Christianity. In fact, they focus on Jesus Christ more than they do Moses. As followers of Jesus Christ, they consider themselves a branch of Christianity. Because of differences in doctrine with other Christian sects, some other Christians do not consider the Church of Jesus Christ of...

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My girlfriend is Mormon and I am not. What would need to happen for us marry in the temple? Some who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints refer to our regular meetinghouses as temples. If this is what you mean, you would do everything you would for any other wedding, except the officiator and the hall rental are free. If, however, you mean the actual temples, then there are a few things you need to do. The first thing you would need to do is to become...

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How many survivors of the RMS Titanic are still alive? According to this website, there are only three left. http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Breakers/5862/survived.html Lillian Asplund, 91, of Shrewbury, Massachusetts, USA; Barbara West, 89, of Plymouth, England; and Elizabeth Dean, 86, of Southampton, England. The most recent survivor who died was Winnifred Van Tongerloo of Michigan, USA. She died at 98 on 8 July 2002.

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If a Mormon boy wants to go to college and serve on a mission, which does he usually do first? Depends on the boy. Some choose to get in one or two years before they turn 19. Others wait until they return from their missionary service before enrolling in any school. Others will finish an undergraduate degree and then go on a mission. Actually, the latter option often produces more mature and dedicated missionaries with a little more life experience than most 19 year old missionaries....

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Are Mormon men discouraged from getting into relationships before they leave on their missions? As a general practise? Yes. As a specific rule? No. Missionaries, male and female, are expected to devote all their time, talents and energy to God. The less distractions they have, including a girlfriend or boyfriend, the more focused and dedicated they will be.

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Who were the members of the first American Olympic 'Dream Team'? The 1992 Dream Team consisted of: Charles Barkley (Phoenix Suns) Larry Bird (Boston Celtics) Clyde Drexler (Portland Trail Blazers) Patrick Ewing (New York Knicks) Earvin Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers) Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls) Christian Laettner (Duke University) Karl Malone (Utah Jazz) Chris Mullin (Golden State Warriors) Scottie Pippen (Chicago Bulls) David Robinson (San...

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Does the Mormon Church consider it acceptable for a wife to have an extra-marital affair? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints admonishes its members to have no sexual relations prior to marriage, and once married, not to have sexual relations outside of marriage. This applies to both males and females.

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Are there different kinds of Mormons? It depends on whom you ask and what you mean by "different kinds". Some of the public do not differentiate between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Community of Christ, the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the True and Living Church of the Saints of the Last Days and host of other related sects. As such, these people may refer to these...

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Who sent the first email ever? And to whom? The first email was sent in 1971 between two PDP-10 computers in Cambridge (USA) by an engineer Ray Tomlinson, a partner in the development of the first major computer network Arpanet, the precursor of today’s Internet. The first email was addressed by Tomlinson to himself and was supposed to have contained the message Testing 1-2-3 . He was also the first person to use the @ symbol in the...

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Where do Mormons believe God lives? In heaven. As to where the exact location is, no one knows. The only indication is that it is near a star called Kolob. However, since astronomers have not identified the star of Kolob—or at least have not named it such—we cannot say for sure where that would be.

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Did Joseph Smith prophesy that there were tall men living on the moon who lived up to a thousand years? The sole source that even suggests he made this sort of statement is from a journal entry of a third person that was written nearly 40 years after Joseph Smith's death and published 11 years after that. Even if the journal entry could be considered a reliable source, given the claims of others that people lived on the moon (including a newspaper article that was later considered a...

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How did Joseph Smith's first wife feel about the other forty wives? I have no idea how she felt personally about each of the wives Joseph Smith had (the exact number is debatable and unsubstantiated); however, it is no secret that she opposed—at the very least initially—the idea of plural marriage.

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Are Mormon bishops trained in counseling, psychology, or theology? They do not receive professional training in counselling and theology. Theological training is similar to that received by any other member of the Church. They do receive regular training in how to offer counsel and spiritual guidance, but it is mostly given based on experience, and not from professionals. Keep in mind, that the position of bishop is a voluntary, lay position and is only...

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Is there any archaeological or DNA evidence that supports the idea that the Americas were once inhabited by Jews? Not that I know of. However, what does Jewish archaeology look like? Since there are many Jews of all sorts of nationalities and bloodlines, how do you determine what Jewish DNA is? I do not see how you can find archaeological or genetic evidence of Jewish inhabitants in the Ancient Americas.

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What are some ways to get rid of fleas and flea bites? The most successful way I've used to get rid of fleas was as follows: 1. Fill a shallow, large basin with soapy water. 2. Place it on the floor of the room where the fleas are located. 3. Place a shade-less lamp next to the basin. 4. Turn off all lights in the room except for this lamp. The fleas are attracted to the light. They will try jumping at the light but when they come...

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What's the difference between <b></b> & <strong></strong>? <b></b> tags are specifically used to create boldface text on the page. While visually browsers typically render <strong></strong> tags as boldface text as well, technically, they are simply placing a strong emphasis on the text. Non-visual browsers will render <strong></strong> tags differently. For example, text-only browsers may italicise them and aural...

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What is the purpose of tithing? Money collected through tithing is used for such things as the following: build and maintain meetinghouses, temples and other Church-owned buildings; pay for production and distribution of instruction materials (manuals, videos, etc); maintain communications network (satellite, website, etc); pay salaries of Church employees; and a variety of other uses. Money collected through fast...

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Which African countries are Islamic? Countries whose populations are more than 90% Muslim include Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Gambia, Guinea, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia.

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Which African countries used to be Belgian colonies? Belgian Congo

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Which African countries used to be Portugese colonies? Angola Portuguese East Africa Portuguese Cabinda Portuguese Guinea

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Which African countries used to be French colonies? Algeria Morocco French West Africa Mauritania Senegal French Sudan (now Mali) Guinea Côte d'Ivoire Niger Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) Dahomey (now Benin). French Equatorial Africa Gabon Middle Congo (now the Republic of the Congo) Oubangi-Chari (now the Central African...

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What was the last country in Africa to gain its independence? South Africa was the last country to gain independence from a colonial power (UK) on 31 May 1910. [Added in response to bobthebuilder] You're right. That should have read that South Africa gained complete independence in 1994, when it finally attained black majority rule. The independence in 1910 was independence from a colonial power, but it was still descendants of white immigrants...

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What is the real name of the singer Pink? Alecia Moore

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Did Joseph Smith make alterations to the Bible? Yes. Joseph Smith taught that he was told by God to make changes to certain parts of the King James version of the Holy Bible.

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What do Latter-day Saints believe regarding homosexuality and gay marriage? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that homesxual acts are wrong. They also teach that marriage is for one man and one woman.

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How do I get rid of a heat rash? Some things I found helpful are: 1. Don' wear tight clothing. 2. Be sure to dry thoroughly after bathing. 3. Use powder (I use baby powder) after drying. 4. Wear dry, clean clothes every day.

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What is the best method to remove hair from a pre-teen girl's arms? "Best" is a subjective term. Do you want something that is the least painful? Something that is the most natural? Something that is the least expensive? Something that is the most permanent? Something that is the fastest? Something that is the easiest to perform? You'll need to restate your question in order to receive the answer you need.

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Why did the process of evolution allow for the humans to feel pain? It allowed for many, many species to feel pain. It is a survival mechanism. If you feel pain, then your body will likely respond in some way to reduce or remove the pain. For example, if you place your hand on a hot stove, your body interprets the intense heat as pain and you instinctively remove your hand to avoid tissue damage, or potentially death.

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What are Lagrange points? The Italian-French mathematician Josef Lagrange discovered five special points in the vicinity of two orbiting masses where a third, smaller mass can orbit at a fixed distance from the larger masses. More precisely, the Lagrange Points mark positions where the gravitational pull of the two large masses precisely cancels the centripetal acceleration required to rotate with them. Those with a...

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What are the differences between glycolic acid, salicyclic acid, and hyaluronic acid? What is the benefit of each type for skin? Glycolic Acid is the most active and beneficial of the Alpha-Hydroxy-Acids (AHA) in skin care and is made from sugar canes. It is the only AHA which is able to penetrate through the cell walls by virtue of its small molecular size. Once inside the cell, it will trigger new formation of collagen and turn on the synthesis of dermal glycosaminoglycans to plump up the cell and the ground substances...

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Do Mormons believe God is a human man on another planet, and that they will become other gods someday? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teach that God has a body. Based on this teaching many members and leaders have speculated that God once lived on a planet similar to ours. Scriptural evidence for this beliefs is sparse and thin at best. Scriptural evidence for the teaching of us becoming gods someday is slightly more abundant and clear (See D&C 132:20 for one example). ...

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Is there a rule that states that Mormon teens have to talk for a certain amount of time before they are officially boyfriend and girlfriend? No. There is no rule. The only rule(s) regarding dating has/have to do with sexual activity.

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How long was Howard married to his first wife, Allison? When they announced their separation on 22 October 1999, they had been married 21 years. They were married on 04 June 1978. Apparently, they divorced some time in 2001.

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Who are the "Reformed" Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and how do the differ from the unreformed? I've never heard of this Church, and I cannot seem to track down any information on a church by this name. Are you you referring to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? If so, they are now called the Community of Christ and their website is http://www.cofchrist.org/

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Do Mormons perform any rituals on Easter? Many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participate in traditional Easter activities, including Easter egg hunts, gift opening, egg colouring, family suppers, and sermons on Jesus’ death and resurrection.

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Do Mormons eat any special foods at Easter? On Easter, many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (at least in North America) partake in traditional Easter activities that include candy and chocolate rabbits. Many families also hold a family supper. The supper though, usually, consists of foods that would be eaten at Thanksgiving or Christmas. For baptisms, often a reception or open house will be held. In these...

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What is the significance of baptism to Mormons? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that baptism is essential for exaltation. They also teach that baptism serves as a way for an individual to externalise their covenant to serve and follow Jesus.

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According to the Mormon Church, is there anything women cannot do purely because of their gender? They cannot have the priesthood conferred on them. As such, they cannot serve in some leadership positions (for example, bishop, stake president, high council, seventy, apostle, prophet, etc). Also as a result, they cannot perform some ordinances (e.g., baptising someone, administering the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, temple marriage).

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What is an enrichment meeting? Enrichment Night is short for “Home, Family and Personal Enrichment”. Previously it had been called “Homemaking”. It is held on an evening, usually once a month. The women of each congregation meet together to discuss ways to better themselves, their homes and their families. Usually, the format consists of workshops and activities. Some topics that might be covered could include scripture...

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I'm going to a Mormon church for the first time this Sunday. What do I need to know? The Sunday meeting for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is divided into three blocks. The first block is the worship service and is usually referred to as Sacrament. It consists of an invocation, a benediction, sermons, hymns, announcements, and the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Once a month, the sermons are substituted with members of the congregation presenting their feelings...

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Is there a home remedy for a urinary tract infection? Cranberry juice is a very popular in helping heal urinary tract infections. If possible, try to get unsweetened cranberry juice, as excess sugar may make the infection worse. Even better, try to find a cranberry/blueberry combination drink, as blueberries contain some of the same components as cranberries.

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What is the Maori principle of 'whakapapa'? "Papa" is anything broad, flat and hard such as a flat rock, a slab or a board. "Whakapapa" is to place in layers, lay one upon another. Hence the term Whakapapa is used to describe both the recitation in proper order of genealogies, and also to name the genealogies. The visualisation is of building layer by layer upon the past toward the present, and on into the future. The...

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How much is left of the Berlin Wall today? Not much is left of the Wall in Berlin today. The Wall was physically destroyed almost everywhere, except for three locations: one section of 80m near Potsdamer Platz, a second longer one along the Spree River near the Oberbaumbrücke, and a third one in the north at Bernauer Straße, which was turned into a memorial in 1999. Even the parts that are left no longer entirely represent the...

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What were Germany's First Reich, Second Reich, and Third Reich? The Third Reich is an anglification of the German expression "Das Dritte Reich", and is used as a synonym for Nazi Germany. The term was introduced by Nazi propaganda, which counted the Holy Roman Empire as the first Reich, the 1871 German Empire the second, and its own regime as the third. This was done in order to suggest a return to alleged former German glory after the perceived...

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What is the origin of the word "OK"? There have been numerous attempts to explain the emergence of this curious colloquial expression, which seems to have swept into popular use in the US during the mid-19th century. Most of them are undoubtedly pure speculation. It does not seem at all likely, from the linguistic and historical evidence, that it derives from the Scottish expression 'och aye', the Greek ola kala...

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Where is the Lebanon that Lebanon bologna is named after? Pennsylvania. It's the name of both a city and a county.

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When you squeeze a large handful of empty envelopes in your hand, it feels like there is something hard in the middle. Why is this? Because the flap overlaps the envelope in the middle. At this point in the envelope, the thickness is triple (front, back and flap) that of the envelope's paper. This extra thickness is exaggerated as the number of envelopes increases.

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I have been sucking in my stomach throughout the day to strengthen my stomach. Could this speed up my metabolism as well? Likely not. Your abdominal muscles are slow-twitch muscles that you use every day. As such, they are more difficult to develop than fast-twitch muscles (like biceps, for example) Sucking in your stomach isn't likely to develop you abdominal muscles any more than regular activity will. Since slow-twitch muscles use oxygen for fuel rather than glucose (or glycogen) it is unlikely developing...

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Is it true that eucalyptus leaves have some sort of drug in them? If so, are Koalas stoned all the time? No. It is an old wives' tale. The leaves of the eucalyptus, however, are full of toxins to which the koala has become immune and other animals have not.

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Is 5W30 oil heavier (thicker) than 10W30? No. However, the difference is quite minor. 5W-30 is around 60 cST at 40°C and around 12 cST at 100°C. 10W-30 is around 66 cST at 40°C and around 12 cST at 100°C.

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Is England supposed to be referred to as England, The United Kindom, Britain, or Great Britain? England is to be referred to as England, just as Scotland is supposed to be referred to as Scotland. The other terms are used to refer to multiple components areas of the UK.

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How many 'stars' does the Hollywood Walk of Fame have, and where can I find a listing of them? The original construction of the Walk of Fame had 2,500 blank stars. Joanne Woodward received the first star on the Walk of Fame on 09 February 1960. A total of 1,558 stars were awarded over the following sixteen months. Since then, new stars have been added at the rate of approximately two per month. By 1994, over 2,000 of the original stars were filled, and additional stars were added to...

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What was the first movie studio in the Hollywood area? The first movie studio in the Hollywood area was founded in 1911 by David Horsley for the Nestor Company. Several more were opened the same year.

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Where did the name 'Hollywood' come from? Some suggest the name actually came about because the wife of Harvey Henderson Wilcox, a real-estate developer in the late 1880s, was travelling on a train when she met a woman whose home was called "Hollywood." When Mrs. Wilcox returned home she gave that name to her ranch.

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What were the names of the first dog and the first monkey in space? Laika (meaning "barker" in Russian) was the first dog in space. She was part Siberian husky and was launched in Sputnik 2 on 3 November 1957. Laika survived in Earth orbit for four days. She died in space when the batteries to the cabin over-heated. Sputnik 2 fell back to Earth on April 14, 1958, burning up during re-entry. The first monkey in sub-orbital space was a squirrel...

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Can rainbows be seen during night-time? It is doubtful. Rainbows are created by water droplets refracting white light from the sun. If the sun is not visible in the sky, the rainbow will not be created. I suppose it is possible that the light from a full moon or stars could create a rainbow, but their low intensity makes this improbable. It is even more probable that such a rainbow would show the full spectrum of light instead of a...

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Has a woman ever walked on the moon? No. All twelve astronauts who have walked on the moon have been men. See my wife’s answer at http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/3894

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Is there a home remedy for sore gums? One of the most common reasons for sore gums is improper oral hygiene. Without knowing more specific information, I'd have to assume this is the case. If so, you will need to make sure you brush several times day, each time brush for at least two minutes. You will also need to ensure that you floss at least once each day. Both of these steps will strengthen your gums, keep them clean and...

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What countries from the British Empire are still dependent on the United Kingdom and why? • Anguilla • Ascension Island • Bermuda • British Indian Ocean Territory • British Virgin Islands • Cayman Islands • Channel Islands • Falkland Islands • Gibraltar • Isle of Man • Montserrat • Pitcairn Islands • Saint Helena • South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands • Tristan da Cunha • Turks and Caicos Islands I do not know why each individual country is dependant on the UK,...

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What exactly is meant by the "United Kingdom"? In addition to wickedwillie's answer, the UK also includes dependant areas/territories, such as: • Anguilla • Ascension Island • Bermuda • British Indian Ocean Territory • British Virgin Islands • Cayman Islands • Channel Islands • Falkland Islands • Gibraltar • Isle of Man • Montserrat • Pitcairn Islands • Saint Helena • South Georgia and South Sandwich...

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What do mallard ducks eat? They eat seeds, nuts, fruit, plants (including grass and Spanish needles), small fish, tadpoles, frogs and insects.

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Is Forrest Gump the founder of Apple? Apple was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.

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Is intercourse during a woman's menstruation period harmful to either partner? Not any more harmful than it would be at any other time. Just be sure to make cleanliness and hygiene a top priority in these cases.

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Do Mormons believe in multiple heavens? As Elder Gibby pointed out, our beliefs could be interpreted to mean we believe in multiple heavens. at the same time, our beliefs could be interpreted to mean we believe in one heaven that is comprised of different kingdoms or degrees.

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What is the name of Evanescence's lead singer? Amy Lee

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What is the best way to get rid of a hickey? It is a bruise and ultimately you will need to wait it out. Howver, you can try some of the following methods to minimise its appearnce. Rub in a little tincture of arnica or arnica gel, which is wonderful for bruises, sprains, and sore muscles. Aloe vera, from a succulent plant native to Africa, also soothes skin irritation. Youc an also try a bruise compress with the following: 1...

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Who manned the first U.S mission to the moon? In December 1968, Frank Borman (Commander), James A. Lovell (Command Module pilot) and William A. Anders (Lunar Module pilot) orbited the moon during the Apollo 8 mission. In July 1969, Neil A. Armstrong (Commander), Michael Collins (Command Module pilot), and Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr. (Lunar Module pilot) landed on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission.

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What is the Gulf Stream? It is a warm ocean current in the North Atlantic Ocean setting northeastward off the east coast of the United States. A segment of the Gulf Stream System, the Gulf Stream extends from the region off Cape Hatteras to an area southeast of the Grand Banks at about latitude 40° north, longitude 50° west. It continues the flow of the Florida Current to the North Atlantic Current. For a detailed,...

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What is a Green and Gold Ball? A green and gold ball is a formal dance. I should point out that many school and organisations also hold green and gold balls. It is not specific to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is also not as common as it was twenty years ago.

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What is a yuzu? It is a sour Japanese citrus fruit, which is used almost exclusively for its aromatic rind. The rind of the yuzu (which is about the size of a tangerine) has an aroma that's distinct from lemons and limes or any other Western citrus fruit. Yuzu rind is used as a garnish or small slivers are added to various dishes to enhance their flavor.

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What are the general Mormon beliefs as to what types of food they can or cannot eat? Official Church doctrine does not specify what foods its members can or cannot eat. Individual members—by personal interpretation of scripture—have made individual decisions to what they should and should not eat. Some members feel the scriptures specify that a diet should consist of whole grains, while others do not see this same interpretation. Some members believe that the scriptures tell us...

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What is chicken shawarma? It is a pita sandwich with chicken as a main ingredient and is popular in the the Middle East, northern Africa, and parts of southern Asia. The chicken is previously cooked in a marinade of yogurt, malt vinegar, spices (including allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, fenugreek, ginger, and cardamon), and olive oil. Some recipes also include tahini and/or lemon juice in the marinade.

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If British colonization has ended, why is India still part of the British Commonwealth? Technically, the British Commonwealth has been replaced by the Commonwealth of Nations, to which countries join voluntary (including India). Of course, many of the members are the United Kingdom and some of its former colonies. Some of the colonies did not join the Commonwealth (such as Burma—now Myanmar, South Yemen, and the Republic of Ireland). Member countries must have a constitutional...

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What is the largest lake in the world? Below are the ten largest lakes in the world. They are followed by their country/countries and in parenthesis by their sizes first in square miles and then in square kilometers. Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan-Russia-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran (152,239, 394,299) Called a sea because the Romans, finding it salty, named it Mare Caspium. Many geographers, however, consider it a lake because it is...

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How is dynamite made? Dynamite is simply some sort of absorbent material (like sawdust or silica) soaked in nitroglycerin. The absorbent material makes the nitroglycerin much more stable. You normally use a blasting cap to detonate dynamite -- a blasting cap creates a small explosion that triggers the larger explosion in the dynamite itself.

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What is the 'Coriolis effect'? Coriolis effect is an inertial force described by the 19th-century French engineer-mathematician Gustave-Gaspard Coriolis in 1835. Coriolis showed that, if the ordinary Newtonian laws of motion of bodies are to be used in a rotating frame of reference, an inertial force--acting to the right of the direction of body motion for counterclockwise rotation of the reference frame or to the left for...

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What is meant by the term 'North Atlantic Deep Water'? The words "North Atlantic deep water" are often followed by the word "formation," because the North Atlantic Ocean is one of two major places on earth (the other being the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica) where cold, saline water sinks to the bottom of the sea. This phenomenon is believed by many people to provide the impetus for the planet's thermohaline...

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What is ribollito? La ribollita is an Italian bean and vegetable soup that is cooked slowly.

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Will switching from a low-carbohydrate diet to a low-fat diet cause weight gain? If so, how can I avoid it? Only if you consume more calories than you burn. When you consume more calories than you burn, the body stores the "leftover" calories as fat to be used at a later time. If you continue to consume more than you burn, the fat stores will increase, and so will your weight. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for your body. Increasing your carbohydrate intake without...

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Are Mormon wives expected to be homemakers, or is it acceptable for them to have jobs? Both. Actually, the CEO of Deseret Book, a Church-owned media business is a woman. The Church has taught that a mother should be home raising the children. However, the ultimate decision is with the couple. As well, if there are no children at home, what purpose would there be in the woman staying at home?

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I will be meeting my Mormon boyfriend's parents next week. Is there anything I should know? Without knowing who his parents are or what they are like, it's really difficult to say if there is anything specific you should know beforehand. As well, is there something specific you want to know about Mormonism in advance of meeting them?

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What can I do to get rid of acne? Die. No seriously, it is nearly impossible for most people to absolutely get of acne. It is an ongoing condition. However, the key is to keep your face clean. For tips to keeping your hair clean, read a previous answer at http://www.answerbag.com/c_view.php/969#q_2410

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How do you remove iron build up from hard water from your hair? Having a shower to wash it out won't work so long as you have hard water still coming through the tap. If this is a very real concern for you, you should look into having a water softener installed. In the short term, try rinsing your hair after (after shampooing and using conditioner) with bottled water. Another short-term option until you water softener is installed is to mix a...

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Where are some volcanoes that are currently active? There are several active volcanoes on various islands and continents throughout the world. For a listing of over 125 volcanoes that have erupted or had significant activity in the last nine years, visit http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/current_volcs/current.html

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Do all elephants have tusks? Female Asian elephants do not have tusks. Male Asian elephants do and so do both genders of African elephants.

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What is the Mormon view of public displays of affection? They view affection as something held sacred. As such, public affection is usually restricted to friendly hugs or brief kisses (except at wedding receptions ;-) ). It is rare that you would find an active, committed member of the Church participating in anything more sensual than this in a non-private, intimate setting.

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Can elephants regrow their tusks? Despite having six sets of molars over its lifetime, an elephant only grows one set of tusks. However, the tusks are always growing in length.

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Who gave Joseph Keaton his nickname of "Buster"? His godfather, Harry Houdini.

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What bodily system does the liver belong to? The digestive or gastrointestinal system.

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What do Mormons believe happens in the afterlife? They believe the spirits of those who die go to a temporary location (referred to as the "Spirit World") where they await the final judgement and the Resurrection. They believe that Christian principles are taught there and those who had no opportunity to accept them on earth will be able to do so there. After the resurrection and final Judgement, they believe that the spirits of the...

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How did Thousand Island dressing get its name? It was developed by Sophia LaLonde of Clayton, New York, USA. Actor May Irwin "discovered" it in the early 1900s when served it at the Lalonde's home. she named it after the Thousand Islands area of the St. Lawrence Seaway and popularised it by introducing it to the owner of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. For more details on its history, visit...

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Is it possible to live without a liver? No. Your liver performs far too many functions that are necessary for your cells to receive proper nourishment and for your body to dispose of natural and ingested toxins. From what I have been able to tell, there doesn't seem to be currently an artificial way (like kidneys vs. a dialysis machine) to accomplish all of these process.

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Can the liver be replaced through a transplant? Yes. Nearly all organs can be transplanted. See http://www.answerbag.com/c_view.php/1145#q_2732 for organs that cannot.

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What does the liver do, and how does it work? The liver's functions are: • Stores iron reserves, as well as vitamins and minerals • Makes bile to help digest food • Detoxifies poisonous chemicals, including alcohol, beer, wine, and drugs - prescribed and over-the-counter as well as illegal substances • Stores energy by stockpiling sugar (carbohydrates, glucose and fat) until you need it • Makes your blood •...

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Do Mormons wear special clothing at their celebrations? Not usually, although someone often dresses up as Santa at the Christmas social. :-) More formal occasions (like a gold and green ball) would see many members in attendance dressed a little more formally then they would dress at other socials. [In response to SpecialEdTeacher] A green and gold ball is a formal dance. I should point out that many school and organisations also hold green...

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How should I get back into working out after a long injury hiatus? First of all, you should contact a doctor to make sure that weightlifting will be an appropriate activity. If it is, you may want to contact a physical therapist and a fitness trainer to see what sort of a workout would be best to start. Ideally, you would want to start with exercises that worked on range of motion in the injured area. Following that, you would start with light exercises...

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What is Pioneer day? It is every July 24th and commemorates the arrival of Mormon pioneers arriving in the Salt Lake Valley in July of 1847. Utah communities and other areas with large LDS populations often hold civic celebrations (parades, activities, etc) to commemorate the day and the Church will often hold a satellite broadcast the Sunday prior.

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Does lifting weights stunt growth? No. There are many athletes and bodybuilders who are tall yet started lifting in their teens (for example, Shaquille O'Neal, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Michael Vick, Dave Draper and Arnold Schwarzenegger). Weightlifting being a growth stunter is a myth. [Added in response to Illmatic67] That is absolutely false. It is a complete myth that weightlifting stunts growth. Running...

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Who was the prime minister of Canada at the time of the transcontinental railroad's completion? The US transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory Summit, Utah, on 10 May 1869. Based on http://www.answerbag.com/c_view.php/141#q_2886 this would mean that Sir John a. MacDonald would have been the Prime Minister at the time. He was actually Canada's first Prime Minister.

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How long should a pair of trousers be, in relation to one's height? They should be long enough to slightly break at the crease above the hem when wearing a pair of shoes. However, they shouldn't be so long that the leg bunches up at the shoe. The leg should also be long enough that your socks cannot be seen when walking.

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Who holds the record for most all-time penalty minutes in the NHL? At the end of the 2003 season, The record holders stood at Dave (Tiger) Williams for the penalty minutes with a total of 3966. He was followed by Dale Hunter who had reached 3565 minutes. Interestingly enough, Chris Nilan led the NHL in minutes per game at 4.42 min per game. Dave Williams was second at 4.12. And Dave even had an extra season more than Chris to beat him. ;-) For other...

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What kills more brain cells, marijuana or alcohol? It's not marijuana. According to the NORML Foundation, marijuana does not kill brain cells. There has been evidence of structural changes to brain tissue in some studies, but actual cell death was not observed. For referenced studies that support marijuana not killing brain cells, see http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=3475#12

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What's the best cure for hiccups? The solution that has worked for me for many years has been to hold my breath for 30 seconds. If I still hiccup after that I do it again. I've never had to do it more than twice, but usually only have to do it once.

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What is magnesium usually used for? Because it takes great effort to extract magnesium, it is expensive and so not available in a lot of applications. However, some its uses include: car parts, pop can tabs, some flint tools, press pouring products, nutritional supplements and nuclear reactor components. It is available in other applications when combined with other metals (like aluminum and steel).

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What is the fastest speed ever attained by a biplane? The Italian Fiat CR42B, with a 1,010 hp Daimler-Benz DB601A engine, which attained 323 mph in 1941.

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Does the Mormon church condone the use of birth control pills? Officially, the Church believes the use of birth control is the decision of the couple and the Lord. [Added in response to SillyBird] Actually, it is official teaching. According to the Church Handbook of Instructions, published in 1998, "the decision as to how many children to have and when to have them is extremely intimate and private and should be left between the couple and the...

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My Mormon boyfriend goes to the temple every morning at 5am. Is this common for Mormons, or is it a personal choice of his? It is not common. Most—but not all—of the 117 operating temples throughout the world do not have services at 5 a.m. Members who attend the temple every day need to live very close to the temple. Many members throughout the world wish they could attend the temple more often then they do and a major obstacle to fulfilling this wish is the distance it takes for them to get to the temple....

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I am Mormon, and at a friend's house I had some Red Bull (caffeinated), not knowing what it was. I am afraid to talk to my family about it. What should I do? What you should do really depends on how your family feels about caffeinated drinks. As has already been stated in http://www.answerbag.com/c_view.php/1121#q_128 the Church does not teach that all caffeinated drinks are to be avoided specifically. It teaches that coffee and tea, which both happen to have caffeine, should be avoided, but it gives no specific ingredients as the reason for...

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Do Mormons believe the Native Americans to be descendents of Jews? Many do, but there have been apostles and prophets who have taught that the descendant of the people of the Book of Mormon may not have been the only ancestors of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Many modern LDS scholars also claim that Book of Mormon people were not the only inhabitants of the Americas at the time. So, in a short answer, some believe all people indigenous to the...

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What is the proper way to address a member of the Royal Family? According to the official website of the British Monarchy, "on presentation to The Queen, the correct formal address is 'Your Majesty' and subsequently 'Ma'am'. For male members of the Royal Family the same rules apply, with the title used in the first instance being 'Your Royal Highness' and subsequently 'Sir'. For other female members of the...

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When on a mission, what are the guidelines for contacting your friends and family back home? Is this allowed? Missionaries, as any member, always have the freedom to make any choice they want. However, they are strongly discouraged from phoning home. Most missions throughout the Church set aside Mother's Day and Christmas as times when missionaries can phone home. The reason for the restriction is to help ensure the missionaries stay focused on their service and not to be distracted by dwelling...

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Since most Mormons do not take something such as kissing lightly, in what other ways would a Mormon show signs of caring in the beginning stages of a relationship? Actually, many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do kiss in the beginning stages of a relationship. What they are taught to avoid is not just kissing generally, but passionate kissing. As well, many members hold hands, give each other hugs, talk about their feelings, and many of the same things other couples do.

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What is the quickest way to ripen a hard avocado? Try placing it in a closed sack of flour at room temperature overnight.

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What is Derek Jeter's nationality? He was born in Pequannock, New Jersey, USA, so his nationality is American. However, his mother is Irish and his father is black.

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What is the biggest meteorite crater on earth? Because of erosion, it is difficult to to state which crater is the largest since some of them are relatively close in size. One of the biggest is the Sudbury crater in Ontario, Canada, which is 200-250 km in diameter. The crater in Vredefort, South Africa is 150-300 km. The Chicxulub crater in Mexico is about 175 km across.

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What are 'Fibonacci numbers'? It is a sequence of numbers where the first two added together total the value of the next number. For example, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, etc.

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How did the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer get their names? Over 2000 years ago the summer and winter solstices were reckoned by following the path of the Sun through the constellations of the zodiac, in the sky. During this time, the Sun was in the constellations Cancer and Capricorn during northern summer and winter solstice, respectively. The two tropics are where the sun is most focused during the solstices. Incidentally, now the Sun’s position is...

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If a Mormon teen decided to have premarital sex, what would be the response of the temple and his family? The temple wouldn't make any response since it has no stewardship over an individual. Each family would have different responses, so it would be difficult to say what the exact response would be.

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Does the Mormon church condone masturbation? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that the ability to procreate is held sacred. As such, it specifically does not condone any form of sexual activity that is practised outside of marriage and without one's spouse. Even within marriage, while the Church does not dictate what a couple should and shouldn't do in the bedroom, it does encourage couples to always view...

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What is yuca frita? It's an Hispanic dish and consists of fried root from the Yucca plant. It is often served with mojo criollo.

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What is the difference between red, orange, yellow and green peppers other than their color? Bell peppers are green when they have not fully matured. When they have matured, they will have turned either red, orange, yellow or brown, depending on the variety of the pepper.

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What legal authority does the Canadian Crown posess in Canada? Through her representative, the Governor General, the Queen has many official duties. Many of these duties are social and ceremonial - representing Canada at "non-political" international events, receiving dignitaries, heads of state and other important persons, and awarding civilian and military medals recognising the merits of citizens who have distinguished themselves. The Governor...

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Why does a female hyena have a pseudo (false) penis? It's actually a enlarged clitoris, and it serves the same purpose of a clitoris in other animals—sexual stimulation.

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What is in a Bloody Mary, and does it really cure a hangover? Vodka, Tabasco sauce, tomato juice, pepper, lemon juice, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. As far as curing a hangover, I'm not going to claim that it does or not; however, many people swear that it is the best way to cure a hangover. At the same time, if you drink too many of them, you'll end up drunk again and back to where you started. :-)

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What is in a Dog Piss? Beer, gin and frozen lemonade concentrate. Good ol' yellow snow. :-)

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Do Mormons believe that the Garden of Eden was in Missouri? Not necessarily. Their scriptures do teach that at some point Adam dwelt in what is now Missouri, but the passages do not specifically mention the Garden of Eden. Adam lived for hundreds of years after he left the garden, and it could have been at some point during this time when he dwelt in what is now Missouri. Anything more specific than that is speculation. [Added in response to Rodric...

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Is it possible for a girl to get pregnant while on the patch? Yes, it is possible. The only 100% sure fire (no pun intended) way of avoiding pregnancy is abstinence. All other birth control methods (whether natural or contraceptives) all hold a risk of pregnancy. The odds you getting her pregnant are not very high, but the possibility still exists.

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What exercises can someone with a bad back do to lose weight and strengthen their back muscles? That really depends on what you mean by a "bad back". Do you have a slipped disk? Is your spine degenerating? Are your back muscles weak? Do you have kyphosis or scoliosis? The best exercises for losing weight are aerobic exercises. This use up the most calories and thus end up burning used fat. While running is one of the best aerobic exercises, its appropriateness for you would...

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What is mortadella muffuletta? A muffeletta is a sandwich made with a large round loaf of Italian bread split in half and filled with layers of meat, provolone, and olive salad. Mortadella is a type of Italian sausage similar in some respects to bologna.

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Why doesn't paper money disintegrate when washed in a washing machine? It is made from cotton or linen fibres rather than cellulose (wood fibre). Not only do these fibres bond better than their counterparts, but they do not absorb water as readily as the others.

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What was Jimmy Carter operated on for while serving as president? Hemorrhoids

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What was the first version of MS Windows? In 1990, Microsoft launched Windows 3.0, which was easier to use and more aesthetically pleasing than other PC operating systems at the time. Because of this, it quickly became a best-seller and took the industry by storm. PC Manufacturers started preloading copies of Windows 3.0 on their PCs. Microsoft released Windows 2.0 in 1987. The innovative feature in this PC operating system was that...

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Do polar bears live in Antarctica? No. Polar bears live in the northern hemisphere and can be found roaming the ice floes of the Arctic Ocean, and on land in Canada, Alaska and Greenland.

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Is canned food less nutritious than fresh foods? According to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration, the heating process during canning destroys from one-third to one-half of vitamins A and C, riboflavin, and thiamine. For every year the food is stored, canned food loses an additional 5 to 20% of these vitamins. However, the amounts of other vitamins are only slightly lower in canned food than in fresh food. Most produce will begin to...

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What is the shelf life of canned food? If stored in a cool, dry location, high acid foods such as tomatoes and other fruit will store up to 18 months; whereas, low acid foods such as meat and vegetables will last anywhere from 2 to 5 years.

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Is it safe to eat leftover food that was left out on the counter to cool at dinnertime, then forgotten until morning? Will additional cooking kill the bacteria that may have grown? Bacteria exist everywhere in nature. They are in the soil, air, water, and the foods we eat. When they have nutrients (food), moisture, and favourable temperatures, they grow rapidly, increasing in numbers to the point where some types of bacteria can cause illness. Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40 and 140 ° F, some doubling in number in as little as 20...

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What substances or ingredients can be listed as "natural flavour" or "flavorings" rather than by a specific name? Ingredients such as ginger, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, celery powder, and garlic oil may be listed as one of the three categories mentioned above. They may be designated as "natural flavours" because they are substances used chiefly for flavour. They do not make a significant nutritional contribution, are not derived from an animal species, and there are no health...

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Are buffalo still an endangered species? In 1889, there were fewer then 1,000 left in North America. Prior to that there were 30 to 70 million. Since they were given “endangered species” status, private and public ranchers began to nurture the herds back. Today they are no longer on the endangered species list as they number over 350,000 and the population continues to increase through careful planning.

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What are the major nutritional differences between buffalo meat and other meats? It is lower in fat and cholesterol than beef, chicken, and some fish and lower in calories than beef and chicken. Buffalo are naturally healthy animals that do not require medications, chemicals or hormones. Buffalo meat is also non-allergenic and contributes about 69% more iron and 25%-30% more protein to your diet per serving then beef.

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Is it safe to eat cooked chicken meat that is still pink? When the temperature of the poultry as measured in the thigh has reached 82°C (180°F), there is usually no other site in the bird lower than the safe temperature of 71°C (160°F). Check the temperature in several locations, being sure to include the wing joint. All the meat�including any that remains pink�is safe to eat as soon as all parts reach at least 71°C (160°F).

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Does a change in the colour of meat indicate spoilage? Change in colour alone does not mean the product is spoiled. Colour changes are normal for fresh product. With spoilage there can be a change in colour—often a fading or darkening. In addition to the colour change, the meat or poultry will have an off odour, be sticky or tacky to the touch, or it may be slimy. If meat has developed these characteristics, it should not be used.

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Who or what is Lyme disease named after? Lyme disease was named after Lyme, Connecticut, where it was first recognised in 1975. It is an infection caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, named after its discoverer, Dr. Willy Burgdorfer. So in a way, I guess it's named after both a "who" and a "what".

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What’s the difference between a cold and the flu? The common cold can be the result of one or more of over 200 different viruses. The flu is caused by multiple strains of two types of a single family of viruses that change their characteristics every year. The types are conveniently called Type A and Type B. (There is a third type, which is C and rarely causes disease in humans.) Different strains appear every year, so that one year's...

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Who was the last man to walk on the moon? Eugene (Gene) Cernan became the last man to walk on the surface of the Moon during the 1972 Apollo 17 mission.

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Who invented barbed wire? Prior to 1863, several individuals created forms of fencing that could be considered barbed wire. None of these creations ever reached the mass market. By 1863, Michael Kelly developed a type of fence with points affixed with twisted strands of wire. However, since he never patented it, some people claim he can't be labelled as the inventor. For more information on the others who...

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I am an 18 year old girl. Where can I chat on the Internet with boys? Another useful resource is http://www.talkcity.com/ It contains hundreds of different types of chatrooms.

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What are the differences between alligators, crocodiles and cayman? Crocodiles differ from alligators in that they have a narrower, more pointed snout and their fourth tooth on the lower jaw can always be seen, even when their mouth is shut. They are also generally larger. The head of the cayman is more like that of the alligator but is not so broad. Alligators and caymans are greenish-black in general colouration.

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What is the largest type of spider? The largest spider in the world is the giant bird eating spider of Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. They can be as large as 30 centimetres (12 inches) in leg span, when their legs are stretched out. They are some of the few tarantulas that can catch, kill, and eat a full-grown mouse.

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What is the largest insect? What do you mean by "largest"? South America's male Acteon Beetle is one of the bulkiest of the abundant order of beetles, and it is often considered the "largest" in the world. The males can grow to be 3.5" long by 2" wide by 1.5" thick. The heaviest insect on record was a pregnant Giant Weta, a rare and endangered New Zealand species that weighed...

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At what altitude is the bridge between the two Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur? It happens to be located at the 62nd floor, which is 170 meters above sea level.

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Are there any words in the English language that end in the letter V? Not to my knowledge. So far as I can tell, words ending in a "v" sound actually end in either an "e" (such as love) or an "f" (such as of).

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What is the frequency of each of the letters of the alphabet used in English words? The columns below are as follows: the first is the letter; the second is the per cent of the time it occurs in the English language; and the third represents proportions, taking the least common letter (q) as equal to 1. E 11.1607% 56.88 A 8.4966% 43.31 R 7.5809% 38.64 I 7.5448% 38.45 O 7.1635% 36.51 T 6.9509% 35.43 N 6.6544% 33.92 S 5.7351%...

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What is the longest one-syllable English word? The one most commonly cited is screeched (nine letters). However, one ought to mention also scratched, scrounged, scrunched, stretched, and the plural nouns straights and strengths (all with nine letters). The complete Oxford English Dictionary also indicates the existence of scraughed, scrinched, scritched, scrooched, sprainged, spreathed, throughed, and thrutched. The OED also cites a...

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Are there English words that contain the letter 'q' without a 'u' following it? qadi - a Muslim judge qanat - an irrigation channel qasida - an Arabic or Persian poem qawwal - a qawwali devotional singer qawwali - Muslim devotional music qibla - the direction towards Mecca qigong - a Chinese system of physical exercises qin - a Chinese musical instrument qintar - a monetary unit of Albania qwerty - the standard layout of typewriters and keyboards tariqa - the...

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What is the feminine equivalent of brethren? There is a word sistren, though it has a somewhat different history from its male parallel. Both words were used in Middle English (12th to 15th centuries) simply as the plural forms of brother and sister. From about 1600, brothers began to take over from brethren (Shakespeare used both), except in referring to fellow members of a religious community, or a society or profession. Even this use...

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How many singers are in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir? As of 06 February, the Church reported that there are 360 singers. Since it is likely that some members may be added or leave over time, see http://www.lds.org/newsroom/page/0,15606,4040-1---9-168,00.html for current reports.

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How many copies of the Book of Mormon have ever been published? Since the first Book of Mormon was printed in 1830, the Church claims that as of 2002, there have been 115,500,000 in 102 languages.

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Does a period go inside or outside of quotation marks? Both. Sort of. It really depends on where you're from. Traditionally, English had it outside of the quotation marks. However, American English allows for it to be put inside. Either way is usually right, but you should at least be consistent. Also check with your publisher/teacher/editor/etc to see if they prefer one method over the other.

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When fat is burned or weight is lost, where does it go? Fat is nothing more than stored energy. When you consume more energy than your body uses, it will store it for further use. When your energy use is higher than the energy (calories) you consume, then the stored energy (fat) will be used to make sure your body has enough energy to function. The energy is used to fuel muscles and facilitate cellular processes. Losing weight is a different...

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Are there different kinds of mayonnaise, and what are the differences? Mayonnaises all start with a basic recipe consisting of eggs, oil and an acid to preserve the egg (usually vinegar). Beyond this, the type of mayonnaise created could vary with the ingredients used. One recipe might use eggs, olive oil and white vinegar while another recipe calls for eggs, canola oil and lemon juice. A person could add various herbs, spices and other flavourful additives. So,...

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If meat has no carbs, why does Hardees low carb thickburger have 5 carbs? Because it comes wrapped in iceberg lettuce, and the lettuce has carbohydrates.

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What factor determines the sharpness of cheddar cheese? When freshly made, Mild Cheddar (approx. 2 - 3 months) has a pleasant, milky aroma and a softer almost rubbery texture. As the Cheddar matures, it loses moisture and its texture becomes drier and more crumbly. It begins to take on a secondary flavour or taste. This "bite" or sharpness is the result of increased levels of salt and acids that naturally intensifies during the aging. ...

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Why is Christmas in Russia celebrated on January 7th, while most of the world observes it on December 25th? The Russian Orthodox Church still uses the old Julian Calendar. This calendar is currently 13 days "behind" the Gregorian Calendar, which is adopted by most countries in the world (and by the Russian government). At the end of 1917 the Bolshevik government decided to adopt the Gregorian calendar, but the Russian Orthodox church decided not to follow the rules set by the...

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What's the origin of decorating a Christmas tree with lights or candles? Some historians trace the lighted Christmas tree to Martin Luther. He attached lighted candles to a small evergreen tree, trying to simulate the reflections of the starlit heaven—the heaven that looked down over Bethlehem on the first Christmas Eve. Until about 1700, the use of Christmas trees appears to have been confined to the Rhine River District. From 1700 on, when lights were accepted...

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What is a fuel cell, and how can one power a car? A fuel cell is a generator that chemically produces electricity from hydrogen and oxygen. It produces direct current like a battery, but, unlike a battery, it never discharges; it continues to produce power as long as fuel is supplied. The electricity it produces powers an electric motor that in turn "powers" the car.

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How is the heat of chili peppers measured and what is the hottest pepper? Peppers contain an ingredient called "capsaicin". It is an organic nitrogen lipid and it is this ingredient that gives peppers their "heat". Capsaicin is measured in Scoville units. A Scoville unit is the number of parts of sugar water needed to dilute the "heat" to the point where it is not detected. Jalapeños are measured at around 4,500 Scoville units, which...

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Whenever I sauté mushrooms, they are watery. How can I prevent this? It's hard to say for sure. However, it is important to realise that mushrooms easily absorb water. Rather than cleaning them under the running faucet, try using a clean, damp cloth. This would reduce the amount of exposure to water.

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How can I hard boil eggs without the shells cracking? Try these techniques. • Use eggs that are fresh, preferably organic or from grain-fed hens. • Always handle eggs delicately. • Let you eggs warm to warm temperature before cooking. • Try simmering instead of using a hard boil. • Don't use too many eggs in one pan. • Lower the eggs into the pan with a slotted spoon. • Add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water.

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My cheese always seems greasy and somewhat watery when I melt it. How can I avoid this? It's likely you are heating it too quickly. Try letting your cheese warm up to room temperature and cooking slowly on low heat. This should help prevent the fats and the solids from separating.

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What can I use in place of wine in recipes? Red or white grape juice makes a good substitute for wine in most recipes. [Added in response to QuestionBoy] Alcohol does not completely burn away. Roughly only half ever gets cooked off.

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How can I prevent my eyes from watering when I chop onions? Here are some common techniques some cooks use. • Peel them in a bowl of water • Run cold water over your wrist while peeling • Leave the root intact while you chop (my favourite) • Chop while a metal spoon is in your mouth • Wear a tea-towel like a balaclava • Use goggles

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I have a recipe that calls for unsweetened chocolate. Is there something else I can use in its place? A pretty close substitute is butter and unsweetened cocoa. Three tablespoons of cocoa and 1 tablespoon of butter will be roughly equal to 1 square of unsweetened chocolate. Incidentally, if you add 2 tablespoons of sugar, it will be roughly equal to a square of semisweet chocolate.

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Can envelopes with plastic address inserts be put in with paper for recycling? Technically they could, but somewhere along the way someone will have to either remove the plastic or throw out the envelope since they will not be able to recycle the plastic in with the paper. Try removing it yourself before tossing it into your recycle bin.

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I've heard of a recent trend of web designers to "separate content from design". What does this mean? During the "Browser Wars", the popular browsers (mainly Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator) began to introduce proprietary mark-up tags to allow for further display capabilities. This included things such as: the <font> tags, bgcolor attributes, border attributes, etc. This quickly brought HTML into a big mess of a language compared to what it originally was designed to...

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What is the sunniest city in Canada? According to David Phillips, Environment Canada's Senior Climatologist, and the nation's favourite weather guru, Medicine Hat, AB, has 2512.85 hours of sunshine a year. Estevan, SK, comes in second place with 2434.75 hours.

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What is Canada's hottest city? what is Canada's coldest city? Chilliwack, BC, has the highest annual average temperature at 10.5°C. Yellowknife, NT, is the coldest city with a mean annual temperature of -5.4°C.

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How did Canada get its name? According to the Government of Canada's Canadian Heritage department, the history of Canada is as follows: In 1535, two Indian Youths told Jacques Cartier about the route to "kanata." They were referring to the village of Stadacona; "kanata" was simply the Huron-Iroquois word for "village" or "settlement." But for want of another name, Cartier...

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How many Prime Ministers has Canada had? As of Feb 2004, there have been 27. They are: MARTIN, Paul Edgar Philippe (2003-present) CHRÉTIEN, Jean Joseph Jacques (1993 - 2003) CAMPBELL, A. Kim (1993) MULRONEY, Martin Brian (1984 - 1993) TURNER, John Napier (1984) TRUDEAU, Pierre Elliott (1980 - 1984) CLARK, Charles Joseph (Joe) (1979 - 1980) TRUDEAU, Pierre Elliott (1968 - 1979) PEARSON, Lester Bowles (1963 - 1968) ...

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Does Canada have an Independence Day similar to 4th of July in the USA? Yes, Canada Day is celebrated every 1st of July and commemorates 01 July 1867, the date Canada was granted self-governing status as a confederation by the British North America Act. Previous to 1980, the holiday was known as "Dominion Day" since the common name of Canada was the "Dominion of Canada". It was officially changed to "Canada Day" on 27 October 1982. ...

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What is Canada's geographical size? Canada's total geographical size is 9,984,670 sq km of which 91% is land and 9% is water. Canada is the world's second largest country in geographical size (Russia is the largest).

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What is Canada's most common religion? At 22,851,825 adherents, Christianity is the most common religion in Canada. Islam is the next most common at 579,640 adherents. Incidentally, there are 12,936,905 Catholics, 8,654,850 Protestants, 479,620 Christian Orthodox followers and 780,450 other Christians.

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What is the population of Canada? Statistics Canada estimates that the October 2003 population of Canada was 31,714,637, with roughly 90% of those residing within about 160km from the USA-Canada border.

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What Canadian city has the largest population? According to 2001 Statistics Canada statistics, it is Toronto. It's own population is 2,481,494. The population of its metropolitan area is 4,682,897. The next two largest are Montréal (1,039,534/3,426,350) and Vancouver (545,671/1,986,965).

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How many metropolitan areas are in Canada? According to Statistics Canada ( http://geodepot2.statcan.ca/Diss/Maps/ThematicMaps/ ), there are 27. They are: Abbotsford, BC Calgary, AB Chicoutimi - Jonquière, QC Edmonton, AB Greater Sudbury, ON Halifax, NS Hamilton, ON Kingston, ON Kitchener, ON London, ON Montréal, QC Oshawa, ON Ottawa - Hull, ON/QC Québec, QC Regina, SK Saint John, NB Saskatoon, SK Sherbrooke, QC St....

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How many provinces are in Canada? There are ten provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador). There are also three territories (Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut Territory).

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Can Mormon men date older women? My wife is 2.5 years older than I am, and I was never approached by an ecclesiatical leader with regards to the age difference.

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Whats the difference between "Motel" and "Hotel"? There really is none. The term "motel" is derived from the term "motor hotel," which originally meant that the hotel provided parking (ca. 1950s). The term motel today generally is used for a "limited service" property (i.e., a hotel that provides a limited number of amenities and does not provide food service).

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What is the nationality of Tia Carrere? She was born in Honolulu, HI, USA, which makes her nationality American. Apparently, her ethnic background includes Chinese, Spanish and Filipino.

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How are diamonds formed in nature? Diamonds are formed when carbon atoms deep in the earth are exposed to enormous heat and pressure over millions of years. They make their journey from the asthenosphere (the layer of earth that lies 75 to 125 miles below the crust) to the surface when volcanic activity forced them and other rocks upward in a powerful explosion that formed a 'pipe' (a deep, wide opening in the earth)....

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What are 'sinkholes'? It is a phenomenon where the rock below the land surface is limestone, carbonate rock, salt beds, or other rock that can naturally be dissolved by ground water circulating through them. As the rock dissolves, spaces and caverns develop underground. If there is not enough support for the land above the spaces then a sudden collapse of the land surface may occur.

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What is "Fool's Gold"? Iron pyrite. The difference is that real gold is soft and malleable; wheras, iron pyrite is hard and brittle.

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How many dimples are on a golf ball? A golf ball has between 330 and 500 dimples; however, the ideal ball will usually have between 380 and 432.

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Is the red light district in Amsterdam the biggest such district in the world? Likely not. However, it is difficult to say for sure which is the biggest since both Hamburg, Germany and Bombay, India make this claim. It is also important to know if "biggest" refers to the geographical size, the number of "clients", the number of "workplaces", the number of "workers", or some other quanitity.

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What was Congo's previous name? The Republic of Congo was renamed in 1971 to the Republic of Zaire. In 1997, Zaire was renamed to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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How many active volcanoes are there above the sea on Earth today? According to Tilling, 1980, Volcanoes: Earthquake Information Bulletin, v.12, n.4. there are roughly 500 active volcanoes not under the oceans.

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What is the origin of the nautical terms "port" and "starboard"? It is believed by many that "port" came about because the left side of old merchant sailing ships had a loading or entry port. "Starboard" came about because the right side of the ships had a steering board that hung over the side of the ship (before the invention of rudders). If the steering board hung over the right side, the boat would need to dock on its left side, or...

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Why do boats float? It's based on the Archimedes' Principle which basically states than an object placed in water will displace an equal amount of water weight as its own weight. For example, a 2,000 lb boat will displace 2,000 lb of water. The displaced water will then push back on the object. So, the 2,000 lbs of water will push back on the 2,000 lb boat keeping it afloat.

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Why is golf called "golf"? It's derived from the Scottish "golve", "gowl" or "gouf", which in turn was derived from the Dutch "kolf" or "kolve" which translates as "club".

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What is the longest bridge spanning the most narrow body of water in the world? The Albert Street Bridge in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada as it spans the Wacana Creek at the mouth of Wascana Lake.

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According to the Bible, is it acceptable to listen to non-Christian music as long as it's clean? There is no specific reference of which I know condemning unclean, non-Christian music. When the books of the Bible were written (previous to them being compiled into the common format we have now), there was no such thing as a distinct music style one would call "Christian music". The style of Christian music at the time—if such a thing existed—would have been very similar to to...

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What does the 'viscosity' of a fluid mean? It is a fluid's ability to resist flow. Fluids that have a high viscosity (like a brand new bottle of ketchup, natural peanut butters and some honeys) do not flow quickly; fluids with a low viscosity (like water, milk and juice) do flow quickly.

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Why is Rio de Janeiro, being Brazil's biggest and most important city, not its capital? I can't say for sure, but it is likely because the capital was chosen before Rio de Janeiro gained its current size and economic importance. Other countries have this phenomenon as well. For example, both Canada and the USA have capitals that are not their largest cities and many of their provinces/states have capitals that are not their largest cities.

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What is the most commonly spoken language in Africa? That would be Swahili, at 50 million speakers.

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What is monosodium glutamate (MSG) used for? It is used as a flavour enhancer in processed foods in some restaurants and is even sold as a separate product in some grocer stores. This is the odd thing because apparently, MSG has no distinct flavour on its own. It is the sodium salt of glutamic acid (an amino acid) and a form of glutamate. It is made by a fermenting process using starch, sugar beets, sugar cane, or molasses. There...

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Do you vegetables lose nutrients when cooked, and if so, is it a substantial amount? Well, it depends. some methods of cooking cause more nutrient loss than others. Steaming, for example, causes very little nutrient loss. Boiling causes a significant amount of nutrients to leech into the water. If the cooking water could be incorporated into the vegetable dish, then there would be very little nutrient loss.

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What is guano? It is a substance that is a natural fertiliser consisting mainly of seabird or bat dung.

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What are flying foxes? They are large bats that live in subtropical and tropical regions of Africa and the eastern end of the Mediterranean, the southern Arabian Peninsula and islands of the central and South Pacific. They have large eyes and their faces resemble a fox's. Incidentally, bats that are in the same suborder (Megachiroptera) as flying foxes can have wingspans of up to six feet.

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Why do bats hang upside down? Mostly, it's so they can fly. well, sort of. Bats wings are not designed to give them enough lift from the ground; unlike birds wings. In order, to get around that, bats hang upside down in high places. When they need to fly from their perch, they simply let go and fall into flight. It also helps them hide from predators and gives them roosting spots in places other animals can't...

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What Nia Peeples' nationality? She was born in Hollywood, CA, USA, so that makes her nationality American. Her ethnic background on her dad's side is Scottish, Irish, English and Italian; her mum comes from a background of French, German, Filipino and Spanish.

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What shape of eye glasses are appropriate for which shape of face? A round face is complimented by glasses that straight across the top and angle slightly inward at the sides. The bottom should also be straight. This shape appears to elongate the face. A square face is complimented by glasses that are slightly rounded or curved with the height emphasise on the frame's top. This draws attention away from the boxy jawline. A long face is complimented...

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How do you get rid of pills on fabric? There are a couple of things you can do to reduce the occurrence of pilling. First, do not overload your washing machine. Not only is this hard on your washer's transmission, but it gives the clothing less room for movement. without the needed room for movement, the clothes will undergo excessive abrasion from each other. This abrasion causes fibres to come loose from the fabric and...

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What is meant by "absolute zero"? Has it ever been this cold? "Absolute zero" is 0 Kelvins or -273.15°C. Since the lowest recorded temperate on Earth was warmer than -100°C (see http://www.answerbag.com/c_view.php/132#q_2389 ), this temperature has never been reached naturally here on Earth. Triton, a moon of Neptune, is said to be the coldest place in our solar system with a temperature of -235°C or 38K. This still warmer than "absolute...

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What sort of celebrations, holy days, fastings, etc. do Mormons practice? Well, they celebrate most of the Christian celebrations and many local traditions as well. For example, they celebrate Christmas and Easter. They celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. In North America, at least, they celebrates national holidays (including Thanksgiving, Labour Day, days of independence, days remembering war veterans, etc). They do not normally celebrate Lent, Advent, etc. ...

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Who was Moroni? He was the son of Mormon. Mormon was one of the Book of Mormon prophets and he compiled the records of all the other Book of Mormon prophets into one record. when he died, he passed this record to his son, Moroni. Moroni buried it in a hill in what would become the state of New York. In 1823, Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith and told him of this record. The next day (22 Sept 1823), he showed him...

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How can I treat laryngitis? Some different things to try are to rest your voice for about a week; get plenty of rest in general; avoid tobacco smoke and other throat irritants; avoid drinking alcoholic beverages; gargle several times a day with a ½ tsp. of salt diluted in a glass of warm water.

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Is there a way to keep my the skin on my fingers from cracking open? If they are cracking, it is because they do not have enough moisture. You are likely living in a cold, dry climate. You should regularly use lanolin-rich moisturiser on your hands. You should also try to use mild soap (dish soap, hand soap, etc), preferably soap that contains moisturisers. Consuming fish oil can help as well. For more ideas on cracked skin remedies, visit...

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What is the name of the mascot of Iron Maiden, that features in most videos and album covers? The mummified figure was named "Eddie".

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What is a "gene pool"? The total of all genes of all persons in a given population at any given time.

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What happened to former Metallica bass player Cliff Burton? He was killed on 27 September 1986 in a bus accident. The band had just left Stockholm, Sweden to get to their next performance.

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Was Kurt Cobain buried, and if so, where? Apparently, he was cremated.

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How often do sloths come down from their trees? Apparently the two-toed sloth comes down from the trees solely for eliminating waste. This is usually about once a week.

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How did pandas become an endangered species? Various factors have contributed to pandas becoming endangered. Human urban development, as well as farming and forest clearing have basically restricted panda habitat to consist of the mountains in central China. In addition, pandas have also been hunted despite being illegal. Pandas cannot reproduce until they are between four and eight years of age. The female panda only ovulates once...

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How many wild pandas are left in the world? According to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, there are roughly 1,000 giant pandas left in the wild, with 140 in zoos throughout the world.

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In how many countries is a version of MTV broadcast? In an October press release, MTV stated, among other things of course, that its programmes are "seen in more than 385.4 million households in 166 countries and 18 languages via 97 locally programmed and operated TV channels and 43 Web sites."

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When they say a camera is "35 millimeter", what does that mean? It means it takes film that is 35mm wide.

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When and where was the radio broadcast of HG Wells' "War of the Worlds" that caused the infamous mass panic? It was broadcast on 30 October 1938 from New York City.

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What is a Javelina and does it's name have anything to do with the island of Java? It is unrelated to Java. "Javelina" is a common term for the collared peccary. It is a wild hog found in areas spanning from the southwest (USA) and down to northern Argentina. The name is derived from the Spanish word "jabalina", which translates as "wild sow".

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What makes a boomerang return to the thrower? The two arms of a boomerang are actually a little skewed (twisted from the boomerang's centre plane by 2-3°. It is this skew that makes it return to the thrower.

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Where does the term 'hat trick' come from? In ice hockey, a hat trick is when a single player scores three consecutive goals in a single game. See http://www.answerbag.com/glossary.php/228#t_458 However, it originated with the use of a hat with which the feat was traditionally rewarded in cricket.

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What is the most common language spoken by church members? The Church reports that English is the most popular at 5,620,000 (2001 stats) and Spanish is the second most popular at 3,465,000. However, these statistics give no indication if these numbers also include those who speak multiple languages or if they constitute only mother tongues. So they may be different depending on the context. FYI, the top ten languages are English, Spanish,...

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How many members are there in the world? As of 31 December 2000, the Church reported membership counts at 11,721,548. Given growth trends of roughly 240,000 per year, it is likely that membership is now over 12 million. Population statistics are announced every April General Conference. Incidentally, more than half of the membership is outside of the USA.

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Which temple was last to be announced and when was it announced? The Church published a press release on 22 December 2003 announcing a temple in Rexburg, ID, USA.

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How long after Joseph Smith died was it before Brigham Young became the prophet? Joseph Smith died 27 June 1844 and Brigham Young was sustained as the President of the Church on 27 Decemebr 1847.

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When was the church first organized? It was organised on 6 April 1830 in Fayette Township, NY.

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When did Joseph Smith find the gold plates? He received the golden plates from Moroni on 22 September 1827.

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When was the first Mormon temple built? The Kirtland Ohio Temple, which is now owned by the Community of Christ church was dedicated on 27 March 1836.

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How should I care for my dress shoes? If nothing else, shine them regularly. Not only does this make them look nice, but it protects the shoe's leather (they are leather aren't they) from drying out (and subsequently cracking and splitting) and being ruined by rain. Never use quick-drying polishes. The alcohol in them will dry out the leather. always use a polish that is the same colour of the shoe, using...

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The heater in my car won't give any hot air, only cold. What could be wrong, and how can I fix it? It could be a number of reasons. It's possible that you do not have the proper amount of coolant/water in your cooling system. It's also possible that your heater core could be damaged/broken. Without knowing anything else, it'd be difficult to say for sure what the problem is. Either way, I'd recommend that you take the vehicle in to a mechanic. A broken heater core...

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How many buttons should a good suit coat have, and how many of those buttons should I fasten? Double-breasted coats are more formal than single breasted. Usually, on a suit coat with four buttons but two holes (4/2), the top button is fastened. On a 6/2 coat, the middle button is usually the one that is fastened. Single breasted usually come in 2 or three button models; although there are some one-button models, and four-button models are becoming more popular. For business settings,...

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I have a navy, pin-striped suit. What colour shoes should I wear? Traditionally, black shoes went best with navy and grey trousers. However, dark brown shoes can also be worn with a navy suit and may even make you look more sophisticated. Always remember that lace-up shoes are the best type of shoe for a suit.

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I would like to buy a new watch with a metal band. Would gold or silver be a better colour? They are both equally good colours, but they both have their place. For example, silver is a dressier colour and is more suited for traditional suit colours like navy, blue, black and grey. White gold is more appropriate for earthy tones like browns and olive green. It should also be noted that traditionally speaking, gold was an appropriate colour for day wear while silver was reserved for...

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I'm starting a new executive job. What style of shirt would be appropriate? If you want to look professional, stay away from a short sleeve and button-down collars. Both of these features are too casual for a professional appearance. The sleeve should be long enough to peek out from under the suit sleeve, but not too long that it creeps into your palm. No colour beats white for emanating excellence and professionalism. As far as fabric goes, light fabrics should be...

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Should my shoes match the colour of anything else I am wearing? Yes. Your belt should be the same colour of your shoes. If your watch has a leather wristband, that should also match the colour of your shoes.

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How long should my tie be, proportionally? The wide end of the tie should come to the belt. As well, the thin end of the tie and the wide end of the tie should be roughly the same length. If they're not, you can try using a Half Windsor knot since it uses less material than the Windsor. If there is still a significant difference in length, you will need to buy a longer tie.

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If I am wearing black shoes and tan trousers what colour should my socks be? Some people would suggest that they be black so they would match your shoes. However, this makes the viewer's gaze stop and focus at your ankles (particularly when sitting down). To create an uninterrupted line from your wast to your feet, you socks should be the same colour as your trousers. Ideally, they should be a shade darker than your trousers and may even have some subtle colour...

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What is the full name of Bangkok? The anglicised pronunciation is: Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit For more information on the name of Bangkok, visit http://www.into-asia.com/bangkok/introduction/fullname.php

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If the moon is rotating on its axis, how is it that we always see the same face of it? Because its rotation (spinning on its axis) is roughly the same duration as its revolution (orbit around earth). In other words, it takes about 28 days for the moon to make a complete turn on its axis as it does to make a complete orbit around the earth. For more information, visit http://nfo.edu/moon.htm or...

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When did the sport of sumo wrestling start? The Japanese did not have written records until the sometime in the early 700s. Because of this, there is no way of accurately knowing the exact time when sumo wrestling began. However, the earliest recorded mention of it was in a book (Kojiki) in 712 CE. For more information on the history of sumo wrestling, visit http://papa.essortment.com/wrestlingsumoh_rvqp.htm

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Why do mirrors reflect images backwards (left to right), but not up and down? That really depends on what you mean by "left" and "right". Here's a good explanation of how there are different answers for different interpretations of "left to right". http://www.mathpages.com/home/kmath441.htm

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What are the beliefs of Paganism? It's hard to really define what the tenets of Paganism are since it is a diverse group of believers. Strictly speaking, Paganism includes such spiritual philosophies as Wicca, Asatru, Hellênismos, Romuva and those of the Celtic peoples (Druidism, for example). Most of the current religions that are considered Pagan are revived forms of older religions predating Christianity. Generally...

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How do movies, actors, etc. get nominated for Academy Awards? Movies are reviewed by 6,000 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and they send in the results of those they like and dislike. For more information on the process, visit http://www.epinions.com/mvie-review-2952-859372-38C9EE4A-prod2

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What does the "D" in D-Day stand for? According to the DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, D-Day is "the unnamed day on which a particular operation commences or is to commence." Incidentally, there is also a C-day, an M-day, an N-day, an R-day, an S-day, a T-day, and a W-day. For more information on all these terms, see http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/doddict/data/t/05407.html

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How many calories does a glass of wine have? That depends. Typically, the more sugar and alcohol wine has, the more calories it will have. However, both white wine and red wine have around 110 calories in each 150 mL glass.

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Is it true that wearing high heels damages the foot? Yes. After prolonged use, they can also cause knee problems. Here are some sites with more information. http://www.public.iastate.edu/~rhetoric/105H16/copp/ads/adscopp.html http://www.theeyeopener.com/storydetail.cfm?storyid=104 http://www.aawpinc.com/news.htm

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Why are guinea pigs called guinea pigs? There are two theories of which I know. The first one states that European explorers found the animal in the South American country of Guyana. The other one states that the explorer brought them back to Europe and sold them for one guinea. The pig part likely comes from these explorers thinking they resembled small pigs. Either way, there doesn't seem to be any absolute...

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Do fish sleep, and if so, how? Many species of fish have periods where they are active and periods where they are not. That could be considered sleep; however, fish do not close their eyes because they have no eyelids. As well, some fish (like tuna and shark) rely on water moving constantly through their moths to breathe, so inactivity is not an option for them.

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Where can I find a complete list of all current presidential candidates? Try this site. http://www.politics1.com/p2004.htm

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What might cause a stock to be de-listed from NASDAQ or the NYSE? It really varies from company to company, but some common reasons are: 1. Another company buys the delisted company 2. The company declared bankruptcy 3. Doesn't have minimum amount of "market makers" 4. The company's required filings are out of date 5. Gross revenue (including market cap & net assets) is below 50 million dollars 6. The company moved to another...

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Does citrus have energizing effects? Aromatherapists claim that citrus oils have an energising effect, particularly sweet orange and grapefruit oils.

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How can I keep snails away from my plants? Some people place cups in the ground with the lips level with the top of the soil. They then pour beer or a water/yeast mixture. Apparently, the snails are attracted to the liquid but then fall in and cannot get out.

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How is "potting soil" different from regular soil? One of the main differences is that regular soil is heavier and denser, making it more difficult to use in some flower pots.

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What is the most recommended amount of sleep per night for a child, teen, and adult? As a minimum, it is recommeded, generally speaking, that a human being have at least six hours of uninterrupted sleep. However, more specifically, it is recommended that the following amounts be used. Babies — 15 hrs Grade School — 9-13 hrs Teenagers — 8-10 hrs Adult — 7-8.5 hrs

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How do I get a washboard stomach, or lose fat around a particular body part? Sigma6 is right. However, I'd also like to add something. Your body breaks down carbohydrates (sugars, starches, etc) into glucose. That glucose serves as fuel for metabolic and cellular processes. Any glucose that is not used in these processes is stored as fat for later use. So, if you have fat stores in your body (like your belly for example), you will need to either increase the...

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What is the "bullet train"? Specifically, it refers to Japan's Shinkansen, which connects major cities on the main island Honshu by rail. It travels around 260km/h (160mph), but has reached speeds of 443km/h (277mph). Generally, the term "bullet train" has come to refer to other high speed trains.

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What is an offside? Violation called when an offensive player precedes the puck in crossing the opponent's blue line or when a player passes the puck from his/her team's defensive zone to a teammate who is past the red centre line. The latter is also called a -line pass.

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What is icing? When both teams have an even number of players on the ice, and one player shoots the puck from behind the centre line and it cross the opponent's goal line but does not go into the goal.

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What is a power play? A play in which there are an uneven number of players on the ice. This is usually due to a penalty. For example, if Team A had a player sent out of the game on a penalty, then Team A would have only four players (not including the goalie) on the ice for the duration of the penalty while Team B would still have five. This would then give Team B an advantage and increase its chances of scoring a...

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What is a "hat trick"? A single player scores three goals in the same game.

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What is Rachel Stevens' nationality? Rachel Stevens was born in London, England, so her nationality is British (or English depending on your point of view).

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What is Brooke Burke's nationality? Brooke was born in Hartford, Connecticut, so her nationality is American. The ethnic background on her dad's side is French and Irish and on her mum's side is Portuguese and Irish.

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Why is our galaxy called the 'Milky Way'? It's in reference to the appearance of the dense band of stars in the night sky that make up the Milky Way. With all the light from countless stars coming together, it's almost a cloudy or milky appearance. For more information, see http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php?number=94

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Who was the first woman in space? Russian-born Valentina Tereshkova is credited as being the first woman in space when her ship was launched on 14 June 1963. Incidentally, Sally Ride was the first American woman in space when she went aboard the October 1984 Challenger STS-41G flight.

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How can I reduce the fat content in my diet? Keep in mind that when you reduce fat in your diet, you should focus on "unnatural" fats—oils and fats that have been processed (using hydrogenation, for example). Many of them oxidise easily and are missing some of their original nutrients. Naturally occurring fats, such as those found in fish, nuts, avocados, seeds, olives, eggs and butter, are better for you. They have been...

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Why does soda pop cause weight gain? All carbohydrates (sugar and starch) eventually get broken down into glucose by the digestive system. The glucose is then used as a source of fuel for metabolic and cellular processes. Any glucose that is not burned is stored as fat for later use. So, if you have a high carbohydrate diet, but have limited physical activity, you will likely gain weight. Pop will not cause weight gain if your...

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What are the best foods to eat to stay alert? Foods high in protein help to increase the amount of the amino acid tyrosine in the body. This, in turn, raises the amount of the hormones dopamine and norepinephrine in the body, which improve alertness and concentration.

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When was the last dodo ever sighted? According to the Encyclopaedia Mauritiana, the dodo was extinct by 1693. This means the last one would have been sighted around that time. However, historical records regarding contact with the dodo during this time period are sketchy. For more information on the dodo, please visit the Encyclopaedia Mauritiana website at http://www.encyclopedia.mu/Nature/Fauna/Birds/Extinct/Dodo.htm

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What is archery? The use of a bow and arrow in sport or hunting.

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What is the difference between jelly and jam? Jelly is made from fruit juice and jam is made from boiled fruit. As a result, jam has pieces of fruits and jelly does not.

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What ingredients are usually on pizza margherita? I've seen some recipes call for canned tomatoes, basil leaves and Mozzarella. I've seen others call for canned tomatoes, oregano,salt, olive oil and Mozzarella.

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How does orange cheese get its color? Naturally, Cheddar cheese (which is an orange cheese), for example, comes in a range of colours from white to pale yellow. If it's darker than that (like a standard deep orange), it's because colour has been added in the making process.

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Was there ever really a person called Dr. Pepper? There may have been. Some theorise that Dr. Pepper refers to Dr. Pepper of Christianburg, Virginia, whose daughter the inventor of the drink loved. You can read more about the theory at http://www.pipeline.com/~chrisf/dpfaq.html#q1.3

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How did Q-Tips get their name? They don't look like a Q! Actually, when Leo Gerstenzang invented them in the early 1920s, they were called "Baby Gays". In 1926, they were renamed "Q-Tips Baby Gays". Eventually, it was shortened to just "Q-Tips". Apparently, the "Q" stands for "quality".

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How do you type a forward accent (ex: over the e in resume)? Hold down the ALT key and on the number pad to the right of the keyboard, type in 0233. This will give you an "e" with an acute accent (é). Alternatively, you can pull up the Character Map application (Start>Programs>Accessories>System) and copy it from there.

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Is there a minimum age for Mormons to be allowed to date? If so, how old? Sort of. Some Church leaders have encouraged dating to be held off until the age of sixteen and even then to start with group dating. However, it has never been issued as a commandment, and ultimately the age at which members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints start dating is something that is decided between the parents and the children. [added in response to fred reygan] ...

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How often should conditioner be used? Every time you shampoo. Shampoos contain lauryl sulphate, which removes oil from the hair and scalp. The natural oils help keep hair soft. Conditioners recondition and moisturise the hair to keep it from getting brittle. Consult your local professional hair salon to find out what conditioner is best for your hair.

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Is it true that you should switch kinds of hair products (shampoo, conditioner, etc.) periodically for them to really work? Sort of. If you use professional, high-quality products, then it is unlikely that you will experience the common build-up, coated feeling you would experience with low-quality products. However, low-quality products will likely give-you the feeling of weight-down, coated hair after used for a few days. If this is the case, then it wouldn't hurt to change shampoo. Some conditioners help...

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When will our sun die? Well, yellow dwarves—our sun is one—exist for about 10 billion years, at which point they become white dwarves. Our sun is roughly 5 billion years old currently. For more information on the process, see http://www.faqs.org/faqs/astronomy/faq/part5/section-7.html

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Do identical twins have the same fingerprints? Every person has a unique set of fingerprints, including twins. Fingerprints are developed in the womb as a result of the baby's reaction to the womb environment and each baby will have a different uterine experience.

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Why is the sky blue? (no joke) Light from the sun consists of different kinds of light. The light that is visible to us is called white light. White light is made up of all the colours of a rainbow. Each colour has a different wavelength than the others. Blue's wavelength is very short, and because of this, gets scattered the most. In fact, the wavelength is half the size of wavelengths from red light and get scatter...

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What is the best way to store wine? The BEST way is in a cool, dank, underground wine cellar where it can sit undisturbed. The next best way would be a cool location (approx 13°C) where the temperature does not fluctuate, the humidity is between 60% and 70%, and the wine will not be disturbed.

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After picking the grapes, how long does it take to make wine? After you pick the grapes, you will need to crush them. The time it takes to accomplish this will of course depend on how many grapes you have. Same goes for the rest of the process that will be done that day (i.e. mix in pectic enzyme and dissolved campden tablet). The fruit mixture is covered and left for 24 hours. (1 day) Then you need to make and add in the water/sugar/citrus juice...

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Which chemicals are used during chemotherapy? That's hard to say since there are more than 100 kinds of chemotherapy drugs in use today. However, most of them fit into four categories: alkylating agents, vinca alkaloids, cytotoxic antibiotics and anti-metabolites. They all attack and kill cells that are dividing and multiplying, but each does so at a different stage. Because of this, chemotherapy regimens consist of drugs form more...

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Is smoking marijuana more harmful to your lungs than smoking cigarettes? Likely not. Though marijuana and tobacco smoke are virtually identical (see report below), marijuana users generally consume far less than tobacco users. Typically, a tobacco user will consume more than 10 tobacco cigarettes a day, while a marijuana user will consumer one marijuana cigarette a day or less. There are exceptions, but generally speaking, marijuana users consume less than tobacco...

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For how many miles will an average set of tires last? There are a lot of variable in determining the life of a tire. Speeds driven, tire rotations, air pressure, distances driven, how one accelerates from a stop, how sharp one turns, weather, type of tire, weight of vehicle, payload of vehicle, and other similar factors all affect the life of a tire. Unfortunately, it's difficult to give a general estimate; however, some vehicles can fall...

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What pressure should my tires be filled to? Should I fill them to a different pressure if I've been driving and they're warm? If you still have the vehicle's original tires, then use the amount specified by the manufacture on the sticker on the driver's door. If the tires are not original, then you should contact your local vehicle dealer that specialises in your make and model of vehicle. They should be able to give you specific instructions on how to fill your new tires. You should always try to fill...

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Do those "whitestrips" actually work to whiten your teeth? In a word, yes. Whitestrips, like all other whitening agents, contains hydrogen peroxide. This is the ingredient that cleans teeth. Proctor & Gamble funded a December 2002 random study of 32 people where 94% of Whitestrips users claimed they had significant whitening. On the other hand, that is a small test group, so the numbers may not be reflective of results in the general population....

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What's the best way to keep my pores clean and clear? A clean face is key to having clean pores. Here are some ways to keep your face clean. 1. Wash your face each day in the morning and evening. 2. Avoid makeup, or if you must use makeup, thoroughly clean your face after and make sure your makeup applicators are kept clean. 3. Keep your hands from your face. They can spread bacteria, dirt and oil. 4. Keep your hands clean. wash them...

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What is an Oedipal complex? It is the theory that every young boy has a desire to sleep with his mother and take his father out of the picture. Freud was the one who developed the theory.

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What is narcissism? It means to obsess and be infatuated with one's self, including extraordinary interest in self-gratification. Incidentally, it is reported that more than half of narcissists are men.

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Does the International Space Station have an escape module? The Soyuz escape vehicle is available for this purpose. According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, NASA is developing another escape vehicle that will double the seating occupancy of Soyuz. It should be available in 2006.

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How much salt can be extracted from one liter of sea water? You can extract 35 kg of salt from one cubic metre of water. Since there are 1,000 litres in a cubic metre, it would be 35/1000 kg of salt, or 35 grams of salt.

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The color of my eye is yellowish. Why? Is there a remedy? I'm not a physician or an optometrist, so I can't offer you an official diagnosis. Yellow sclera (the whites of the eyes) are commonly a result of jaundice, which is caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. This, in turn, is often the result of a blocked bile duct or liver problems. Vitamin K shots are given to hospital-born babies if they develop jaundice; however, these cases are...

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What is the hottest temperature ever measured on earth, and what is the coldest? Apparently the hottest temperature ever measured took place in El Azizia, Libya on 13 September 1922. The temperature reached 58 °C (136 °F). The USA national weather service recorded 56.7 °C (134 °F) in Death Valley, California, on 10 July 1913. This is likely the second hottest temperature ever recorded on earth. See http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/MichaelLevin.shtml for more...

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What is the biggest desert in the world? With an area of 9,000,000 sq km (3,500,000 sq mi), Africa's Sahara Deseret is the largest. The next largest is the Arabian deseret at 2,590,000 sq km (1,000,000 sq mi). You can see a list of the world's largest deserts at http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0778851.html

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How exactly does one "take the name of the Lord thy God in vain"? (Exodus 20:7) One other point is that using God's name in vain could consist of calling out his name when one doesn't intend a response. It would be similar to calling out someone's name who is across the street from you, but you had no intention of either drawing their attention or communicating with them.

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Where can I learn about all the different types of churches and religions? http://www.adherents.com/ is a good resource.

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Is Mormonism considered a Christian religion? That really depends on what your definition of "Christian" is. If you define "Christian" as one who "[professes] belief in Jesus as Christ or [follows] the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus" as the American Heritage Dictionary does, then yes the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination. Followers of the Church...

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What were the contents of the 1919 Versailles peace treaty? You can read the articles of the peace treaty at http://www.lib.byu.edu/~rdh/wwi/versailles.html

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Which incident was the main cause for World War 1? It is believed and accepted by many that the assassination of Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand—heir to the Austria-Hungary throne—on 28 June 1914 in Bosnia began the first World War. Austria-Hungary then declared war on Bosnia, and as a result of interconnected treaties, many of the countries were dragged into the conflict. For a summary of how the war started, visit...

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Where did the term 'holocaust' come from? It comes from the Greek word holokauston, which means "wholly burned", and is used to describe Jewish burnt animal sacrifices. Incidentally, some scholars of the Holocaust prefer to use the Hebrew word Shoah, which means "ruin" or "destruction", because they do not view the destruction of the Jews as a sacrifice, which the term "holocaust" implies.

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What's the difference between a primary and a caucus? A primary is where certain voters cast a ballot for a candidate within one party; whereas, a caucus is where party members go to hear speeches and vote for someone represent a candidate at a national convention.

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What is the origin of the term "First Lady"? It is actually an English translation of the Italian "Prima Donna", which is the title of the leading female role in an opera. It has come to mean the foremost woman in any field of the arts or the wife of a country's president. Incidentally, if the president is female, the spouse is often referred to as "First Gentleman". In the United States, it is reported to...

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What was the real name of Vladimir Lenin? Son of Ilya Nikolayevich Ulyanov and Maria Aleksandrovna Blank, Lenin's real name was Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov. In 1901, he took on the name of Lenin.

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To which country does Greenland belong? According to the Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Greenland [is] part of the kingdom of Denmark, but [is] largely self-governing. Legislation formally comes under the Danish Folketing which includes two representatives from Greenland, but in practical terms the Greenland Landsting administers almost all legislative matters. This does not apply to the country's foreign policy,...

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What makes a country a 'third world' country? Fundamentally, a third world (or more recently, a developing) country would be mostly rural, have widespread poverty, have relatively high population growth, have an economy primarily based on producing products for the developed world. It, of course, can be more complex than that. An informative read about the complexities in defining a developing country can be found on The World Traveller...

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Who were all the presidents of the USA, in chronological order? Washington, George (1789-1797) Adams, John (1797-1801) Jefferson, Thomas (1801-1809) Madison, James (1809-1817) Monroe, James (1817-1825) Adams, John (1825-1829) Jackson, Andrew (1829-1837) Van Buren, Martin (1837-1841) Harrison, William Henry (1841) Tyler, John (1841-1845) Polk, James (1845-1849) Taylor, Zachary (1849-1850) Fillmore, Millard (1850-1853) Pierce, Franklin...

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What is Mariah Carey's nationality? Mariah Cary was born in Huntington, New York, USA, which makes her American, but her ethnic background includes African-American, Venezuelan and Irish-American.

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What is Paula Abdul's nationality? Paula Abdul was born in San Fernando, California, USA, which makes her nationality American. However, her ethnic background includes Syrian, Brazilian and French Canadian.

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What is Interpol? Interpol is an International Criminal Police Organization based out of Paris, France. Basically its purpose is to help its member countries—of which there are over 180—work together to combat cross-border criminal activity such as terrorism, fugitives, drug and human trafficking, and organised crime. The official Interpol website is found at http://www.interpol.int/

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What is 'haute couture'? The term Haute Couture (French for high or elegant sewing) is currently used to describe high fashioned women's clothing. Incidentally, a business cannot legally call itself a haute couture house unless belongs to the Syndical Chamber for Haute Couture in Paris. The business also has to have at least 15 employees and present at least 35 separate outfits for day and evening wear at each...

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What is the highest mountain in the USA? The highest mountain is Denali/Mount McKinley (6,194m) in south central Alaska.

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What does the last cyclist in the Tour de France receive? There is 3 million euros (US$2.92 million) available in total for prize money. The winner of the race receives 400,000 euros (US$389,800). The remainder is given to the other players. How much the last player receives would really depends on the total number of cyclists since the the 2.6 million euros are split among the remaining cyclists. This year there will be 198 cyclists, which means...

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What are the differences between a hurricane, a tornado, an typhoon and a cyclone? Well, a hurricane and typhone are really the same thing. However, a huricane generally occurs in the Atlantic Ocean and a typhoon generally occurs in the Pacific Ocean. Tornados are similar but occur on land and are not as large. "Cyclone" is more or less a generic term that refers to any circular wind storm. For more information regarding wind storms, visit the Arizona State...

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What is the Mason-Dixon Line? There are actually two definitions. The original Mason-Dixon Line was surveyed by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon between 1763 and 1767 and is defined as the Pennsylvania/Maryland border (which runs eas and west) and the part of the Maryland/Delaware border that runs north and south. The second definition has it referring to either the border between free states and slave states or...

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What's the significance of the "501" in Levi's 501 jeans? This was the product number Levi Strauss & Co. assigned to their jeans in 1890. For more facts and history of 501s, visit http://www.levistrauss.com/about/history/501s.htm

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Who invented Yoga, and when? We don't really know who invented Yoga, but it has been around for about three thousand years. There is record of Yoga being practiced in India as early as 500 BCE. Interestingly enough, modern Yoga can be traced back to the "Yoga Sutras", written by Patanjali sometime between 300 BCE and 100 CE.

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How do you get Mad Cow disease? Humans contract Mad Cow Disease, which is called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease when it affects humans, by eating the brains of infected animals, coming into bodily contact with an infected person's brain or nerve tissue, infected cornea transplants, contaminated surgical instruments and infected growth hormones.

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What's the best way to keep your teeth white? To prevent your teeth from becoming stained, you should avoid cola products, coffee, teas (such as black and green), red wine and tobacco. A healthy diet will also ensure you have the proper nutrients to maintain strong, healthy teeth. Additionally, you should have a proper oral hygiene regimen. This includes brushing your teeth at least after each meal and for two minutes each time;...

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In movie credits, what is the "best boy"? The Best Boy is the next in line on the lighting crew after the Gaffer. Mainly s/he assists in setting up rigs and keeping cords out of the way.

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How can I prevent my baby from getting ear infections? Ear infections have been linked to allergies, so you might want to check this out. In particular milk allergies or dairy allergies in general have been found to cause chronic ear infection in some children.

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What were the six republics that formed former Yugoslavia? 1. Bosnia-Herzegovina 2. Croatia 3. Macedonia 4. Montenegro 5. Slovenia 6. Serbia However, Montenegro and Serbia have merged and are now known as "Serbia and Montenegro". I guess that technically makes it five republics.

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What are the "Scandinavian" countries? Denmark, Norway and Sweden. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scandinavia

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How large is the Great Barrier Reef? According to The CRC Reef Research Centre, the Great Barrier Reef "extends for more than 2,000 km along the coast of Queensland...and covers 345,950 [square kilometres]."

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What is Mya's nationality? Mya was born in Washington, D.C., so her nationality is American. Apprently, her mother Theresa is part black and part Italian and her father Sherman is black.

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How did 50 Cent come up with his name? There a lot of rumours to why 50 Cent uses this for his moniker. Apparently, however, he is reported as saying on his DVD that "50 cent" refers to "change". I don't have the DVD, so I cannot confirm this. All the other rumours do not seem to have any way of verifying them.

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Is the actress who plays the mom in the Fountains of Wayne video for "Stacy's Mom" Rachel Hunter? According to a 17 September 2003 interview on Canada's MuchMusic Station, Chris and Adam confirmed that this was Rachel Hunter.

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How much is the monetary reward for a Nobel Prize? For 2001, 2002 and 2003, it was 10 million Swedish crowns. For amounts since the prize's inception in 1901, go to http://www.nobel.se/nobel/amounts.html

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What are good ways to gain (healthy) weight? The best way is to have a fitness plan that includes aerobic activity and weight training. The digestion system breaks down all sugars and starches into glucose. The body's metabolic and cellular processes use that glucose as energy. The energy quotient of food is measures as "calories". When a person consumes more calories (and thus the body creates more glucose) than the...

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How do you make the scrollbar on the side of the window narrower? Unfortunately, you can't. The scrollbar is an operating system feature, not a feature of HTML, so it cannot be changed using web-related scripting or markup languages.

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What is DHTML? DHTML stands for Dynamic HyperText Markup Language. It actually consists of three components: JavaScript (not to be confused with Java), Cascading Stylesheets and the Document Object Model. DHTML allows designers to implement interactive features on their page (one form element affecting the content or action of another form element, for example), and include such things as element movement,...

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What are cascading style sheets? Cascading Style Sheets were originally designed to fill a niche originally not filled by HTML. HTML was originally created for structuring content on webpages (such as headings, paragraphs, ordered and unordered lists, etc). CSS was originally created for designing content on webpages (font faces, colour and size, element position, margins, padding and borders; etc). In the now defunct...

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What is XHTML? It stands for eXtensible HyperText Markup Language. Basically, it is HTML using XML formatting. Uisng XHTML discourages sloppy coding. For further information, visit the World Wide Web Consortium's website at http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/#xhtml

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Do Mormons ever date people of other religious affiliations? Some do and some don't. I dated girls who were members of the Church and I dated girls who were not. In fact, I don't even know if they were even Christian. We are encouraged to date someone who is a member of the Church, but we are also encouraged to not limit our circle of friends to just within the Church.

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Do Mormons have to get married in a Mormon church? No. You can get married in a backyard, on the beach, on a plane, or anywhere else others get married. However, a bishop is free and there is no rental charge for using the gymnasium in the meetinghouse. However, if someone is a member of the Church and would like to be "sealed" to his/her spouse for all of eternity, then they must get married in the temple. So in a way, the...

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If you choose to not go on your mission will you be ex-communicated from the church? For what it is worth, Howard W. Hunter, who served as the 14th president of the Church never served a mission. Recently, the general Church leaders encouraged local leaders to be more strict in their selection of young men and women to serve as missionaries. The new missionaries will theoretically be more mature, more spiritually prepared and more committed to the cause. This, of course,...

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What limitations are there in relationship to being a member of the Bishopric for a man who has committed adultery prior to joining the Church? So long as this person has fully repented of this action and is spiritually ready for the calling of serving in a bishopric, I see no limitations. If the Lord can call prophets from sinners, surely he can call a bishop's counsellor from an former sinner.

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What is the initiation rite of passage of Mormons in the Temple? This is a very sacred topic for members of the Church who attend the temple. As such, it is doubtful that you will receive an accurate, detailed explanation on the rites of passage in the temple. Suffice it to say it involves the making of covenants (such as covenanting to keep the commandments) and receiving more knowledge about the creation and the Garden of Eden. For more information, see...

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Will Mormons be ex-communicated from the church if they are homosexual? It is general practise in LDS disciplinary courts to excommunicate a member for any extra-martial sexual relations. Depending on the severity of the 'relations', some courts may opt for disfellowshipment instead. This is true for homosexuals, heterosexuals and bisexuals. However, one will not be excommunicated under normal circumstances for feelings or beliefs. Excommunication is...

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Is it true that Mormons need to present a card (verifying that they are Mormons) in order to enter the temple? To some degree. However, the card (referred to as a 'temple recommend') verifies that they meet a certain level of worthiness and preparedness that is required of attending the temple. Each recommend recipient is interviewed by local church leaders and asked questions about their belief in God, support of leaders and obedience to commandments. If these leaders feel that the...

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