Answerbag: Arisztid's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/146219 New Answerbag questions from Arisztid Tue, 29 May 2012 13:33:59 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 13:33:59 -0700 Do you ever think about what humankind has lost by destroying civilizations and/or forcing massive cultural change upon them? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2730550 Do you ever think about what humankind has lost by destroying civilizations and/or forcing massive cultural change upon them? Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2730550 Which of the wars of the 20th century had the most brutal conditions for the common soldier? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2707268 Which of the wars of the 20th century had the most brutal conditions for the common soldier? Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:42:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2707268 If you were going to troll future archeologists, what would you do? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2639562 If you were going to troll future archeologists, what would you do? Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:39:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2639562 Opinion as to whether or not I should be annoyed by my landlord?... http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2607609 Opinion as to whether or not I should be annoyed by my landlord?... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:21:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2607609 Advice on how to get our kitten to leave our old cat alone? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2599013 Advice on how to get our kitten to leave our old cat alone? Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:25:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2599013 May I have some advice on how to find and purchase a CD from Hungary? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2468094 May I have some advice on how to find and purchase a CD from Hungary? Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:53:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2468094 Which of the ancient armies was best trained? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2375918 Which of the ancient armies was best trained? Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:39:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2375918 Before 9/11, how would you have described a terrorist? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2358375 Before 9/11, how would you have described a terrorist? Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:48:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2358375 For those of you with problems answering or commenting on questions here, what OS are you using? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2193939 For those of you with problems answering or commenting on questions here, what OS are you using? Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:37:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2193939 There is a ruckus over a photo shoot of Miss USA hopefuls. Do you think that the objection is valid? (details inside) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2058705 There is a ruckus over a photo shoot of Miss USA hopefuls. Do you think that the objection is valid? (details inside) Tue, 11 May 2010 20:17:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2058705 What is your most recent "Gods I am old" moment"? Mine listed in an answer. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1861730 What is your most recent "Gods I am old" moment"? Mine listed in an answer. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:00:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1861730 They have fixed some of what I asked specifically about and I am willing to stick around to see if more is fixed. How about you folks? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1859058 They have fixed some of what I asked specifically about and I am willing to stick around to see if more is fixed. How about you folks? Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:39:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1859058 Are there any sites similar to Answerbag before the change or at least close? If so, may I have a link? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1858721 Are there any sites similar to Answerbag before the change or at least close? If so, may I have a link? Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:46:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1858721 Do you think Hitler and his cronies could have pulled off the Holocaust without Joseph Goebbels, his propaganda minister, or someone equal in skill to Goebbels? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1853064 Do you think Hitler and his cronies could have pulled off the Holocaust without Joseph Goebbels, his propaganda minister, or someone equal in skill to Goebbels? Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:49:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1853064 For swing fans, who is your favorite swing band, new or old? I love them all from Andrews Sisters, Cab Calloway, Satchmo, etc. on up to Bette Midler and the Harlots' and Cherry Poppin' Daddies' swing tunes. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1837931 For swing fans, who is your favorite swing band, new or old? I love them all from Andrews Sisters, Cab Calloway, Satchmo, etc. on up to Bette Midler and the Harlots' and Cherry Poppin' Daddies' swing tunes. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:58:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1837931 Who is your favorite satirist (political or other) and why? If you have a video link, please attach so I can see your choice? I know some satirists are hard to find. My favorite is Tom Lehrer (video attached). http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1819808 Who is your favorite satirist (political or other) and why? If you have a video link, please attach so I can see your choice? I know some satirists are hard to find. My favorite is Tom Lehrer (video attached). Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:13:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1819808 I am looking for a picture of a can of meat (?) with "Gypsy," "Roma," "Tsigan," etc. on it. It is a real food product and the can cracks me up. I lost the image I saved of it. Has anyone seen this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1803052 I am looking for a picture of a can of meat (?) with "Gypsy," "Roma," "Tsigan," etc. on it. It is a real food product and the can cracks me up. I lost the image I saved of it. Has anyone seen this? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:41:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1803052 For those who say fetuses have souls, how soon after fertilization do they have souls? I am asking from egg fertilization on up, including embryogenesis. Link to wiki on embryogenesis (I am lazy today). http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1797566 For those who say fetuses have souls, how soon after fertilization do they have souls? I am asking from egg fertilization on up, including embryogenesis. Link to wiki on embryogenesis (I am lazy today). Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:38:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1797566 My cat is about 18 and showing signs of arthritis. Yes, I am taking him to the vet. Before I go I want to ask advice so I can talk to the vet knowledgeably: for baggers with arthritic cats, what has worked for your cat? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1787847 My cat is about 18 and showing signs of arthritis. Yes, I am taking him to the vet. Before I go I want to ask advice so I can talk to the vet knowledgeably: for baggers with arthritic cats, what has worked for your cat? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:47:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1787847 What are your favorite pop songs that would be deemed "politically incorrect" today? I do not mean nasty stuff, rather popular music throughout the years like MtV in the 80s. (Link to answer that sparked this question) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1778326 What are your favorite pop songs that would be deemed "politically incorrect" today? I do not mean nasty stuff, rather popular music throughout the years like MtV in the 80s. (Link to answer that sparked this question) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:42:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1778326 What do you think of people who submit friends requests to yourself and others but never participate otherwise? I know that they do this because I have saved a few profiles like this to bookmarks after I turn them down. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1776217 What do you think of people who submit friends requests to yourself and others but never participate otherwise? I know that they do this because I have saved a few profiles like this to bookmarks after I turn them down. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:29:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1776217 You always hear stories about unpleasant police when they pull you over for traffic violations. Do you have any stories about nice cops when you are pulled over? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1773298 You always hear stories about unpleasant police when they pull you over for traffic violations. Do you have any stories about nice cops when you are pulled over? Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:40:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1773298 Of the classic movie era, who is/are the most attractive star(s) based on looks, attitude... the whole package? Attitude is a main factor in attractiveness to me. Why do you think they are attractive? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1768315 Of the classic movie era, who is/are the most attractive star(s) based on looks, attitude... the whole package? Attitude is a main factor in attractiveness to me. Why do you think they are attractive? Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:52:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1768315 What is your opinion of soldiers around the world... all branches of the military, all nations, all wars? If your opinion about your country's soldiers is different than about soldiers from other countries, why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1758273 What is your opinion of soldiers around the world... all branches of the military, all nations, all wars? If your opinion about your country's soldiers is different than about soldiers from other countries, why? Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:32:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1758273 "Caucasian" includes folks from India, Iran, Turkey, and more very dark skinned peoples. However, "Caucasian" is usually used interchangeably with "white." I think that this sort of classification is outdated. What is your opinion of this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1755326 "Caucasian" includes folks from India, Iran, Turkey, and more very dark skinned peoples. However, "Caucasian" is usually used interchangeably with "white." I think that this sort of classification is outdated. What is your opinion of this? Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:09:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1755326 We are so focused on modern manufacturing methods, that the old ways are being forgotten and lost. Do you think that we should make an effort to remember those ways in case of a catastrophe? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1751489 We are so focused on modern manufacturing methods, that the old ways are being forgotten and lost. Do you think that we should make an effort to remember those ways in case of a catastrophe? Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:57:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1751489 What musical artist, solo or group, would most ABers be surprised that you like? Mine shall surprise some... http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1733819 What musical artist, solo or group, would most ABers be surprised that you like? Mine shall surprise some... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:58:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1733819 What is your favorite cat video? Mine is "An Engineer's Guide to Cats" (link provided) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1726260 What is your favorite cat video? Mine is "An Engineer's Guide to Cats" (link provided) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:09:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1726260 Do you think that free speech should apply to people who preach genocide of the ethnicity ("race") they hate? Is this inciting to violence or just opinion? The ethnicity of the speakers and the targeted group is not important to my question. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1723417 Do you think that free speech should apply to people who preach genocide of the ethnicity ("race") they hate? Is this inciting to violence or just opinion? The ethnicity of the speakers and the targeted group is not important to my question. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:31:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1723417 By what specific criteria do you deem someone to be "racist"? I am not asking for dictionary definitions, I am asking for your personal criteria by which YOU deem someone racist. I shall stipulate mine in an answer. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1588848 By what specific criteria do you deem someone to be "racist"? I am not asking for dictionary definitions, I am asking for your personal criteria by which YOU deem someone racist. I shall stipulate mine in an answer. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:39:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1588848 If Mother Theresa, Gandhi, Rosa Parks, or another person of that caliber died at the same time as Michael Jackson, who do you think would get more media attention, more attention overall, and why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1574373 If Mother Theresa, Gandhi, Rosa Parks, or another person of that caliber died at the same time as Michael Jackson, who do you think would get more media attention, more attention overall, and why? Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:56:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1574373 Have you known anyone who hates their own ethnicity ("race") or do you hate your own ethnicity? If so to either, how does this affect their, or your, lives? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1479946 Have you known anyone who hates their own ethnicity ("race") or do you hate your own ethnicity? If so to either, how does this affect their, or your, lives? Tue, 26 May 2009 11:40:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1479946 I was watching YouTube last night due to a few discussions I have had recently about internet addiction... the kind where parents neglect children, etc. If there are any TRUE internet addicts on AB, how does it affect you and your loved ones? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1455335 I was watching YouTube last night due to a few discussions I have had recently about internet addiction... the kind where parents neglect children, etc. If there are any TRUE internet addicts on AB, how does it affect you and your loved ones? Tue, 12 May 2009 05:00:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1455335 When the phone rings, there is a knock on the door, you get a comment on AB from someone you don't like, etc., do you feel a compulsion to answer or look or can you ignore it? I know some people have to answer or look and some can easily ignore. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1438157 When the phone rings, there is a knock on the door, you get a comment on AB from someone you don't like, etc., do you feel a compulsion to answer or look or can you ignore it? I know some people have to answer or look and some can easily ignore. Sat, 02 May 2009 15:00:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1438157 How much pain are people with severe "meth mouth" in? I have a tooth that is going to be fixed next week that is paining me greatly. I think about my ONE painful tooth, then think about people with "meth mouth" and cringe. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1407644 How much pain are people with severe "meth mouth" in? I have a tooth that is going to be fixed next week that is paining me greatly. I think about my ONE painful tooth, then think about people with "meth mouth" and cringe. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:36:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1407644 To former gang members: how much difficulty did you have getting out of the gang with friends, family, the gang itself, etc? How much danger did you face/are you facing now? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1378057 To former gang members: how much difficulty did you have getting out of the gang with friends, family, the gang itself, etc? How much danger did you face/are you facing now? Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:47:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1378057 Someone mentioned that Gypsies were considered or otherwise combined with Blacks sometime in America's past. It would have to have been some time ago. Does anyone know about this and, preferably, have any links? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1373724 Someone mentioned that Gypsies were considered or otherwise combined with Blacks sometime in America's past. It would have to have been some time ago. Does anyone know about this and, preferably, have any links? Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:55:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1373724 Have you ever known someone who was/is in a cult? Did they ever get out of it? If so, how did they manage it and did the cult bother them after they got out? Did you try to get them out of the cult yourself and, if so, how did that work out? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1361850 Have you ever known someone who was/is in a cult? Did they ever get out of it? If so, how did they manage it and did the cult bother them after they got out? Did you try to get them out of the cult yourself and, if so, how did that work out? Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:32:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1361850 Question to ethnic minorities who choose to pass as white in the workforce, to get housing, or for whatever reason: how does this affect your self-image, interpersonal relationships, or anything else... or does it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1360199 Question to ethnic minorities who choose to pass as white in the workforce, to get housing, or for whatever reason: how does this affect your self-image, interpersonal relationships, or anything else... or does it? Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:07:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1360199 Exactly which groups of people been enslaved or in indentured servitude in the USA? I know of: blacks, whites (Scottish and Irish), Native Americans, Chinese, my people (very few though). Who else? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1358282 Exactly which groups of people been enslaved or in indentured servitude in the USA? I know of: blacks, whites (Scottish and Irish), Native Americans, Chinese, my people (very few though). Who else? Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:13:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1358282 Has anyone seen this kind of code before? I want to tweak it but am not familiar with it. Snippet of code and where it is used in my answer... http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1349359 Has anyone seen this kind of code before? I want to tweak it but am not familiar with it. Snippet of code and where it is used in my answer... Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:14:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1349359 I am tapering slowly and properly off of prednisone. I am having cramping that MIGHT be associated with pred. withdrawal as I taper. My Dr. does not know of this problem with a slow taper. Has anyone had cramping when trying to do this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1315764 I am tapering slowly and properly off of prednisone. I am having cramping that MIGHT be associated with pred. withdrawal as I taper. My Dr. does not know of this problem with a slow taper. Has anyone had cramping when trying to do this? Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:34:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1315764 Many people ask "how do I reach a COAT" (plus other COAT questions). My question is mainly to the COATs (but not exclusively for COATs): what is the best way for you to be reached by anyone wanting to ask you a question, for help, etc? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1279871 Many people ask "how do I reach a COAT" (plus other COAT questions). My question is mainly to the COATs (but not exclusively for COATs): what is the best way for you to be reached by anyone wanting to ask you a question, for help, etc? Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:03:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1279871 What HTML tags (list please) and coding advice can you offer for AB newcomers and oldtimers alike to gussy their profiles (I am gathering a database and know that coding options are limited )? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268181 What HTML tags (list please) and coding advice can you offer for AB newcomers and oldtimers alike to gussy their profiles (I am gathering a database and know that coding options are limited )? Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:19:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268181 I know that cats do well blind. My cat is already blind in one eye, is going blind in the other. We might have to move after he goes completely blind. Has anyone had this problem and how do you make it easy on them after the move? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1263370 I know that cats do well blind. My cat is already blind in one eye, is going blind in the other. We might have to move after he goes completely blind. Has anyone had this problem and how do you make it easy on them after the move? Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:07:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1263370 Is there an embeddable not "auto start" one song player that I can put in my profile on AB? I do not wish to subject visitors to music automatically (that would be rude) but to be able to have a clickable player so visitors can listen if they wish. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1257519 Is there an embeddable not "auto start" one song player that I can put in my profile on AB? I do not wish to subject visitors to music automatically (that would be rude) but to be able to have a clickable player so visitors can listen if they wish. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:16:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1257519 I just learned about a disturbing trend of drug abuse called "skittling" or "pharming parties." Basically, it is taking a handful random pills stolen from various places. What is your opinion of this? (link to it included). http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1217830 I just learned about a disturbing trend of drug abuse called "skittling" or "pharming parties." Basically, it is taking a handful random pills stolen from various places. What is your opinion of this? (link to it included). Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:20:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1217830 Disease was knowingly used as a weapon against the Native Americans (starting plagues on purpose). This is the first time I have heard of disease being used this way. Were there any recorded times previous to this that disease was used as a weapon? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1215937 Disease was knowingly used as a weapon against the Native Americans (starting plagues on purpose). This is the first time I have heard of disease being used this way. Were there any recorded times previous to this that disease was used as a weapon? Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:11:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1215937 I am being plagued by a Windows Vista glitch. The explorer bar (the bar at the bottom) locks solid frequently. Would anyone have any suggestions on what else I can do to fix this? (what I have done to try to fix it in answer) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1215380 I am being plagued by a Windows Vista glitch. The explorer bar (the bar at the bottom) locks solid frequently. Would anyone have any suggestions on what else I can do to fix this? (what I have done to try to fix it in answer) Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:28:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1215380 (fantasizing here) I would like an option for each user to check to not get points for a question or answer if they so desire. I would use it for my rare congratulatory questions and in other cases. What is your opinion of this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1214135 (fantasizing here) I would like an option for each user to check to not get points for a question or answer if they so desire. I would use it for my rare congratulatory questions and in other cases. What is your opinion of this? Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:07:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1214135 Scrappyisaspoiledchi in a COAT has just joined us in the Guru Union. As the Union Rep of the Guru Union I would like to officially welcome her. Would anyone like to join me in my welcome? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1208293 Scrappyisaspoiledchi in a COAT has just joined us in the Guru Union. As the Union Rep of the Guru Union I would like to officially welcome her. Would anyone like to join me in my welcome? Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:00:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1208293 One of my favorite phrases is as follows: "I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do" (Robert Heinlein). Do you agree with that and what does that mean to you? (my answer inside as usual) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1200400 One of my favorite phrases is as follows: "I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do" (Robert Heinlein). Do you agree with that and what does that mean to you? (my answer inside as usual) Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:46:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1200400 I know Madonna has "borrowed" the Jewish faith and now she wants to be a "Gypsy" (link included). How many cultures, ethnicities and religions, total, has she done this with? To Jewish ABers, what do you think of her borrowing your faith? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1198781 I know Madonna has "borrowed" the Jewish faith and now she wants to be a "Gypsy" (link included). How many cultures, ethnicities and religions, total, has she done this with? To Jewish ABers, what do you think of her borrowing your faith? Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:07:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1198781 Did anyone know that rap and hip hop music started in medieval Scotland? I was a bit surprised (link included). http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1196473 Did anyone know that rap and hip hop music started in medieval Scotland? I was a bit surprised (link included). Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:34:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1196473 Can you write an answer to this question, any answer, that includes as many PC terms as humanly possible (feel free to make up any as you go along... I do)? Load them up past the point of logic... I want to see how overblown this can get. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1195941 Can you write an answer to this question, any answer, that includes as many PC terms as humanly possible (feel free to make up any as you go along... I do)? Load them up past the point of logic... I want to see how overblown this can get. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:51:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1195941 I am looking for a cartoonist who worked with Joe Cartoon back in the early 2000's. This animator did a character that was Joe Cartoon's female "apprentice." Would anyone know where I could find these cartoons? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1189318 I am looking for a cartoonist who worked with Joe Cartoon back in the early 2000's. This animator did a character that was Joe Cartoon's female "apprentice." Would anyone know where I could find these cartoons? Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:23:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1189318 I have AVG free and love it. My question is this: to those who have upgraded, exactly what is the difference between AVG free and the paid version? What extra features does the paid version have and is the antivirus protection any better? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1188737 I have AVG free and love it. My question is this: to those who have upgraded, exactly what is the difference between AVG free and the paid version? What extra features does the paid version have and is the antivirus protection any better? Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:51:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1188737 Hermaphrodism is a medical disorder with many degrees and variations... very, very few hermaphrodites have two sets of external genitalia. Everyone knows that a female never has a "y" chromosome. What are the genetics that allow hermaphrodism? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1176455 Hermaphrodism is a medical disorder with many degrees and variations... very, very few hermaphrodites have two sets of external genitalia. Everyone knows that a female never has a "y" chromosome. What are the genetics that allow hermaphrodism? Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:27:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1176455 I am a little OCD and this has always bothered me. Why, when the ethnic or other demographic breakdown of a city is provided, the sum total is over 100%? Am I not understanding something here? (see answer for breakdown of my city) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1172468 I am a little OCD and this has always bothered me. Why, when the ethnic or other demographic breakdown of a city is provided, the sum total is over 100%? Am I not understanding something here? (see answer for breakdown of my city) Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:46:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1172468 Pres. Truman was instrumental in hiding Japan's war crimes in WWII, including stopping a war crimes trial that was in progress (links about this in answer) . How does, or does this at all, affect your opinion of Pres. Truman? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1168668 Pres. Truman was instrumental in hiding Japan's war crimes in WWII, including stopping a war crimes trial that was in progress (links about this in answer) . How does, or does this at all, affect your opinion of Pres. Truman? Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:12:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1168668 I see questions all the time about how to remove stuck or tight jewelry. What methods do people use to remove stuck jewelry? Any tips or tricks for jewelry removal in general? (I shall answer with mine because I am annoying that way) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1164445 I see questions all the time about how to remove stuck or tight jewelry. What methods do people use to remove stuck jewelry? Any tips or tricks for jewelry removal in general? (I shall answer with mine because I am annoying that way) Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:35:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1164445 Bearing in mind that I do not believe in God myself, to those who become upset by being prayed for... if a religious person prays for you in a kind manner (like to recover from illness, etc), why does this upset you? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1162957 Bearing in mind that I do not believe in God myself, to those who become upset by being prayed for... if a religious person prays for you in a kind manner (like to recover from illness, etc), why does this upset you? Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:36:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1162957 When I click a link sent to me on Yahoo Messenger it opens a page in IE. I want it to open in Firefox. I did have it doing that once but forgot how I did it. How can I have links open in Firefox again? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1162892 When I click a link sent to me on Yahoo Messenger it opens a page in IE. I want it to open in Firefox. I did have it doing that once but forgot how I did it. How can I have links open in Firefox again? Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:56:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1162892 I have seen quite a ruckus about people stealing Native American heritage and claiming to be NA for various reasons, including to get "benefits" (it annoys me when people steal my heritage so I can relate). What do you think of this (to all ABers)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1157835 I have seen quite a ruckus about people stealing Native American heritage and claiming to be NA for various reasons, including to get "benefits" (it annoys me when people steal my heritage so I can relate). What do you think of this (to all ABers)? Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:38:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1157835 Does anyone get asked silly questions about their race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, etc (no matter what it is)? If so, what are the questions and how do you answer them (sarcasm and humor welcomed)? (yes, I am posting a list of stupid Gypsy q & a). http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1156277 Does anyone get asked silly questions about their race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, etc (no matter what it is)? If so, what are the questions and how do you answer them (sarcasm and humor welcomed)? (yes, I am posting a list of stupid Gypsy q & a). Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:29:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1156277 Did you know that as of Jan. 2, 2009, it is illegal to be annoying in ANY way in public to anyone in Brighton, Michigan (link included)? (I hope this does not spread to the Lansing area or I might be in doo-doo). http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1156165 Did you know that as of Jan. 2, 2009, it is illegal to be annoying in ANY way in public to anyone in Brighton, Michigan (link included)? (I hope this does not spread to the Lansing area or I might be in doo-doo). Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:15:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1156165 To those with Confederacy ancestry, what do you think of your ancestry? What does it mean to you? Some think "racist," I think "heritage" but my family was not even here then. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1152009 To those with Confederacy ancestry, what do you think of your ancestry? What does it mean to you? Some think "racist," I think "heritage" but my family was not even here then. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:23:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1152009 I do not often ask these (this is my 3rd or so) but my Lady Keysha just made Maestro. Would anyone care to offer her congratulations? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1148489 I do not often ask these (this is my 3rd or so) but my Lady Keysha just made Maestro. Would anyone care to offer her congratulations? Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:37:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1148489 To health care professionals, not just "minority" health care professionals: have you ever been treated badly by your patients because of your race/ethnicity on the job? If so, what is your story? (my story inside because I am annoying like that) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1141341 To health care professionals, not just "minority" health care professionals: have you ever been treated badly by your patients because of your race/ethnicity on the job? If so, what is your story? (my story inside because I am annoying like that) Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:43:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1141341 Doctors in Beijing China are cautioning people to proceed with caution when kissing due to an unfortunate kissing accident. Does anyone think this is a bit, well, excessive in the kissing department? Any stories to match this one? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1137354 Doctors in Beijing China are cautioning people to proceed with caution when kissing due to an unfortunate kissing accident. Does anyone think this is a bit, well, excessive in the kissing department? Any stories to match this one? Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:25:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1137354 What, exactly, is the objection people have to those who choose to not have children? I have seen many questions about this on the 'bag recently and, plain and simple, I do not understand why anyone would object to this. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1136391 What, exactly, is the objection people have to those who choose to not have children? I have seen many questions about this on the 'bag recently and, plain and simple, I do not understand why anyone would object to this. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:16:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1136391 How many Slavs were murdered in the Holocaust and why were they murdered (yes, I know, the Nazis killed "everyone"... see my answer for specifics and explanation of this particular part of my question)? What was the population decimation of the Slavs? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1129796 How many Slavs were murdered in the Holocaust and why were they murdered (yes, I know, the Nazis killed "everyone"... see my answer for specifics and explanation of this particular part of my question)? What was the population decimation of the Slavs? Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:08:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1129796 For those who are proud of their ethnicity, race, or anything else you were born with... why, exactly, are you proud of this? What about it makes you proud? (yes I am going to answer my question because I am annoying this way) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1119890 For those who are proud of their ethnicity, race, or anything else you were born with... why, exactly, are you proud of this? What about it makes you proud? (yes I am going to answer my question because I am annoying this way) Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:07:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1119890 Does reverse discrimination exist as other than a PC term? What does reverse discrimination mean to you and do you agree with the concept? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1114321 Does reverse discrimination exist as other than a PC term? What does reverse discrimination mean to you and do you agree with the concept? Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:41:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1114321 To you, not going by the dictionary alone, what is the difference between bigotry and racism? If there is none, why? If there is one, why? I shall answer my own question because I am annoying like that. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1114314 To you, not going by the dictionary alone, what is the difference between bigotry and racism? If there is none, why? If there is one, why? I shall answer my own question because I am annoying like that. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:36:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1114314 Taking hyphenated-American to its most ridiculous extreme, what would you be? (my answer shall explain the question) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1094610 Taking hyphenated-American to its most ridiculous extreme, what would you be? (my answer shall explain the question) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:38:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1094610 Do the demographics of the electoral college match the demographics of the State they represent? If not, can the electoral college accurately represent the State they vote for? Does anyone know the actual demographics of the electoral college? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1090488 Do the demographics of the electoral college match the demographics of the State they represent? If not, can the electoral college accurately represent the State they vote for? Does anyone know the actual demographics of the electoral college? Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:33:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1090488 Everybody belongs to one ethnicity or another. I have noticed a recent trend of some people to refer to ethnic minorities simply as "ethnics." What is your opinion of this trend? Why do you think it has developed? What, exactly, is an "ethnic"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/791987 Everybody belongs to one ethnicity or another. I have noticed a recent trend of some people to refer to ethnic minorities simply as "ethnics." What is your opinion of this trend? Why do you think it has developed? What, exactly, is an "ethnic"? Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:57:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/791987 If you were driving down the road and saw the girls from the band "Prussian Blue" stranded somewhere dangerous at night far from a town, what would you do? Would you pick them up, drive past, etc? Who they are (and, yes, my answer) in answer... http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/768153 If you were driving down the road and saw the girls from the band "Prussian Blue" stranded somewhere dangerous at night far from a town, what would you do? Would you pick them up, drive past, etc? Who they are (and, yes, my answer) in answer... Mon, 26 May 2008 02:48:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/768153 For those whose religious groups were targeted in the Holocaust, how did the Holocaust affect your opinion of your faith? I am talking about ALL religious groups, not just the Jews (JW's, etc) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/764457 For those whose religious groups were targeted in the Holocaust, how did the Holocaust affect your opinion of your faith? I am talking about ALL religious groups, not just the Jews (JW's, etc) Fri, 23 May 2008 15:52:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/764457 What does your cat do that tells you that s/he has entered his or her major comfort zone? Mine sticks his front leg straight out, kneading in the air (or wherever his paw happens to be), and drools a little bit. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/762902 What does your cat do that tells you that s/he has entered his or her major comfort zone? Mine sticks his front leg straight out, kneading in the air (or wherever his paw happens to be), and drools a little bit. Thu, 22 May 2008 16:24:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/762902 Historically, which is the most damaging of the natural disasters, i.e. earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, fires, volcanic eruptions, and so forth? Links, please, if they are available? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/750478 Historically, which is the most damaging of the natural disasters, i.e. earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, fires, volcanic eruptions, and so forth? Links, please, if they are available? Thu, 15 May 2008 11:52:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/750478 "White supremacists" dislike more than just non-Whites. They also dislike certain groups of White folks. I do not know that much about that aspect of "white supremacy". What groups of White folk do they dislike and why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/746401 "White supremacists" dislike more than just non-Whites. They also dislike certain groups of White folks. I do not know that much about that aspect of "white supremacy". What groups of White folk do they dislike and why? Mon, 12 May 2008 22:03:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/746401 I am looking for the name of a science fiction TV series from the 80's. It had humanoid aliens from a slave ship with spots down the sides their faces and down their bodies. The ship landed in CA. Would anyone remember the name of this series? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/742006 I am looking for the name of a science fiction TV series from the 80's. It had humanoid aliens from a slave ship with spots down the sides their faces and down their bodies. The ship landed in CA. Would anyone remember the name of this series? Sat, 10 May 2008 05:22:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/742006 Would someone know the name of an artist commissioned to paint portraits of Gypsies (Rromani and Sinti) during the Holocaust? I shall tell what I know of her in an answer... http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/726844 Would someone know the name of an artist commissioned to paint portraits of Gypsies (Rromani and Sinti) during the Holocaust? I shall tell what I know of her in an answer... Thu, 01 May 2008 02:40:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/726844 I watched the movie Awake. It describes a state where the patient is not properly anesthetized and is aware during the procedure but is paralyzed. Has anyone experienced this (I have and shall describe it in an answer)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/723176 I watched the movie Awake. It describes a state where the patient is not properly anesthetized and is aware during the procedure but is paralyzed. Has anyone experienced this (I have and shall describe it in an answer)? Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:58:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/723176 This question is for those of us who did not have direct family who were soldiers in WWII: what was your family doing during WWII (my family were/are Gypsies so you can guess what they were doing)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/702516 This question is for those of us who did not have direct family who were soldiers in WWII: what was your family doing during WWII (my family were/are Gypsies so you can guess what they were doing)? Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:57:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/702516 How many of the "I'm not paying for your healthcare" crowd could look someone who is dying due to a treatable medical condition because they have inadequate or no healthcare coverage straight in the eye (in real life) and say that? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/699300 How many of the "I'm not paying for your healthcare" crowd could look someone who is dying due to a treatable medical condition because they have inadequate or no healthcare coverage straight in the eye (in real life) and say that? Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:59:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/699300 What is the average price of fruit in Japan? Is this normal: http://piurl.com/PM? Is this indicative of food prices in Japan? This story shocked me enough to ask this question. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/692949 What is the average price of fruit in Japan? Is this normal: http://piurl.com/PM? Is this indicative of food prices in Japan? This story shocked me enough to ask this question. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:06:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/692949 Assuming that God is ALL powerful and ALL knowing, what do such things as the Holocaust (the WWII one and all the rest), rapists, child abusers, the Inquisition, and all of the other horrors say about Him? Is He a loving God as most claim? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/688194 Assuming that God is ALL powerful and ALL knowing, what do such things as the Holocaust (the WWII one and all the rest), rapists, child abusers, the Inquisition, and all of the other horrors say about Him? Is He a loving God as most claim? Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:02:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/688194 I just found a blue pill on the floor. If I use it to do my homework will I avoid becoming pregnant? Will any of this help me pass the drug test for the acid I dropped in 1983 but none since? Should I be congratulated for it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/683577 I just found a blue pill on the floor. If I use it to do my homework will I avoid becoming pregnant? Will any of this help me pass the drug test for the acid I dropped in 1983 but none since? Should I be congratulated for it? Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:07:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/683577 How did the fact that Hitler's blood was a toxic soup courtesy of his personal "physician" Dr. Morell affect Hitler's behaviour, and the war, or did it? I shall include in an answer a partial list of the chemicals Morell pumped into Hitler. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/680781 How did the fact that Hitler's blood was a toxic soup courtesy of his personal "physician" Dr. Morell affect Hitler's behaviour, and the war, or did it? I shall include in an answer a partial list of the chemicals Morell pumped into Hitler. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:37:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/680781 Assuming that all of Hitler's support network existed (Goebbels, Himmler, Goering, Rommel, etc., etc) and the time frame was identical, but HITLER had never been born, how would that have affected WWII and the Holocaust? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/680311 Assuming that all of Hitler's support network existed (Goebbels, Himmler, Goering, Rommel, etc., etc) and the time frame was identical, but HITLER had never been born, how would that have affected WWII and the Holocaust? Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:25:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/680311 What is the best way, if it can be done at all, to host a movie on my Fileden (I have the DVD)? I have Windows Vista Basic, Keysha has XP... we can do it from either computer. I have NO clue even where to start to try to figure this out. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/673341 What is the best way, if it can be done at all, to host a movie on my Fileden (I have the DVD)? I have Windows Vista Basic, Keysha has XP... we can do it from either computer. I have NO clue even where to start to try to figure this out. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:00:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/673341 Assuming that someone has an incurable illness from which they are dying in agony or are going to live out their lives in agony. There is no chance of any relief from the pain or recovery from the illness. Would helping them die be murder or kindness? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/662865 Assuming that someone has an incurable illness from which they are dying in agony or are going to live out their lives in agony. There is no chance of any relief from the pain or recovery from the illness. Would helping them die be murder or kindness? Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:55:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/662865 What is your favorite commercial or series of commercials? Youtubes of them, please, if you have them? Mine is the series that included this: http://tinyurl.com/32yzyf http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/662828 What is your favorite commercial or series of commercials? Youtubes of them, please, if you have them? Mine is the series that included this: http://tinyurl.com/32yzyf Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:07:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/662828 How has European history been affected by the mental and physical instabilities caused by inbreeding within the Noble classes, especially the monarchy? Or... do you think that there has been no impact due to this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/661468 How has European history been affected by the mental and physical instabilities caused by inbreeding within the Noble classes, especially the monarchy? Or... do you think that there has been no impact due to this? Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:46:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/661468 Are there any FREE downloads that would allow me to rip (burn?) a whole DVD to my harddrive? I would prefer something that would work with Windows Vista (Basic) but if that is not available, Keysha's comp has XP. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/659069 Are there any FREE downloads that would allow me to rip (burn?) a whole DVD to my harddrive? I would prefer something that would work with Windows Vista (Basic) but if that is not available, Keysha's comp has XP. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:51:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/659069 Why do SOME theists need to convert atheists to their religion? Why do SOME atheists need to convince theists that God does not exist (yes, there are some)? Why do the individuals on BOTH sides who do this feel this need? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/656415 Why do SOME theists need to convert atheists to their religion? Why do SOME atheists need to convince theists that God does not exist (yes, there are some)? Why do the individuals on BOTH sides who do this feel this need? Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:17:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/656415 Do you believe that America is currently in a Recession as is claimed or are we in a Depression? Do you think that we are headed towards another Great Depression? Please tell me why you think this... http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/653743 Do you believe that America is currently in a Recession as is claimed or are we in a Depression? Do you think that we are headed towards another Great Depression? Please tell me why you think this... Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:56:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/653743