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Answer to What is the proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?

Sat, 27 May 2006 19:18:52 -0700

What is the proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?

ABS or Anti-lock Braking works by making your brake pads grip and release the disc hundreds of times a second. this doesn't give the wheel a channce to lock up and skid, so it grips the road to slow the car. In an emergency just stomp the brake and the ABS will do the rest. If your car isn't...

Answer to Why did Pai-Mei teach Beatrix the Five-Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique?

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:16:17 -0800

Why did Pai-Mei teach Beatrix the Five-Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique?

I guess he saw in her a willingness to learn and unrelenting determination and decided she was ready. Afterall she did eventually single handedly kill the entire "Deadly viper assassination squad" and many others.

Answer to Why do they show the dilophasaurus very small on the first movie? They say it's fully grown.

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:12:30 -0800

Why do they show the dilophasaurus very small on the first movie? They say it's fully grown.

I think a bit of dramatic licence was used because if they portrayed dilophosaurus as it's actual size it would have taken some of the focus off T-rex as the dominant large carnivore. Their is also no scientific evidence that proves it spits venom, this aspect was also created for the movie.

Answer to What exactly happened in the ending after Dave's space pod "landed" in that fancy room?

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:03:01 -0800

What exactly happened in the ending after Dave's space pod "landed" in that fancy room?

I think it was meant to represent how short our lives are. Dave ageing so rapidly in a small room or rooms is symbolic of the human race being stuck in such a minute part of the universe for such short slice of time.

Answer to In "Terminator", why were robots used to eliminate humans instead of bombs?

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:54:05 -0800

In "Terminator", why were robots used to eliminate humans instead of bombs?

If the robots were sent to destroy bombs then they would still have to kill the humans. Humans are in control of the bombs so by killing them you completed an objective and increased your fire power by assuming control of the bombs.

Answer to Is the human race destined to die out because of its own greed and desire?

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:33:49 -0800

Is the human race destined to die out because of its own greed and desire?

Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for about 150 million years. They lived in perfect harmony with the environment. They didn't pollute, burn fossil fuels or strip mine yet they became extinct. Humans have inhabited Earth for a fraction of the time dinosaurs did and we've had an immense impact...

Answer to Is it true that contradictions do not exist, only flawed premises?

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:16:21 -0800

Is it true that contradictions do not exist, only flawed premises?

If I understand this question correctly I think you are saying when something is contradicted the idea is flawed because the new idea discredits the old. I think flawed premises and contradictions are two separate things, in fact I believe a contradiction is a revelation which exposes a flawed...

Answer to How can you stop an uncomfortable and frightening hallucinogenic drug experience?

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:09:56 -0800

How can you stop an uncomfortable and frightening hallucinogenic drug experience?

Only time can actually stop it and how long it takes depends on your body size and dosage consumed. However you can make it a little more comfortable by surrounding yourself with familiar things. Being in your own room or the room of a close friend (who ISN'T also freaking out) can help. If...

Answer to What is Ashley's favorite food?

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 20:37:03 -0800

What is Ashley's favorite food?

Low fat lettuce.

Answer to Why don't we see more people in movies going into the toilets given that we all do several times a day?

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 00:24:54 -0800

Why don't we see more people in movies going into the toilets given that we all do several times a day?

A film is on average one and a half to two hours long and in this time frame scenes have to be selected on their relevence to the plot or character development. Seeing a character go to the toilet, brush their teeth, pick their nose would not only be a waste of time but it may turn people off....

Answer to Are there eye drops that can whiten the white part of my eye without any ill side effects?

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 20:45:52 -0800

Are there eye drops that can whiten the white part of my eye without any ill side effects?

I'm not too sure what ill side effects you are talking about but to whiten your eye you need a drop with a vasoconstrictor, this constricts the visable blood vessels in your sclera (white part). If you've had ill effects from other drops you may have had a reaction to some other active...

Answer to What kind of muscles do insects have?

Sat, 08 Oct 2005 19:18:50 -0700

What kind of muscles do insects have?

Insects don't have solid muscles, like vertibrate animals, that contract and pull on tendons that pull on bones to make them move. Instead their muscles are fluid encased in their exoskeleton. They move by means of hydrolics, where fluid is moved from chamber to chamber causing limbs to...

Answer to What over the counter supplement can be used to replenish serotonin levels?

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 20:25:03 -0700

What over the counter supplement can be used to replenish serotonin levels?

After a seratonin depleting weekend, (if you know what I mean) my friends and I sometimes take a drug called "5htp". It definately helps take the edge off the next day. It is also a good idea to use it before seratonin depleting activities. I live in Western Australia and get ours from...

Answer to I had a one night stand while drunk. If I tell my fiance he will be so upset and will just leave me. What should I do?

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 01:52:22 -0700

I had a one night stand while drunk. If I tell my fiance he will be so upset and will just leave me. What should I do?

It's over. If you tell him now he'll probably call off the wedding, collect his things and leave. Don't tell him and he will eventually find out later (somehow, it always happens) when you are married with kids and a mortgage. That's when things get difficult. With custody...

Answer to Why do girls get turned off when guys use pick-up lines?

Sun, 28 Aug 2005 19:13:28 -0700

Why do girls get turned off when guys use pick-up lines?

The first stage of attraction is physical, so when the girl sees you she'll be either attracted or not. The first thing you say to her has a very big impact. If she considers you attractive then a pick up line may work if it's original but not all the time. If you tell her something...

Answer to Why do hot dogs come in packages of six and the buns come in packages of eight?

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:14:35 -0700

Why do hot dogs come in packages of six and the buns come in packages of eight?

I did the maths. You would have to buy three packages of buns and four packages of hot dogs to ensure that each dog had a bun. That's twenty four hot dogs. If you bought any less than that some buns would go to waste. Unless of course you have invited vegetarians to your party. I guess what...

Answer to Where can I buy an all-region DVD player?

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 18:26:37 -0700

Where can I buy an all-region DVD player?

Pioneer, Panasonic and Phillips (the 3 Ps) are all multi-region dvd players straight out of the box. LG dvd players require a code to enable the multi-region function. I'm not sure if it's true for all but this code worked on mine. First ensure there isn't a disc already in the...

Answer to What is a coolie jacket?

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 22:16:51 -0700

What is a coolie jacket?

If you're from Australia it's called a "stubbie holder". A stubbie is Australian slang for a bottle of beer.

Answer to What is the history behind earrings? When were they first worn?

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 22:12:13 -0700

What is the history behind earrings? When were they first worn?

Not quite a full answer I know, but back in the days of sailing ships and pirates a man would wear an earring if he had survived a shipwreck, typically a gold hoop, and that is where we get the classic pirate image from.

Answer to What is the sound of one hand clapping?

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 18:04:41 -0700

What is the sound of one hand clapping?

A sound can not be produced in text form, therefore this question can not be answered truly on this site. A simile may be given to give the question asker as a guideline on how to answer the question themselves, eg. One hand clapping sounds like the four fingers on your hand striking your palm....

Answer to What regular maintenance and cleaning should I do to make sure my bike keeps running smoothly?

Tue, 12 Jul 2005 09:15:22 -0700

What regular maintenance and cleaning should I do to make sure my bike keeps running smoothly?

Cleaning your bike should involve a full body clean with soapy water and then a detailed clean of all your drive mechanisms with a brush to ensure that all grit is removed. It's probably not a bad idea to clean your rims and brake pads with water only so there is nothin hampering friction...

Answer to Does flatulence truly burn if near an open flame?

Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:22:00 -0700

Does flatulence truly burn if near an open flame?

It sure does! I've been able to produce a flame up to about 25cm long. Eating chilli based foods like tobasco sauce and drinking milk always promises flatulence worth igniting. Also for some reason my friends and I have found that denim jeans work best for getting the longest flame. Try...

Answer to Once we colonize the Moon and Mars, what will be the domain suffixes for any websites based there?

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 18:49:20 -0700

Once we colonize the Moon and Mars, what will be the domain suffixes for any websites based there?

ssw.theinternetsite.com.mn (solar system web.the ineternetsite.com.moon) ssw.theinternetsite.com.ms (solar system web.theinternetsite.com.mars) .....probably.

Answer to Why would my cats love marshmallows so much?

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 19:11:22 -0700

Why would my cats love marshmallows so much?

Your cat is a fat person reincarnated.

Answer to If there really is a Heaven, what is it like?

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 21:06:52 -0700

If there really is a Heaven, what is it like?

Heaven is a concept thought up to comfort people in their final hours. It also makes religious people live an honest life because they are promised a place there if they do so. Heaven is a control mechanism designed to ease the world of wrong doers. Nothing more nothing less.

Answer to Where did the name Pearl Jam come from?

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:59:03 -0700

Where did the name Pearl Jam come from?

I heard through the grape vine that pearl jam was another name for semen and they gave the other explanation so not to offend some listeners.

Answer to What is morbid curiosity?

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 01:13:55 -0700

What is morbid curiosity?

It is a curiosity of all things that surround death like the smell or feel of a dead thing. It is normal for one to feel curious about death as it will eventually happen to all of us....eventually.

Answer to Do coincidences happen for a reason?

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 04:06:49 -0700

Do coincidences happen for a reason?

No coincidences do not happen for a reason. Incidents do because, as Lucas stated, they are a product of "cause and effect". A coincident is merely two or more incidents that happen at a similar time in a similar fashion.

Answer to If the dice is the symbol of randomness what's the symbol of destiny?

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 03:41:19 -0700

If the dice is the symbol of randomness what's the symbol of destiny?

Firstly, I think this question makes the assumption that randomness is the opposite of destiny, which is slightly inaccurate. The concept of destiny involves powers over ones life that will cause it to take a certain path ( the owner of the life has no control over it's intended path). True...

Answer to What is the origin of the word "fuck"?

Fri, 20 May 2005 19:34:38 -0700

What is the origin of the word "fuck"?

Back in the old days (don't ask me when) a married couple would need to seek the king's permission to have children. If they were successful the couple would be given a plaque to be hung over the front door. The plaque displayed the word "fuck" which was an acronymn for...

Answer to Will there ever be a point when we know everything there is to know, and no new technologies and inventions will be possible?

Wed, 18 May 2005 19:24:05 -0700

Will there ever be a point when we know everything there is to know, and no new technologies and inventions will be possible?

To know if and when we will know everything there is to know, we would already have to know everything. Therefore it is impossible. If you told someone a thousand years ago that we could travel into outer space, or have a real time conversation with someone on the other side of the world (or...

Answer to Could having sexual intercourse underwater be dangerous?

Sun, 01 May 2005 19:37:13 -0700

Could having sexual intercourse underwater be dangerous?

You could drown!

Answer to What is the fastest speed recorded on a bicycle?

Sat, 02 Apr 2005 04:34:19 -0800

What is the fastest speed recorded on a bicycle?

Sam Whittingham (Canada) reached a speed of 130km/h (81mph) on a flat surface in his recumbant bicycle in Nevada on 5 October 2002.

Answer to How should I choose a cue?

Sat, 02 Apr 2005 04:20:55 -0800

How should I choose a cue?

If you are using a cue from a pool hall always roll it on the table before selecting it. If it appears to "wobble", the cue is bent and it is probably wise to select another. If the cue rolls smoothly and is the right weight, length and thickness then you've found the right one.

Answer to Can a question truly be an answer?

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 01:11:51 -0800

Can a question truly be an answer?

Yes. Here's an example Q: What question should you ask to find out my name? A: What is your name? Most questions that appear to answer questions actually don't, but make something seem apparent to the asker or simply ask for more information to give a true answer. Eg Q: What day is...

Answer to Does sun exposure clear up acne?

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 00:49:22 -0800

Does sun exposure clear up acne?

I never get acne were I am tanned like my forearms, lower legs, face and neck. My poor lilly white shoulders tend to be the worst affected. Coincidence maybe?

Answer to Is there a recipe known for requiring the most ingredients?

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 01:17:21 -0800

Is there a recipe known for requiring the most ingredients?

Not as far as I know but i would imagine it would be some sort of soup. There could be a recipe for soup with "x" number of ingredients, then to beat that you would just have to add a pinch of an unused herb to make the ingredient list even bigger. So in short no. Unless you invented...

Answer to What's in a breath mint or other candy that makes it feel cold or "icy" in your mouth?

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 01:08:27 -0800

What's in a breath mint or other candy that makes it feel cold or "icy" in your mouth?

Mint gives the flavour but it's menthol that has the cooling effect.

Answer to When grilling a steak, how can you tell when it's rare, medium, or well done?

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:32:30 -0800

When grilling a steak, how can you tell when it's rare, medium, or well done?

Apparently you can tell using the fleshy major muscle in your thumb. Touch the tip of your pinky to the tip of your thumb on the same hand. With your other hand press the big thumb muscle in your palm, that is what well done feels like. Do the same with your ring finger, middle and index and they...

Answer to How do you open a sealed envelope without it being noticable?

Sat, 22 Jan 2005 19:44:50 -0800

How do you open a sealed envelope without it being noticable?

This is going to be pretty hard to explain but I'll give it a go. Get a thin piece of dowel and cut a slit down the length of it. Push the dowel into the envelope in the top corner under the flap. Now manipulate the letter through the envelope so that the edge of it sits in the slit in the...

Answer to I have small, reddish dots all over my legs and arms that won't disappear. What are they, and how can I get rid of them?

Mon, 17 Jan 2005 04:33:50 -0800

I have small, reddish dots all over my legs and arms that won't disappear. What are they, and how can I get rid of them?

These sound like Petechiae. Which are tiny subdermal haemorages caused by a low platelet cell count in your blood. Platelets are the cells found in blood that help it to clot. There are many medical conditions that can cause a low platelet count. Probably the best thing to do, as with any unknown...

Answer to What is the longest movie title?

Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:17:47 -0800

What is the longest movie title?

Don't be a menace to South Central while drinking your juice in the hood.

Answer to Do ping-pong balls really explode when heated?

Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:14:12 -0800

Do ping-pong balls really explode when heated?

Kind of, they just pop. When the air inside is heated it expands and has nowhere to escape so the seam pops.

Answer to Why was Group B rally racing stopped after 1986?

Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:09:44 -0800

Why was Group B rally racing stopped after 1986?

Group B cars were too powerful and a lot of drivers were losing control and a lot of serious accidents occured.

Answer to What is the fastest car in the world?

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 19:06:36 -0800

What is the fastest car in the world?

Whoa a few different answers here. I got the 2005 Guiness book of records for christmas and it states. Fastest production car: McLaren F1 @ 386.46km/h (240.14mph) Land speed record: Thrust SSC @ 1227.98km/h (763.03mph) Fastest electric car: White Lightning @ 395.821km/h (245.951mph) ...

Answer to Philosophically speaking, if a question itself assumed a falsehood to be valid, could the question itself receive a direct and valid answer?

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 04:46:20 -0800

Philosophically speaking, if a question itself assumed a falsehood to be valid, could the question itself receive a direct and valid answer?

A question can assume a falsehood but the answer to it would identify the falsehood therefore making the question invalid.

Answer to When you're at the mob boss house, how do you get past the laser beams?

Mon, 03 Jan 2005 19:41:14 -0800

When you're at the mob boss house, how do you get past the laser beams?

Depending on which part you're in but you can roll under high ones or ones near a wall use the stealth move where the character walks with his back against the wall.

Answer to Why do clocks run clockwise and not counterclockwise?

Mon, 03 Jan 2005 18:49:05 -0800

Why do clocks run clockwise and not counterclockwise?

Clocks will always run clockwise. If clocks were to run the other way that new direction would be referred to as clockwise. If you are asking why the hands move left to right at the top and right to left at the bottom then the sundial solution is correct.

Answer to How should I introduce my new pet rabbit to my two cats?

Mon, 03 Jan 2005 18:41:54 -0800

How should I introduce my new pet rabbit to my two cats?

"(insert rabbit's name here), this is (cat #1's name) and (cat#2's name) my two cats." You should also make them shake paws.

Answer to How is fiberglass manufactured? Can it be colored or is it always white?

Mon, 03 Jan 2005 17:20:09 -0800

How is fiberglass manufactured? Can it be colored or is it always white?

Fibreglass is made by layering sheets of "hair like" glass fibres into a mould and is set with an epoxy resin. When more layers of the glass and resin are used the stronger it becomes. Fibreglass can be painted or a dye can be added to the resin, but the fibres are always clear or white.