Answerbag: Aristocles's questions

If the US will suffer, as the Right says, after adapting socialized health care, then why haven't other countries suffered from doing it? And how do they spend less on health care than us if we have the supposedly better system?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:30:15 -0800

If the US will suffer, as the Right says, after adapting socialized health care, then why haven't other countries suffered from doing it? And how do they spend less on health care than us if we have the supposedly better system?

Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) "linked" the US census to our WWII-era Japanese internment camps. Three moths later (9-12), a census worker is found, naked and gagged, hanging in a KY cemetery with the word "fed" written on his body. Any connection?

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:55:59 -0700

Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) "linked" the US census to our WWII-era Japanese internment camps. Three moths later (9-12), a census worker is found, naked and gagged, hanging in a KY cemetery with the word "fed" written on his body. Any connection?

Setup bass intonation: 12th fret harmonic is flatter than 12th fret tone on E string. I've tightened the Allen screw (moving saddle toward bridge) as far as it'll go, but the harmonic is still flat. So what else can I do?

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:29:22 -0700

Setup bass intonation: 12th fret harmonic is flatter than 12th fret tone on E string. I've tightened the Allen screw (moving saddle toward bridge) as far as it'll go, but the harmonic is still flat. So what else can I do?

Two part Q: You tell a group to write any one word on paper. Secretly, we want to find the first word that appears twice or more. IYO, 1) how big must the group be before we find that word? 2) What do you think the word would be?

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:27:17 -0800

Two part Q: You tell a group to write any one word on paper. Secretly, we want to find the first word that appears twice or more. IYO, 1) how big must the group be before we find that word? 2) What do you think the word would be?

I have a box of pens, equal parts red and blue. I reach in and grab three pens at once. What are the chances of at least one of them being red if the box has (a) 14 pens, (b) 140 pens, and (c) infinity pens? Please explain your calculation.

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:44:23 -0800

I have a box of pens, equal parts red and blue. I reach in and grab three pens at once. What are the chances of at least one of them being red if the box has (a) 14 pens, (b) 140 pens, and (c) infinity pens? Please explain your calculation.

Whenever you scroll through your profile and look through some of your older answers and comments, do you ever just want to slap yourself silly for writing them? Or at least for writing them in the way that you did?

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:03:24 -0800

Whenever you scroll through your profile and look through some of your older answers and comments, do you ever just want to slap yourself silly for writing them? Or at least for writing them in the way that you did?

Is the term "organized religion" redundant? Why or why not?

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:30:51 -0800

Is the term "organized religion" redundant? Why or why not?

I received an old Les Paul as a gift, and in my answer below is a picture of the bridge. I know little about guitar maintenance, not to mention I've never seen a set-up like this. How do you correctly attach the bridge and put on strings?

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:56:45 -0800

I received an old Les Paul as a gift, and in my answer below is a picture of the bridge. I know little about guitar maintenance, not to mention I've never seen a set-up like this. How do you correctly attach the bridge and put on strings?

Have you ever tried to change the strings or adjust the bridge of a Les Paul like this [see link]? There are just two screws that attach it to the body and I can't figure out how to screw them in without the bridge moving all over the place.

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 02:07:46 -0800

Have you ever tried to change the strings or adjust the bridge of a Les Paul like this [see link]? There are just two screws that attach it to the body and I can't figure out how to screw them in without the bridge moving all over the place.

A common argument against agnosticism: we have no way of knowing whether the tooth fairy exists, so shall we suspend judgment and claim that it may indeed exist? Agnostics: Care to refute or comment on such an argument?

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:10:58 -0800

A common argument against agnosticism: we have no way of knowing whether the tooth fairy exists, so shall we suspend judgment and claim that it may indeed exist? Agnostics: Care to refute or comment on such an argument?

Where can I find a list of risky sites to add to my Restricted Sites list?

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:03:15 -0800

Where can I find a list of risky sites to add to my Restricted Sites list?

Do you consider your country the greatest on Earth? Please explain why or why not and include a definition of "greatest country on Earth."

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:25:18 -0700

Do you consider your country the greatest on Earth? Please explain why or why not and include a definition of "greatest country on Earth."

What would the world be like if one day a week EVERYONE rested and did no work?

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:54:44 -0700

What would the world be like if one day a week EVERYONE rested and did no work?

Can you tell me a little about the super-important chromatic, major, and minor scales?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:30:54 -0700

Can you tell me a little about the super-important chromatic, major, and minor scales?

What percent of longtime smokers die of smoking-related illness? (Note: I'm not asking what percent of deaths or illnesses are smoking-related.)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:11:13 -0700

What percent of longtime smokers die of smoking-related illness? (Note: I'm not asking what percent of deaths or illnesses are smoking-related.)

What do you think of the website s e x in ch rist (dot) com? (Close the gaps.)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:03:31 -0700

What do you think of the website s e x in ch rist (dot) com? (Close the gaps.)

What do you think of the website sexinchrist(dot)com?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:59:55 -0700

What do you think of the website sexinchrist(dot)com?

Randomly pick 1% of your AB answers (ie, multiply your answer total by .01) and cut and paste them all in a word counter (google "word counter"). Divide the number of words by the number of answers pasted. What's your average number of words per answer?

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:52:47 -0700

Randomly pick 1% of your AB answers (ie, multiply your answer total by .01) and cut and paste them all in a word counter (google "word counter"). Divide the number of words by the number of answers pasted. What's your average number of words per answer?

Three-part question for people in houses with two or more floors: how many people live in your house, how long have you lived there, and how many times has someone fallen down the stairs that resulted in a trip to the hospital? (I'm calculating odds.)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:48:51 -0700

Three-part question for people in houses with two or more floors: how many people live in your house, how long have you lived there, and how many times has someone fallen down the stairs that resulted in a trip to the hospital? (I'm calculating odds.)

From money.cnn [dot] com: the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will cost trillions of dollars; one estimate is that each household will pay $21,500 for the wars. Would you like to pay as much as possible now in the form of a war tax? Why or why not?

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:22:17 -0700

From money.cnn [dot] com: the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will cost trillions of dollars; one estimate is that each household will pay $21,500 for the wars. Would you like to pay as much as possible now in the form of a war tax? Why or why not?

Is there any humor in the Bible? I mean, that is intentional. We always hear of God having a sense of humor. Where in the Bible can we find indicators of God's fun side?

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:33:30 -0700

Is there any humor in the Bible? I mean, that is intentional. We always hear of God having a sense of humor. Where in the Bible can we find indicators of God's fun side?

Has anyone seen that vid on youtube where GW Bush is making a speech where he is talking about ancestors (or relatives) coming to America? He can't articulate what he means about who moved where. I'm looking for the link.

Wed, 28 May 2008 06:15:49 -0700

Has anyone seen that vid on youtube where GW Bush is making a speech where he is talking about ancestors (or relatives) coming to America? He can't articulate what he means about who moved where. I'm looking for the link.

Somehow I've lost the helpful menu on the L side of the screen that has File and Folder Options like "Move this folder" and "Delete this folder." eg, when you open My Computer it will probably be on the left. How can I get this back and what is it called?

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:01:56 -0700

Somehow I've lost the helpful menu on the L side of the screen that has File and Folder Options like "Move this folder" and "Delete this folder." eg, when you open My Computer it will probably be on the left. How can I get this back and what is it called?

Do all Buddhas have the same personality?

Thu, 31 May 2007 16:18:06 -0700

Do all Buddhas have the same personality?

Do two identical tones produced at the same time yield twice the volume (ie, decibels) as just one produced tone?

Thu, 17 May 2007 09:15:45 -0700

Do two identical tones produced at the same time yield twice the volume (ie, decibels) as just one produced tone?

Are you a liar? Be honest!... okay. When you are specifically told to be honest, does this affect your answer?

Wed, 02 May 2007 12:27:35 -0700

Are you a liar? Be honest!... okay. When you are specifically told to be honest, does this affect your answer?

I'm buying an acoustic guitar soon. I like them simple, dark-necked, with clarity and volume, and I'm not looking for one that's high maintenance. No crazy sound holes, no strange body shapes, no wild colors, etc. My range is $4-700. Recommendations?

Wed, 02 May 2007 12:20:00 -0700

I'm buying an acoustic guitar soon. I like them simple, dark-necked, with clarity and volume, and I'm not looking for one that's high maintenance. No crazy sound holes, no strange body shapes, no wild colors, etc. My range is $4-700. Recommendations?

What is sociology?

Wed, 02 May 2007 12:01:53 -0700

What is sociology?

I've broken the headstock off of my old Gibson acoustic (without a truss rod). I suppose I'll need a whole new neck. About how much will this cost?

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:01:36 -0700

I've broken the headstock off of my old Gibson acoustic (without a truss rod). I suppose I'll need a whole new neck. About how much will this cost?

Does each type of liquor have its own quality of buzz?

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:10:03 -0700

Does each type of liquor have its own quality of buzz?

What is happening physically when we think with inner monologue (the voice in our heads)?

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 06:47:29 -0700

What is happening physically when we think with inner monologue (the voice in our heads)?

What's the most a mechanic would charge for replacing spark plugs and wires, patching a tire and removing Fix-a-Flat residue, and replacing a muffler?

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 08:37:24 -0700

What's the most a mechanic would charge for replacing spark plugs and wires, patching a tire and removing Fix-a-Flat residue, and replacing a muffler?

What percent of US homicides are committed with guns?

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:05:05 -0700

What percent of US homicides are committed with guns?

What are those numbers next to the blue-text sub-categories? I've noticed some of the numbers never change although more questions are added into the categories.

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:02:05 -0700

What are those numbers next to the blue-text sub-categories? I've noticed some of the numbers never change although more questions are added into the categories.

The phrase "You're a dips***" has been deemed "acceptable" by Answerbag, according to an email reply I received regarding an unapproved moderation. Your thoughts?

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:35:54 -0700

The phrase "You're a dips***" has been deemed "acceptable" by Answerbag, according to an email reply I received regarding an unapproved moderation. Your thoughts?

Whenever I desperately need to urinate, I get an uncomfortable tingling sensation in my upper incisors and triceps. I'm assuming it's a nerve sensation. What is this?

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:50:15 -0700

Whenever I desperately need to urinate, I get an uncomfortable tingling sensation in my upper incisors and triceps. I'm assuming it's a nerve sensation. What is this?

Why don't ice scrapers scratch your car's windows? Or do they?

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:44:17 -0700

Why don't ice scrapers scratch your car's windows? Or do they?

Does it improve your well-being to meditate when you are sick?

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:38:45 -0700

Does it improve your well-being to meditate when you are sick?

When your pawn reaches the last rank and is exchanged for a queen, what is used when your original queen is still an active piece?

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 07:02:01 -0700

When your pawn reaches the last rank and is exchanged for a queen, what is used when your original queen is still an active piece?

Why are some homosexuals flamboyant? Isn't acting that way simply silly and deviant (by its literal meaning), regardless of one's sexual orientation?

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:35:45 -0700

Why are some homosexuals flamboyant? Isn't acting that way simply silly and deviant (by its literal meaning), regardless of one's sexual orientation?

Casual players dislike when their opponents force a draw near the end of a one-sided chess game. How do advanced or expert players feel about it?

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:27:55 -0700

Casual players dislike when their opponents force a draw near the end of a one-sided chess game. How do advanced or expert players feel about it?

In his book "Politics," former NYC mayor and Congressman Ed Koch said (paraphrased here), "Public intoxication is not a crime. The Supreme Court has said that." Is this true?If so, why do people get arrested for it? And what case was he referring to?

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:48:48 -0700

In his book "Politics," former NYC mayor and Congressman Ed Koch said (paraphrased here), "Public intoxication is not a crime. The Supreme Court has said that." Is this true?If so, why do people get arrested for it? And what case was he referring to?

Does the police patrol those long barren highways in the western US in order to protect travellers who have broken down or run out of gas?

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 18:40:11 -0800

Does the police patrol those long barren highways in the western US in order to protect travellers who have broken down or run out of gas?

Why do polls commonly claim to show the country's opinions on given subjects when they only survey a tiny fraction of the population?

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:15:19 -0800

Why do polls commonly claim to show the country's opinions on given subjects when they only survey a tiny fraction of the population?

If Socrates was still walking around town and harassing people, would you talk to him?

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:02:42 -0800

If Socrates was still walking around town and harassing people, would you talk to him?

As you rise through the ranks, do you get intimidated by your newfound rating abilities?

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:06:00 -0800

As you rise through the ranks, do you get intimidated by your newfound rating abilities?

Why is a computer's performance slow for a few minutes after it's turned on?

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:39:08 -0800

Why is a computer's performance slow for a few minutes after it's turned on?

What person/band do you rate an exact 1.0 (horrid) out of 10 (perfect)? Which is 2.0? Continue to 10.

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:05:26 -0800

What person/band do you rate an exact 1.0 (horrid) out of 10 (perfect)? Which is 2.0? Continue to 10.

Have you ever had any problems whatsoever with Amazon.com or its merchandise? (Assuming you've ordered from it, of course.)

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:38:54 -0800

Have you ever had any problems whatsoever with Amazon.com or its merchandise? (Assuming you've ordered from it, of course.)

"It's genius!" "No, it's mediocre." What albums divide music fans as much as The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds"?

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:54:58 -0800

"It's genius!" "No, it's mediocre." What albums divide music fans as much as The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds"?

Did Jack White feature a brief drum introduction to "Get Behind Me Satan" in order to foreshadow that this album would be softer than previous White Stripes albums, recalling "Led Zeppelin III"?

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:31:04 -0800

Did Jack White feature a brief drum introduction to "Get Behind Me Satan" in order to foreshadow that this album would be softer than previous White Stripes albums, recalling "Led Zeppelin III"?

Does it ever bother you when you hear the phrase "Do you want to come with?" Does this sound unnatural to you? And why end the sentence with a preposition?

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:12:39 -0800

Does it ever bother you when you hear the phrase "Do you want to come with?" Does this sound unnatural to you? And why end the sentence with a preposition?

As of this moment, who would you vote for in the next Presidential election, and why? (If you want it to remain secret, then, ummmm...don't answer.)

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:53:43 -0800

As of this moment, who would you vote for in the next Presidential election, and why? (If you want it to remain secret, then, ummmm...don't answer.)

Have you ever heard from Vietnam vets of any reported Russian-roulette torture as was depicted in "The Deer Hunter"?

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:45:27 -0800

Have you ever heard from Vietnam vets of any reported Russian-roulette torture as was depicted in "The Deer Hunter"?

When you ask a question, are you the "host" of that page? Can you do whatever you want within the space of that page?

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:11:01 -0800

When you ask a question, are you the "host" of that page? Can you do whatever you want within the space of that page?

Has anyone noticed a parallel between the films "L.A. Confidential" (1997) and "The Wizard of Oz" (1939)?

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:38:28 -0800

Has anyone noticed a parallel between the films "L.A. Confidential" (1997) and "The Wizard of Oz" (1939)?

If all matter has gravitational attraction to all other matter, then will the universe eventually pull itself back together?

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 05:42:31 -0800

If all matter has gravitational attraction to all other matter, then will the universe eventually pull itself back together?

You know the feeling you get when you look at a clock's second-hand and it seems to be motionless for a few seconds, but then it continues moving; it's as if you go crazy for that second. Is there a psychological term that describes this?

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:42:08 -0800

You know the feeling you get when you look at a clock's second-hand and it seems to be motionless for a few seconds, but then it continues moving; it's as if you go crazy for that second. Is there a psychological term that describes this?

Why did Larry Fine of the Three Stooges never get the good lines that Moe and Curly always did?

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:19:40 -0800

Why did Larry Fine of the Three Stooges never get the good lines that Moe and Curly always did?

Are you sometimes puzzled by what the AB moderators consider flag-worthy?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:42:09 -0800

Are you sometimes puzzled by what the AB moderators consider flag-worthy?

How long should you work at a job before you ask for vacation time?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:22:39 -0800

How long should you work at a job before you ask for vacation time?

Are there any philosphers/thinkers whose writings aren't difficult to read? Bertrand Russell and Henry David Thoreau come to mind, but I find nearly all others to be way over my head.

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:55:44 -0800

Are there any philosphers/thinkers whose writings aren't difficult to read? Bertrand Russell and Henry David Thoreau come to mind, but I find nearly all others to be way over my head.

The "Chuck Taylors-and-flannel" look: timeless or dated?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:48:46 -0800

The "Chuck Taylors-and-flannel" look: timeless or dated?

In "The Departed," who sent the text message "Follow the Envelope"? [edit: beware, spoiler inside!]

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:27:31 -0800

In "The Departed," who sent the text message "Follow the Envelope"? [edit: beware, spoiler inside!]

When American settlers moved West in the 19th century, why did they travel for months or years at a time? Isn't a week or two long enough?

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:02:16 -0800

When American settlers moved West in the 19th century, why did they travel for months or years at a time? Isn't a week or two long enough?

Are you proud of your nation? Please give as many reasons as possible.

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:32:01 -0800

Are you proud of your nation? Please give as many reasons as possible.

What in God's name is boredasmustard's avatar? Every time I look at it I get frustrated.

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:36:37 -0800

What in God's name is boredasmustard's avatar? Every time I look at it I get frustrated.

It's been recently revealed that Peter Pan and Great Value brand peanut butter jars with the mark "2111" on the lids may be contaminated with salmonella. In my cupboard is one such jar, half-eaten. Is it possible that the salmonella is in the bottom?

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:27:50 -0800

It's been recently revealed that Peter Pan and Great Value brand peanut butter jars with the mark "2111" on the lids may be contaminated with salmonella. In my cupboard is one such jar, half-eaten. Is it possible that the salmonella is in the bottom?

Which brands of stereos have you found to be the best, and why? Which are the worst?

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 06:28:40 -0800

Which brands of stereos have you found to be the best, and why? Which are the worst?

Why is "midget" an offensive term to little people?

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:41:58 -0800

Why is "midget" an offensive term to little people?

Richie, Fonzie, Joanie, Chachi, Potsie, Ralph. Okay, the jig is up, so what's with the names already?

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:30:18 -0800

Richie, Fonzie, Joanie, Chachi, Potsie, Ralph. Okay, the jig is up, so what's with the names already?

How do you transfer music from Guitar Pro 4.1.0 to Windows Media Player?

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:20:45 -0800

How do you transfer music from Guitar Pro 4.1.0 to Windows Media Player?

If your moderation points are not 100%, then does that mean the AB staff has disagreed with some of your flag choices?

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:39:33 -0800

If your moderation points are not 100%, then does that mean the AB staff has disagreed with some of your flag choices?

Can you accurately describe complex concepts with one word? If you say no, then have you answered any of these "Describe X in one word" questions?

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:25:43 -0800

Can you accurately describe complex concepts with one word? If you say no, then have you answered any of these "Describe X in one word" questions?

Why do many books have several blank pages at the very end?

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:15:23 -0800

Why do many books have several blank pages at the very end?

Why is it that sometimes a website will disable the "Back" button? Does this give the website some benefit that I'm not aware of?

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:55:59 -0800

Why is it that sometimes a website will disable the "Back" button? Does this give the website some benefit that I'm not aware of?

In geometry, points have no size. How true is this in real life? Can a point's size be determined by placing two metal balls together and measuring the area of the contact point?

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 13:44:23 -0800

In geometry, points have no size. How true is this in real life? Can a point's size be determined by placing two metal balls together and measuring the area of the contact point?

Http://www.libero.it/ just informed me that I won $1M in a contest I never entered, but they didn't even congratulate me. Isn't that rude?

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 05:04:20 -0800

Http://www.libero.it/ just informed me that I won $1M in a contest I never entered, but they didn't even congratulate me. Isn't that rude?

What songs lyrics have you misheard for years and then felt stupid when you found out what they were? ZZ Top: "She wanna pearl neckbrace!"

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:22:53 -0800

What songs lyrics have you misheard for years and then felt stupid when you found out what they were? ZZ Top: "She wanna pearl neckbrace!"

Did anyone see Haley's comet twenty years ago? I won't be alive the next time it comes around, so I'd like to know what you thought of it.

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:00:52 -0800

Did anyone see Haley's comet twenty years ago? I won't be alive the next time it comes around, so I'd like to know what you thought of it.

Have you seen that Burger King commercial with the Whopper and his son? Did you notice there are SIX remote controls in this ad, plus every light in the room is on? Do you agree that this is subliminal encouragement of reckless consumption?

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:23:32 -0800

Have you seen that Burger King commercial with the Whopper and his son? Did you notice there are SIX remote controls in this ad, plus every light in the room is on? Do you agree that this is subliminal encouragement of reckless consumption?

As of this writing, it seems that those with orange badges [edit: wiz and authority] tend to give the most comprehensive answers. Does anyone else notice this?

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:49:30 -0800

As of this writing, it seems that those with orange badges [edit: wiz and authority] tend to give the most comprehensive answers. Does anyone else notice this?

What things do you do that you feel completely indifferent about? (As in you would rate doing them exactly a 5 out of 10, neither pleaurable nor disagreeable.)

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 05:48:12 -0800

What things do you do that you feel completely indifferent about? (As in you would rate doing them exactly a 5 out of 10, neither pleaurable nor disagreeable.)

The snooze button: Tool for the lazy? Mercy for the weary? Prized gift to procrastinators? A mean-spirited tease? What do you consider it to be?

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:08:30 -0800

The snooze button: Tool for the lazy? Mercy for the weary? Prized gift to procrastinators? A mean-spirited tease? What do you consider it to be?

(US) Do the credit bureaus know how old I am? Do they have easy access to this information?

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:17:42 -0800

(US) Do the credit bureaus know how old I am? Do they have easy access to this information?

Has anyone heard of Schofferhofer Hefewesien? Have you seen it anywhere in the States?

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:53:10 -0800

Has anyone heard of Schofferhofer Hefewesien? Have you seen it anywhere in the States?

The ratio one to ten (1:10) means "one for every ten." Isn't that the same as "one in eleven"?

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:37:59 -0800

The ratio one to ten (1:10) means "one for every ten." Isn't that the same as "one in eleven"?

What unique and original chords can't you live without? (I'll also answer.)

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:43:41 -0800

What unique and original chords can't you live without? (I'll also answer.)

Have you ever invoked the 4th Amendment (US) in resistance to a coercive cop that says, "Mind if I search your car?" or "You don't mind if I look through your things, do ya?"

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:27:05 -0800

Have you ever invoked the 4th Amendment (US) in resistance to a coercive cop that says, "Mind if I search your car?" or "You don't mind if I look through your things, do ya?"

Is it considered racist to imitate a Chinese accent?

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 09:04:47 -0800

Is it considered racist to imitate a Chinese accent?

Can you name some famous people who are/were notorious for refusing to give autographs?

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 04:48:51 -0800

Can you name some famous people who are/were notorious for refusing to give autographs?

What was the easiest "Final Jeopardy" clue you've seen?

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:15:16 -0800

What was the easiest "Final Jeopardy" clue you've seen?

Mmmm. Chinese food. What are some good spicy dishes besides Kung Pao and Gen. Tso? And what are those slender peppers called?

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:29:18 -0800

Mmmm. Chinese food. What are some good spicy dishes besides Kung Pao and Gen. Tso? And what are those slender peppers called?

Many people I've met have told me their horror stories about drinking vodka, and some have problems with tequila. Does anyone have similar problems with certain drinks?

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:43:57 -0800

Many people I've met have told me their horror stories about drinking vodka, and some have problems with tequila. Does anyone have similar problems with certain drinks?

Have you seen this new car that parallel-parks itself? Does anyone else think this won't last long? It reminds me of those shoes that had soles that lit up when you stepped down.

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:34:15 -0800

Have you seen this new car that parallel-parks itself? Does anyone else think this won't last long? It reminds me of those shoes that had soles that lit up when you stepped down.

Were our English teachers right when they told us that Shakespear wrote just like his contemporaries spoke? Even with the awkward syntax?

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:35:40 -0800

Were our English teachers right when they told us that Shakespear wrote just like his contemporaries spoke? Even with the awkward syntax?

Has anyone watched the loads of Internet 9/11 clips that showed countless firemen/policemen/pedestrians who claimed they heard explosions before the towers fell? If you did, do you have any thoughts on this?

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:05:39 -0800

Has anyone watched the loads of Internet 9/11 clips that showed countless firemen/policemen/pedestrians who claimed they heard explosions before the towers fell? If you did, do you have any thoughts on this?

What are ashes composed of? Are all ashes the same, regardless of what they composed before being burned?

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:02:06 -0800

What are ashes composed of? Are all ashes the same, regardless of what they composed before being burned?

I heard on AM radio the other day that nothing biodegrades in a landfill, even natural things like orange peels. Can anyone explain this?

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:53:21 -0800

I heard on AM radio the other day that nothing biodegrades in a landfill, even natural things like orange peels. Can anyone explain this?

Has anyone heard of a recent Verizon controversy? I got a surprising letter from a debt collector called AFNI that erroneously claims I owe Verizon money. I searched "AFNI Verizon debt" on the Web and it yielded results like "ripoff" and "fraud."

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:56:43 -0800

Has anyone heard of a recent Verizon controversy? I got a surprising letter from a debt collector called AFNI that erroneously claims I owe Verizon money. I searched "AFNI Verizon debt" on the Web and it yielded results like "ripoff" and "fraud."