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What are the psychological effects of living in extremely hot weather? Nature (or God) seems to operate with perverse checks and balances. In order for there to be a Halle Berry there has to be a Rosie O'Donnell. In order for there to be a place of stunning beauty (like Yosemite), there has to be a blighted desert that's not fit for man nor beast (parts of the Mohave Desert, for example http://360photo.net/rainbowbasin/). In the desert where I live,...

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How does it feel to get drunk for the first time? When I first started drinking I had very little tolerance for alcohol. My friends and I were too young to drink legally or even to pass as 21. We waited outside a liquor store in a derelict part of town and gave a guy our crumpled dollars to buy quarts of beer for us (Schlitz the beer that made Milwaukie famous, Pabst Blue Ribbon what'll ya have, Hamm's the beer refreshing, or...

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On the old TV series, what was it about Lois Lane that the "Man of Steel" found appealing? The Man of Steel was lucky to find such an enchanting woman, and working right there at the Daily Planet no less! Who wouldn't be attraced to Lois Lane, star reporter? She was so adorable in those stylish cocktail hats and skirts that showed a flirty half-calf. http://www.cartoonresearch.com/noel1.jpg Lois was the seminal working girl, certainly an inspiration for a generation...

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Why do people hate lawyers so much? An example is the area of construction defects. Cases of legitimate construction defects are actually not common. For example, the foundation ruptures and the builder denies any responsibility. Reputable builders tend to go beyond contractual requirements to keep their customers happy. Teams of construction defect lawyers, however, descend like vultures on virgin subdivisions. They...

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What has caused postal workers to "Go Postal" (get violent)? Is it just stress or is there more involved? In addition to stress, the life of a postal worker can be a demoralizing ordeal. I was once a seasonal worker in a large mail facility, a bleak, windowless factory filled with the deafening roar of machinery. Once inside, you are just part of the machinery. Emerging from the hell-hole at the end of a shift, you are numb, shell-shocked, and wanting a stiff belt of strong drink. The main...

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What ingredients make up Southern Comfort? http://www.cocktailtimes.com/history/southern_comfort.shtml The above site suggests that the inventor of Southern Comfort experimented with "...many fruits and some of the finest spices ...such as Moroccan cinnamon and Mexican vanilla." "The original blending recipe remains secret to this day," however. Here is an example of Southern Comfort consumption at its best:...

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Why do people get so excited about seeing celebrities when they are just normal people? Celebrities are just normal people in the sense that outsized talent or exceptional beauty does not make one god-like. With the exception of those who are famous just for being famous, celebrities work just like anyone else. It's just that they have really great jobs. Is that a reason to go ga-ga over them? Those who get excited about celebrities tend to objectify their fellow...

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When is an adult child absolutely too old to be financially dependent on their parents? An adult child is never too old to be financially dependent on his or her parents. From my observation, there has been a societal change. As DD points out, "In the good ole days, the child could be expected to be out on their own and have a career by the time they were 20 at the latest!" Society still cherishes rugged individualism, but like a lot of our most exalted values,...

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Is the urban legend about Richard Gere and his fondness for gerbils really true? It helps to use critical thinking when deciding if something that sounds farfetched is really true. There is a saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The key word is "probably." It is rational to base your world view on things that are likely to be true rather than on "outliers" (statistical anomalies), even though things that sound too...

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How do I become a writer? You can be a writer right now. Just think of yourself as a writer. If you write anything more complex than a grocery list, you're a writer. It takes a lot of practice, for example, to write clear, concise letters and memos. This type of writing is not considered "creative," however. By writer, I think the questioner intends to write things others will want to read and even...

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At the grocery checkout, after you have placed your items on the conveyor, is it courteous to place the plastic divider after your load, or should you let the next person do it? Putting the plastic divider behind your load was a traditional courtesy that I took for granted. The times a thoughtless shopper forgot were so seldom as to be scarcely noticed. The majority of shoppers now neglect this small gesture of consideration. I take this as a sign of a fundamental breakdown in our culture. When it started to happen more frequently in recent years, I was...

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How do you know if you've fallen out of love? You cringe when you see the person. You ask yourself,"Good God, what have I done?" For the first time, you see the person as he or she really is. Once you thought she had a beautiful complexion. Now you see that her skin is sallow & pockmarked. Her lovely legs now look like they belong on an old billiard table. Her shiny radiant hair now looks like upholstery stuffing....

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My girlfriend and I attend different colleges, but I constantly look at other girls. Is it cheating if I love my girlfriend dearly but still have sexual desire for others? Sexual desire for others does not constitute cheating. Only a physical act, such as holding hands, kissing, sex or sexual foreplay, can be considered cheating. Gee, holding hands? Yes, that would likely be cheating in your girlfriend's eyes. She might even think flirtatious behavior is cheating. Her opinion is the one that counts, even if she has an overly strict idea of what...

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If you're in a club and see a guy you like, how should you approach him? I suggest a simple straightforward approach. Walk up to him, smile, and say "Hi." The smile is important. That should be enough. If the guy doesn't seem thrilled, you could add "You look like you could use some company," or a similar supportive statement. A compliment might be a good opener. For example, a woman once told me I had great legs. That really...

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How often should a boyfriend call you? I advise keeping an open mind. For example, I once had a torrid affair in spite of our sporadic communication. I would leave her a message and wait days or weeks to hear back. I was self-secure enough to go on with my life. Then, out of the blue, she would call and we would have the most amazing conversation, picking up where we left off. She was a free sprit, not bound by schedules or...

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What is a cazart? From http://www.cazartrecords.com/index.cfm?pg=about The word "cazart" comes from the fevered imagination of American gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, and means "Holy Shit I Should Have Known!"

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How do you go about hitchhiking? In addition to roadside soliciting, here are other hitchhiking methods I have heard of. You can hang out at boat docks and ask boat owners for rides in exchange for helping out on the boat. You can hang out at small airports and bum rides from owners of private planes. As depicted in the movie Five Easy Pieces you can hang out at a gas station and solicit rides from truckers. You can hang...

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Can a person be considered hip and cool if they don't have tattoos and piercings? Tattos and piercings may not be as cool as once thought. http://tattoopgh.com/history.html Tattooing dates back to our tribal origins. As the above site shows, tattooing is not exclusive to the young and cool. The geezers pictured are modern pioneers of body art, jumping in before it was fashionable. Back in the day, tattoo enthusiasts were part of a freaky subculture. From...

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How can I become a better kisser? I assume from the question that someone has complained about his or her kissing. If so, I would suggest getting feedback. It's not easy for someone to express what's good or bad about the kisses they're getting. Other than "too rough" or "too limp" you may not get much to go on. It helps if you really enjoy kissing. It's one of the great...

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I quit my job to move closer to my boyfriend. I thought we were in a long-term relationship, now he tells me he never wants children, while I do. Am I right in deciding to end this relationship? Yes, you made the right decision. Now you are free to find a man who wants children. I suggest finding a man who is enthusiastic about having children. A man who has mixed feelings about fatherhood could turn out to be a good dad, but that would be a gamble.

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What is "reverse speech"? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4648567 This is in addition to Farino's answer. Here is a fascinating sound clip of an OCD sufferer who had a compulsion to speak backward.

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Why aren't there very many commercials for liquor on American TV? From an article on the attached site, explaining why liquor ads are not seen: "The reason you do not is because, for the past 50 years, the spirits industry has lived under a voluntary ban on the placement of liquor ads on TV. http://www.cato.org/tech/tk/011220-tk.html NBC broke the ban but quickly restored it in 2002 after a wave of protest. ...

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Are there any words in the English language that end in the letter V? maglev Magnetic levitation http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=maglev spiv n : a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=spiv

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What is a Mexican overdrive? http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-common-phrases-based-on-stereotypes A term for coasting downhill with gears disengaged.

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Who is Wodehouse? http://www.answers.com/topic/bertie-wooster Growing up, there were Wodehouse paperbacks floating around the house. The humor was too dry for a kid to appreciate. Eventually I understood the joke: a lowly butler, far smarter than his elite employer, bails him out of all kinds of scrapes. Hugh Laurie of "House" fame on American TV, delivered a legendary performance as the...

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Is there anything that is commonly mistaken for the smell of marijuana? http://www.indonesianclovecigarettes.com/kretek.htm http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/tobacco/gauloises-caporal-non-filter/ The aroma of pot is unmistakable. Exotic cigarettes are pungent enough that the uninitiated might mistake their smoke for pot. Gauloises, for example, smell like burning gym socks, but the fumes could be mistaken for pot.

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At the grocery store checkout, why do they ask "Do you want your milk in a bag?" Following Jodie44's advice I asked a bagger. I had been itching to strike up a conversation but couldn't think of a way. The bagger told me some people don't like their milk in a bag. Picture irate shoppers accosting the store manager to yell about their milk getting bagged. A shopper told me it might be because the milk already has a handle, making the bag redundant....

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What is the opposite of photogenic? photoyucky Kidding! Please don't blast my answer. The dictionaries and thesauruses I consulted do not have antonyms for photogenic or telegenic. Interesting question.

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Where can I find some interesting philosophical quotes and proverbs? From: http://www.thetao.info/english/index.htm "The Tao Te Ching (also called "The Tao", "The Dao" or the "Dao De Jing"), by Lao Tzu, is one of the most influential books in history. It is the source of famous Chinese sayings such as "Those who know do not speak, those who speak, do not know" and "Even a 1,000 mile journey starts with a...

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What would be a good brand of wine for a beginner who prefers a sweet instead of bitter taste? From: http://www.foodreference.com/html/artliebfraumilch.html "One of Germany’s most famous wines is Liebfraumilch. However, its fame remains restricted to export markets and very few Germans would even consider buying bottle for even everyday consumption. This medium dry, fragrant, light, and quaffable wine is originally from the vineyards surrounding the Liebfrauenstift Church...

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What is a force majeure? Force Majeure literally means "greater force"....http://www.library.yale.edu/~llicense/forcegen.shtml

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When discussing multiple occurrences, such as accidents, attacks, or robberies, is it necessary to point out that they are "separate"? It is redundant to note the separateness of things that are typically separate anyway. Even if you know this, you probably find yourself saying it. A harebrained expression can catch on like a bad fad. http://www.badfads.com/home.html Separate is often misused in place of "individual" or "distinct," as in "the machine has 500 separate parts." The parts are not...

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What is unleaded? Slang for decaf. http://www.theinsider.com/nyc/fun/3coffee.htm

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What is moonshine? Illegally distilled whiskey. Also called white lightning. http://www.ibiblio.org/moonshine/make/make.html

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What is a Mad Dog? Mad Dog, also known as MD 20/20, is a fortified wine produced by Mogen David wineries. It is available in various flavours, such as "Pink Grapefruit", "Wild Berry", and "Hawaiian Blue". The alcohol level vary for each flavour. http://www.webtender.com/db/ingred/81

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What is a rotgut? any alcoholic beverage of inferior quality

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Why do businesses that are open 24 hours have locks on their doors? If you build a retail establishment and lease it to a business, you will put a lock on the door even if it is a 24-hour operation. The next tenant might have limited hours. If you own a business that operates 24 hours you might decide to reduce hours in order to cut expenses. In that case, having locks on the doors will come in handy. Only a few businesses, such as the famous restaurant...

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How do companies like Wal-Mart keep their prices low? http://www.cio.com/research/scm/edit/012202_scm.html Wal-Mart is a pioneer of supply chain management, which is explained below (from the above site). Supply chain management is the combination of art and science that goes into improving the way your company finds the raw components it needs to make a product or service, manufactures that product or service and delivers it to customers. ...

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When stating a time, such as 3 a.m., is it necessary to add "in the morning"? It helps to add "in the morning" (or afternoon) for those who missed school the day they talked about a.m and p.m. Sorry! Didn't answer the question; hope you can take a joke. It is preferable to say 8 in the morning, leaving out the a.m., than to use both.

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What is the difference between "first" and "first ever"? In formal writing or speaking it would be absurd to say "first ever" because first is an absolute term. Nothing precedes the first instance of something. There is no word for something that comes before the first. Megafirst? Superfirst? The dictionary doesn't define first as "approximately the one coming, occurring, or ranking before or above all others (or...

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What is the difference between "new" and "all new"? In formal writing or speech it would be absurd to say "all new" because new is an absolute term. Nothing is newer than new. Either it's new or it isn't. When something new is supplanted by something newer still, the most recent becomes the "newest," for example "the newest sensational development in the Jackson trial." In informal communication,...

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How do I become a postal worker? http://www.postaljobs.com/ This is not an official USPS website but it explains the exam process. You can get study guides to prepare for the tests. My intelligence is above average, but the postal test made me feel like a moron. I took the test in a large hall filled with about 1000 other applicants. A few minutes into it, I abandoned all hope of ever becoming a postal employee. ...

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Is there a weight limit for jockeys at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico and if there is, do they level the playing field as they do at the Kentucky Derby? http://krc.ppr.ky.gov/kar/810/001/014.htm Thoroughbred racing abides by a traditional scale of weights. In Triple Crown Races, which are exclusively for 3-year-olds, each horse carries 126 pounds. Fillies get a 5-pound allowance. These are minimum weights. For example, if the jockey weighs 120 pounds, lead inserts totaling 6 pounds are attached to the saddle. This does not...

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What is a good P/E ratio for a company to have? Answerbag: Please delete this answer. I did not intend to submit it. I copied it from a financial site. I don't want to present it as my own. Thank you. A growth investor need not be overly concerned about PE ratios. In the 1990s Microsoft had a high PE that kept going higher. One example of a high-PE stock is BJs Brewrey. Based in Huntington Beach, Calif., BJ's owns 37...

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My fiance doesn't like to have intellectual discussions. Could this be a problem? I believe it is not a problem. When you have met the right person, discussions are not an issue. You know that she (or he) is right for you and that's it. If you are wringing your hands about her discussion skills then she is probably not right for you. Personally, I believe that so-called intellectual discussions are highly overrated. They don't add to your life. You can...

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My boyfriend likes it when I put a finger in his anus before he cums. He recently asked me to do similar activities using my tongue. How do I tell him I think it is kind of disgusting? Because honestly I like it when he does such activities to me. It's more than kind of disgusting. What you are doing with your finger is generous enough. Many women would not even do that. Men's bodies are different in this respect. Even after bathing, a man's anal area is a collecting ground for vile secretions and foul residues. It is no place for a lovely tongue like yours. The same area on some women, while not exactly...

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Are there any books or otherwise fictional literary works about what would happen if all adults 13 and over disappeared, leaving kids 12 and under to run the world themselves? http://www.gerenser.com/lotf/ Lord of the Flies by William Golding The book doesn't fit the exact scenario described but would still be highly useful to someone who is curious about this theme. The book is a very good read. It was made into two movies, one good (the original) and one not-so-good.

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What is an allegory? 'a-l&-"gOr-E The representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form. A story, picture, or play employing such representation. John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and Herman Melville's Moby Dick are allegories.

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What is John Steinbeck's most famous work? http://www.steinbeck.org/Grapes.html The Grapes of Wrath: "The novel was controversial when it was published. Banned in certain places in the United States, it was burned twice in Salinas." The book was notorious for a scene near the end that qualifies as one of the most beautifully written in literature. Then as today, bluenoses wanted to govern what we read.

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Why did John Steinbeck drop out of Stanford University? http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html "After graduating from Salinas High School in 1919, Steinbeck attended Stanford University. Originally an English major, he pursued a program of independent study and his attendance was sporadic. During this time he worked periodically at various jobs and left Stanford permanently in 1925 to pursue his writing career in New York."

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In order to attract a girl, should I start liking the same stuff she likes? I think you want to take a sincere interest in what she likes. If she's not attracted to you for other reasons, this may not help. It could be good for you anyway. You could be exposed to new music, movies, books and interests you might otherwise have not discovered on your own. Learning to appreciate what someone else likes is a path to personal growth. I gather from your question...

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What is an introvert? Definition quoted by David Morrell: An extrovert is energized by being with people, an introvert is drained.

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Why do my gums bleed whenever I brush my teeth? http://www.medindia.net/Patients/PatientInfo/bleedinggums.asp From the above website: "Long standing inflammation of gums: Poor maintenance of the teeth, such as inadequate brushing or failure to rinse the mouth after meals results in a thin layer of food and bacteria covering the tooth surface. This bacterium is the chief culprit behind the inflammation. The gums during the stage...

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What is a sinecure? si·ne·cure SIGN-eh-cure n. A position or office that requires little or no work but provides a salary.

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What method is used to determine which jockey rides which horse? The owner or trainer of a horse decides which jockey to use. Jockeys have agents, just like show biz. Jockey agents will solicit mounts by visiting the backside (stable area) in the mornings to schmooze horsemen.

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Is it true that a man marries the most attractive woman he can afford, while a woman marries the wealthiest man she can attract? It's safe to assume the person who asked this question meant it as a generality. Most people don't accept a generality as a universal truth. We know it can't be true in every case in all of creation. That doesn't make it false, however. In my experience it is generally true. For example, an acquaintance once told me about a hard-driving career woman who was...

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Can you receive calls with a pre-paid cell phone? What happens if you have no minutes left and someone calls you? Yes, you can receive calls. You may also be able to set up a voicemail account. The phone I use shows the phone number of calls that were missed. For me, that's as good as voice mail. I have never run out of minutes, but I agree with Brandi's fine answer.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a pre-paid cell phone? I use the type of phone commonly offered at grocery chains and mega merchandisers. You buy a cheap phone and air-time cards starting at 40 minutes, up to 400 minutes for $80. I buy the card that provides a year of service and 150 minutes for $90. Otherwise, you have to update your service every 60 days, which is a nuisance. When you "roam," a minute of talk reduces your balance by...

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Can I get a divorce without a lawyer? I went to a cheapo divorce service to inquire about their program. They help you with forms and so on. The divorce was uncontested, with no property to divide, no children. It should be a simple matter of filing forms. How hard could it be? They wanted to charge several hundred dollars. I told the consultant I was thinking of doing it myself. She told me, "You can't do it...

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What is a faux pas? Pronunciation: 'fO-"pä, fO-' Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural faux pas /-"pä(z), -'pä(z)/ Etymology: French, literally, false step: BLUNDER; especially : a social blunder

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Why do some men (and women) wolf whistle and shout at someone they find attractive? What do they hope to gain by doing this? I used to indulge in this behavior but lost interest, around age 16 or 18. I saw other guys doing it and thought it was the cool thing to do. It is probably a primitive courting ritual that traces back to our cave-man ancestry. The only gain would be a chance to yell and thump your chest. I got the impression, however, that women tend to not enjoy this attention. I'm the type that...

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What is In-n-Out? AB-Joel's answer explains it thoroughly. I will add that everything is prepared in full view. Several workers are packed into a crowded kitchen, but the work goes smoothly, without Three Stooges chaos. They work quickly, not stopping to think what the next move is. They run potatoes through a manual French fry cutter, shred lettuce, and so on. The restaurant is clean and...

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When my girlfriend performs oral sex on me, I feel that I may be coming to ejaculation too quickly. Are there any ways I could 'strengthen' my breaking point, or techniques that wouldn't bring me to orgasm so quickly? I can see why you would want to prolong the pleasure. I don't have any suggestions for ways to hold out longer, so forgive me if this answer isn't what you are looking for. It may be useful, however, to consider some aspects of this situation. A man who is getting oral sex is blessed. You are doubly blessed if your woman is skilled enough to bring you to orgasm quickly. Rather...

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I love giving my wife oral sex, but she doesn't enjoy receiving it and never has. Is there anything I can do to help her enjoy it more? At least half of the enjoyment of giving oral sex is the woman's pleasure. So it is puzzling that you continue to do it in spite of her lack of enjoyment. This is questionable behavior to say the least. A few women object to oral sex because they don't want to "lose control." Other than that, I have never heard of a woman not enjoying it. You could be doing...

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What can be done about unfair low ratings? Fight back! If you see an answer that has been unfairly flogged, rate it useful. See LARA MORGAN's answer to a 2-way mirror question. Some kindly contributors leapt to her defense. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/24452 The answers by Astaroth and others to question 13 are some of the best I've seen on this site. As Andersen777 mentions, site management may occasionally...

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What is the most effective way to quit smoking? I attended a habit-breaking program at a local hospital. It was a practical, logical program, not just pep talks and self-help jargon. The participants served as a support group. The turning point for me was a man with a gravelly smoker's voice whose doctor told him he would die in a year or so if he didn't quit. The man resigned from the group, saying he would rather die than...

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A friend of mine likes me, but I don't like him in a romantic way. I told him I didn't and he cried, so I lied and told him I did like him in that way. Did I do the right thing? How do I tell him the truth without ruining our friendship? Crying is a powerful way to manipulate people. Children use it all the time. Your friend may not have deliberately tried to manipulate you but you have allowed yourself to get involved in this drama. You're not doing him a favor by lying to him. A boy considers it a great injustice if a girl he has a crush on doesn't like him back. He needs to grow up and understand that loving...

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I just met a fantastic girl that I have everything in common with, yet our conversations have long periods of awkward silence. What should I do? You must have done plenty of talking already to find out you have so much in common. The "awkward" silences may not be the problem you think they are. At some point in a relationship, things get comfortable. A couple can enjoy being together without saying anything. Some women rely on the man to keep the conversation going. You're on the spot to keep her entertained. If...

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My boyfriend has pornographic DVDs and I am having a hard time dealing with it. Am I not doing something right for him to have purchased them? A man who enjoys watching a movie of another man having sex, even if it is with a woman, has latent homosexual tendencies, in my opinion. A man who enjoys images of naked women, however, is simply indulging in a harmless male pastime. I believe that it is harmless because, for me, looking at naked women is more fun than just about anything. From boyhood, men become fascinated with naked...

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I feel like my husband is bored with our sex life. I have tried nighties, candles, etc. Are there any other things I could try to put the spark back in our sex life? Oral sex is a guaranteed winner. To do it well, however, you have to enjoy it. Most women find it distasteful or lack the skill. Ask him to teach you. He may enjoy watching you masturbate. Visit a shop with sex toys and see if anything interests him. Sexy nighties are great if you have a sexy body; otherwise, it could be a turnoff. Admittedly, these are only a few suggestions drawn...

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Why is eggnog popular only during Christmas time? I don't know but I have an opinion. It's a thick, rich, festive beverage that seems right for holiday feasting. People also drink it for Thanksgiving. It's nice drink for cold weather, but not suitable to drink in large quantities, so people tend to move on to other beverages for New Years.

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How long do tortillas normally last if you keep them in the refrigerator? I have never actually counted, but it seems like they're good for a week or so. You can freeze 'em.

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What is a good way to start an essay about entertainment? In the era of attention deficit, the first line has to be a real snapper. Here are some first lines from James Thurber. "Once upon a sunny morning a man who sat in a breakfast nook looked up from his scrambled eggs to see a white unicorn with a golden horn quietly cropping the roses in the garden." (The Unicorn in the Garden) "I suppose that the high-water mark of my youth...

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My boyfriend has expressed frustration with his inability to "read" me. He says he can never tell what I'm thinking. Most times I just don't have anything important to say. Is there a way I can help him "read" me better? A woman who can't be read is fascinating. The unexpected, the unpredictable are fine qualities in a woman. You apparently don't like idle chatter. That's very good. A lot of women talk way too much. I know this doesn't answer your question because I think you should tell your boyfriend you just want to be yourself. He needs to relax and get to know you better as the...

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My girlfriend has stopped saying "I love you" as often as she once did. How do I tell her that I need to hear it more often? It might be useful for you to consider that you might be too needy. Why do you need to hear it so often? Many women do not like weak, clinging men who need to be constantly reassured. Women tend to be attracted to self-confident men who don't whine about not hearing "I love you" often enough. I know this doesn't answer your question because I don't think it's a...

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When is the right time in a relationship to start having serious and deep conversations? It never occured to me that there is a "right" time. In my experience, in the early stages of a relationship, when the heat of infatuation is really scorching, we had many deep, serious conversations, staying up talking all night an so on. Weeks or months later, I would wonder what the hell we talked about for so long.

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What is the best remedy for heartburn? Baking soda works as well or better than any over-the-counter remedy at a small fraction of the cost. Beer & coffee are two of the worst culprits for heartburn. Because of my fondness for both, I was chewing larger numbers of antacids as the years went by. Then I came across a book called "Why Stomach Acid is Good for You." Most of the book is devoted to the author's case...

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What is in a Bloody Mary, and does it really cure a hangover? Add a celery stick to the above recipe. A Bloody Mary is not the only drink that "cures" hangovers. Mitigating a hangover with alcohol is called "the hair of the dog that bit you." It's an old-fashioned expression.

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Smoking is prohibited almost everywhere now. Don't smokers have as many rights as those who don't? After surgeon general reports linking smoking with lung cancer and heart disease, America gradually became a non-smoking culture. For the first time, smokers found themselves outnumbered. Non-smokers began to question the assumption that they had to tolerate annoying behavior from an inconsiderate minority. Getting smoking banned simply because most people don't like it is not a good...

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What are the pros and cons of The Lemonade Diet? I just finished my first 12-day Master Cleanse. It was quite an experience. I was in a rut; depressed and prone to fatigue. I hoped the Master Cleanse might jolt me out of my rut. It did. I feel a lot better. I have more energy, a brighter outlook, and a feeling of accomplishment. I have a new attitude toward food. If I feel hungry for a snack or something to "munch" on, I...

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How can I increase my vocabulary within a week? Read a book that has lots of new words. As you read, write down the new words. Don't stop to ponder their meaning. At the end of the chapter, look up all of the words in a good dictionary. Don't use a 1968 dictionary from the thrift shop. Then you can re-read the chapter with new appreciation. It should be a book that you thoroughly enjoy. One of my favorites is Lolita by...

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If a friend promises to call and doesn't, how can I politely let them know I'm offended? Letting the person know you are offended is half the battle. You might also get the person to change their behavior. I have noticed that women skillfully use humor or good natured teasing to gently scold a person for being inconsiderate. Someone who lacks this gift might say "You promised to call me. Did you forget?" If the person gives a lame excuse, say "I'm not...

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If someone is swearing on the bus, how can I politely tell them to stop? Someone who loudly unleashes a string of curses in public probably has no idea there's something wrong with it. People are not being raised with such refinement. They probably think it's cool. No matter how politely you express your objection, they are likely to take offense and direct more curses your way. This is no longer a polite society; it hasn't been for decades....

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Is it rude to talk on a cell phone in all public places or just in theaters and restaurants? Some people have the decency to carry on a brief, quiet conversation. Most people, however, bellow at the top of their lungs. It is the new exhibitionism.

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How long should you wait before telling someone you love them for the first time? Some people are so hungry for love that they want to blurt out the L-word at the first indication that someone approves of them. Examine your motives. Are you in the relationship for your own narcissistic gratification? Is that burning desire to confess your love more about you than the object of your desire? If the love you feel is something deeper, when to say it will not be an issue....

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What constitutes aggressive driving? What makes people drive aggressively? Practically speaking, in a perfect world, the purpose of driving would be to get from place to place safely while courteously sharing the road. Vehicles would be strictly utilitarian, like the original VW Beetle, with no fancy features and barely enough power to get from zero to sixty in 15 minutes. Few drivers, however, seem to understand the true purpose of driving. Those who do are the...

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What are the core beliefs that make someone a Democrat? This is a good question because Republicans are always yelling that all Democrats think alike. Neither party appeals to thinkers. Don't waste brain power sorting through the issues, pick a party and turn your brain off. Both parties scream and yell that the other party is a dangerous menace. Actually, there is very little difference between them. One distinction is the issue of...

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What does marijuana smoke smell like? How can I identify it? It smells like burning rope. Heavy ropes such as those used in construction are made of hemp. It smells something like a brush fire. For example, when grass seed growers sometimes set fire to their fields. Southern California has frequent brush fires that smell a bit like pot. If you are a parent and wonder what that funny smell is, it's probably pot.

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What's a good strategy for playing craps? Bet the pass line and take the odds. Place the 6 and 8. The game passes at a leisurely pace when you play the pass line and take the odds. Add excitement by placing the 6 and 8. Press the place bets once if you feel adventurous. You can also just place the 6 and 8 without betting the pass line. Decide your risk capital before starting the session and walk away if you lose it. If you are...

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What are the most important factors to look at when deciding if a stock is worth buying? Read Peter Lynch's "One Up On Wall Street," a fine book for beginners. Unlike many financial authors, Lynch has actually made a lot of money in stocks as a manger of the Fidelity Magellan fund. Take a 6-month subscription to Investors Business Daily, a newspaper that actually teaches a method of buying stocks.

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Are there any home remedies for hemorrhoids? Take Trader Joe's psyllium husks once or twice a day. Drink more water. Eat fruits & veggies. Defecate in one minute or less. No "pushing."

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When you leave the table during a meal, should you place your napkin on the table or on your seat? Think for a second what might be unappetizing about putting your napkin on the seat. Etiquette or no, the only thing that goes on the seat is my own seat.

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What factors go into determining a teacher's salary? This is a culture that places little value on education and even less on teachers. More money is spent on jails than on schools. Prison guards probably make more than teachers. A school is a warehousing service to keep the young occupied while parents struggle to make ends meet. The purpose of education is to provide people with a means of making a living. A teacher is needed to deliver...

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My girlfriend has had some bad relationships in the past and says she doesn't want to get serious. How can I tell whether she's truly afraid or if she's just not that into me? She's not that into you. If she were really into you, she would not be afraid. Don't fight a losing battle.

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My girlfriend had an affair with her ex and got pregnant. She says she made a mistake by being with him and feels bad. Should I try to work things out with her? I would get as far away from her as possible. Leave town if necessary. Then take a long look at yourself. Try to think of one good reason it would be good for you to be with this woman. Not good reasons for her, but for you. You probably won't be able to think of one.

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Is there a reason the Triple Crown hasn't been won for so long? A championship that is easy to win wouldn't have much significance. The importance of the Triple Crown is not that it is won at regular intervals; it is the quality of the competition. The Triple Crown has been amazingly competitive in recent decades. Exhibit A: the 1989 Preakness Stakes. On the far turn, Kentucky Derby runner-up Easy Goer blew by Derby Winner Sunday Silence with...

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My boyfriend of 2+ years has postponed talk of marriage. He says it's due to his career plans, but I'm not sure. Should I start looking elsewhere for a more committed relationship? Break off with him, then start looking. A friendly but decisive break is needed. Life without you is the only thing that might get him to reassess his priorities. You must be willing to risk losing him for good. If you are thinking of looking while you are still with him, your commitment and your honesty are doubtful.

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Is Jack Daniels owned by another company? From the Jack Daniels website: Where can I buy Jack Daniel's stock? Jack Daniel's is owned by Brown-Forman Corporation, and two classes of Brown-Forman stock (Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock) are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Shareholders reside in all 50 states and 22 countries. Check with your stockbroker for additional details.

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If a person is standing back looking at shelves/display in a store and you must pass in front of them, should you say "excuse me" as you do so? While it's encouraging that there are people in the world who are so considerate as to excuse themselves for passing in front of you, I do not take offense if someone moves quietly by without excusing himself. Were they to bump you or step on your foot, that would be a different matter.

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