Answerbag: Time Lord's answers

Answer to D you think that Pluto should still be a planet?

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:03:08 -0700

D you think that Pluto should still be a planet?

No. It's too different to all the others; too small, too far away and with a rather strange orbit pattern.

Answer to For my UK people and anyone else. The BNP won two seats in the European elections. I'm feeling slightly worried to even be classed as British. Why the hell would anyone vote for them?

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:08:25 -0700

For my UK people and anyone else. The BNP won two seats in the European elections. I'm feeling slightly worried to even be classed as British. Why the hell would anyone vote for them?

Hm... fear, confusion, racism or just plain ignorance? There's a whole host of reasons, none of them good.

Answer to Do you like the Google graphic today? (6/6/9)

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:16:05 -0700

Do you like the Google graphic today? (6/6/9)

No, it doesn't look that good. At least in the other graphics it's possible to make out the word 'Google'.

Answer to I just got the creepiest email from some woman, who saw my profile here. Don't you love strange, obsessive people emailing you?

Sun, 31 May 2009 13:35:23 -0700

I just got the creepiest email from some woman, who saw my profile here. Don't you love strange, obsessive people emailing you?

Erm, no, I can't say I would like getting emails from strange, obsessive people. Fortunately I don't get any, so it's not a problem I have to deal with.

Answer to What do you think of Spaceship Jesus? Discriminative, crazy, religous cult, or a revolution that could save us all? http://www.spaceshipjesus.com

Sat, 09 May 2009 08:09:41 -0700

What do you think of Spaceship Jesus? Discriminative, crazy, religous cult, or a revolution that could save us all? http://www.spaceshipjesus.com

Definately discriminative and crazy, although accidentally hilarious.

Answer to Can you name the 12 countries that make up South America offhand?

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:05:09 -0700

Can you name the 12 countries that make up South America offhand?

Suprisingly, I can. Something from those Geography lessons actually sunk in. In no particular order: Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chilie, French Guiana, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, 'Normal' Guiana, Venezuala and Columbia.

Answer to CAR ACCIDENT OR PLANE CRASH?

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:01:41 -0700

CAR ACCIDENT OR PLANE CRASH?

Oooh, choices, choices. Probably a car crash, because that would kill less people, assuming it killed any at all.

Answer to You've died and gone to heaven. What would you like for your first meal at the Heaven Cafeteria?

Sun, 03 May 2009 07:52:20 -0700

You've died and gone to heaven. What would you like for your first meal at the Heaven Cafeteria?

Humble Pie. I honestly did/do not expect to end up in (a) Heaven.

Answer to Would you go a nude cruise for any amount of money you'd choose? If so. how much?

Sat, 02 May 2009 14:05:14 -0700

Would you go a nude cruise for any amount of money you'd choose? If so. how much?

Maybe for £1,000,000,000,000,000,000, which I would then donate 98% of to charity. And I'd spend the entire cruise locked in my cabin. Yeah, then I'd do it.

Answer to Who do you prefer: Kings of Leon or The Killers?

Sat, 02 May 2009 10:00:56 -0700

Who do you prefer: Kings of Leon or The Killers?

There are two Kings of Leon songs I like. There's over 10 songs by the Killers that I like.

Answer to You give ______ a bad name!!! Besides love what word (s) can you use in the blank to complete the thought?

Sat, 02 May 2009 09:53:42 -0700

You give ______ a bad name!!! Besides love what word (s) can you use in the blank to complete the thought?

Politicians? {insert-a-religion-here}s? The human race?

Answer to _____ day out!

Sat, 02 May 2009 05:28:29 -0700

_____ day out!

Fun day out.

Answer to Is the Earth infinite because we go around it and it never ends.. then why do we think the universe infinite?

Sat, 02 May 2009 05:27:58 -0700

Is the Earth infinite because we go around it and it never ends.. then why do we think the universe infinite?

Earth is finite. There is only so much of it. The universe, however... no-one knows for sure. An infinite universe would be akward - if it was infinite, there will be infinite Earth's, infinite copies of you, then infinite copies of you that are ever so slightly different... you get the...

Answer to When you were a pre-teen or teenager, did you ever have or go to pajama parties or sleepovers? If so, what were they like?

Sat, 02 May 2009 05:21:45 -0700

When you were a pre-teen or teenager, did you ever have or go to pajama parties or sleepovers? If so, what were they like?

We had/have sleepovers. They can be fun (we once rang someone up at 2 AM and asked them whether they liked baking - sounds immature, but oh well). Unfortunately, some of them (my friends) often go searching through the adult channels/websites, which makes me cringe, so I go anti-social and play...

Answer to At this time of the year, do you get up first, or does the sun?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:03:44 -0700

At this time of the year, do you get up first, or does the sun?

The sun gets up before me all year round, although that may change next year when I have to get up much earlier for a new school.

Answer to Did you know that maggots and leeches are still used on patients in hospitals today?

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:16:01 -0700

Did you know that maggots and leeches are still used on patients in hospitals today?

Yes. Seems like a good idea to me.

Answer to If you've ever fed any animals other than your pet(s), where were you and what kinds of animals were they?

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:48:53 -0700

If you've ever fed any animals other than your pet(s), where were you and what kinds of animals were they?

I've fed my Auntie's chickens and goats (normal feed) and my Grandma's fish (both Flake and Frozen -> Thawed Bloodworms).

Answer to Do you follow the same religion as your parents and/or any of your grandparents? What were/are the religious traditions of those 6 people? Yours? (comparing paths taken in a family not the religions)

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:24:59 -0700

Do you follow the same religion as your parents and/or any of your grandparents? What were/are the religious traditions of those 6 people? Yours? (comparing paths taken in a family not the religions)

I'm an athiest, as is my Dad. My Mum is Church of England Christian. I don't know about my Grandparents, although my Mum's Dad is pretty athiestic, and my Mum's Mum is relatively Christian.

Answer to Is having hope or being hopeful important to you? Why or why not?

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:04:40 -0700

Is having hope or being hopeful important to you? Why or why not?

Yes, it is important to me. If I didn't have hope/the ability to be hopeful, I think I may well be less of a fully rounded human being.

Answer to What do you personally think of God and why?

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:58:52 -0700

What do you personally think of God and why?

Personally? I don't believe he/she/it exists. What deity would do nothing about all the hurt, terror and wrong in the world today?

Answer to Do you use a laptop or a computer on your answerbag visits?

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:55:26 -0700

Do you use a laptop or a computer on your answerbag visits?

Laptop; I don't have a 'proper' computer.

Answer to Have you ever cheated on someone? If so, how did you feel?

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:38:47 -0700

Have you ever cheated on someone? If so, how did you feel?

No, never.

Answer to If you have aliens in your neighborhood, who do you call: (1) Mulder & Scully from "X-Files" (2) the team from "Torchwood" (3) "Ghost Busters" (4) someone else?

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:32:45 -0700

If you have aliens in your neighborhood, who do you call: (1) Mulder & Scully from "X-Files" (2) the team from "Torchwood" (3) "Ghost Busters" (4) someone else?

The team from Torchwood, definately. There might only be 3 of them (so sad...) but they know what they're doing.

Answer to When you were a kid, did you ever play / pretend that you were in a particular job or profession? Which one? What did you do?

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:12:34 -0700

When you were a kid, did you ever play / pretend that you were in a particular job or profession? Which one? What did you do?

I once played 'Doctors' with my sister, when I was very young. I've also been Banker in Monopoly, but that's about it.

Answer to Find your top 3 questions (sort on points column). For each, what is the question you asked, the url, the category & the date? Any surprises?

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:42:40 -0700

Find your top 3 questions (sort on points column). For each, what is the question you asked, the url, the category & the date? Any surprises?

1. Have you ever...? Have you ever been brutally attacked by an inanimate object? My desk caught me as I stood up just now. Jul 29, 2008. Active. 119 Points. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/882258 2. This or that? Does it sometimes irk you that you can get more points for saying what...

Answer to Answerbag is acting really strange for me right now. Is it just me?

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:15:48 -0700

Answerbag is acting really strange for me right now. Is it just me?

Quote, AnonymousGirl: When I click on some links, they open up completely different questions than I was expecting. Answers to one of my questions all came up as "First Answer". The editing question feature is acting weird. I have to edit it a few times sometimes to get it to change....

Answer to Calling all AB authors! Would you write a short story here?

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:46:54 -0700

Calling all AB authors! Would you write a short story here?

First two 'paragraphs' of my 'Choose-your-own Adventure' type story. First draft, so it's not great at all, but I'm just concentrating on getting everything down first, then editing it. Prelude: You’re standing outside the edge of the forest, looking in at...

Answer to Why is AB going so slow?

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:30:40 -0700

Why is AB going so slow?

I don't know. I wish I did though, even if I couldn't do anything about it. Maybe too many users are causing it to overload?

Answer to Anyone getting this glitch? Sloooowly go through the process of getting a question typed into the box, wait for similar questions, wait for categories, submit. Then, get file not found error page, BUT question posted!

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:29:35 -0700

Anyone getting this glitch? Sloooowly go through the process of getting a question typed into the box, wait for similar questions, wait for categories, submit. Then, get file not found error page, BUT question posted!

Yes, that happened to the latest question I posted.

Answer to Are the senses of the preying mantis advanced? Can it hear or feel human speech, for instance?

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:27:14 -0700

Are the senses of the preying mantis advanced? Can it hear or feel human speech, for instance?

The senses would be reasonably advanced for an insect, but if you compared it against a mammal they would seem poor. It's a matter of perspective. I'm not sure whether praying mantis's hear. It might be sensitive enough to feel sound waves from your mouth if you spoke loudly quite...

Answer to How do praying mantises move? Do they walk on 4 or on 6 feet? Or do they usually just jump?

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:22:21 -0700

How do praying mantises move? Do they walk on 4 or on 6 feet? Or do they usually just jump?

They have 6 legs. They move with a sort of odd swaying motion - they're trying to look like a leaf to hide from predators. Of course, a lot of the time they prefer to sit and wait.

Answer to Which baby animals would you like to hold in you arms, knowing that they won't harm you since they're babies?

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:19:47 -0700

Which baby animals would you like to hold in you arms, knowing that they won't harm you since they're babies?

Baby crocodile. They're suprisingly cute. :)

Answer to Are you a turtle sleeper? (being totally tucked under the covers)

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:16:33 -0700

Are you a turtle sleeper? (being totally tucked under the covers)

Most of the time. It helps me feel secure. If it gets too hot I might pull the quilt down a bit, but that's it.

Answer to Who or what would you put on a ship that is going to take a one way trip to outer space?

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:14:58 -0700

Who or what would you put on a ship that is going to take a one way trip to outer space?

Erm... A few litres of water. Let's baffle those aliens.

Answer to What do you prefer inside a "wrap" or a tortilla instead of sandwiches inside bread, buns, rolls and such?

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:27:06 -0700

What do you prefer inside a "wrap" or a tortilla instead of sandwiches inside bread, buns, rolls and such?

Whenever we have tortillas (rarely) we always have chicken in a hot source, mixed with creme fresh, spinach, tomato and mushrooms. Delicous!

Answer to Are you a hoarder? I've just found a copy of Elle magazine from 2007. Yet I can't force myself to throw it away.

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:26:37 -0700

Are you a hoarder? I've just found a copy of Elle magazine from 2007. Yet I can't force myself to throw it away.

I hoard stuff en masse. I'm constantly being told to chuck it away, but I still have, for example, the Guide to Pokemon Ruby and Saphire... *rolls eyes*.

Answer to 6% of people, have never said a cuss word. are you apart of that 6%?

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:18:46 -0700

6% of people, have never said a cuss word. are you apart of that 6%?

Good grief, no. Also, I think 6% is rediculously optimistic.

Answer to Some toys/games (Monopoly, Barbie, Matchbook cars, etc) have multiple versions. What themes would you put on any of those - or what other games could easily have many versions?

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:07:04 -0700

Some toys/games (Monopoly, Barbie, Matchbook cars, etc) have multiple versions. What themes would you put on any of those - or what other games could easily have many versions?

With Monopoly, I'd have a 'Countries of the World' version. Admittedly, some countries might get a bit upset about their placing and many would argue over who should be Mayfair. ;)

Answer to Can u fall in love at 13

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:06:34 -0800

Can u fall in love at 13

I think it's possible, but pretty unlikely.

Answer to You need "how to" information for a new hobby or interest. Which of these do you use: non-fiction how-to books, website (articles), magazines (articles), clubs / societies, topical blogs, online / in person classes, what?

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:26:47 -0800

You need "how to" information for a new hobby or interest. Which of these do you use: non-fiction how-to books, website (articles), magazines (articles), clubs / societies, topical blogs, online / in person classes, what?

Non-fiction books, websites, magazines and topical blogs. Occaisionaly I might speak to people in person, such as when I talked to a fish-shop owner when I was researching marine fishkeeping.

Answer to Where love ends?

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:14:01 -0800

Where love ends?

Chaos reigns.

Answer to What do you think about your English?

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:12:22 -0800

What do you think about your English?

It's pretty good. Well, it'd have to be; I write stories in my spare time.

Answer to What does BOB stand for?

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:08:52 -0800

What does BOB stand for?

Brain Over Brawn. My Grandad almost wrote a book on that idea...

Answer to If Hell had a Doorbell what would it sound like....?

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:55:31 -0800

If Hell had a Doorbell what would it sound like....?

It would adapt itself to the most disturbing sound of whoever pressed it.

Answer to So Cracked.com tells how a Zombie Apocalypse could actually happen. www.cracked.com/article_15643_5-scientific-reasons-zombie-apocalypse-could-actually-happen.html Does this freak you out? If it happened, would you survive? CAUTION: Foul language. Really.

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:03:49 -0800

So Cracked.com tells how a Zombie Apocalypse could actually happen. www.cracked.com/article_15643_5-scientific-reasons-zombie-apocalypse-could-actually-happen.html Does this freak you out? If it happened, would you survive? CAUTION: Foul language. Really.

That's actually really interesting, and slightly scary. I already knew the parasite one though, having read it elsewhere *gulps*.

Answer to In the event of the Zombie Apocalypse would you save your dog/cat or other pet, even if it meant risking your life?

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:58:44 -0800

In the event of the Zombie Apocalypse would you save your dog/cat or other pet, even if it meant risking your life?

I have a Leopard Gecko, which might object to riding around all day in pocket... But I'd try and save her nevertheless.

Answer to Who likes Coldplay, and if you do, why?

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:22:27 -0800

Who likes Coldplay, and if you do, why?

I love Coldplay, but I couldn't really pinpoint the reason why.

Answer to Okay, be honest. Do you STILL have some Christmas lights up on the outside of your house?

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:11:20 -0800

Okay, be honest. Do you STILL have some Christmas lights up on the outside of your house?

No, we got them down ages ago.

Answer to How often do you wear a pair of slippers?

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:02:54 -0800

How often do you wear a pair of slippers?

I wear them all the time around the house, unless I have a guest over. They're a pair of Gromit slippers. (You know, Gromit, from Wallace and Gromit). Sorry, image upload failed. It was over 2MB, and it didn't seem to like that.

Answer to If you were being kidnapped what would do?

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:49:56 -0800

If you were being kidnapped what would do?

Panic. Then fight back with every means at my disposal. If I am captured, I will act as strange as possible in an attempt to confuse them.

Answer to Are you getting enough sleep?

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:20:50 -0800

Are you getting enough sleep?

Erm, yes, I think so.

Answer to When did you get your first camera & what kind was it? What cameras have you had since then?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:30:13 -0800

When did you get your first camera & what kind was it? What cameras have you had since then?

I'm still on my first camera, but that's good, seeings as I only got it at Christmas. It's a Hitachi, HDC-1086E. It has 3x Optical zoom, and f = 5.7-17.1mm. I got a book yesterday about how to make the most of your digital camera, and it's a fairly good read.

Answer to Don't you have something better to do?

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:33:45 -0800

Don't you have something better to do?

Possibly. I'm fine just doing this, though.

Answer to In which order are you? Rich, sexy, beautiful, smart! ! 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:09:10 -0800

In which order are you? Rich, sexy, beautiful, smart! ! 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Smart. Rich (not really, but I'm not poor either). Beautiful. Sexy (definately not).

Answer to What do you like to eat ketchup on? Hamburgers ONLY, for me!

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:11:02 -0800

What do you like to eat ketchup on? Hamburgers ONLY, for me!

I like it on lots of things, but I try not to over-do it. It's especially nice on peas.

Answer to How many here have read "the Hobbit" ? a prelude to the lord of the rings trilogy?

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:02:18 -0800

How many here have read "the Hobbit" ? a prelude to the lord of the rings trilogy?

I've not read it. I own the book though.

Answer to What is something you might 'scatter"?

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:22:11 -0800

What is something you might 'scatter"?

Erm... seeds? You know, like scattering seeds for birds?

Answer to Besides the earth and floors, What is something people can stand on?

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:19:41 -0800

Besides the earth and floors, What is something people can stand on?

Thin air. Unfortunately, they don't stay standing on it very long.

Answer to There's no cure for the common cold. However, researchers just decoded genomes for 99 varieties of it. What do you think the implications will be? (See NY Times article url)

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:19:56 -0800

There's no cure for the common cold. However, researchers just decoded genomes for 99 varieties of it. What do you think the implications will be? (See NY Times article url)

Interesting. Still, having a cold is an excuse for a lazy day, so I can't see the cure becoming too popular... ;)

Answer to Which of the characters in any of the "Ice Age" or "Shrek" animated films do you like best?

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:33:49 -0800

Which of the characters in any of the "Ice Age" or "Shrek" animated films do you like best?

I like Sid and Diego (sp?) out of Ice Age and Puss in Boots out of Shrek.

Answer to How could such a collision between two big satellites happen? Is there not a tracking system? (see reference)

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:36:56 -0800

How could such a collision between two big satellites happen? Is there not a tracking system? (see reference)

That's quite scary, actually. People always said there's too much junk floating around in space, and it looks like it's starting to collide.

Answer to What do you have on your kitchen or dining room table besides individual tableware settings? (all the time or just during meals)

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:32:26 -0800

What do you have on your kitchen or dining room table besides individual tableware settings? (all the time or just during meals)

Erm... nothing, actually. Just a table cover.

Answer to Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, _______________?

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:31:55 -0800

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, _______________?

"Fool me twice... But nobody has ever fooled me twice, Grubitsch. And you will not be the first". -Lord Loss, Slawter, page 222.

Answer to I heard there's a Shaymin event soon. Is there and, if so, when? And can I download it via WIFI?

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:19:53 -0800

I heard there's a Shaymin event soon. Is there and, if so, when? And can I download it via WIFI?

According to serebii.net, it's a give-away at Toys'R'Us stores across America.

Answer to Who is better, Jacob Black or Edward Cullen?

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:15:03 -0800

Who is better, Jacob Black or Edward Cullen?

Edward. He's not tried to assault Bella.

Answer to How high up this list can you go before you find a living creature that you are normally opposed to killing: (1) fly, (2) spider, (3) rat, (4) lamb, (5) sheep, (6) wolf, (7) pig, (8) cow, (9) seal, (10) dolphin, (11) whale, (12) monkey, (13) human?

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:18:38 -0800

How high up this list can you go before you find a living creature that you are normally opposed to killing: (1) fly, (2) spider, (3) rat, (4) lamb, (5) sheep, (6) wolf, (7) pig, (8) cow, (9) seal, (10) dolphin, (11) whale, (12) monkey, (13) human?

1. I always try and help animals, no matter what they are. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work like that...

Answer to What is the number of house plants you have?

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:11:08 -0800

What is the number of house plants you have?

2. The one in my room is a Crown of Thorns. I'd like to get more houseplants.

Answer to If you could bring back any species of dinosaur which would it be?

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:03:28 -0800

If you could bring back any species of dinosaur which would it be?

Tyrannosaurus Rex. It's rather symbolic.

Answer to What is your favourite type of fossil, and why?

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:21:41 -0800

What is your favourite type of fossil, and why?

Dinosaur skeletons, T-rex skull in particular. It's quite symbolic.

Answer to Do you think we will ever run out of questions to ask?

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:09:31 -0800

Do you think we will ever run out of questions to ask?

It's unlikely. There's an almost infinite amount of questions to ask.

Answer to I have got one month to use up 1000 free minutes on Vodafone. I can only use it to other vodafone users - anyone here on vodafone?

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:56:19 -0800

I have got one month to use up 1000 free minutes on Vodafone. I can only use it to other vodafone users - anyone here on vodafone?

Yes, I'm on Vodafone, but I'm not going to give my number out over the internet.

Answer to Ok.. back to the authors - O seems to have stumped people a bit, but what about authors with a surname P? and genre?

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:39:40 -0800

Ok.. back to the authors - O seems to have stumped people a bit, but what about authors with a surname P? and genre?

James Patterson. Writes some great books, but I'm not sure about the genres. Phillip Pullman. Writes the famous His Dark Materials trilogy (fantasy).

Answer to Which do you like best: board games, arcade games, video games or computer games?

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:56:14 -0800

Which do you like best: board games, arcade games, video games or computer games?

Video games, followed by board games. Nothing beats a good game on Monopoly, but I so rarely get to play. I like chess as well, but I spend much more time on video games.

Answer to What is your favorite type of weather, and why?

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:52:23 -0800

What is your favorite type of weather, and why?

Sunshine, closely followed by snow. I like sunshine because I like being warm, and I like snow because it normally gets us off school.

Answer to Can you describe your father in one word?

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:02:15 -0800

Can you describe your father in one word?

Brilliant. As I write, he's helping set up all the wiring for my new fish tank. :)

Answer to What is a food that is high in Calcium?

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:58:21 -0800

What is a food that is high in Calcium?

Milk and Cheese immediately spring to mind. I'd imagine most dairy products contain a lot of calcium.

Answer to Have you realized that when you post an answer, if you click by mistake just over the "Submit" button, something interesting happens?

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:24:32 -0800

Have you realized that when you post an answer, if you click by mistake just over the "Submit" button, something interesting happens?

Well, it will 'Send me new questions in...' but I find that irritating more than anything else, so I don't normally click just above 'Submit'.

Answer to Off the top of your head......(not literally LOL) What is the first "noun" you think of?

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:35:34 -0800

Off the top of your head......(not literally LOL) What is the first "noun" you think of?

Table. At school, it's the generic example of a noun.

Answer to You're waiting patiently for "the expert" to answer your question. However, when he/she does, it is not completely correct. The little bit that you do know for sure "the expert" doesn't know at all. Now what?

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:31:31 -0800

You're waiting patiently for "the expert" to answer your question. However, when he/she does, it is not completely correct. The little bit that you do know for sure "the expert" doesn't know at all. Now what?

You put a polite comment under their answer to correct them. :)

Answer to Do you care about high definition for online video?

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:29:45 -0800

Do you care about high definition for online video?

No, not really. Most Youtube videos are fine in 'Normal Quality' (if such a thing exists).

Answer to Are the new Formula 1 cars ugly?

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:26:07 -0800

Are the new Formula 1 cars ugly?

Well, they'll work just as well as normal, but from an aesthetic point of view, I'd say they aren't as good looking.

Answer to Have you seen the movie, Twilight? I loved it, what about you?

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:18:43 -0800

Have you seen the movie, Twilight? I loved it, what about you?

It was pretty good. It doesn't compete with the brilliance of the book of course, but I still thoroughy enjoyed it. It's the only film I've been to see twice, which says something.

Answer to Diet books. Have you read: none, one, a few, several, a boatload of them? Any titles to recommend or warn us away from?

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:49:04 -0800

Diet books. Have you read: none, one, a few, several, a boatload of them? Any titles to recommend or warn us away from?

I have read none. Luckily, I don't need to read any :) My Mum owns one, but no-one in the house has ever read it.

Answer to What are 3 things that are on or near you lawn right now?

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:51:46 -0800

What are 3 things that are on or near you lawn right now?

1x flower pot on the front garden. 1x house near both gardens. That's pretty much it.

Answer to What is something you buy that don't stay looking new for long?

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:41:15 -0800

What is something you buy that don't stay looking new for long?

Books. They always get creased or torn or damaged if I attempt to transport them anywhere.

Answer to If someone offered to give you 3 toys - vintage or newly created - for YOU, not any kids in your life - what would you like delivered?

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:11:13 -0800

If someone offered to give you 3 toys - vintage or newly created - for YOU, not any kids in your life - what would you like delivered?

Remote control Dalek. A life-sized one would be the best, but they're not really available to buy. A ship that actually floats in water whilst being highly decorated. Just 'cause. Some form of plastic creature that I haven't already got. A kraken would be nice...

Answer to If four-legged critters (from deer to skunks - not pets) show up in your yard, do you want them to go away, enjoy watching them, feed them, what?

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:06:52 -0800

If four-legged critters (from deer to skunks - not pets) show up in your yard, do you want them to go away, enjoy watching them, feed them, what?

Very few four legged critters come into our garden. A grey squirrel is a cause for excitement. It's a shame, because I really like animals...

Answer to Name a large creature?

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:49:56 -0800

Name a large creature?

Blue Whale or Argentinasaurus. Both largest ever sea and land creatures, respectively.

Answer to What TV channel did you watch the Inauguration on?

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:00:59 -0800

What TV channel did you watch the Inauguration on?

I didn't watch it live, but I watched the 'aftermath' on BBC News.

Answer to When is NOT a good time to kiss your S/O?

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:38:04 -0800

When is NOT a good time to kiss your S/O?

When their lips are raw and bleeding.

Answer to What is something random from your childhood that you remember even though it is seemingly insignificant?

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:30:03 -0800

What is something random from your childhood that you remember even though it is seemingly insignificant?

I have absolutely loads of random memories from my childhood. When I went to see my new born sister, there was a crushed coke can next to the parking space in the car park. I once cried and refused to go in my Grandma's car for no obvious reason. I remember insisting that my Great Grandma...

Answer to Where are you in the "pet cycle"? Young pets right now? Aging pets? Looking for a new pet?

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:44:28 -0800

Where are you in the "pet cycle"? Young pets right now? Aging pets? Looking for a new pet?

Leo is about 4/5 years old, I'm not sure. If cared for, Leopard Geckoes can live between 15-20 years. I'm planning on starting my own marine aquarium.

Answer to Do the British pronounce the "h" in "herb"?

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:51:35 -0800

Do the British pronounce the "h" in "herb"?

Most (including me) do. My Textiles teacher doesn't, but she doesn't pronounce any 'h's.

Answer to Did you learn something new today? What was it?

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:20:52 -0800

Did you learn something new today? What was it?

Yup. Tracks 13 and 14 on my Dad's 'Festival' CD refuse point blank to rip to my laptop.

Answer to What's your dad's favourite song? Mine likes a bit of this.

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:15:46 -0800

What's your dad's favourite song? Mine likes a bit of this.

I asked him, and all I got was: "Ermm.... I can't think of one now. A individual song? What do you want to know for anyway?" If I get a proper answer I'll put it in a comment.

Answer to Which part of the other side of the earth is directly below you? (You can use the given link to find out)

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:09:26 -0800

Which part of the other side of the earth is directly below you? (You can use the given link to find out)

The ocean to the South East of New Zealand. I think it's on the border line between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

Answer to What do you do when you are really bored?

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:45:17 -0800

What do you do when you are really bored?

Find some duplicates of this question. Hey, I'm bored, and that's what I did just now.

Answer to Is there a difference between gut feelings and fear?

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:38:31 -0800

Is there a difference between gut feelings and fear?

Yes. Gut feeling can be either positive or negative. Fear is (normally) only negative.

Answer to Is anything in life truly "free"?

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:36:50 -0800

Is anything in life truly "free"?

Hmmm... love?

Answer to What do mealworms (small worms, commonly sold as reptile/invertebrate food) eat?

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:48:30 -0800

What do mealworms (small worms, commonly sold as reptile/invertebrate food) eat?

Oh, they're not worms. They're the lava of some form of beetle. Just thought I'd say.