http://www.answerbag.com/profile/19306 New Answerbag answers from breadmanpaul Tue, 29 May 2012 11:04:57 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 11:04:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/222578 Is it true there are beaches in California where it's legal to not wear clothing? I'm not talking about small, secluded, specially designated, private beaches. Rather, I've heard there are large, wide, open-to-the-public, beaches where it&#<br /><br />Yes. There are large stretches of California Beach that are clothing optional. In California any beach that is not within city limits AND is not a State Beach, is a clothing optional beach. In Southern California, that may be hard to find, but between Watsonville and San Francisco, such beaches... Sun, 31 Dec 2006 06:13:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/222578 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58540 Are fireflies male or female?<br /><br />That&#039;s an interesting question. One would assume that they would have to be both male and female. In some species of firefly, that&#039;s true. However, there are species of firefly in which the females are flightless and are called glowworms. So, depending on the species, they are male and... Tue, 09 May 2006 20:30:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58540 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47638 Do twins never undergo a immunorejection while transplanting organs?<br /><br />If they are identical twins, then no. However, fraternal twins are just like any other siblings, and are as likely to reject each others organs as any other siblings. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:27:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47638 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47636 I have a male German Shepard who attempting to copulate with his 8 month old daughter. If the she gets pregnant, with the puppies be deformed?<br /><br />Probably not. Dog breeders call this Line Breeding rather than inbreeding. They will use the same male to successively breed with daughter, grandaughter, greatgranddaughter, etc. And, yes, eventually, it will cause genetic problems, but not likely with the first breeding. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:17:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47636 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46369 What is Spanish Fly?<br /><br />According to http://honeymoons.about.com/cs/aphrodisiacs/g/SpanishFlyAphro.htm Spanish fly (cantharides) is a substance made from pulverized beetles found in southern Europe. For centuries Spanish fly has been considered an aphrodisiac. Spanish fly poorly mimics arousal by irritating the... Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:52:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46369 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46368 When is it time to get one's septic tank cleaned?<br /><br />http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt9401.html Provides a chart for determining how often you should have your tank cleaned. According to the chart, for example, 4 people using a 1,000 gallon tank, should have it pumped every 2.6 years. Or, 3 people using a 2,000 gallon tank, should have it... Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:49:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46368 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33838 How do you masturbate?<br /><br />Assuming you&#039;re interested in male masturbation, here are some non-porn sites to check out: http://www.jackinworld.com/ Jackinworld pretty much discusses every aspect of masturbation you can think of ond contains some tasteful drawings that show techniques. If you want to see... Sat, 05 Nov 2005 23:06:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33838 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31689 If I eat yogurt and drink coffee, will the heat from the coffee destroy the beneficial bacteria in the yogurt?<br /><br />No. It&#039;s not hot enough. The coffee would have to be at or above 140 degrees in your stomach to kill the bacteria. Your coffee might be hotter than that in the cup, but you don&#039;t swallow the whole cup at that temperature. If you did, you would burn your lips, tongue, mouth, throat, and... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:57:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31689 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31681 Is it normal for a 60 year old man to still be masturbating?<br /><br />Yes. It is both normal and health for men of all ages to masturbate. Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:26:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31681 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31677 Is it healthy to not masturbate for years even after you've already done it? For instance, will it affect my chances of having children?<br /><br />In fact, the reverse is true. Ejaculating (whether from masturbating or having sex) often is good for your sexual organs, particularly your prostrate. The more you ejaculate the less likely you are to develop prostate cancer when you&#039;re older. Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:10:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31677 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31659 I have dry patches on my testicles. What could be causing this?<br /><br />Dry patches of skin anywhere on the body could be caused by fungus. Moist areas of the body (feet, and pubic area) are more susceptible to fungus attack. Wed, 12 Oct 2005 04:37:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31659 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31657 What causes "morning wood"?<br /><br />All men, except for those with erectile dysfunction, have erections while they sleep. These erections keep the equipment functioning properly and typically happen during the dream stage of sleep. If a man wakes up directly from the dream stage of sleep, then he will likely wake up with an... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 04:29:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31657 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31652 What happens to a man's penis when he gets older?<br /><br />Your question is rather vague so I&#039;m not sure exactly how to answer. I have read some studies that say penises tend to shrink over time. Apparently, some men loose an inch or more in erect length between the ages of 20 and 60. I&#039;m 51 and mine is just as big as it was when I was 20. ... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 04:16:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31652 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31648 Is it normal for my penis to curve downwards when I'm having an erection?<br /><br />Erection curvature is entirely individual. A downward curve is called an &quot;n&quot; curve and it is just as normal as straight or an upward curve (a &quot;u&quot; curve). For a discussion of erections and curves and what is normal, visit: http://www.erectionphotos.com/frames_index.htm ... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 03:58:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31648 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31644 Can you ejaculate too much fluid?<br /><br />The short answer is, &quot;No!&quot; However, I can&#039;t help but wonder what might be behind the question. Do you typically ejaculate a lot of fluid? Typical would be between a teaspoon and a tablespoon. Most guys would probably agree that the more the better. The only real problem with... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 03:42:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31644 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31642 I found the tiniest bit of blood in my ejaculate, though I'm not having any pain or other problems. What could this be?<br /><br />If it is just the tiniest bit and only once, then it probably means nothing. Any tiny broken capillary from your kidney to your prostate to the end of your penis could have leaked a tiny bit of blood. Being a little too over vigorous while masturbating or having sex could break a capillary... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 03:12:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31642 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31641 What forms would I need to do a real estate closing without an attorney in New Jersey?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know all of the forms you will need. However, I do know of two that you will have to have. One is a warrantee deed, the other is a HUD Settlement Statement or HUD-1. You can find one in pdf format at: www.hudclips.org/sub_nonhud/html/pdfforms/1.pdf One would generally expect... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 02:52:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31641 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31640 What education or certifications do I need to start a child day care business?<br /><br />Generally, nothing is specifically required. That is, you can take care of other people&#039;s children for pay without having any license, education, or certification. However, you should seriously consider being CPR certified. Additionally, your city, country, and state may offer day care... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 02:28:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31640 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31639 Do rabbits normally get along with other animals and people?<br /><br />I&#039;ve seen rabbits and cats cohabitate as if they were all one species. I don&#039;t know that it&#039;s normal, but it is certainly possible. Additionally, we had a partially tame rabbit that normally lived outside (loose, not in a cage). When it was in the mood, it would come into the... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 02:18:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31639 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31638 What's the average percentage a general contractor adds to a subcontractor's bill before submitting it to a homeowner for payment?<br /><br />My dad was a drywall contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area from 1954 until about 1990. During that timeframe and in that area, the norm was 10%. On a different point, you would probably be well within your rights, to retain 10% of every bill submitted for payment until 90 days after... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 02:10:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31638 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31637 What is the name of the Texas law that allows a tenant to break a lease if you have a valid reason why you can't live there?<br /><br />What is the valid reason? If you cannot live there because the place has become uninhabitable, then that&#039;s called constructive eviction. You are not breaking the lease. Technically, the landlord has evicted you. If you cannot live there because you are in the military and you have... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 01:51:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31637 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31635 Do I need to seek publisher's permission to translate a classic work into another dialect?<br /><br />If by &quot;classic work,&quot; you are referring to something published before 1923, then although there would be no harm in contacting the published, you probably do not need to do so. The work has very likely entered into the public domain and the copyright is no longer in force. For a... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 01:42:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31635 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31633 How long will homemade carmel corn stay fresh?<br /><br />That depends on how it is stored. Humidity (moisture in the air) is what makes it go stale. Left sitting in an open bowl, it could go stale in a few hours. Stored in airtight containers it should last for a month, maybe more. Also, you can &quot;freshen&quot; it up by placing it on cookie sheets... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 01:31:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31633 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31632 What causes my fish aquarium water to turn green and what can I do to prevent this?<br /><br />The green you see is algae. One cause of Algae growth is excess food in the tank. Are you over feeding your fish? Another cause is waste buildup. Is your filter system working properly? Are you cleaning the gravel often enough? Wed, 12 Oct 2005 01:17:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31632 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31631 Does it hurt my battery or phone if I only let the battery charge for a couple of hours before using it?<br /><br />That depends on the type of battery. If it is a NiCad (Nickel Cadmium), then yes. Doing as you suggest will shorten its life and will also &quot;train&quot; it to only take a partial charge. You can retrain it by the following process: charge the battery until it is fully charged, then put it... Wed, 12 Oct 2005 00:53:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31631 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30243 Am I responsible for any liens that were on a foreclosed property before I had purchased it? I have the policy of title insurance.<br /><br />Your title insurance provides you with clear title to the property. You cannot obtain clear title without in some way dealing with all existing liens. When you purchased the property, you very likely paid off all of the liens. If there are still liens against the property that were there before... Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:40:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30243 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30242 Can you negotiate with the IRS on overdue taxes?<br /><br />Yes. Although you may be able to do it on your own, there are attorneys who specialize in this area of law, and can probably get you a better deal than you can on your own. Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:33:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30242 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30241 What is jetskiing?<br /><br />Maybe the best way to describe it is by analogy: A Jet-ski is to a boat as a motorcycle is to a car. Jet-skiing is the act of riding a jet-ski. Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:27:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30241 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30240 Do Koi give live birth or lay eggs to be fertilized?<br /><br />Koi lay eggs. http://www.vcnet.com/koi_net/spawn.html Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:23:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30240 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30239 Who is St. Stephen?<br /><br />There may be more than one Stephen, but the first is likely to be referred to here: Act 6:5 = And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte... Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:15:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30239 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30238 I have standing trees on my property. How can I find out what they are worth before they are removed for lumber?<br /><br />Try contacting your state forestry service. Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:06:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30238 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30237 Is it possible to install Mac OS X 10.3.1 over a network?<br /><br />Yes. But you have to have the network version of the installer. The regular version, the one you likely have, cannot be installed over a network. Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:00:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30237 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30236 A father and adult daugher live in the USA. The father owes money to a bank in Thailand. Is it possible for the daughter to legally assume the responsibility of this debt, and exonerate her dad from owing this money?<br /><br />The daughter would not need to assume legal responsibility of the debt. All she would have to do is pay it off, and her father would be exonerated. The bank isn&#039;t going to care who pays off the debt. Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:55:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30236 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30235 We are buying the house we are currently renting and close within a month. Are we legally responsible to pay the last month of rent?<br /><br />You should expect to pay rent up to the day of closing. This may mean that the last partial month is pro-rated based on the number of days rented. Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:46:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30235 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30234 Can I incorporate in a state I don't live in? What are the requirements?<br /><br />Whether a given state requires residency or not may vary state-by-state; I believe the norm is for states to NOT require residency. Nonetheless, Delaware and Nevada both allow non-residents to incorporate and seem to be very popular states in which to incorporate. Nevada has some of the strongest... Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:40:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30234 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30233 How do I close a small buisness properly with unredeemed gift certificates to be paid?<br /><br />Your question, in essence, requests legal advice. I am not an attorney and cannot give legal advice. That said, my best guess would be that you would need to publish your intent to close the business and invite holders of gift certificates to redeem them. Check the legal notices in your local... Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:24:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30126 Why do I need stronger and stronger glasses each year?<br /><br />You need stronger and stronger lenses each year because glasses are like crutches for your eyes. Instead of strengthening your eye muscles, corrective lenses allow your eye muscles to become weaker and weaker as teh corrective lenses do more and more of the work. There are eye exercises you can... Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:43:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30126 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30125 What does the term "20/20" mean?<br /><br />If you have 20/20 vision, it means that you can see at 20 feet what an average person can see at 20 feet. Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:36:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30125 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28252 Is euthanization by injection the only way animals are euthanized at the pound?<br /><br />As far as I know, animals at the pound are not euthanized by injection. That would be WAY too expensive. I believe the methods used are gas, freezing, and vacuum chamber. Of those, I believe the most common is vacuum chamber. They simply put a bunch of animals in a sealed chamber and suck the air... Tue, 23 Aug 2005 22:21:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28252 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/24090 When your body burns carbohydrates, where do they come from? Are they stored like fat?<br /><br />There are three forms of food substances from which the body can obtain energy (calories): proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Glucose has to be one of those three. Glucose is sugar. Sugar, ALL sugar, is carbohydrate. The source of the sugar is irrelevant. Check out:... Thu, 23 Jun 2005 21:37:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/24090 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23812 I'm 30 years old and 350 lbs. How should I start a sustainable exercise regimen?<br /><br />Swimming is an EXCELLENT exercise for anyone, but especially for someone who is overweight. Jogging can be too stressful on bones and joints. Swimming is ZERO impact exercise; there is no jarring of bones and joints. Mon, 20 Jun 2005 21:31:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23810 When your body burns carbohydrates, where do they come from? Are they stored like fat?<br /><br />But ALL glucose IS carbohydrate. And your liver does convert stored fat into glucose. Your body has very little use for fat. Cholesterol is a fatty alcohol and hormones are made from fat. However, there is very little else your body does with fat besides store it. Everything else uses... Mon, 20 Jun 2005 21:26:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23810 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23692 When your body burns carbohydrates, where do they come from? Are they stored like fat?<br /><br />I could have been more clear in my answer. Fats are stored as fat. You body does not store carbohydrates. Rather, you liver converts carbohydrates to fat and then stores the fat. Your liver also converts fat back to carbohydrates for use by your cells. Sat, 18 Jun 2005 18:02:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23692 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18928 Is there any way of removing bleach stains from suede boots?<br /><br />Bleach doesn&#039;t &quot;stain&quot; like, say, grape juice. Bleach removes the existing color. So, you can&#039;t remove markes made by bleach. However, you could have the boots dyed. Call around to some shoe repair stores to find one that dyes suede. Sat, 09 Apr 2005 08:59:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18928 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18926 How do I get wax out of jeans?<br /><br />First, scrape off as much as you can. Then use ammonia; ammonia dissolves wax. You can apply the ammonia directly to the wax and scrub by hand to remove it. However, you will likely find the odor overwhelming. You can also use the washing machine. Set the washer to the lowest load size. Add... Sat, 09 Apr 2005 08:51:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18926 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18714 Can brother and sister cats breed? Will their kittens be "normal"?<br /><br />To answer the first question: Yes, sibling cats an breed. Siblings are more likely to produce abnormal offspring than an unrelated pair. However, they will not necessarily produce abnormal offsprings. It is quite common for litters of kittens to have multiple fathers. Litter mates may only be... Wed, 06 Apr 2005 22:15:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18714 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18713 Are doctors anywhere near discovering a cure for epileptic seizures besides medications and rest?<br /><br />I&#039;m fairly certain that no one even knows what causes epileptic seizures. Therefore, a true cure is not even in the works. Tru_Nstincts: painful answer [ ] If I&#039;m going to get a low mark, it should be because I didn&#039;t answer the question correctly, not because the answer is... Wed, 06 Apr 2005 22:05:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18713 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18712 What is the absolute highest note a trumpet can play?<br /><br />The limiting factor is not the instrument, but rather the person playing it. There is no absolute highest note as far as the instrument is concerned, but I don&#039;t know what the highest note anyone has managed to play. Wed, 06 Apr 2005 22:00:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18712 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18711 What is a "pick up" note?<br /><br />It&#039;s a note before the first down beat. Wed, 06 Apr 2005 21:52:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18711 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18472 How can I prevent my lips from chapping without using ChapStick?<br /><br />It has been my experience that ChapStick is addicting. That is, once you start using it, you cannot quit without getting REALLY chapped lips, or what&#039;s called rebound effect. Method 1: Apply as little as you can possibly get away with and only to one lip (allowing it to transfer from one... Mon, 04 Apr 2005 14:22:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18472 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18471 When doing my boyfriend's contracts, I sign his name and then "By:" and my initials. He's okay with this, but is it legal?<br /><br />I&#039;m not an attorney and the answer requires describing law. Therefore, I have copied something from a legal site: Forgery The crime of forgery generally refers to the making of a fake document, the changing of an existing document, or the making of a signature without authorization.... Mon, 04 Apr 2005 14:12:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18471 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18470 What's the difference between Cool Whip and whipped cream?<br /><br />Whipped cream is made from cream. Cream is the fat in milk. One makes whipped cream by placing chilled cream in a mixer bowl and whipping it. Sugar and flavorings are often added. Cool Whip is made of: water, corn syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut and palm kernel oils), high fructose... Mon, 04 Apr 2005 14:02:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18470 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18462 In the book "The Return of The King", what is the spider called? I haven't read this yet.<br /><br />Shelob. For lots of movie trivia, check out: http://www.moviemistakes.com/ For trivia about &quot;The Return of the King,&quot; go to: http://www.moviemistakes.com/film2746 For more movie info, go to: http://www.imdb.com/ Mon, 04 Apr 2005 12:35:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18462 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18418 My daughter is not colour blind but sometimes gets yellow-blue the wrong way round. Are there any recorded cases of colour blindness among females?<br /><br />Yes. My first wife (now dead), her sister (still living), and their paternal grandmother (now dead), are/were all color blind. Color blindness in females is rare but it does exist. They are/were all red-green color blind. Mon, 04 Apr 2005 03:11:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18418 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18417 Is there any part of the body that never gets bigger after birth?<br /><br />The middle and inner ear are fully developed at birth and do not grow thereafter. Mon, 04 Apr 2005 03:00:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18417 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18411 Approximately how much, in US dollars, would it cost to purchase all the elements in the proper quantities that make up a human body?<br /><br />The U.S. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils invested many a hard-earned tax dollar in calculating the chemical and mineral composition of the human body, which breaks down as follows: 65% Oxygen 18% Carbon 10% Hydrogen 3% Nitrogen 1.5% Calcium 1% Phosphorous 0.35% Potassium 0.25% Sulfur ... Mon, 04 Apr 2005 02:34:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18411 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18408 How do you patent an invention?<br /><br />I hesitate to provide any response at all because the answer to your question is long and involved, and (I believe) beyond the scope of this forum. Nonetheless, to provide at least some answer: You have to do a patent search to be sure the invention has not already been patented. You fill out... Mon, 04 Apr 2005 02:05:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18408 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18406 What are the arguments against the Theory of Evolution?<br /><br />Before you rate this answer, be sure you read and understand the question. Allow me to restate it for you. The question merely asks, &quot;What are the arguments against Evolution?&quot; The question does not ask for proof or any support of those arguments. It only inquires as to what the... Mon, 04 Apr 2005 01:47:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18406 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18404 What is the hierarchy of animal groups (genus, species, etc.)?<br /><br />Kingdom (plant, animal) Phylum/Division Class Order Family Genus Species For detailed descriptions of these divisions, see: http://library.thinkquest.org/11771/english/hi/biology/taxonomy.shtml Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:37:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18404 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18403 Am I less likely to become pregnant if I have one ovary?<br /><br />If the one ovary you have is healthy, then there would be little if any reduction in the likelihood of your becoming pregnant. In women who have two ovaries, the ovaries generally take turns producing an egg. If you only have one ovary and it is healthy, then it will take over for the missing... Sun, 03 Apr 2005 23:52:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18403 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18401 Why is it that when trying to redeem a free pop top, the store charges state tax?<br /><br />I do not know what a &quot;free pop top&quot; is, but I can tell you that sales tax is due regardless of the form of payment for the item. For example, if you use a cents-off coupon to purchase an item, you still have to pay sales tax based on the full price of the item. A &quot;free pop... Sun, 03 Apr 2005 23:28:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18401 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18400 Is it true that stimulating the prostate gland will reduce the risk of prostate cancer?<br /><br />It&#039;s definitely a possibility because it helps flush out the prostate. Look at: http://www.tantricnyc.com/massage/newyork/prostate-massage-parlor/Prostate_Massage.htm Frequent ejaculation (3 to 7 times a week), particularly between the ages of 20 and 50, also seems to help reduce the... Sun, 03 Apr 2005 23:16:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18400 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18336 I got married 2 years ago in CA. A week later, my husband left, and I never heard from or saw him again. He wasn't a US citizen and we never consummated our marriage. Can I get it annulled or do I have to file for divorce?<br /><br />Californa Annulment: An annulment (or &quot;nullity of marriage&quot; or &quot;nullity of domestic partnership&quot;) is when a court says your marriage or domestic partnership is NOT legally valid. A marriage or domestic partnership that is incestuous or bigamous is never valid. Other... Sat, 02 Apr 2005 19:54:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18336 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18282 All of my life I have heard people say "that is mighty white of you", what is the meaning of this phrase?<br /><br />It&#039;s like saying, &quot;that&#039;s magnanimous of you.&quot; However, it&#039;s a racist expression. The idea is that only a white person could be magnanimous. It&#039;s also used sarcastically, to mean the exact opposite. Fri, 01 Apr 2005 22:26:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18159 Are ear drops supposed to go in all the way and come out through the canal system? When I apply ear drops, they don't seem to go in. Is that normal?<br /><br />The ear canal is not an opening into your body like your mouth or nose. It&#039;s more like a deep depression. There is no connection from the ear canal to the inside of your body. The ear drum seals off the end of the ear canal. Ear drops only apply medication to the skin surfaces inside the ear... Fri, 01 Apr 2005 07:18:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18159 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18158 Is it possible to change a RWD car into a FWD one?<br /><br />Possible, but certainly not practical. I really don&#039;t know much about cars, however, in order to change a car from rear wheel drive to front wheel drive, you&#039;d have to replace the entire drive chain: the differential, the transmission, the drive shaft, the axles, and the motor. Fri, 01 Apr 2005 07:05:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18158 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18157 Is aluminum an electrical conductor?<br /><br />Aluminum is a good conductor. But it&#039;s not as good as copper. Aluminum tends to heat up and expand in response to lower amperages than copper. It is more likely to work its way out of connectors. Fri, 01 Apr 2005 06:57:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18157 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18019 What do you need to do in order to home-school your kids?<br /><br />Each state has different laws about homeschooling. In general, however, you are free to choose how to teach your own children. Most states require that you register your children and your intent to home-school with either the local public school or a private school. Some states allow you to... Wed, 30 Mar 2005 08:05:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18019 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18017 Do female dogs mark their territory too?<br /><br />The short answer is, Yes, female dogs mark territory. However, they normally do so for different reasons than males. Males generally mark territory to lay claim to it. Females mark to attract males. However, a dominate female may mark territory to lay claim to it. Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:51:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18017 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18016 Where do peanuts come from?<br /><br />Robert McLaren&#039;s answer is partially correct. Peanuts are legumes. The plant produces flowers above ground like most other flowering plants. However, after blooming and being pollinated the flower then turns downward and burrows into the ground where the seed pod and seeds develop. Peanuts... Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:34:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18016 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18014 What is the most effective way to housebreak a puppy?<br /><br />When the puppy cannot be watched, keep it in a kennel that is just big enough for it to turn around and lie down. No bigger. A dog will only mess in such a box in desperation. If this happens, you have left the dog in the box WAY TOO LONG. Note: If you are handy with woodcraft, you can fashion... Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:17:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18014 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17870 Is it possible for humans to convert food energy into heat energy?<br /><br />In deed, the fact that you are warm (normal body of temperature of 98.6 degrees F) is proof of this. One of the by products of metabolims is heat. Sun, 27 Mar 2005 21:40:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17870 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17869 Is there a way to turn heat directly into electricity?<br /><br />Cuckov describes one method of turning heat into electricty. Another method is the use of a thermocouple. Thermocouples do not produce much electricity but they are very useful in certain applications. Thermocouples are used in electronic thermometers. They are also used to determine whether a... Sun, 27 Mar 2005 21:31:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17869 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17868 If one uses a condom during sex and pulls out of the vagina before ejaculation (with the condom still on), what are the chances of a pregnancy under these circumstrances?<br /><br />The chance that any one random incident of unprotected sex will lead to pregnancy is less than ten percent. It&#039;s probably less than three percent. Pre-ejactulatory fluids can, but do not necessarily, contain sperm. Although, technically, only one sperm is required to fertilize an ova,... Sun, 27 Mar 2005 21:16:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17868 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17661 I feel weak after I masturbate, is this normal? How can I regain energy after masturbating?<br /><br />Yes, it&#039;s normal to feel weak after having an orgasm. It should pass in a few minutes. There&#039;s probably nothing you can do about it. Rather, try masturbating just before going to sleep. Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:22:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17661 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17509 In Florida can a 15 year old and 21 year old date as long as they don't have sex? Can my parents have my boyfriend arrested without proof that we're atually having sex?<br /><br />According to: http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/2903097.html#a Statutory Rape is defined as: Capital felony if actor &gt;=18 commits sexual battery or causes injury while attempting to commit sexual battery against person &lt;12; life felony if actor is &lt;18; first-degree sexual... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:09:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17509 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17508 If lotion is oil-free, then what do they put in the lotion to moisturize?<br /><br />Panthenol is one such ingredient. It is an alcohol that attracts moisture. It&#039;s also known as Vitamin B5. Mon, 21 Mar 2005 06:58:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17508 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17506 Is it true that to wax your legs you have to wait until your hair grows completely out?<br /><br />No, not completely grown out. However, the hair does need to be at least 3/8 of an inch. A half of an inch would be better. Mon, 21 Mar 2005 06:45:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17506 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17505 In a community property state, my husband purchased our home before marriage. The deed is in his name only though he re-financed the house during our marriage. Am I entitled to any of the equity?<br /><br />You may be entitled to some of the equity. Any money either of you earned during the marriage would be community property and you own half of all community property. If the house payments were made using community property, then your money was used to pay for the house. You may be entitled to... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 06:41:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17505 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17448 Why are my 35mm pictures turning out grainy/hazy even though they were taken in full sun, using 400ASA film, and all settings on the camera are correct?<br /><br />ASA 400 is much grainer than ASA 100. ASA 400 is best for use in low light and for stop action photos. If you&#039;re taking pictures in full sun, use ASA 100; it has a much finer grain. Sun, 20 Mar 2005 06:35:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17448 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17447 Did Jesus have any brothers or sisters?<br /><br />Here&#039;s what it says in Matthew, Mark, and Galatians: Mat 13:55-56 = Is not this the carpenter&#039;s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? Mar... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 06:25:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17447 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17445 If you want to be skinny, do you want a fast metabolism or a slow one?<br /><br />You want a fast metabolism. That way, whatever you eat gets burned up and isn&#039;t stored as fat. It&#039;s easy to slow you metabolism down; all you have to do is diet. Just restrict your intake until you&#039;ve lost five or ten pound and then go back to eating normally. Your metabolism... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 06:11:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17445 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17402 When your body burns carbohydrates, where do they come from? Are they stored like fat?<br /><br />Carbohydrates are not stored like fat, although you do store some carbohydrate in your liver and in your blood. Carbohydrates come from the food you eat and your liver converts fat into carbohydrates. Sat, 19 Mar 2005 05:29:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17402 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17401 How can I strengthen my ankles?<br /><br />There is essentially nothing you can do to strengthen your ankles because there is no muscle tissue there to strengthen. However, you can strengthen the muscles near your ankles and this may help. Stand up. Feet about shoulder width apart. Slowly raise up onto the balls of your feet, and... Sat, 19 Mar 2005 05:24:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17401 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17398 I haven't been able to ejaculate for years due to abdominal surgery. I still orgasm but not a drop. A urologist said it's not harmful, but where does the semen go?<br /><br />What sort of abdominal surgery did you have? Do you still have a prostate? Most of the ejaculate is produced by the prostate. If you don&#039;t have one, there&#039;s really nothing to ejaculate. Sperm makes up only a tiny bit of the total ejaculate, and you would likely not notice it. You may... Sat, 19 Mar 2005 05:01:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17398 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17396 Where is seminal fluid made, in the prostate or the testicles?<br /><br />Seminal fluid is made by the prostate. The testicles make sperm. Of the total ejaculate (semen and sperm), only a tiny bit is sperm. Sat, 19 Mar 2005 04:51:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17396 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17395 Can a eunich have an orgasm? If so, would he ejaculate?<br /><br />The prostate makes most of the ejaculate. In general, a eunuch would still have his prostate, and therefore would produce semen, but because he would not have testicles, he would not produce sperm. If a man were castrated (had his testicles removed) after going through puberty, then he would be... Sat, 19 Mar 2005 04:48:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17395 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17394 Are women with large clitorises hermaphrodites?<br /><br />No. Clitorises come in different sizes just like penises. Although the clitoris is the female equivalent of the male penis, a large clitoris is not a penis. True hermaphrodites have both male sex organs and female sex organs. A hermaphrodite would be able to both father children (get a female... Sat, 19 Mar 2005 04:33:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17394 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17393 I'm a guy. Sometimes I feel like I've come, but I don't ejaculate. Is this normal?<br /><br />It&#039;s called &quot;dry ejaculation.&quot; It&#039;s not normal, but that doesn&#039;t necessarily mean there&#039;s any real problem. Are you dehydrated? Are you drinking enough fluids? Do you ejaculate more than once or twice a day? You may be ejaculating so often that your body... Sat, 19 Mar 2005 04:19:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17393 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17392 How does a guy give a girl oral sex?<br /><br />Lick. He runs his tongue up and down her lips (labia), and probes her vagina with his tongue. She may enjoy extra attention to her clitoris. You can also insert your fingers into her vagina while you are licking her lips and clitoris. Sat, 19 Mar 2005 03:48:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17392 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17391 When a man and a woman get married, can the man take the woman's last name?<br /><br />Forty-eight of the United States base their laws on British Common Law. In those states, the husband and wife may have any last names they want. However, Louisiana&#039;s laws are based on Nepolonic Code. In Louisiana, the wife and children must take the husband/father&#039;s last name.... Sat, 19 Mar 2005 03:37:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17391 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15348 I cheated on my girlfriend and regret it. Since then, she's been spying on me, she got my e-mail passwords, has read my diary, and has been going through my things. Do I deserve this or is this crossing the line?<br /><br />You deserve all of that and more. You have demonstrated that you are not trustworthy. Before, you could be trusted by mere benefit of the doubt. Now, however, you need to earn her trust. You had better be totally open and honest. Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:59:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15348 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15345 Can my child support payments be lowered if I remarry and have more children?<br /><br />This varies state-by-state. However, the general concept is that you have to financially provide for the child just as you would if the child lived with you full time. As your family situation changes, so would the amount you would spend on the child. Therefore, child support can also be changed... Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:48:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15345 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15344 My boyfriend admitted to cheating when I caught him with explicit SMSs on his cellphone. He says "she's not worth it", so why did he do it? How can I get past this and forgive him?<br /><br />If he did it once, he&#039;ll do it again. Remember, whatever he&#039;s willing to do now, he&#039;ll continue to do after marriage. Forgive him and then move on. He&#039;s not worth your time. Unforgiveness is the poison we take ourselves hoping to hurt someone else. Forgive him because... Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:37:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15344 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15342 Can I get my cat spayed while she is in heat? And how long do cats stay in heat?<br /><br />You can get your cat spayed while it is in heat. However, most vets will either refuse to do it or charge you more for doing so. It&#039;s messier and more complicated. I don&#039;t know how long a cat remains in heat. You can also have your cat spayed while it is pregnant. However, the same... Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:21:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15342 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15341 Around what age do men lose the ability to have an erection?<br /><br />When answering a question one should, first of all, determine what a question asks. In this case, it asks, &quot;Around what AGE...?&quot; Second, it&#039;s important to recognize what is NOT being asked. In this case, the question does NOT inquire as to WHY men loose the ability.... Third, to be... Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:17:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15341 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15338 We live in Texas, and our 14 year old granddaughter wants to come live with us to escape her mother, who has not provided a good home. How can we go about getting custody of her?<br /><br />Start by having your granddaughter visit you for six months straight. After six months of continuous visitation, file in a juvenile court for custody. Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:03:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15338 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15327 Are all snakes legless?<br /><br />Snakes are, by definition, legless. If it has legs, it&#039;s not a snake. However, there are a few kinds of snakes that have rudimentary or vestigial legs. The significance of these is open to debate. Tue, 15 Feb 2005 18:56:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15327 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15260 I worked in one state at the beginning of the year, then moved and worked in another state, then moved back the same year. In which state should I pay state income tax?<br /><br />You generally pay income tax in whatever state you worked. If you worked in two states, you&#039;ll very likely have to pay income tax in both states. Mon, 14 Feb 2005 21:50:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15260 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15258 What is a very simple and easy-to-use program for converting an .AVI to an .MPEG?<br /><br />iTunes. It comes standard with the Mac OS X. Mon, 14 Feb 2005 21:41:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15258