Answerbag: SomeSayMarryMoney's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/207502 New Answerbag questions from SomeSayMarryMoney Tue, 29 May 2012 08:34:10 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 08:34:10 -0700 Hypothetically- If a woman were impregnated by her own son and had a daughter, how closely would the daughter resemble the mother (especially in terms of genotype)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1411625 Hypothetically- If a woman were impregnated by her own son and had a daughter, how closely would the daughter resemble the mother (especially in terms of genotype)? Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:11:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1411625 With no Christ, there's no Christmas. But with no mas, there's no Christmas either. What in the world is a mas? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1155195 With no Christ, there's no Christmas. But with no mas, there's no Christmas either. What in the world is a mas? Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:51:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1155195 If you were to put all the happiness in the world on one side of a balance and all the suffering on another, which side would be heavier? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1154815 If you were to put all the happiness in the world on one side of a balance and all the suffering on another, which side would be heavier? Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:03:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1154815 Who's the boss of you? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1152115 Who's the boss of you? Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:37:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1152115 The Great Mustachio Bash-io is coming up. How are you going to style your facial hair? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1149414 The Great Mustachio Bash-io is coming up. How are you going to style your facial hair? Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:39:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1149414 Are there any ABers that can have a discussion about religion while maintaining, if not respect, at least courtesy towards the opposing view? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1138526 Are there any ABers that can have a discussion about religion while maintaining, if not respect, at least courtesy towards the opposing view? Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:13:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1138526 What would the Asian equivalent of a spork be? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1132027 What would the Asian equivalent of a spork be? Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:25:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1132027 Who would like to join me in congratulating all the clever ABers that get tons of points for simply congratulating other ABers? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1130160 Who would like to join me in congratulating all the clever ABers that get tons of points for simply congratulating other ABers? Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:42:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1130160 What did moths do before we invented electric lights? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1088063 What did moths do before we invented electric lights? Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:44:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1088063 Why do you suppose abortion is a more popular option than adoption for unwanted pregnancies? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/640908 Why do you suppose abortion is a more popular option than adoption for unwanted pregnancies? Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:37:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/640908 I'm looking for authors/iconoclasts along the lines of Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens. Any ideas? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/640422 I'm looking for authors/iconoclasts along the lines of Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens. Any ideas? Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:09:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/640422 Are pregnant women cute? Be honest. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/630756 Are pregnant women cute? Be honest. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:32:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/630756 Why am I so soft in the middle when the rest of my life is so hard? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/623043 Why am I so soft in the middle when the rest of my life is so hard? Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:49:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/623043 If you think that prayer works, why do you think that studies haven't been able to prove its effectiveness? (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12082681/) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/620401 If you think that prayer works, why do you think that studies haven't been able to prove its effectiveness? (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12082681/) Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:43:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/620401 I'm thinking about coming out to my family about my atheism, but "knowing" that I was going to hell would distress them. Is it better to play along and spare them the stress? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/601942 I'm thinking about coming out to my family about my atheism, but "knowing" that I was going to hell would distress them. Is it better to play along and spare them the stress? Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:07:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/601942 If someone asks "Are you ticklish?" this means they are probably going to tickle you. What's the best response to stop this from happening? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/590589 If someone asks "Are you ticklish?" this means they are probably going to tickle you. What's the best response to stop this from happening? Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:46:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/590589 If you had to pick a book to live in for the rest of your life, which would it be? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/590525 If you had to pick a book to live in for the rest of your life, which would it be? Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:44:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/590525 Why is there such an urge to tell your dreams to other people, when we know that, honestly, they aren't that interesting to anyone but ourselves? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/590517 Why is there such an urge to tell your dreams to other people, when we know that, honestly, they aren't that interesting to anyone but ourselves? Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:37:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/590517 P(bomb on plane)=1/50,000. P(2 bombs on plane)= 1/50000*1/50,000 or 1/250,000,000. My friend wants to bring a bomb on his next flight, because the chances of 2 bombs is practically zero, so it makes him safer. Should I discourage this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/589092 P(bomb on plane)=1/50,000. P(2 bombs on plane)= 1/50000*1/50,000 or 1/250,000,000. My friend wants to bring a bomb on his next flight, because the chances of 2 bombs is practically zero, so it makes him safer. Should I discourage this? Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:38:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/589092 Is there an inside joke on AB that involves jetpacking? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/589059 Is there an inside joke on AB that involves jetpacking? Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:43:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/589059 How do you (personally) handle rude people on AB? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/589005 How do you (personally) handle rude people on AB? Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:47:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/589005 Public breast feeding: great or gross? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/586856 Public breast feeding: great or gross? Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:59:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/586856 Do you believe in creationism? Or do you understand evolution? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/586099 Do you believe in creationism? Or do you understand evolution? Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:40:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/586099 When we sit still for too long, clots develop in our legs because the blood has no way to return to the heart. Can you think of other examples of our very "unintelligent design"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/585263 When we sit still for too long, clots develop in our legs because the blood has no way to return to the heart. Can you think of other examples of our very "unintelligent design"? Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:59:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/585263 In a time before sensor bars, isn't it amazing that the gun from the old Nintendo (the Zapper?) knew where you were shooting? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/583358 In a time before sensor bars, isn't it amazing that the gun from the old Nintendo (the Zapper?) knew where you were shooting? Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:28:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/583358 It's been too long since I did calc. Does anyone know why lim(as x->0) of (sqrt.x * e^sin(pi/0)) equals 0? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/583164 It's been too long since I did calc. Does anyone know why lim(as x->0) of (sqrt.x * e^sin(pi/0)) equals 0? Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:15:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/583164 Did anyone else think the Sales Genie Superbowl ads were offensive? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/583067 Did anyone else think the Sales Genie Superbowl ads were offensive? Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:15:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/583067 Could the sense of time be considered our sixth sense? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/580501 Could the sense of time be considered our sixth sense? Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:24:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/580501 Why does the government tell us what time our bars are to close? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/579093 Why does the government tell us what time our bars are to close? Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:47:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/579093 Have you ever truly been afraid? What did you fear? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/579071 Have you ever truly been afraid? What did you fear? Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:29:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/579071 Do you think it's wrong to accept a gift that you suspect (but don't know for certain) was stolen? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/571057 Do you think it's wrong to accept a gift that you suspect (but don't know for certain) was stolen? Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:35:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/571057 Biblically speaking, why was the desire for knowledge such a horrible thing? I tend to admire it. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/571008 Biblically speaking, why was the desire for knowledge such a horrible thing? I tend to admire it. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:01:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/571008 Hey old-timers (relatively speaking, of course)- was AB different back in the day? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/566253 Hey old-timers (relatively speaking, of course)- was AB different back in the day? Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:11:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/566253 Brazilians call cheese paired with a fruit spread "Romeo and Juliet." What's your favorite fruit-cheese duo? (I like goat cheese and black currant jam) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/566027 Brazilians call cheese paired with a fruit spread "Romeo and Juliet." What's your favorite fruit-cheese duo? (I like goat cheese and black currant jam) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:40:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/566027 Did you know that Barack's middle name is Hussein? Or am I that out of the loop? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/564638 Did you know that Barack's middle name is Hussein? Or am I that out of the loop? Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:23:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/564638 How do you apply meaning to an inherently meaningless existence? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/564519 How do you apply meaning to an inherently meaningless existence? Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:54:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/564519 Is there anything in the Bible against lesbians, or are they good to go? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/564485 Is there anything in the Bible against lesbians, or are they good to go? Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:30:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/564485 If you could pick when and how you were to die, what would your death be like? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/555144 If you could pick when and how you were to die, what would your death be like? Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:30:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/555144 So. . . do you come here often? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/554992 So. . . do you come here often? Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:42:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/554992 How do you know that you're right? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/515219 How do you know that you're right? Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:48:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/515219 What news story or cause do you think is not getting enough coverage in the US? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/513034 What news story or cause do you think is not getting enough coverage in the US? Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:04:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/513034 If the Bible defines your faith, how do you choose which parts of you believe and which parts you reject? (and if you think you believe it all, you need to read Leviticus) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/513031 If the Bible defines your faith, how do you choose which parts of you believe and which parts you reject? (and if you think you believe it all, you need to read Leviticus) Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:59:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/513031 Why do you think Ron Paul's supporters are such fanatics? And why does that fact make people assume he's crazy by association? (I admit, I'm a supporter, but it's in spite of some of his followers, not because of them!) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/513017 Why do you think Ron Paul's supporters are such fanatics? And why does that fact make people assume he's crazy by association? (I admit, I'm a supporter, but it's in spite of some of his followers, not because of them!) Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:36:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/513017 If a female friend comes to you to tell you that she was taken advantage of by a male friend of yours, what should you do? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/509557 If a female friend comes to you to tell you that she was taken advantage of by a male friend of yours, what should you do? Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:58:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/509557 Is this map (http://www.mapsworldwide.com/itm_img/1865001104.gif) really any less arbitrary than the conventional version? Why do we use the familiar version? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/509486 Is this map (http://www.mapsworldwide.com/itm_img/1865001104.gif) really any less arbitrary than the conventional version? Why do we use the familiar version? Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:39:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/509486 Do questions from all catergories appear on the main page? I just asked one that didn't appear on the main page in "Rape Situations." http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/508330 Do questions from all catergories appear on the main page? I just asked one that didn't appear on the main page in "Rape Situations." Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:39:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/508330 "Hypothetical" situation: You find out a male friend of yours has taken advantage of a female friend. The female friend is a newer but closer friend to you, but the male friend is part of a close circle of friends you have from college. What do you do? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/508300 "Hypothetical" situation: You find out a male friend of yours has taken advantage of a female friend. The female friend is a newer but closer friend to you, but the male friend is part of a close circle of friends you have from college. What do you do? Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:14:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/508300 Pick an ABer you don't know and imagine who they are in real life (age, gender if you haven't peeked, hairstyle, occupation...). Care to share? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/507692 Pick an ABer you don't know and imagine who they are in real life (age, gender if you haven't peeked, hairstyle, occupation...). Care to share? Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:37:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/507692 What is an example of something you can buy that you would also like to have as a nickname? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/505992 What is an example of something you can buy that you would also like to have as a nickname? Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:00:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/505992 Is belief in God a choice? What happens to your soul (according to religious convention) if you want to believe but just can't convince yourself that God is real? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/505945 Is belief in God a choice? What happens to your soul (according to religious convention) if you want to believe but just can't convince yourself that God is real? Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:01:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/505945 If you could invent a new drug (recreational or medicinal), what would it do? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/505727 If you could invent a new drug (recreational or medicinal), what would it do? Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:49:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/505727 Does anyone remember an animated movie from the late 80s/early 90s that featured these ant-like insects that grew an extra segment on their backsides when they became adults? I know it sounds strange, but I've been trying to remember it for years. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/505003 Does anyone remember an animated movie from the late 80s/early 90s that featured these ant-like insects that grew an extra segment on their backsides when they became adults? I know it sounds strange, but I've been trying to remember it for years. Sat, 08 Dec 2007 23:43:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/505003 Do you hate it when a relatively unknown band you've like for years suddenly becomes famous, or are you happy for them? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504970 Do you hate it when a relatively unknown band you've like for years suddenly becomes famous, or are you happy for them? Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:47:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504970 Does homemade fudge take more than a day to get firm or did I just unintentionally make chocolate frosting? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504889 Does homemade fudge take more than a day to get firm or did I just unintentionally make chocolate frosting? Sat, 08 Dec 2007 20:19:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504889 What is the greatest two flavor combination ever created? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504690 What is the greatest two flavor combination ever created? Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:38:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504690 Abortion. Gay marriage. Evolution. Half of you probably cringed, and the other half probably cried 'havoc' and let slip the dogs of war. Matchbox 20 vs. Rob Thomas' solo career, on the other hand. . . What do you think makes an issue controversial? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504666 Abortion. Gay marriage. Evolution. Half of you probably cringed, and the other half probably cried 'havoc' and let slip the dogs of war. Matchbox 20 vs. Rob Thomas' solo career, on the other hand. . . What do you think makes an issue controversial? Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:17:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504666 Does anyone know the recipe for Edward Lear's crumboblious cutlets? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504615 Does anyone know the recipe for Edward Lear's crumboblious cutlets? Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:21:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504615 Is there a Christmas song that makes you want to gouge your eyes out with a holly branch every time you hear it? (I'm making a CD of the all-time worst for a very special someone) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/503295 Is there a Christmas song that makes you want to gouge your eyes out with a holly branch every time you hear it? (I'm making a CD of the all-time worst for a very special someone) Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:48:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/503295 Is it me, or are our fellow ABers awarding fewer points for good answers lately? Cause I've left some decent ones, and I've got to admit, I miss the appreciation. Where's the love, AB, where's the love? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/502294 Is it me, or are our fellow ABers awarding fewer points for good answers lately? Cause I've left some decent ones, and I've got to admit, I miss the appreciation. Where's the love, AB, where's the love? Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:28:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/502294 Say you have to make a choice between being totally content but having no personal choice or being fully independent but incapable of true happiness. Which do you choose? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/501685 Say you have to make a choice between being totally content but having no personal choice or being fully independent but incapable of true happiness. Which do you choose? Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:51:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/501685 If a doctor asked you if you are "sexually active with men, women, or both" for a patient history, would it offend you? If so, how would you phrase it with more tact? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/501638 If a doctor asked you if you are "sexually active with men, women, or both" for a patient history, would it offend you? If so, how would you phrase it with more tact? Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:53:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/501638 Is this country becoming a theocracy? And does that bother anyone? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/500517 Is this country becoming a theocracy? And does that bother anyone? Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:16:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/500517 I heard that the myth about swallowing four spiders a year in your sleep was originated to study how memes were transmitted, but I can't find any data to back that claim up. Anyone aware of any study that started this meme? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/499827 I heard that the myth about swallowing four spiders a year in your sleep was originated to study how memes were transmitted, but I can't find any data to back that claim up. Anyone aware of any study that started this meme? Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:35:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/499827 It takes effort to write a good AB answer. What's your motivation for answering other people's questions? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/494023 It takes effort to write a good AB answer. What's your motivation for answering other people's questions? Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:54:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/494023 Does anyone else find AB questions that begin with "describe," "list," or "name" a bit too demanding for polite society? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/481227 Does anyone else find AB questions that begin with "describe," "list," or "name" a bit too demanding for polite society? Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:31:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/481227 How can there be both free will and God's will? Who is in control of what? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/481189 How can there be both free will and God's will? Who is in control of what? Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:55:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/481189 For Halloween, a friend and I are going as Michael Vick and dog. Too soon? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/448663 For Halloween, a friend and I are going as Michael Vick and dog. Too soon? Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:08:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/448663 Staunch creationists: what kind of evidence would you need to hear to consider/accept evolution as the explanation of life's diversity? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/437908 Staunch creationists: what kind of evidence would you need to hear to consider/accept evolution as the explanation of life's diversity? Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:27:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/437908