http://www.answerbag.com/profile/23241 New Answerbag answers from Joe-Speedy Tue, 29 May 2012 09:05:03 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 09:05:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1637515 Why does water cool down and heat up slowly?<br /><br />The phenomenon that you ask about is related to the specific heat capacity of the material. When a material can hold a lot of heat energy, the material will warm up slowly and loose temperature at the same rate. Things with a lower capacity to store heat, will warm up and cool faster. A... Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:17:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1637515 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1637470 Does Convection Happen In Liquids and Gases<br /><br />Yes. Both liquids and gases are subject to convection. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:07:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1637470 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1573728 In ancient Canadian Legend, what was the oldest and wisest creature on earth before man came to the Americas?<br /><br />Canada did not exist before the white man came from across the water. That means any ancient Canadian legends would need to be only about 200 years old give or take 50. Unless you are referring to the native Canadians and each tribe had their own stories. In short, there isn&#039;t one. ... Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:34:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1573728 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1562514 Spidron: what does it mean?<br /><br />From Wikipedia &quot;In geometry, a spidron is a continuous flat geometric figure composed entirely of triangles, where, for every pair of intersecting triangles, each has a leg of the other as one of its legs, and neither has any point inside the interior of the other.&quot; Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:33:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1562514 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1562492 Would younger blood provide the elderly with more energy?<br /><br />I can think of a way that an older man might get more energy from some younger blood being around. LOL. But if you are asking about transfusions technology, the answer is &quot;no.&quot; Energy transfer in the muscles is dependant on blood flow but the blood does not provide the energy, it is... Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:29:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1562492 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1562469 Would nitrate reduction occur more often in the presence or absence of molecular oxygen? Why?<br /><br />Nitrate reduction occurs in anaerobic conditions. The bug that eats it doesn&#039;t like oxygen. Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:26:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1562469 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1470003 If a 5-year-old did just as well on an IQ test as a 20-year-old who scored a 121, what will the 5-year-old's score be?<br /><br />The IQ test is a relative score that relates the physical age of the child to the mental age. If a 10 year old has the mind of a 12 year old, the child scores 120 on the IQ test. In your example, the 5 year olds score would be 121. That would mean that the 5 year old would have the mental age... Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:37:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1470003 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1469671 Why dont plants make sugar?<br /><br />Plants DO make sugar through photosynthesis. All of our sugars are plant based except for honey. We have sugar beats and sugar cane that give us sucrose. Then there is Maltose from Barley and Fructose from fruits like apples and oranges. Someone Oct, 03 2007 at 05:25 PM Well, if you... Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:20:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1469671 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1469659 What causes salt to boil at higher temperature?<br /><br />I think your question is actually, &quot;What makes water boil at a hotter temperature when salt is added to it.&quot; This has to do with collision theory. Pure water will boil when heated to a specific temperature at a given pressure because the the atoms of water are excited enough to... Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:17:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1469659 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1434513 Does tuning your guitar down a half step actully put girls in the mood?<br /><br />No. It doesn&#039;t. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:08:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1434513 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1434505 Does EVA plastic on a window block out the sunlight?<br /><br />EVA plastic will allow some frequencies of light to pass through and will attenuate others. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:06:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1434505 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022312 Does speed determine fuel mileage<br /><br />I wouldn&#039;t say that. I would say that speed determines the wind resistance that affects fuel consumption. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:43:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022312 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022307 To use Clorox for fungus in lawns, does anybody know what rate to use it at?<br /><br />if you use clorox on a lawn to control fungus, you will kill the grass. Chlorox has been used for fungus control on structures and patios, but NOT LAWNS. to kill fungus and mold on a lawn, you need to CAREFULLY apply dissolved ferrous sulphate heptahydrate. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:41:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022307 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022293 I had a scab on my chin(the size of a 5p)and in between my eyebrows(sie of a pea)and they have both healed but it has left a redish/pinkish mark exactly where the scab was.How do i get rid of the redness.It is more noticable then the scab was.HELP!?X<br /><br />Try using vitamin E on it. it sometimes works. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:36:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022293 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022289 My boyfriend is of jewish background i on the other hand is of christian background he loves me the way i am and he is scared his parents will disown him for 2 reasons for dropping his background and for being gay wat should we do<br /><br />You should do what your hearts tell you. yeametoo Jun, 27 2007 at 09:36 AM That my friend is the ONLY answer to this question!!! Joe-Speedy: Thankee-say Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:33:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022289 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022282 Is AB-Bernice a real person or a staff robot? She never answers any questions. Just asks.<br /><br />She is real. by contrast, I rarely ask question, just answer them. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:31:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1019923 Why is phosphoric acid a syrupy liquid?<br /><br />Liquids interact at the molecular level by rubbing and bumping against each other. The atomic interactions between the molecules at the atomic level are responsible for the observed properties at the macroscopic level. In this case, the dipol-dipol and hydrogen bonding interactions between the... Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:39:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1019923 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1015214 This is a scenario from a daytime TV show, tell me what you think: These 2 people are in a relationship, a good one, and one of them is completely in love with the other but knows w/out a doubt the relationship isn't going to last. Do you stay anyway?<br /><br />Oh yea. I&#039;d stay. What seems like an absolute no-brainer today could be a possibillity tomorrow. Nothing is completely absolute, particularly in relationships. justme30 Jun, 25 2007 at 04:42 AM; So if this was a real-life situation you would stay? Joe_Speedy: Sure! Why not? Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:37:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1015214 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1005547 Could Chuck Norris beat a whole alien race like the ones off of Halo2 all by him self?<br /><br />If you can do it, then so can he. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:49:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1005547 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/978523 My boyfriend does NOT trust me at all & is always accussing me of things & when i want to talk to him about it he always calls me "stupid" & really means it as well....is this serious or am i just complaining and blow it off?<br /><br />You seem to be in an abusive relationship. I don&#039;t know why you would want to put up with that but I suspect a low self esteem scenario. Why not dump the Jerk and move on? Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:48:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/978523 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/978520 If I purchase a puppy in Canada, will I need to pay taxes? Will be taking puppy home to states.<br /><br />Depending on who you get the dog from, the answer may be yes or no. Legitimate business will charge you the provicial sales tax on the animal as required by law. However, if you want to watch the newspaper, you can usually find a mut for 25 bux being sold out of someones home and you won&#039;t... Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:46:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/978520 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/978508 How can i get my ex-husbands girlfiend of the last four years to understand that i care for my son's father but it is over and i don't want to be with him anymore?<br /><br />I think you might be missing the point. She does not dislike you because of your feelings for your ex-husband. She fears the feelings that your EX may still have for YOU. You being near him will always be a threat to her. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:41:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/978508 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/975636 What's the best drink out there today?<br /><br />Water. Very refreshing and good for you too. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:33:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/975636 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/975632 Confession time, what is the worst thing you have ever done, that no one knows, and it isnt like anyone knows you on here, so spill. I will give you advice if you want it..?<br /><br />If I told you, I&#039;d have to kill you... Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:32:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/975632 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/971269 Do I have to go to auditions in order to be a voice actor japanese anime or are the schools and programs where I can be trained specifically for it?<br /><br />Even if you can find a course that will teach you to be a voice actor, you will still need to go to inverviews. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:38:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/971269 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/971258 When was plastic first made?<br /><br />The first plastic is called Amber. it is a naturally occuring plastic made from the aged resin of tropical trees. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:36:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/971258 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/937317 Do you think it's possible to firm up the flab after dieting if you're in your 50's?<br /><br />Yeah, you can do it. It just takes a bit longer. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:48:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/937317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/937300 What do you do when some one cuts you off (on purpose) on the road?<br /><br />I slow down and let the jerk get WAAAY ahead of me. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:43:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/937300 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/937298 What not to say to the one who's bought a new car?<br /><br />OH! So you like that better than a real car? Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:42:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/937298 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/893850 What is the main different between knowledge and education<br /><br />&quot;Knowledge&quot; is an historical collection of culturally derived truths. Truth is transitory but that is another debate. &quot;Education&quot; is the art and skill of imparting that knowledge to another so that they can remember and use it. Wed, 23 May 2007 08:59:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/893850 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/893840 Is there any articles online out there about teachers stopping class conversations because they were "Inappropriate"? [Sexual Orientation, Critisizing the President, etc.]<br /><br />Yes, likely, but I am pretty sure you would need to google something like Education classroom management discipline. All Teachers have the responsibility to the school, the parents, the school boards and most of the students, to maintain order and discipline in the classroom. That includes... Wed, 23 May 2007 08:53:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/893840 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/893594 What methods can be used to teach a person the concepts of clockwise and anticlockwise, who otherwise finds them impossible to grasp?<br /><br />If your student is having trouble grasping this concept then you need to find the root of the trouble. What have you tried? Did you use a tactile approach? Or is the learning all visual and auditory? How about making a game up about it or having the student memorize it. Use a song that the... Wed, 23 May 2007 07:22:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/893594 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/796967 The initial reaction in an automobile airbag is : 2NaN3(s) → 3N2(g) + 2Na(s) How many liters of N2 at 25.0oC and 1.00 atm. result when 105grams of NaN3 react?<br /><br />I make it to be about 109 liters. NaN3 is not an ideal gas so the calc is not precise unless you know the fudge factor (Z) and the pressure of the system for PV=znRTR. I didn&#039;t so either so I just ball parked it knowing based on an ideal gas at STP should occupy 22.7 liters/mol. am I... Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:49:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/796967 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/765380 Is there a way we can really create a colony on the moon?<br /><br />The true answer is yes. All that is required is that we place some folks on the moon and leave them there. That would efine a colony for as long as they survive. Getting a self sustaining colony on the moon to survive, thrive and grow as an independant is yet another story. The first thing we... Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:45:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/765380 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/689020 If you went bankrupt and had all your belongings taken from you but $100.00 dollars what would you buy?<br /><br />I&#039;d buy transportation to the nearest family member that was willing to support me until I got back on my feet. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:25:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/689020 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/688967 If you saw Matthew Leskow what would you do to him?<br /><br />I&#039;d give him a buck for free and tell him to get off the air. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:10:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/688967 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/659478 Since humans started to go into space in 1961, what's the longest period of time when there was NO-ONE up there?<br /><br />I am not sure anyone can answer this truthfully without being a party to classified information. John Q. Public is not told about every single mission that is launched. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 05:10:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/659478 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/651300 Do you have any funny phrases in you family, that mean something totally diferrent than the literal meaning? (like "color it teal" to ask the time)<br /><br />&quot;Color it Teal&quot; can only be a contaction of the French &quot;Quelle heur et ils&quot; meaning &quot;What hour is it?&quot; Phoetically, it sounds like &quot;Kel-ur-et-eel&quot; and when spoken fast comes out like &quot;color it teal.&quot; Pardon my spelling, it has been a while. The... Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:06:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/651300 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/651275 Has anyone truly found the background of the Melungeons of the Appalacians?<br /><br />Opinions will vary but I believe the most accepted origin seems to point twords a ship wrecked vessel full of Portugese passing on thier genetic material to a close knit community of native americans and other local people of color. sarita1 Sounds like a good theory, but then we have to ask... Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:56:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/651275 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/647461 I wanna talk with someone. Anybody wants to talk with me on Gabbly?<br /><br />sure, why not... Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:04:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/647461 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/647458 In high school what were ur statist (jock,prep,loner,nerd,slut, ect)<br /><br />I was a nerd among nerds. A loner when I wanted to be but mostly a nerd. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:03:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/647458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/647454 A short-sighted Croatian pensioner sparked a police manhunt when he mistakenly picked up another boy instead of his grandson from a kindergarten. Have you ever made similar mistake?<br /><br />No, but one of my neighbours did when they mistook my childs playthings as belonging to their kid. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:02:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/647454 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/647447 There's a mouse in Bill Exner's house that he says he has captured three times. Each time, the mouse escaped, and the last time the rodent made off with his lower dentures. What tall tales have you told?<br /><br />Well, there was the time I was fishing and got my lne caught on the bottomw, then told my kids that I caught something as big as the whole world... Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:00:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/647447 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/642796 Why do we put suits in garmet bags and garmets in suitcases?<br /><br />We do that &#039;cuz we drive on parkways and park on driveways. &lt;Silly Rabbit...) Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:32:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/642796 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622233 OK so when USWeekly does the high school rankings my old high school is the first one listed in my state. When compared to schools in the Philly area by The Philadelphia Inquirer (I think) it's number 2. What gives?<br /><br />One of them is wrong. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:51:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622225 Why are all the gotmilk advertisements so dumb and stupid?<br /><br />They do that on purpose so you will remember the stupid comercial. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:50:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622225 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622209 A statutory rape case against a 42-year-old charged as a man took on a different look after a jail shower revealed the defendant is actually a woman. Have you ever had an embarrassing moment when you mistook a man for a woman/vice versa?<br /><br />Yes. Haven&#039;t we all? Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:47:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622209 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622205 Do you feel stupid when having webcam chats?<br /><br />No. Vid phones are just like talking to someone who is next to you. This service is now available in wireless hand helds units too. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:46:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622205 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622201 Is it possible to sexually exploit a man?<br /><br />Ys, it is possible. You just need to convince him that his exploitation is in his best interest. Then he will allow you to exploit him, and like it. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:44:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622201 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622195 Be creative. If you were homeless and had to stand on a street corner with a cardboard sign, what would you write?<br /><br />You are only two paychecks away from holding this sign. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:42:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/622195 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/617559 What plants/herbs am i likely to run up on in my backyard woods just west of atlanta, ga?<br /><br />I would say that you might find &quot;mint.&quot; Mon, 02 Apr 2007 06:04:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/617559 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/609461 What/Who/Where is Giddun?<br /><br />The word seems to be in use in The Folk-Literature of the Galla of Southern Abyssinia. It appears to mean &quot;under&quot; as in: &quot;Irri du a gali du a giddun gira. &quot;That which is over is dead; that which is under is dead; that which is between is alive.&quot; ... Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:16:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/609461 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/609440 Does ear wax change colour and consistency throughout our life?<br /><br />Does it what? Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:04:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/609440 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604949 Has a bear cub ever been taken care of by a lioness?<br /><br />Only in a Zoo, if at all. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:58:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604949 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604946 What are some hospital materials that could be sterilized by flaming without harm?<br /><br />Sterilization by fire is old school. No one does that any more. But to answer the question, you want to look for things that will not melt at the temperature of your flame. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:57:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604946 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604940 How does an Atomic reaction happen?<br /><br />In general terms, an unstable radio isotope self destructs emitting one or several subatomic particles creating a series of smaller atomic weight daughter elements in the process. The emitted particles can then interact with other atoms in the area. Each time an atom is cleaved, the atomic... Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:55:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604940 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604931 What is the difference between Index Fossils and Marker Fossils? (Apparently there is a difference)<br /><br />They are identical in the liturature. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:52:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604931 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604928 Do you know of a book that clearly explains the basics of manifolds and Grassmann algebra?<br /><br />Nope. Never heard of them. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:49:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604928 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604923 How much space does an average human occupy in terms of units of area?<br /><br />At one time, the governments of certain countried determined that their soldiers returning from WWII were entitled to have 2 acres of land to live on. They beleived that this was enough for them and their family. If the average size of a family is set at 4 then each person would lay claim to... Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:48:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604923 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604914 What is the thermal death point of a species and how does it differ from the thermal death time?<br /><br />The Thermal Death Point (TDP)is the lowest temp required to kill all microbes in liquid suspension in 10 mins. The Thermal Death Time (TDT)is the Minimal time required to kill all microbes keeping temperature (or bacteriocidal agent)constant. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:44:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604914 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604900 Are some microorganisms more resistant to heat than others? what modern area or research takes advantage of this fact?<br /><br />The food industry has been fighting heat resistant mico&#039;s ffor a long time now. They cause food spoilage in processed materials. The one of most interest these days is the prion, which has been linked to &quot;Mad-Cow disease.&quot; Research into eliminating this threat in the food chain... Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:41:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604900 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604882 The most useful mechanical engineering invention predicted to be available after the year 2025?<br /><br />I think that would have to be the space elevator. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:34:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604882 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604713 Who are the faithful and discreet servant of the most high God Jehovah<br /><br />Those who would ask this question, already know the answer. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:12:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/604713 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/603276 How can I locate real time data for the evaporation rate for Los Angeles and for the United States?<br /><br />I think you might be able to get the average data for the area at the weather office. If not, you might just need to go an measure it. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:07:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/603276 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/603264 How to measure TOC in Pure water and how does it help?<br /><br />TOC&#039;s are done volumetrically using a carbon analyzer. A sample is injected, the water is vaporized, the carbon is converted to CO2 and the vapor is passed infront of a detector system. There are a couple of systems that work. Check this out. http://www.epa.gov/sw-846/pdfs/9060a.pdf Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:05:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/603264 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/603238 In the American military, what is the current series TOE breakdown for a rifle company, rifle platoon, and weapons platoon within a rifle company?<br /><br />I could tell you, but then I would have to kill you... We don&#039;t post these things online for THEM to see. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:00:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/603238 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/603228 If there was a clone of you(same age), would you hang out with him/her? Do you think you'd get along?<br /><br />Cloning happens all the time. I have a monozigotic twin brother. He is, defacto, my natural born clone and we get along, hang out and do all kinds of things together. Cloning in real life is not so strange. Only cloning in the lab is weird. Shultz: You finally got an avatar!... Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:58:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/603228 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/594552 What happens if you drink mercury (Hg)? If it kills you, what does it do to you before killing you?<br /><br />From the Mallinckroft MSDS for Mercury, http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/M1599.htm Ingestion: May cause burning of the mouth and pharynx, abdominal pain, vomiting, corrosive ulceration, bloody diarrhea. May be followed by a rapid and weak pulse, shallow breathing, paleness,... Wed, 28 Mar 2007 02:27:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/594552 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/566065 What other materials can be used to build levees aside from dirt?<br /><br />Some are poured from concrete with reinforced steel and others are built off limestone boulders and sand held with chicken wire. Shultz: Thank you. Joe-Speedy, isn&#039;t it time you got an avatar? Joe: I suppose so. But I don&#039;t know how... Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:41:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/566065 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/556237 What is a deuteromycete?<br /><br />It&#039;s a group of fungi that do not have sexually produced spores as part of their life cycle. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:39:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/556237 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/556206 If i start with one Tetrahymena and i want to reproduce it, how do i make another one?<br /><br />I imagine that you would keep it warm and feed it so that it can reproduce itself through division. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:33:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/556206 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/554414 First event in Calvin Cycleis the attachment of carbon dioxide to the 5-carbon RuBP molecule which does what?<br /><br />The combined molecule splits into a primary aldehye and 3-phosphoglycerate. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:24:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/554414 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/554400 Who invented the Space Shuttle?<br /><br />The concept was drawn up by SciFi writers in the early 1900&#039;s. After that, scientists who dare to dream placed a man on the moon, then developed a reuseable surface to space vehicle to shuttle stuff into orbit at a huge cost. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:17:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/554400 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/549194 What will happen if a polychromatic source of light is used in interference of a thin film?<br /><br />Not sure I can answer this properly for you. The light beam will interact with the film and deflect or defract depending on the incident angle of the beam and the structure, properties and thickness of the film. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:28:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/549194 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/549097 Who discovered/created yhe molecule? when and where?<br /><br />The molecule started out as a theoretical particle about the 5th century. See wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_molecule Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:03:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/549097 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/549051 Regarding the Karmatic adventures of Kenny McCormack: How many times has he been killed?<br /><br />YOU KILLED KENNY!!!!lol Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:54:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/549051 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/549013 Why do some people interview others and then say, "Well, all of our positions are full right now, but we may be losing a few. We'll give you a call if we need you."? Is the person just covering when they've really made the choice to not hire you at all?<br /><br />The answer is &quot;yes.&quot; Some will use it as a way to say &quot;I don&#039;t like you and won&#039;t hire you.&quot; Others will use the phrase to put you in a holding pattern for when they need someone like you. The automobile manufacturers and other companies with high turnover rates... Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:50:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/549013 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/472750 The US spends about 15 billion a year on NASA - what would the ideal amount be? How much money does NASA and space research need to drastically increase research?<br /><br />The more money you toss at it, the more research you have. The problem is in trying to justify the expense to secure the funds required. You want more money? What does the tax payer get back in return? Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:02:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/472750 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456235 I am in Africa. When we take a bottle of cool water from the refrigerator (12°C) and pour the water into a glass at room temperature (30°C) ice crystals form rapidly at the bottom of the water and spread quickly to the top. Why does this happen?<br /><br />The only way this could happen is if the bottle of water was pressurized and supercooled before opening. If the experiment does not involve a pressure differential, it can&#039;t happen. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:13:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456235 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456219 What's Allyl alpha-Ionone?<br /><br />This is another flavor agent for the food induatry. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:07:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456219 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456214 What're Acetylated Monoglycerides?<br /><br />This is an emulsion agent used in food processing to help keep oil and water phases mixed. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:06:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456214 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456208 What's Acetion Acetophenone?<br /><br />It is a food additive used to add flavor. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:05:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456208 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456201 How do I neutralize the corrosive affects of salt on my metal salt shakers?<br /><br />Clean and dry the caps then coat the metal with a thin layer of wax. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:03:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456201 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456197 When a camera flash is placed against a piece of newsprint and is fired, what is the cloud and/or smell that emanates off of the paper?<br /><br />That would be the pinters ink coming off. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:02:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456197 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456193 How do you make an olde opaque bomb?<br /><br />Try this http://chemistry.about.com/od/demonstrationsexperiments/ss/smokebomb.htm Quirkie: So, how come they call you Speedy? :) Joe: To whom are you referring? I called myself Joe-Speedy as a lark on day when I signed on. I guess it is because I have an attention defecit that I over... Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:01:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456193 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456189 How do you make non-toxic black smoke from heated chemicals? I want to make my own smoke in a model steam locomotive.<br /><br />Check this link http://chemistry.about.com/od/demonstrationsexperiments/ss/smokebomb.htm Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:01:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456189 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456178 What are kinks and antikinks?<br /><br />This describes a set wave forms generated in what is supposed to be random pattern base lines. I KNOW I answered this once before... Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:55:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456178 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456171 What's Alkaline Treated Starch?<br /><br />That would be a starch that has been treated with an alkaline agent to make the salt of the molecule. It would make sodium gluconate out of glucose. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:53:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456171 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456160 Who created or discovered butylated hydroxyanisole?<br /><br />In 1954 An original patent was awarded to UOP (universal oil Products) for the food-grade antioxidant Butylated Hydroxyanisole also known as BHA. They must have had a research chemist working on the patent but I can&#039;t find his name. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:50:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/456160 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/435802 Who invented the english language?<br /><br />Ummm, the English? Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:57:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/435802 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/435799 I have Amaryllis bulbs that have been well stored (dim, dry, room temp or lower) for as long as 5 years (and maybe, 2?). If I plant them and follow standard instructions, will they still bloom?<br /><br />The bulb should feel firm and solid. So long as the bulbs have not rotted or dried to dust, they should be fine. Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:56:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/435799 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/425583 What is thought?<br /><br />Ahhh, such a wonderful question! I sit here and type and ponder all kinds of thinks, but what is happening while i do it? And how do we prove any hypothesis once we generate one? I believe that &quot;thought&quot; is the mental expression of language, cuz there is no thought without... Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:41:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/425583 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/425542 How would you classify bacteria in a two kingdom classification system?<br /><br />A two kingdom system? I would have to say it would go something like &quot;US&quot; and &quot;THEM.&quot; Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:25:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/425542 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/425538 Has anyone bought an eliptical machine for home use and how did that go? Did you use it or did it end up a laundry rack? Brand? Price?<br /><br />I bought one. It was set up and was used about half a dozen times before it became a coat rack. I eventually ended up selling it to a Cash-Converter store about 6 months later and at a loss. If you want it to get into shape, buy a fitness club membership instead. You will get support in that... Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:23:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/425538 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/395739 Philosophy - going by the ideal that knowledge is justified, true belief - is it disproved by an analogue clock that has stopped at 7am and you read it at 7pm and of course it reads 7 o'clock. has anybody heard it before? what are the criticisms?<br /><br />I have not heard of this but I can offer an enlightened opinion. The true belief concept is based on a perception of truth. The concept of truth has been debated on many levels and has been shown to have two seperate meanings. Real truth, (substantiated scientific truth) has several... Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:46:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/395739 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/372387 What does it mean when something is said to have left spin or right spin energy?<br /><br />spin energy is a theory involved with electrons in subatomic orbitals. Two electrons can occupy the same orbital but only if their spin is opposite to each other. For convention, we call it Left or right spin Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:26:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/372387 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/372352 Everything and every body has their own saturation point. Has anybody got saturated with asking questions and answering ? do you desperate to find something new and exciting before your life is over?<br /><br />You make it sound like this is the only thing we ever do. Life is full of diversion. No need for dispair in any of it. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:18:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/372352 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/372342 Does anyone else think that maybe the universe is really just one tiny microscopic cell on a giant flea on a giant dog? Is that why I'm so itchy?<br /><br />That would be the members of the Loyal Order of Water-buffalo. Look for a chapeter in your area. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:16:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/372342 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/372335 Do you think that if your more aware of anything around you they can show off signs that can happen in the future?<br /><br />Ummmm No Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:15:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/372335 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/372329 On a lighter note, CST - Central Stretchable Time?<br /><br />In some cases, yes. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:14:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/372329