How do I determine how many gallons of water my tank can hold?
on September 2nd, 2005 | 2 answers

One of my goldfish died recently. Should I buy another one to keep my other goldfish company?
on September 2nd, 2005 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

What problems may I encounter introducing a new fish to my goldfish tank?
on September 2nd, 2005 | One answer

When my PC freezes I can move the cursor but I can't click on anything. Then the screen goes blank but then it comes back up and...
on August 19th, 2005 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

My PC freezes often. I can still move the cursor but I can't click on anything. After a while the screen goes blank but then it...
on August 19th, 2005 | no answers

Is each generation of humans becoming taller than the last? If so, why?
on July 28th, 2005 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

What are the basic rules for calling "shotgun"?
on July 27th, 2005 | 8 answers | 2 people like this

How did the tradition of calling "shotgun" in order to secure your position in the front passenger seat of a vehicle originate?
on July 27th, 2005 | One answer

I get a lot of attention from my boyfriend's friends. He says he hates them flirting with me but he never tells them to stop. I want...
on July 26th, 2005 | 11 answers | 5 people like this

Is it true that a man is more likely to be honest about his feelings just after he has had an orgasm? If so, why?
on July 26th, 2005 | 2 answers

A friend of mine often lies needlessly, but I've never told him that I know he's lying. Should I tell him he doesn't need...
on July 25th, 2005 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

What is the origin of the phrase "bury the hatchet"?
on July 19th, 2005 | One answer

What is chaos theory?
on July 18th, 2005 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

What does a Venus Fly Trap do to an insect after it is caught?
on July 18th, 2005 | One answer

What exercise should I do if I want to tone my upper arms without building muscle?
on July 18th, 2005 | 2 answers

What is the origin of the word "underdog"?
on July 15th, 2005 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

Where can I buy official "Finger Eleven" clothing the the UK?
on July 15th, 2005 | no answers

Where can I buy official "Our Lady Peace" clothing in the UK?
on July 15th, 2005 | no answers

Where can I buy official clothing for "Seether", "Our Lady Peace" and "Finger Eleven" in the UK?
on July 15th, 2005 | no answers

Why is sarcasm often referred to as the lowest form of wit?
on July 15th, 2005 | 8 answers | 5 people like this

Why is the recommended daily calorie intake more for men than it is for women?
on July 15th, 2005 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Why do so many people choose to sue others as soon as something unpleasant happens to them? Why don't people accept accidents and...
on July 15th, 2005 | no answers

Why do bruises appear as so many different colours? What causes this discolouration?
on July 15th, 2005 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Who was the first ever monarch of England? When did they reign?
on July 15th, 2005 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

In the film "Minority Report" if John Anderton hadn't seen the premonition, why would he have gone into that building with...
on July 6th, 2005 | One answer | 2 people like this

What is the purpose of the knee jerk reflex?
on July 6th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I daydream often and play out scenarios in my mind, most of which are completely crazy and would never actually happen. Is this normal...
on July 5th, 2005 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

What exactly is "women's intuition" supposed to be?
on July 5th, 2005 | 21 answers | 6 people like this

When did people first start wearing clothing for fashion rather than for warmth or concealing their bodies?
on July 5th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Why is it often considered distasteful and unacceptable for a woman to have sex with lots of people but if a man does it, he is labelled...
on July 5th, 2005 | 9 answers | 2 people like this

What is the origin of "Pros and cons"? Are the words abbreviations?
on July 5th, 2005 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

What are the pros and cons of being an only child?
on July 5th, 2005 | 25 answers | 1 person likes this

What is the best way to stop a nosebleed?
on July 1st, 2005 | 29 answers

Is it true that lightning never strikes the same place twice? If so, why not?
on July 1st, 2005 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

What is the oldest language that is still in use today?
on July 1st, 2005 | 95 answers | 34 people like this

How many species of hamsters are there?
on June 30th, 2005 | One answer | 2 people like this

I have reason to believe that someone I know suffers from post natal depression. I know how serious this can be, how can I help her?
on June 28th, 2005 | no answers

What causes post-natal depression, and how can a friend help?
on June 28th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What would the world be like without any governments to control us?
on June 28th, 2005 | no answers

When and where did people first start hiring lawyers and suing each other?
on June 28th, 2005 | 4 answers

What's the origin of the phrase "The world is your oyster"?
on June 28th, 2005 | 3 answers

If the sequence goes a million then a billion, what are the next numbers and how many zeros does each one have?
on June 25th, 2005 | 5 answers

How should I protect my computer from lightning strikes?
on June 25th, 2005 | 2 answers

I've heard that you should always turn off and unplug a computer during a thunderstorm. What would happen if I left my PC on and...
on June 25th, 2005 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Where do the kernels which are used to make popcorn come from?
on June 23rd, 2005 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

What is the origin of the phrase "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil"?
on June 23rd, 2005 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Is it true that peach pits contain cyanide? If so, is it found in any other fruits?
on June 21st, 2005 | 11 answers | 1 person likes this

Why are four-leaf clovers considered to be lucky?
on June 20th, 2005 | 16 answers | 1 person likes this

Where can I find some interesting philosophical quotes and proverbs?
on June 20th, 2005 | 3 answers

In Episode 3: The Revenge of the Sith, what is the giant lizard-like creature that Obi-Wan Kenobi rides on?
on June 19th, 2005 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

Can inhaling helium from a balloon be dangerous?
on June 17th, 2005 | 7 answers | 2 people like this

Why is carrying someone on your back called a "piggy-back ride"?
on June 17th, 2005 | 7 answers | 1 person likes this

Why are perfumes usually only applied to the wrists and the neck area?
on June 17th, 2005 | 2 answers

In the UK you can apply to be on the council housing list. If you are a priority you will be given a property which is built and owned by...
on June 16th, 2005 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

I have damp walls in my bathroom and I sneeze a lot when I go in there, is this anything to worry about?
on June 16th, 2005 | 6 answers | 1 person likes this

My Spineless Yucca plant doesn't look sick, but it doesn't seem to be growing either. Is it just a slow growing plant or is...
on June 16th, 2005 | One answer

Why are illegal copies of DVDs and videos called "pirate copies"?
on June 16th, 2005 | One answer

Why does the fine hair we have all over our body stand on end when we're feeling cold?
on June 15th, 2005 | 2 answers

Why do our teeth chatter and our bodies shiver when we are cold?
on June 15th, 2005 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Who invented fireworks and when?
on June 14th, 2005 | 9 answers | 3 people like this

Why is a condom also known as a "rubber johnny"?
on June 14th, 2005 | One answer

Who invented the condom, and when?
on June 14th, 2005 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

How did the "Tiddlywinks" game originate, and how did it get its name?
on June 14th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How did Tic-Tac-Toe, or Noughts and Crosses originate?
on June 14th, 2005 | One answer | 3 people like this

How did the "Simon Says..." game originate? Who is Simon?
on June 14th, 2005 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Is it true that human tears are completely sterile? If so, why?
on June 13th, 2005 | 3 answers

Why does smoking marijuana sometimes cause bloodshot eyes?
on June 13th, 2005 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

How did the word "come/cum" come to mean "semen" and "to orgasm"?
on June 13th, 2005 | 6 answers | 1 person likes this

Does marijuana increase your sex drive and make sex feel more intense? If so, how does it do this?
on June 13th, 2005 | 10 answers | 5 people like this

I've heard that smoking weed can lead to mental health problems later in life. Is this true?
on June 13th, 2005 | 11 answers | 6 people like this

How and when did the Cockney rhyming slang phrases originate?
on June 13th, 2005 | no answers

What is the origin of the word "ta", which is used in England and means "thank you"?
on June 13th, 2005 | 7 answers | 3 people like this

What's the origin of the phrase "you've got the wrong end of the stick"?
on June 13th, 2005 | 3 answers

What is the origin of the phrase "barking up the wrong tree"?
on June 13th, 2005 | One answer

For how long can a company legally claim that their product is "new" or "new and improved"?
on June 13th, 2005 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Where can I find a full list of Cockney rhyming slang phrases, including their meanings?
on June 13th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

In terms of square miles, what are the top ten largest cities in the world?
on June 7th, 2005 | 7 answers | 1 person likes this

In terms of population, what are the top ten largest cities in the world?
on June 7th, 2005 | 4 answers

What's the origin of the phrase "vice versa"?
on June 7th, 2005 | 2 answers

If my cousin has a child, what relation is that child to me and vice versa?
on June 7th, 2005 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

What is the origin of the term "bookworm"?
on June 7th, 2005 | One answer

In which country have the most dinosaur remains been found?
on June 7th, 2005 | One answer

What was the smallest dinosaur and how big was it?
on June 7th, 2005 | One answer

What was the largest dinosaur and how big was it?
on June 7th, 2005 | One answer

When and where were the first ever dinosaur remains discovered?
on June 7th, 2005 | 2 answers

How can I prevent my tongue stud from chipping my teeth?
on June 6th, 2005 | 2 answers

Lemmings don't really throw themselves off cliffs, do they?
on June 3rd, 2005 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

In the animal kingdom, males are usually more colourful and beautiful, while with humans, females are often considered prettier. Why is...
on June 3rd, 2005 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

What are some inexpensive ways to soundproof a room?
on June 3rd, 2005 | 18 answers | 2 people like this

How do echoes work?
on June 3rd, 2005 | One answer

How can I prolong the "fizz" in an opened bottle of fizzy drink without doing the bottle up reallly tight?
on June 3rd, 2005 | 2 answers

What's the difference between a cigar and a cigarette, and the way they are smoked?
on June 3rd, 2005 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

Why do some people faint when they see blood or graphic images such as an operation?
on June 3rd, 2005 | 7 answers

Why are English characters in American TV shows portrayed as stuck-up with over the top posh accents?
on June 2nd, 2005 | One answer

Is one's nationality determined by their country of birth or their parents'?
on June 2nd, 2005 | 7 answers | 3 people like this

When were clowns first used as a form of entertainment?
on June 2nd, 2005 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

Do you have to take out metal piercings before going through the metal detector at an airport?
on June 1st, 2005 | 6 answers | 1 person likes this

How frequently does a question have to be asked to be considered a frequently-asked question?
on June 1st, 2005 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Why are horseshoes considered to be lucky?
on June 1st, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Why is it considered bad luck to bring peacock feathers indoors?
on June 1st, 2005 | 6 answers | 1 person likes this

Why is it considered bad luck to open an umbrella indoors?
on June 1st, 2005 | 9 answers | 3 people like this

Why do so many lottery winners complain that having all that money has ruined their lives?
on June 1st, 2005 | 16 answers | 6 people like this

What are the top ten largest cities in the world?
on June 1st, 2005 | no answers

Do coincidences happen for a reason?
on June 1st, 2005 | 20 answers | 6 people like this

Which animal has the shortest lifespan?
on June 1st, 2005 | 7 answers | 2 people like this

Which animal has the longest lifespan?
on June 1st, 2005 | 6 answers | 2 people like this

Why do human babies develop skills such as walking and feeding themselves so much slower than other baby mammals?
on May 31st, 2005 | 2 answers

Why are aliens sometimes portrayed as being "little green men"? If aliens do exist, why do people assume they would have the...
on May 31st, 2005 | 10 answers | 1 person likes this

Some people who claim to contact the dead say they have a "spirit guide" which helps them to make contact and talk to the...
on May 31st, 2005 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

What's the origin of the use of showing the middle finger as an offensive gesture?
on May 31st, 2005 | 27 answers | 2 people like this

Why do Heinz Baked Beans tins have "57 varieties" on them?
on May 28th, 2005 | One answer

Why do some people buy things which they don't need or have any use for? Is this what you call a "shopaholic"?
on May 28th, 2005 | 13 answers | 5 people like this

Is there any area on the body that can't be or should never be pierced because it's considered extremely dangerous to do so?
on May 28th, 2005 | 2 answers

Why do some flowers have a scent? Do they only get it after being pollinated by an insect?
on May 28th, 2005 | One answer

How and why do bees make honey?
on May 28th, 2005 | 5 answers

Do all mammals have five senses, the same as humans do?
on May 28th, 2005 | One answer

Is a duck-billed platypus classed as a mammal even though it lays eggs? If so, is it the only mammal that lays eggs?
on May 28th, 2005 | 2 answers

What is the correct way to determine someone's nationality? Should their parent's birthplace really have anything to do with it?
on May 27th, 2005 | no answers

What is the origin of the use of "garden gnomes"? What was their purpose, if any?
on May 27th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Did pirates ever really exist? If so, when and where did they sail?
on May 27th, 2005 | One answer

If all plant life were to suddenly die out, how would this effect all other living things? Would the human race survive?
on May 27th, 2005 | 2 answers

Who came up with the name Answerbag, and were any other names considered?
on May 27th, 2005 | 8 answers | 2 people like this

How did the Ku Klux Klan get their name and what exactly did/do their members believe?
on May 27th, 2005 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

What is the origin of the racist word "nigger"?
on May 27th, 2005 | 16 answers | 5 people like this

What are the names of all the members of Velvet Revolver?
on May 26th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Why is a white dove a symbol of peace?
on May 26th, 2005 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

How did the "Pin the tail on the donkey" game originate?
on May 26th, 2005 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Is a slug the same as a snail, only without a shell?
on May 26th, 2005 | 7 answers | 2 people like this

Is swallowing toothpaste harmful?
on May 25th, 2005 | 3 answers

Why does our skin wrinkle when we've been in the bath, shower, etc? Why does it only seem to affect the skin on our palms and the...
on May 24th, 2005 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

Who wrote "Happy Birthday", the song we traditionally sing to celebrate someone's birthday?
on May 24th, 2005 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Is it true that Microsoft has the technology to build a "super computer" but doesn't sell it to the public because...
on May 24th, 2005 | no answers

How is stripey toothpaste made and why don't the colours mix together when they're squeezed out of the tube?
on May 24th, 2005 | 3 answers

Why do we automatically shut our eyes when we sneeze and why is it impossible to keep them open?
on May 24th, 2005 | 22 answers | 2 people like this

Is there any way of making an old PC game compatible with a newer computer if the specifications don't match?
on May 23rd, 2005 | 3 answers

Why do some heterosexual men seem to be homophobic towards gay men but not to gay women? In fact some men find lesbians a turn on, why is...
on May 23rd, 2005 | 21 answers | 5 people like this

If we feel pain to stop us from doing something that may cause us death or injury and we are meant to procreate in order to keep the...
on May 21st, 2005 | 9 answers | 3 people like this

How did the phrase "(to quit) cold turkey" originate?
on May 19th, 2005 | 6 answers | 3 people like this

What is a spirit guide? Does everyone have one?
on May 18th, 2005 | 3 answers

When viewing webpages sometimes pictures aren't displayed and just show a white box with a red cross in it, why does this happen and...
on May 16th, 2005 | no answers

Why does stretching feel so good, especially when you've just woken up?
on May 13th, 2005 | 7 answers | 3 people like this

What do I need to consider before I breed my pet rabbits?
on May 13th, 2005 | 3 answers

Do some bees really die after they sting or is this a myth?
on May 13th, 2005 | 2 answers

Spider plants (Chlorophytum) produce "babies" which can be removed and potted to make another plant, are there any other plants...
on May 13th, 2005 | 2 answers

Why do so many men complain that they don't understand women? Aren't men just as confusing?
on May 13th, 2005 | 21 answers | 6 people like this

Why is the term for someone who doesn't drink alcohol "tee totaler"?
on May 12th, 2005 | One answer

Why did so many people dislike John Lennon's relationship with Yoko Ono?
on May 12th, 2005 | 11 answers | 2 people like this

Who killed John Lennon? What was the killer's motive?
on May 12th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

When we're not in any danger, why do we enjoy the feeling of being scared?
on May 12th, 2005 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Why do so many nursery rhymes seem to have such unfortunate events, such as "Humpty Dumpty" and "Rock a Bye Baby"?
on May 12th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How did the lead singer of Drowning Pool die? What was his name?
on May 11th, 2005 | 3 answers

What is phrenology?
on May 11th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What is the origin of the phrase "bless his cotton socks"?
on May 11th, 2005 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

Are women prone to be jealous of other women more than men are of other men? If so, why?
on May 11th, 2005 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

How many different species of flightless birds are there?
on May 11th, 2005 | 2 answers

What was the last mammal to be discovered? When and where was it found?
on May 11th, 2005 | 2 answers

What was the last animal to be discovered? When and where was it found?
on May 11th, 2005 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

Which country has the most species of animals living in the wild?
on May 10th, 2005 | 6 answers | 3 people like this

Does every shade of colour have a name?
on May 10th, 2005 | One answer

Why are blondes considered to be stupid by some people? What's the history behind this stereotype?
on May 10th, 2005 | 16 answers | 7 people like this

How did Blink 182 get their name?
on May 10th, 2005 | 10 answers | 3 people like this

What is the correct pronunciation of "Blink 182"?
on May 10th, 2005 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What's Ozzy Osbourne's real name?
on May 10th, 2005 | One answer | 3 people like this

When and where were Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne born?
on May 10th, 2005 | One answer

What does DMX stand for?
on May 10th, 2005 | One answer

Why does DMX bark like a dog in most of his songs?
on May 10th, 2005 | 2 answers

I'm female and I was walking down the street and as I walked past a guy and a girl I overheard the girl say that she hated me, (she...
on May 10th, 2005 | no answers

What is an "airstone"?
on May 9th, 2005 | One answer

Why aren't turkey eggs commonly used in cooking?
on May 9th, 2005 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

When the credits at the end of a programme or film move too quickly (vertically or horizontally) why does it make my eyes hurt?
on May 7th, 2005 | 2 answers

When a new species of animal is discovered, does the person who discovered it get to name it? If so, can they name it anything they like?
on May 7th, 2005 | 2 answers

When I'm on the net and I plug my headphones into the speakers I can sometimes hear a faint whispering of what sounds like a radio...
on May 7th, 2005 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

What's the origin of the phrase "taking the mickey"?
on May 7th, 2005 | One answer

Would it ever be possible to record our thoughts and dreams and play them back exactly how we imagined them?
on May 7th, 2005 | 3 answers

Why do we dream?
on May 7th, 2005 | 13 answers | 1 person likes this

If God is so powerful, why does he care if we worship him or not?
on May 7th, 2005 | 16 answers | 4 people like this

What's it like in the center of the Earth?
on May 5th, 2005 | 2 answers

What's the connection between thunder and lightning? Can one occur without the other?
on May 5th, 2005 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

Why has Michael Jackson's skin colour changed over the years?
on May 5th, 2005 | 35 answers | 6 people like this

I know that a baby's eye colour can change, can it change a second time later in life?
on May 5th, 2005 | One answer

What exactly is a "sixth sense"?
on May 4th, 2005 | 11 answers | 3 people like this

There doesn't seem to be any female orcs in the film, how do they breed?
on May 4th, 2005 | 8 answers | 4 people like this

What's the difference between uruk-hai, orcs and goblins?
on May 4th, 2005 | 7 answers | 2 people like this

Where can the game "The Curse of Enchantia" be found and is it compatable with a Windows XP computer?
on May 4th, 2005 | One answer

Is it true that nothing is impossible just improbable?
on May 4th, 2005 | 12 answers | 3 people like this

Is there any connection between the "Balrog" in The Lord of the Rings and "Ifrit" in the computer game Final Fantasy?...
on May 3rd, 2005 | One answer

At the end of the video for DMX's "Where's the hood at?" there's a clip of another song, what is it called? Is...
on April 28th, 2005 | One answer

Was the reference to the drug LSD in the song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" deliberate?
on April 28th, 2005 | 2 answers

Is there a website with pictures where I can find out what type of goldfish I have?
on April 28th, 2005 | 2 answers

Where can I buy a (region 2 version) dvd of the film "Half Baked"?
on April 27th, 2005 | One answer

Could having sexual intercourse underwater be dangerous?
on April 27th, 2005 | 3 answers

Is it true that elephants are the only mammals that can't jump? If so, why can't they jump?
on April 20th, 2005 | 11 answers | 2 people like this

Is it possible to have a phobia of absolutely anything?
on April 20th, 2005 | One answer

Is it safe to put things on top of a microwave while it's in use?
on April 20th, 2005 | 6 answers | 6 people like this

Whenever I see someone get injured (on TV or otherwise) I get a sharp pain in my chest that lasts for about a second, are these sympathy...
on April 20th, 2005 | One answer | 2 people like this

How can I make my goldfish's life more interesting? Or are they happy just swimming around?
on April 20th, 2005 | 13 answers | 2 people like this

I've heard that it can be dangerous to have sexual intercourse underwater because air can get trapped in the vagina. Is this true?
on April 18th, 2005 | 5 answers

Why do some men (and women) wolf whistle and shout at someone they find attractive? What do they hope to gain by doing this?
on April 18th, 2005 | 18 answers | 3 people like this

How is it possible to swallow your own tongue?
on April 9th, 2005 | 21 answers | 2 people like this

When I'm not in the room, my 2 year old picks up and plays with things he knows he's not allowed to. How can I keep him from...
on April 6th, 2005 | 2 answers | 2 people like this