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Answer to What is the best selling fictional book of all time?

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:35:34 -0800

What is the best selling fictional book of all time?

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Answer to What did Jesus said?

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 02:15:19 -0700

What did Jesus said?

This is my favorite of all the things Jesus said. It is from Matthew 4, in the New King James version: 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to...

Answer to In the past thousand years, how many times has a Muslim nation attacked a Christian nation? And what about Christian nations attacking a Muslim nations?

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 16:15:17 -0700

In the past thousand years, how many times has a Muslim nation attacked a Christian nation? And what about Christian nations attacking a Muslim nations?

This response is not a response, it is a request from the guy who is asking this question. Please do not respond if you do not have actual numbers or even educated estimates. While I appreciate the history lesson from "Godfather Part II," I can look up history in a LOT of places on...

Answer to Which religion is "right"?

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:52:58 -0700

Which religion is "right"?

This is a bit off to the side, but it has to do with the overall gist of the question. In order to understand each religion, it's important to get as close as you can to what the founder of that religion was trying to convey. For example, to know Christianity, you should study...

Answer to What causes someone to be a child molester? Why would someone do that to a child?

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:01:39 -0700

What causes someone to be a child molester? Why would someone do that to a child?

I used to work in tech support at a computer company, and a psychiatrist who specialized in treating them told me (as we were waiting the 45 minutes it took to re-install Windows 95) that there are two basic types. If I remember correctly, one type wants to hurt children, and the other type...

Answer to How much does a million dollars in $100 dollar bills weigh?

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 05:49:49 -0700

How much does a million dollars in $100 dollar bills weigh?

Ten one-dollar bills weighed together equal 9.83 grams, so one dollar bill is .983 grams. Hundred-dollar bills weigh exactly the same as one-dollar bills. One million dollars in hundred-dollar bills would be ten thousand hundreds, or 9830 grams, which is 9.83 kilograms. That's just under...

Answer to What is the best selling fictional book of all time?

Fri, 26 May 2006 08:40:34 -0700

What is the best selling fictional book of all time?

I'd suspect that "Journey to the West" is the bestselling work of fiction. It has been very popular in Asia for over five hundred years and is still gaining popularity throughout the world. It was written in the 1590s during the Ming Dynasty in China, and has remained...

Answer to How do Buddhists regard Jesus Christ?

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 16:30:47 -0800

How do Buddhists regard Jesus Christ?

There is no one way that all Buddhists regard Jesus Christ, because the teachings of Buddha do not say that you should or should not, can or cannot worship a god or follow another religion. Everyone who follows those teachings is left to his or her self to decide how to regard Jesus Christ or...

Answer to How can I make halloumi?

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:38:50 -0700

How can I make halloumi?

Greek Cypriot Halloumi Cheese I N G R E D I E N T S 8 pints fresh milk, either goats or ewe or cow 1 Teaspoon Rennet or special cheese rennet a little salt if desired S U P P L I E S Pan 2-3 Muslin bags or similar I N S T R U C T I O N S To fresh milk add rennet and leave...

Answer to Why would a guy rather remain promiscuous than be with his "dream girl"?

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:49:04 -0700

Why would a guy rather remain promiscuous than be with his "dream girl"?

The direct answer to your question would be "It depends on the guy," but that doesn't really help so I'll give you possibilities. I can think of a lot of possible reasons right off the bat, here are just a few: 1. Maybe he said she's his dream girl but he was...

Answer to What can I do to improve the recall of my dreams?

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:57:41 -0700

What can I do to improve the recall of my dreams?

I have found that taking potent B-complex vitamins (which you can find in drugstores and most supermarkets) makes me remember my dreams much more vividly. At least one friend has told me the same thing. Maybe it will work for you as well. Also some people have supposedly had vivid dreams after...

Answer to Why is Star Trek so popular?

Thu, 19 May 2005 15:26:57 -0700

Why is Star Trek so popular?

There are many reasons for the popularity of the original Star Trek series and some others have already expounded on some of them. I would like to add what I believe is an important factor: classic characters. All of us can relate in some way to Kirk, Spock and McCoy. Spock speaks to our...

Answer to 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 pains? What exactly are they and what causes them?

Wed, 18 May 2005 11:29:00 -0700

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 pains? What exactly are they and what causes them?

It sounds like one of the muscles in your chest might tend to spasm briefly when it is contracted suddenly. Watching anything that affects our emotions does cause a physiological response which includes the tensing and/or relaxing of certain muscles. I would advise checking with a doctor just...

Answer to Why does it matter which religion you are? Aren't most of them about being the best person you can, and helping others to the best of your ability?

Wed, 18 May 2005 11:21:56 -0700

Why does it matter which religion you are? Aren't most of them about being the best person you can, and helping others to the best of your ability?

While it is true that most religions advise being helpful and loving and not doing harm, it matters how you act on your beliefs. If a certain religion can help or hinder you in making wise judgments about how to help others, then it does matter which religion you are. Some religions say that...

Answer to Can you train a cow to take a saddle and be ridden like a horse?

Wed, 18 May 2005 10:42:46 -0700

Can you train a cow to take a saddle and be ridden like a horse?

I remember seeing on some TV show (I think "Real People") that someone had indeed done just that. It was funny to watch her riding the cow around barrels, because it wasn't something I would have expected to see. I don't think there was any indication that this cow was...

Answer to When a fish is caught on a hook, does it feel pain?

Wed, 18 May 2005 10:37:02 -0700

When a fish is caught on a hook, does it feel pain?

In order to answer that question, I think it is helpful to look at what pain is and why it exists. Pain is a survival mechanism because it teaches us to avoid things that can hurt us, thereby increasing our chances for survival. In order for pain to work, it must feel bad (hurt) and it must...

Answer to I have been dating my divorced boyfriend for 5 months. He said I'd meet his mother and father and his 2 kids after 6 months but now wants to wait a year. Should I be concerned?

Wed, 18 May 2005 10:14:10 -0700

I have been dating my divorced boyfriend for 5 months. He said I'd meet his mother and father and his 2 kids after 6 months but now wants to wait a year. Should I be concerned?

Six months seems like a long time do date someone without introducing them to your family, but it depends on how he feels about you and what kind of relationship you have. If he is seriously thinking about a long-term committment, I don't think he would have put the introduction off another...

Answer to My ex keeps bringing different boyfriends home to meet our two-year-old son. How will this affect him?

Wed, 18 May 2005 10:05:18 -0700

My ex keeps bringing different boyfriends home to meet our two-year-old son. How will this affect him?

It depends a lot on how they are presented to him and whether or not his mom spends enough quality time with him. If she spends lots of time with the boy and takes good care of him, I wouldn't worry about her boyfriends. It would also be a big help to have a reliable male influence in his...

Answer to What is Lynyrd Skynyrd talking about in the song,"That smell"? Is it related to heroin use?

Tue, 03 May 2005 09:59:04 -0700

What is Lynyrd Skynyrd talking about in the song,"That smell"? Is it related to heroin use?

He is talking about the smell of death surrounding heavy users of hardcore drugs, probably in both a literal and metaphorical sense. People who use very large amounts of alcohol and hard drugs regularly may not be able to or not care to perform the daily tasks that most of us do, such as...

Answer to In the song "I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" by Meatloaf, what is "that"?

Tue, 03 May 2005 09:44:11 -0700

In the song "I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" by Meatloaf, what is "that"?

It depends on where in the song you are. In the first verse, it seems to be that he is saying what he won't do is "forget the way you feel right now." "I would do anything for love, I'll never lie to you and thats a fact But I'll never forget the way you feel...

Answer to How can you access a Windows XP computer if you can't remember the login password?

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:20:57 -0700

How can you access a Windows XP computer if you can't remember the login password?

Assuming you have only one user account on the system: In order to get at the data, you will probably have to disconnect the hard drive from this computer and make it a secondary drive on another computer that is running Windows XP. You should then be able to access the data, drag-and-drop it...

Answer to If I pay off my full balance every month, will I ever be charged interest or other fees?

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:51:02 -0700

If I pay off my full balance every month, will I ever be charged interest or other fees?

The answer is yes, you could--it all depends on the credit card agreement. There are many different types of agreements, and some charge a yearly or monthly fee or other fees. If you have questions like this, you should read through your agreement. If you have trouble understanding it (some of...

Answer to Once you've been sick with stomach flu, is it possible for it to cycle through your family and get you sick again?

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:45:02 -0700

Once you've been sick with stomach flu, is it possible for it to cycle through your family and get you sick again?

Contrary to popular belief, most cases of stomach/intestinal distress with cramps, vomiting and/or diarrhea that last less than 24 hours are not stomach flu but food poisoning. Actual stomach flu can from last two or three days up to a week. That said, once you have gotten sick from a...

Answer to Which country gets the most tourists per year?

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:28:24 -0700

Which country gets the most tourists per year?

So far, I haven't been able to find a number higher than 109 million tourists in one year: "The number of foreign tourists visiting China surpassed 109 million in 2004, a new record, Xinhua reported Friday." Link: http://www.newsgd.com/travel/travelnews/200501240071.htm

Answer to What is the lightest wood?

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:51:00 -0700

What is the lightest wood?

From the previous answers by notmrjohn and drublic, both of whom provide some good information, it depends on how you define "wood." The types of "wood" that are lighter than balsa would not be considered wood by your average guy on the street. They are sort of like a soft,...

Answer to What is the difference between really liking and loving a person?

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:55:20 -0700

What is the difference between really liking and loving a person?

Love is a natural high. When you are in love, your brain releases chemicals that cause you to feel euphoria, as well as giving you energy, making you more alert and other things. (Certain street drugs cause these same chemicals to be released and that's why they are so addictive......

Answer to How do you fall out of love?

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:43:26 -0700

How do you fall out of love?

I was desperately, hopelessly in love with someone who could not love me back and I was losing my mind over it. I bought a book called "How to Fall out of Love : How to Free Yourself of Love That Hurts--and Find the Love That Heals..." and it gave me simple, practical things to do in...

Answer to Why do some men (and women) wolf whistle and shout at someone they find attractive? What do they hope to gain by doing this?

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:28:34 -0700

Why do some men (and women) wolf whistle and shout at someone they find attractive? What do they hope to gain by doing this?

When guys in a group do this, they are relating their manliness to each other. It's more a sort of bonding ritual than anything else. They probably don't mean any harm, even though it is rude and inconsiderate. As a man, I think I would really enjoy getting shouts and whistles from...

Answer to What is the fastest street legal car in the world?

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:59:43 -0700

What is the fastest street legal car in the world?

The answer changes as newer, faster models come out. As of this posting, April 2005: How would you define the most amazing production car in the world? Would it be: The car with the most horsepower? The car with the fastest top speed and acceleration? The most expensive car? At...

Answer to Some people insist that American cars are mechanically inferior to Japanese cars. Others have told me that this used to be the case, but is no longer so. Who's right?

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:46:06 -0700

Some people insist that American cars are mechanically inferior to Japanese cars. Others have told me that this used to be the case, but is no longer so. Who's right?

That depends on what you mean by "mechanically inferior." As far as reliability, Japanese cars (especially Toyota and Honda) are still far better on average than American cars, but the gap has been narrowing for years. The Japanese cars are improving in reliability, but the American...

Answer to How effective and practical is Jeet Kune Do?

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 10:24:59 -0700

How effective and practical is Jeet Kune Do?

Bruce Lee ultimately abandoned all "style" because applying any style to fighting limits the fighter to certain moves and techniques. The most effective fighter has no style, so he can infinitely adapt to the situation at hand and use the best possible move for it.

Answer to How can I become the deadliest person in the world?

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 10:13:14 -0700

How can I become the deadliest person in the world?

Bruce Lee in his prime was arguably the greatest fighter who ever lived, but pit a weakling with a gun vs. Bruce with no weapon and Bruce would lose. "The deadliest person" is so relative it is meaningless. The situation determines deadliness as much as anything. If you mean how...

Answer to Besides meat, what other foods can harm you if eaten raw?

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 16:08:07 -0700

Besides meat, what other foods can harm you if eaten raw?

Probably the most commonly-eaten nonmeat food which is poisonous when eaten raw is cassava, a starchy root similar to a potato. As many as 300 million people in the tropics consume cassava daily, but they are careful to dook it first. It doesn't take much cassava to kill you if you eat it...

Answer to Why does bread always fall buttered side down?

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:56:44 -0700

Why does bread always fall buttered side down?

When dropped from a certain height (about table or counter height) it will usually fall butter side down because, as twinkle mentioned, bread has time to flip only once before it hits the floor. If you hold a piece of bread flat with the butter side up about a meter from the floor and drop it...

Answer to What are some of the healthiest foods that are not fruits or vegetables?

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 13:32:51 -0700

What are some of the healthiest foods that are not fruits or vegetables?

Assuming that you include all plant matter under the heading of either fruit or vegetable, and also assuming that you are excluding foods made from fruits and vegetables, fish from a clean environment is probably the healthiest thing. Yogurt and kefir are probably pretty good as well. As far as...

Answer to In general, how healthy is Chinese food (as far as fat, calories, carbs, etc.)?

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 12:31:50 -0700

In general, how healthy is Chinese food (as far as fat, calories, carbs, etc.)?

The questioner needs to be more specific. There are several branches of Chinese cooking (Mandarin, Schezuan and Cantonese for example) and each of the branches has hundreds of popular dishes as well as thousands of variations and different ways of preparing those dishes. They cover the entire...

Answer to What is the shelf life of canned food?

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 12:21:00 -0700

What is the shelf life of canned food?

While cleaning out the basement, my parents found canned pickles and venison that was dated over 30 years ago. My dad tried a little of the venison, and it tasted OK, so he and my mom ate it. They did not suffer any ill effects. They did the same with the pickles and even gave me three jars...

Answer to What's in a breath mint or other candy that makes it feel cold or "icy" in your mouth?

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 11:31:02 -0700

What's in a breath mint or other candy that makes it feel cold or "icy" in your mouth?

Menthol, an organic crystalline alcohol that occurs naturally in the oil of the peppermint plant and several other plants in the mint family, is what creates the cooling sensation. Menthol can be extracted from the plants, and in its extract form is is very strong. It is solid at room...

Answer to My computer suddenly powered off and won't restart. My motherboard is the ABIT type, and there's a yellow light on. Do I need to replace my motherboard?

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 15:41:15 -0700

My computer suddenly powered off and won't restart. My motherboard is the ABIT type, and there's a yellow light on. Do I need to replace my motherboard?

There is really no way to answer this accurately without more information and/or diagnostics. First, disconnect all IDE, SATA and SCSI drives and peripherals. Basically all you want connected is the mouse, keyboard and monitor. Turn the monitor on, wait 20 seconds and turn the PC on. Does...

Answer to My computer freezes up entirely when I put in an audio CD or even try to change some of the properties on my CD drive. How can I fix this?

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 15:30:41 -0700

My computer freezes up entirely when I put in an audio CD or even try to change some of the properties on my CD drive. How can I fix this?

ArmoriseDOTcom gave very good advice about making sure viruses and spyware are removed from your system. I would add some additional things in case adding RAM and removing spyware and viruses does not cure the problem. First, make sure you have the latest updates for your BIOS and the latest...

Answer to What are some home remedies to get rid of flatulence?

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 14:50:17 -0700

What are some home remedies to get rid of flatulence?

I am normally very gassy, but when I was on a low-carbohydrate diet, my intestinal gas production dropped to zero. Avoiding excess carbohydrates, if possible, can reduce gas production.

Answer to Is there a Buddhist savior figure comparable to Christ? If so, who?

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:21:24 -0700

Is there a Buddhist savior figure comparable to Christ? If so, who?

There are many flavors of Buddhism. I have studied the Zen form of Buddhism a little and I can relate to you a story the teachers at my local Zen center tell about the Buddha: The Buddha was walking along the street and a stranger approached him. "There is something different about you....

Answer to What's the difference between "zen" and "zazen"?

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:00:21 -0700

What's the difference between "zen" and "zazen"?

"Zen" is the Japanese word for a sort of fundamentalist Buddhism (the practice of focusing more directly on what the Buddha taught rather than focusing on rituals or beliefs as some other flavors of Buddhism do.) Zazen is also a Japanese word, and it means "sitting...

Answer to Are arranged marriages a part of Buddhist culture?

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:55:06 -0700

Are arranged marriages a part of Buddhist culture?

There isn't really such a thing as "Buddhist culture". Buddha's teaching revolved around increasing ones awareness. There really isn't any more to it than that. As these teachings spread throughout the world, local people mixed in their own religions, customs and...

Answer to My boyfriend is 32 and I'm 18. Because of the big age gap, I wonder why he's with me, but is it possible that he takes me seriously?

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:52:11 -0700

My boyfriend is 32 and I'm 18. Because of the big age gap, I wonder why he's with me, but is it possible that he takes me seriously?

It sounds like your problem has less to do with age difference and more to do with communication. If you wonder why he's with you, your best bet would be to ask him. The same goes for taking you seriously. Since you apparently have not asked him these things, there must be something...

Answer to Are there any home remedies for sleep apnea?

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 16:54:33 -0700

Are there any home remedies for sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is the stoppage of breathing while sleeping. Breathing usually resumes, but not before oxygen levels in the blood drop to unhealthy lows. Untreated, it can cause daytime drowsiness, difficulty arising in the morning even when you have had plenty of sleep, headaches; severe cases can...

Answer to What home remedies or herbs will help alleviate extreme body odor?

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 16:25:28 -0700

What home remedies or herbs will help alleviate extreme body odor?

It depends on the source of the odor. Certain foods can cause very strong body odor. Onions, garlic, and very strong spices such as cumin and turmeric can cause a strong odor to come from the skin and lungs. Sharply reducing intake of these foods will within a day or two cause a marked...