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How long was the Titanic? And how long did it take to make it? Titanic is reported as being 882 feet 9 inches (269.1 m) long. Her hull was laid (the beginning of construction) on March 31, 1909. The bare ship was launched on May 31, 1911. It took about another year to outfit the ship, and she was completed on March 31, 1912. She was tested and declared seaworthy on April 2, 1912 - 8 days before she sailed out. So all up, it took about 2 years to...

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How do i unblock my sim on my samsung sgh-m150 and get my PUK code im with tesco mobile network HELP!!!!! Unblock your sim? Have you already gone past the stage of the PUK code (i.e. putting it in wrong too many times?) If you've used all the PUK code attempts, then your card is permanently blocked. I don't know of any way to unblock a SIM after that. If you still have PUK code attempts, ring your service provider and get them to give you the PUK code - your service provider should...

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If we are God's children, why do we die? According to the bible, before Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit from the 'tree of knowledge of good and evil', they were immortal. The bible says when Adam and Eve did that, sin and death entered the world. There are a few debates on the meaning of this. Some scholars believe physical death is referred to here, but at the same time others believe that it extends to...

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What is another name for swimsuits? In parts of Australia they can be known as 'Cossies', I believe an abbreviation of the word 'Costume' in 'Swimming Costume'. I've heard them called 'togs', and for the brief style men's swimsuit, they are often referred to as 'DTs' - an abbreviation for 'Dick Togs'.

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What was a good movie that was ruined by a bad ending? Not so much a movie, but a trilogy of movies - I really did not like the ending to the Matrix trilogy at all. But then again, I never really understood it until recently, and so it never made sense to me. Still, even now that I do understand, I still don't like the ending.

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What book are you reading right now and why? Sojourn, by R.A. Salvatore. For anybody not familiar with the book: It's one of his earlier fantasy works based on the Forgotten Realms of the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons world. Sojourn is the third book in his 'The legend of Drizzt' series, which details the origin and story of the dark elf 'Drow' named Drizzt Do'Urden. For those who like a bit of fantasy...

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What does minority mean? In sociology a minority is a group that is not a part of the 'hegemony' (ruling majority), and is made up of a small proportion of society's members. Usually minorities are classed as such because they are somehow at odds with the hegemony and its ruling viewpoints.

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If I bought you an elephant, what would you name it? I would love him and hug him and call him George.

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Do you have a unique nickname? How did you get it? Though it has long faded away, I inherited my nickname on my apprenticeship. Since I was such a beefcake (not), my supervisor decided to call me 'Ribs'. That wasn't the funniest part. For reasons beyond my comprehension, they named my wife Mrs. Ribs... Ooh didn't she just love that?

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What's one celeb named Joe? Joey Pants! Joe Pantoliano.

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Can a girl feel when a guy pre-cums during sex? I wouldn't think so. Pre-cum is just a lubricating fluid that oozes out of the urethra. It can (and usually does) contain sperm, which means there is a chance you can get pregnant from it. The quantity of pre-cum that is excreted would not be enough for a woman to feel inside her vagina.

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What's your favorite 'muscle car'? I don't know if it qualifies as a 'muscle' car, but my favourite car of that era would be the MK IV 427cui Ford GT. It's just so dead sexy, and if you ever hear one up close... *shudder*.

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Have you ever been groped by someone? Did you know who did it and what were the circumstances surrounding it? Has it happened more than once to you? It has happened a lot to me and I wondered if it happened to all girls, or it it happens to guys too? I was once, accidentally. I was in a video rental shop with my wife, and we were both looking through the shelves in different parts of the store. This girl was walking along the row, looking at the videos, and must have automatically thought I was her boyfriend. Without looking up at all she reaches out and grabs my butt, and then starts talking to me as if I'm her boyfriend. I...

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Why do some christians get upset when they hear another person say jesus wasnt god w.o bashing christianity, but then they have no prob saying the prophet muhammad wasn't a prophet or jews are wrong? [this isnt all christians, im only asking about some] There are some good answers here. I must say I can identify with what the question is asking, however I look at it in a broader context. I asked it myself many times. Why do many people get so defensive when challenged? I think one answer to the question is in the way we are taught. Realistically, most people get spoon fed. We get told what is true and what's not. Some teachers...

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If our planet is inhabited with creatures made by God...is it possible that there's another planet inhabited with creatures made by the Devil? According to the bible, Satan does not have the power of creation that God has. The bible says that Satan is a created being, and does not have the nature, power or abilities God has. So I would have to say absolutely not. If God is real and he created us, could there be life on other planets that God created? I see no reason why not - he has the ability, and just because we don't know...

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Why do people believe in the bible even though its a fake? Why do people believe in the bible even though you believe it's a fake? Simple. Because we don't all believe what you believe. How do you know it's a fake? In what way is it fake? Can you justify your statement with credible scientific and philosophical information that shows without doubt that there is no authenticity at all to the writings in that book? At the end of the...

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Do you think there is a better thing we can do with criminals instead of locking them up and throwing the keys away for years, just letting them rot. I think it depends on the person and the crime. There are so many different factors involved. What do you do with somebody who was forced into crime, or makes poor choices and regrets it later when it's too late? What do you do with the pathological murder/rapist who is genuinely suffering from mental illness? What do you do with the social rebel who simply commits crime in...

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Can anyone tell me why some guys look at me then look away???(I'm NOT ugly or anything lol)..and can some of you guys pllz answer too!I would love to have guys say their thoughts!! I think there are a few different perspectives to this. We do indeed look at each other, but it seems our society view staring as impolite, or an invasion of privacy. At the same time, men do look at women in a particular way. Whether it is with sexual intentions (i.e. mentally undressing) or appreciating a woman's beauty, we do tend to let our gazes linger. Looking away can be a...

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Do you know anyone who frequently starts saying something, stops mid-sentence, and just never finishes? Do you say anything or just assume it wasn't important? I do that quite a bit. My train of thought often derails. I have met a few people who do it as well. If it's important I'll prompt, by repeating back the last few words they said. If it's not important, I just let it go.

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Ignorance is .......... ?(fill in blank) a fate worse than death.

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How would you respond if your husband told you, after 16 years of marriage, that he married you because he "felt sorry" for you and that he now feels like he is just putting up with you? On the face of it, if my spouse said that to me... "And it took you 16 years to get tired enough of me to finally admit it?" *skeptical look* "Sure, sure. Now you can tell me what's REALLY going on." In a real situation though... damn, what do you say to that? Is he for real? Is he covering up something else? It would be a hard situation and I can't say...

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I want to laugh soo hard i cry. Not just some lame joke, all right? I havnt found anything that was really funny frm here and many other sites. So PLEASE make me REAALLLYY laugh out loud. im begging. plzz plzz and thnxxxxx!---------♥Anonymous♥ xD You might find this amusing: www.lolcats.com It has some quite humorous photos.

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I don't believe in God yet I have a fascination with angels, esp. Archangels such as Raphael, Gabriel, Michael, Uriel etc. Does this mean that I believe in them? To answer the question, I would say it does not necessarily mean you believe in them. I have a fascination with the concept of Dragons. I love the design of the creatures, and of the way they can be interpreted, created, drawn, written about, etc. That doesn't mean I believe in Dragons. I deal with them in a fantasy sense, meaning I knowingly deal with something that's not...

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Please help me> What is your take on- People are born gay VS. People develop gay attributes during life and are not born gay. please tell me why you chose that answer. I am confused as to which is really true. thank you. From what I have learned in the past few years, I would not deny genetic contribution to homosexuality. How much of a determining factor that is, however, is still under debate. The research that I have come across seems to show a correlation of both genetics (nature) and the environment they live in (nuture). Rcasha, I've seen twin studies where only 50% of identical twins and 20% of...

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When prayer 'works' is it just the placebo effect in action? Who can give an absolute answer of authority to this question? All we have is our own experiences and testimonies and beliefs. There are people who will never be convinced that prayer may be phony. There are people who will never be convinced that prayer may be real. How many people would raise their hand if you asked if they had ever had their 'prayers' answered? How many of...

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Would you be against slave labour in prisons in California? Slave labour, yes. Unpaid or low paid labour to maintain the prison, as part of living within the prison, well I'd have to think about that... Every task the prisoners do in maintaining the prison is one less task that outsiders have to be paid to do. Should the prisoners get paid? I would ask if they don't already get paid in some ways. Though they make no money in jail,...

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Would it be harder to find a relative's body by suicide or to never find their body? Psychologically I think it would depend on the situation and how the people involved react and handle the death. If the relative is dead but the body is never found, you may find issues of denial and obsession - there is no closure and no certainty of death, leaving the opportunity for people to 'grasp at straws' and cling to the hope that the person is still alive. How long before...

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Would you consider answerbag to be a website for intellectuals? How do you define 'intellectuals'? I would say AB caters for a large spectrum of people from different backgrounds, with different educations and different academic/vocational histories. Everyone has something to contribute, whether it be social engagement and general questions of life, to the lifelong academics discussing quantum physics in the back corner. I think the...

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Why do people get mad when the truth is spoken? I would say that the answers here have some very powerful nuggets of truth... We form our belief systems and feed off what we 'know', and it does develop into a nice, comfortable little social construct that we continually pad with more bits and pieces of 'truth' that are nothing more than opinion fed to us as fact. We are conditioned by society to accept the status...

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Do you feel there are some fundamental flaws with Capitalism? Being born in a Capitalist society I've been subject to a lot of propaganda and it's almost seems un-american to say that there is a flaw in the system. What are your thoughts? The biggest flaw I see in Capitalism, in my humble opinion, is us. The people in the system. Why? Because like any system, Capitalism is not immune to corruption. Greed and selfishness to me are the biggest contaminants of the Capitalistic system, just as it is in any other system. People exploit the system and climb all over their fellow humans in order to put themselves at the top...

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The Bible says that if a part of your body causes you to sin, then pluck it out. Some women dress provocatively and still attend church. Do you think churches should establish a dress code for women (and men) as the Moslems do? It's a tough question to answer... who are we to judge others? Well - the bible does tell believers to judge the actions (not the heart) of other believers, and offer correction and reproof from the scriptures to bring a sinner back. What I would say is this: The bible says that Jesus fulfilled the law - not abolished or did away with - but fulfilled. On our behalf. We are free -...

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Can anyone explain to me using mathematical theory and the infinacy of numbers that 1.) God is of three seperate parts in one being 2.) That God created the world in seven days. 3.) That God is the infinat begining and end? Your question reminded me of something I saw a while back. In Genesis where it describes morning and evening of each 'day' of creation, the words used for 'morning' and 'evening' can be translated to have meanings that relate to changes in entropy - not necessarily discrete spans of time. Interesting that on each 'day' of creation the level of...

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GOD the father, GOD the son, GOD the spirit. How many GODS are there? Since the question refers seemingly to the God of the Christian and Judaic faiths (not sure about Islam here), I'll address it from that point of view. There are several different 'doctrines' across varying religious groups regarding the nature of God. The most common mainstream doctrine is that of the Trinity, or the 'Godhead'. This is interpreted as one (and...

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How do i get videos on my walkman If it is to watch them (assuming your walkman has a screen for that), you need to find out what file format the walkman player can use, and make sure that the video file is in that format (e.g. WMV, MPEG, AVI etc.) You also need to make sure that the video file is not larger than the available memory on the walkman. From there it should be a simple matter of plugging your walkman into...

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Can you give me one line of your favourite song to make me feel better? "You feel all right, when you hear that music ring..." Sultans of Swing, Dire Straits.

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My grandma always told me to never go to bed angry in your relationship. She thinks thats why she was married 61 yrs until her death. Is there any truth to her beliefs? Yep - not only is going to bed angry bad for your relationship, it's bad for your health. Sort it out, make up, relax and get a good night's sleep instead of tossing and turning and fuming all night.

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I just been kissed & told she loves me, has this happened to you recently? Every day. At least once... by the same woman, of course. That's why she's my wife.

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If you ran as fast as you could into a brick wall, what do you think would happen? It would hurt.

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Do you allow your spouse to keep firearms in the house? Well I'm a bit of a weapon, so yeah... joking. She wouldn't keep a firearm even if I let her.

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Im thinking of a word, it begins with e and ends with e, it has 8 letters, any guesses? envelope?

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A slang word for women? Australian bogan slang: Sheilas.

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If believe in Trinity or Nicean Creed makes some one Christian, is the Devil a Christian too, because he believe it also? If you have a bible, read James chapter 2. In this chapter James is referring to faith without works being dead faith. He says this in verse 19: "You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless?" (New American Standard version) Jesus said: "Not all...

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If God is three persons why he said "I am" and not "We are"? The first thing to state is that according to the Bible, God is one being. A single, complete, unitary being. The bible describes there being different aspects/parts/'persons' to this single being - The Father God who lives in Heaven; the Word of God who was made flesh and came to earth in the form of Jesus; and the Holy Spirit, which is His presence with us here on earth today. ...

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What would you say about a friend who doesn't have the courage to say sorry. In spite of his own serious mistakes in friendship. He's clear too that he made serious mistakes......What should I do? He should at least apologize if he wants to continue.... I'd say he's human... but then I'd also ask is it because he doesn't have the courage that he is not saying sorry? Thinking on the question, while it can take some courage to admit that you're wrong, it's not that hard an act to perform... Also, be careful that you are not holding him to ransom with unforgiveness - waiting for him to meet your conditions before...

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If Jesus was God in the flesh, who resurrected God when he died? The problem with this question is that it is based on a flawed premise, and our limited human understanding of death. God did not die. Jesus died. The bible clearly states that we are spiritual beings, and that our spirits are eternal - they persist after death. When we die, the bible says, it is not the end of us. Rather our mortal physical body dies, and our eternal spirit is released...

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The word of the day is "when" Can you think of a sentence with when in it? "When I fall in love, it will be forever..."

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Ok i dont want to tell my friend why i love my boyfriend but they keep saying to give them a good reasons why they shouldnt know Honestly, you don't want to tell her. That's the long and short of it. If she is indeed your friend she has to respect that. You don't need to make excuses for yourself. The simple reason that you don't want to tell your friend is a good enough reason why they shouldn't know.

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Who can single-handedly defame a whole nation? The nation's own leader.

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Are you offended when someone emails you a joke about your political party? I don't have a political party - so no. I just laugh my backside off at how well people can make politicians look like idiots. Then again, they do a good enough job of that themselves...

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What music are you listening to RIGHT NOW? Mark Knopfler & Dire Straits - their 1979 Rockpalast performance.

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What's that sticky stuff on you hand? Super-glue... Wanna shake hands?

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The twin turbo toyota supra is a monster of a car, they are notorious for eating aspirated cobra's and blown cobra's all day long, my question is the supra would be even more incredible with all wheel drive, can it be moded that way without losing hp? To answer the question: you could make it all wheel drive without losing horsepower, but the modification would be extremely difficult. It has nothing to do with the engine, nor the amount of power the engine creates. It's all to do with the transmission and suspension. First you need to find an all wheel drive gearbox that will fit in the car and mate up to your engine. This includes...

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Can you run a turbo and blower on the same motor If by 'blower' you are referring to a supercharger, then yes, you most definitely can. There are a few examples of 'turbo-supercharged' cars, mainly aftermarket tune-ups. In this situation you can run bigger turbos for more boost, and use the supercharger to remove the engine lag that comes from the high boost-threshold (when the turbos start boosting) of such a design. ...

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I know the answer, but I want to see how many other people do. What is the purpose of a spoiler(wing)? I'll give you a hint, its not for show. A functional wing (front or rear)is basically an upside-down aerofoil (wing) that causes lift force downwards, as opposed to an upward lifting force on plane wings. Its main purpose is to keep the vehicle stable at high speeds by creating 'downforce' - downward force caused by air flowing over it - to better anchor the car to the ground. The more downforce a wing generates, the...

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Cited for "failure to stop for a stop sign" at a deserted residential 4 way after waiting for a pick-up "sitting" 20 secs, forward1-2 ft, stopping, forward 1-2 ft, stopping, before GOING. I idled forward, tapped brake. Ticket!? When you are the lead car approaching the stop line, usually the law requires you to come to a complete stop at or behind the line for a minimum period of time (maybe 1 or 2 seconds), but it has to be a complete stop. Even if you slow to a crawl but keep driving through in an 'almost stopped', they could get you for failing to stop. Having said that, if you as the lead car came to...

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What would your future car look like? pictures welcome. Mine would be a smallish LMP style car with a aero body - mid engine, all wheel drive. Different ideas for the engine. I do have some pencil sketches I'll have to scan in and upload - but for now this is how I think the WRX should have looked instead of going to the bug-eyed version. (Ignore its title - I know it's not a roadster)

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I never hear of counterfeit cars and other counterfeit vehicles. How come? Counterfeiting a car from scratch (i.e. building your own identical copy) would be impossible - you're building a whole car, not just printing a note or pressing a coin. Secondly, how are you going to sell something as big and traceable as a counterfeit car? Money is easily disposable - hence its popularity in counterfeiting - cars are not easily disposable. There are...

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While driving, when is better to slow down by applying brakes vs. shifting into a lower gear? Engine braking from downshifting isn't nearly as efficient as using the brakes. Brakes work on all 4 wheels, usually have ABS these days, and can slow you down much more rapidly than engine braking. Where engine braking becomes useful is maintaining a lower speed and minimising the use of brakes on downhill slopes - hence part of the reason semi trucks have jake-brakes (exhaust brakes)....

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What is the fastest street legal car? As far as I know, the current fastest in physical road speed is the SSC Ultimate Aero. The Ultima GTR took the speed record off the Veyron, and then the Ultimate Aero took it off the GTR...

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Do you draft behind 18-wheelers to save gas? No. Not only is it dangerous as a crash hazard, those things throw up so much crap and debris off the road you get peppered if you're too close. I don't feel like replacing my windscreen because I got hit with a stone kicked up from the tyres of the truck 30 feet in front of me...

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Would it take a lot of work/money to turn an Automatic Transmission car into a Manual Transmission? For a start the transmission itself would cost a lot. It also depends on the car: 1. If the car comes in a manual version and uses the same body: all you would need to do is get the clutch pedal and mechanism, get the shift lever and shifting linkages, get the mounts for the manual transmission and get the manual driveshaft (auto and manual gearboxes are often different lengths, with...

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What is the fastest you have ever driven in any car? My max speed was 325km an hour. (203MPH) On the road... 230kph (about 140mph) in a series 5 Mazda RX-7 twin turbo. Possibly faster as a passenger in my friend's HQ Monaro. I didn't get a look a the speedo and he wouldn't tell me how fast he'd been going. On the track... don't know, but it was damned fast (car didn't have a speedometer).

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How long would it take to cause damage if power steering fluid was put in brakes? The only real damage that could happen might be to the seals and O-rings if the power-steering fluid was chemically different to the brake fluid. Certain compounds are used in these seals to make them resistant to whatever fluid they are normally used with. Other chemicals can (quickly or slowly) eat them away.

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What is the "hottest" car you have ever been in? On the road: a Series 5 Mazda RX-7 twin turbo and a genuine HQ Holden Monaro GTS with a 400cui Chevy V8 (and about 600 horsepower...) On the track: a Holden Commodore drag car with a 650 horsepower 350cui Chevy V8 (10.8 second quarter mile), and a 600 horsepower Chevy LS1 V8 powered Commodore drift car. My lucky wife got a ride in an R33 Nissan Skyline GT/R. Not Ferrari hot, but hot...

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What is the point of the heel toe method? (drifting) Heel-toe is generally used for shifting down gears, and it is all about balance. When you shift down gear you are increasing the engine braking/acceleration force through the wheels. If I am driving a rear-wheel-drive car in fourth gear at 3,000rpm and I suddenly clutch and shift down to third and release the clutch from idling revs, the drivetrain takes up the shock of the engine being...

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How well can a carbon-fiber vehicle hold up in a crash? Hmm... I've had a bit to do with carbon fibre, but I'm not an expert. However... Carbon fibre (CF) is very very strong, very rigid and reasonably resilient to blows. CF does not bend or buckle like metal. It has a certain amount of flex to it, but when it 'fails' or breaks, it shatters. Most cars made solely of CF use a design known as a 'tub' chassis, where...

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Is a low compression engine better for forced induction that high compression? Depends on how much boost you're putting into the engine. The big issue here is managing the amount of internal pressure within the cylinders, by making sure it's not going to damage the engine whilst still making the most power possible. Too much pressure can cause catastrophic failure where you literally blow the head off the engine. Hence why Top Fuel drag cars have big straps...

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If you had alot of money to spend on a car, what kind would you buy? I'd design and build my own. I have some very specific concepts for a car I'd love to design if I had the money, but I think it would be far to expensive for an average person like me. If it was just for fun (and possibly not road legal) I'd try to get hold of a Mazda 787B lemans car. Either that or a new Porsche 996 (911 Twin Turbo). Failing that - something powerful yet...

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How do you justify your existance? I don't try to. I'm here. That's the long and short of it. What I do while I'm here, though... that choice is mine.

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Religion is just nothing more than a "man-made thing" that a lot of people have been led to practice and follow, with no basis in a Higher power. True or False? This is a very good question. The answer I would give is "True and False". The big catch with this question is so many people equate religion with faith. The True: Religion is man-made, absolutely. It is rules and doctrines and rituals based around a faith. It is also the institution surrounding a group of people of faith. Religion is open to corruption and abuse as it is a...

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If you died and GOD asked you to make a choice go to heaven or live for 30 years more, what would you shoos , why? Go to heaven. If I was meant to live 30 years more I wouldn't have died in the first place... Just a thought.

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Whats your best put down? Not mine, but a friend of mine. He's into cars. Person: "Your car is a piece of crap!" Friend: "Yeah, I know. It took me two years of searching to find one worse than yours!"

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A friend just sent me "The World's Shortest and Happliest Fairy Tale". "A man asked a woman to marry him-she said no. He lived happliy ever after!" Are you surprised that he's going through his third, and "most expensive", divorce? It wouldn't surprise me at all. It's like the joke about the married man who broke down on his 25th wedding anniversary and cried like a baby. When they asked him what was wrong, he said that if he'd committed murder his life sentence would have been up that day... Pain causes us to say the craziest things, and find comfort in ironic humour like this...

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I wanna ______________________ "I wanna make love to you," - Eric Clapton, 1980's. I have his Montreaux live DVD, and this song is on it. First thing I thought of.

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What do you do when your Husband has come home after a VERY long, hot work day, he's tired and VERY grumpy? And is snapping at everyone and everything. Well, considering I'm the husband, I can only say what my wife and I do for each other, and it's very effective: a big hug and a kiss, and some time to just sit with her and rest my head upon her shoulder and let the stress just drain away (or the other way around if she's down). Sometimes we'll just sit/lay together and hold each other for ages. Works like a charm....

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Would you ever drive without a driver's license? If I was licensed but didn't have my license on me - yes. Where I live the law gives you a 24hr grace to present your license if you don't have it on you. I would probably only do this if it were very urgent or an emergency though. If I was *unlicensed*, then no. Definitely not. Car insurance and liability insurance are void if you drive unlicensed (Same as if you DUI). You're...

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What does a Manx cat lack? There are two types of Manx if I remember correctly. One variant has a short stub of a tail, the other has no tail at all. We had a lovely Manx for several years - the completely tailless variety. He was a beautiful cat. One day he just disappeared.

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Can someone please tell me why they logically believe in GOD? I'm having troubling believing in GOD from a logical point of view. Well there's no 'absolute' logic to why I believe in God, nor is my belief in God 'logical'. However: I can offer *my* logic (flawed and limited as it is) as to why I believe in God. * Scientific Evidence: Science presents evidence that can point towards the existence of an intelligent designer. There are some big arguments going on out there between scientists...

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Do the "classic cars" of the 50's and 60's look better than modern cars? Some do. Mustangs for example - so much so that the new designs are retro, based on the late 60's versions. There are some timeless car designs out there. I'll never forget when I was about 12 years old I saw a Corvette Stingray - here in Australia, they are rare, but it just stood out from everything else around it. There are a lot of cars from that era, from around the world,...

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Your opinion: "the most important thing in life is money. Love is stupid" If money were to vanish overnight, would we survive? I think so. It would be hard because we are so dependent upon it, but we would survive. If love were to vanish overnight, would we survive? History speaks of a king in the middle ages conducting an experiment on babies to see how language developed. Several babies were given to wet-nurses who's job was simply to feed and change them -...

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I thought I seen Everything until I seen What? ...until I saw a baby die.

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Is there a song that you just cannot listen to? Which one and why? "Take it on the other side", by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I just about vomit listening to their rendition of throat slitting and catching the blood in a paper cup. Sends chills down my spine just writing about it... Yech!

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Is there anything about political correctness that personally bothers you? When it obscures truth, and mocks common sense. Other than that I usually like to laugh at it. This is only my own personal opinion and belief, but I believe in truth. When political correctness clouds the truth with its euphemism and sanitisation, I think it becomes inappropriate. At the same time, when political correctness obscures common-sense and leads into the realm of ridiculous,...

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Do you think smoking marijuana is a sin? Since you mention the word 'sin', which is a Judeo-Christian word, I'll approach it from that angle. Smoking marijuana on its own is nothing - just another activity, another consumption. The bible doesn't mention marijuana. However, if you're looking to define it in regards to sin, you'd need to look up what is classed as a sin. Here are some things to...

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What does it mean if my transmission is slipping? Is it auto or manual? Either way it probably has to do with the clutch. In a manual it can mean the clutch is wearing out and beginning to slip against the flywheel. In an automatic it can mean that the clutch-packs that engage the gears are worn and slipping against the gears. In an auto it could be other things - for example, low fluid or a blockage in the hydraulic lines may be...

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What action would you take if your child starting swearing like Gordon Ramsay? Some people may not appreciate this, but one thing worth considering is taping one of his/her Gordon Ramsay sessions, and then playing it back later on... Let them see how it sounds to other people. That on it's own may be enough to let them see how silly it makes them sound, but also get them to consider what friends/relationship/family think of it... I would not advise using this to...

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I have a pirate copy of windows xp but i just got a new tower (well new to me)and it has a valid serial key on a sticker at the top of the tower how can i enter this code into windows so i can have a validated copy of windows Moral and legal issues aside: unless the version of Windows you have now is identical to the version of Windows the serial number was created for - you can't. Each version and 'trim level' of Windows has its own serial numbers. For example, an installation of XP home edition will not accept a serial for XP corporate edition. You also cannot have two or more copies of...

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How do I explain to my friend (whom I've just rejected) why I dont want a boyfriend? My advice, for what it's worth, is just be honest with him. If he truly is your 'friend', he should accept that. He may not like it or understand it, but he should accept it.

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I am off to live amongst the insane, are you with me? Not right now, but I will be when you get here... :-p

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If you had to tatoo a message on your head what would you put? "I don't suffer from insanity... I enjoy every minute of it." And then I'd shave the back of my head and have this there: "Don't follow me, I'm heading for the asylum".

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Over the same distance with is faster the speed of light are the speed of sound? On a standard day (101.3kpa and 25 Celcius), the speed of sound at sea level is around 760 miles per hour (1224kph). The speed of light is 186,000 miles per *second* (300,000kps). Many, many times faster... :-)

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Male driver, age 21, stopped today for going 88 in a 55 mph zone. cried immediately. stated if i issued him a citation for speeding, he would lose his license, his car and his job. what do you believe happened? citation or no citation? Definitely a citation. Creeping up around 60-65mph, maybe a slap on the wrist - if its the first time. But 88mph in a 55 zone is deliberate. You don't push 33mph (that's over 50kph over the limit) by accident or ignorance. That's deliberate. There is no way I would let a clown like that off for something that bad. Whether or not speed kills is irrelevant: the law is the...

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Pro-Life, or Pro-Choice? Might I just add a thought? I once heard this illustration several years ago, and I found it quite interesting. *** A college class was debating abortion when the lecturer gave this question: "A man and a woman come to you for advice. He has the disease Syphillis, she has Tuberculosis. They have had four children already. The first was born blind, the second deaf. The third...

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How did this condition of needing to be 'saved' come about? According to the bible, the condition of needing to be 'saved' came about through sin. Everybody has their definitions of 'sin', and what the word means, but in the original language (Hebrew), the word 'sin' is an archery term. It means 'to miss the mark'. In Genesis, it is recorded that God told Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the tree of...

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It seems every time I turn on the TV,there is a commercial for some type of pill for a illness, are we becoming a nation of pill poppers? Dont get me started on Erectile Dysfunction It seems to me there are several ways of attacking this one: * Firstly we have become the fast-food society. We want it now, no waiting, and no effort. "Hey, lose a hundred pounds with no exercise, no diets and no effort. Just take a pill everyday and the dream is yours!" "Don't have time to go to the gym in your busy workday schedule? No problems! Just one...

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Your job starts at 8am, when does that mean you are suppose to arrive? Early enough to be ready to go dead on 8:00am. If that means half an hour of preparation, it's 7:30. If it takes 20 minutes to open a shop, then it's 7:40. As a manager I consider anybody late who isn't there at that time to help get things going for the day. Our shop opens at 9am. We start here at about 8:30. I consider 8:40 as the deadline. So somebody who turns up at 9:05am is...

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If you live in America, and it came time to vote for the President, would you rather vote for a homosexual, an atheist, or a staright Christan? Please, don't down rate me... I want to see a few things. I'd be more interested in their policies and how they're going to benefit our country. Is the straight Christian guy really straight? Is he a genuine, god-loving, 'becoming more christ-like' Christian, or just a showboat? What about the Atheist or the homosexual? What integrity do they show in their own lives? Do they live by the policies they proclaim? Anybody can be a...

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I am a middle order batsmen who plays 90% of the shots on back foot...i tend to play defense even on lose balls. a lot of people criticised me for playin so much on my back foot callin back foot play is not cr Are you getting a decent range of shots in - cuts, hooks, drives, blocks? I only played a little cricket through high school, but I found it was useful to get together with a bowler and do some work on anticipating deliveries. Whether you play on your front or back foot isn't really an issue as long as you're getting your shots in. If you're having problems with shot selection...

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Where does a parent draw the line between child abuse and child discipline? I think it really has to do more with the attitude - and attitude will govern actions. A parent trying to discipline a child out of love, concern, and yes - anger - will not be likely to beat a child 'full sore'. This is a bad example, but - assault. The concept of 'reasonable' rules with this - would a reasonable person in the same situation do the same thing? Even with...

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Why deos God has to die for us? if so how? From the Christian perspective, and to make a short story long: God created the world and mankind. Mankind was pure and sinless, and lived in harmony with God. Because man was sinless, he/she would have lived forever on this earth, in permanent fellowship with God. Man sinned. Man broke fellowship with God, became subject to death through sin, and ended up cursed. The world around became...

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Why do some people copy Jesus healing & heal people? don't u think that's an offence 2 God? Actually, Jesus - the messiah, also known as the Son of God - acutally commanded us to do so... If not, then why did he deliberately send out his disciples on two occasions to go and do exactly what he was doing - including healing people? We bring honour and glory to God when we do good works in his name - and that includes healing people...

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Are we here to obey God or for our freedom? How do you define freedom? The absence of restrictions? It seems to me, from my observations, that we are innately designed to serve something - be it a job or a relationship, or sex or money. Our life is ruled by something - even the quest for 'the absence of restrictions'. We become a slave to that which we serve. If we are bound to a love relationship, we live our lives and make...

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Is it accurate to say that true forgiveness can only occur if one knows for absolute certainty that whatever is being forgiven will never happen again? I would have to say no. Forgiveness in my mind is not about saying "It's okay", or "It doesn't matter". Forgiveness is about saying "It was wrong, it hurt, but I give up my right to hold it against you". Forgiveness is about releasing yourself as much as it is about releasing a person. Forgiveness is not the same as pardoning. Pardoning speaks of...

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Ruetiuafdgkljnvmz,xcngfklhjtoierqwyq? Uh, no thanks. I don't drink.

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How come "jesus" is the one true path and not allah or buddha or zeus even? If God is real, and he is the supreme being in the universe, then it's simply because that's the way he chose it. If God is the god of the bible (Yahweh), and is as the bible describes him, then Jesus is a perfect representation of who he is. None of the others match who he is. All of them come from other religions/mythology, and have different personalities and histories. Also,...

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How to become straight again? I tired praying and asking for forgiveness but it won't work. And I know for a fact that I just can't accept the fact, and I can't live my life the way I want to unless I become the way I was before. I wasn't born like this. [EDIT] This answer was old and the information within it was obsolete and not an accurate representation of where I am now. Therefore I felt compelled to update it. *** I believe that the answers to this question would depend upon your perspective. There are some who say it's all choice. There are some who say there is no choice. I would be of the belief that you do have a...

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Are all religions just different paths to the same God? I would have to say no, but in my argument I'll attempt to use logic, rather than religious bias (if that's at all possible...) The problem with this argument, and the similar one that all religions are true, is caused mainly by the existence of mutually exclusive religions. Judaism, Christianity and Islam are all mutually exclusive, even to excluding each other although they come...

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If you feel that Christians are wrong for trying to convert athiests, why? It depends on how. The bible talks about 'preaching the gospel', and most people interpret that as going out bible thumping. I don't believe that's the case. I have no right to just stand up and start preaching at you that you're going to hell if you don't accept Jesus. It may be the truth, but I don't believe bible thumping is the way we're meant...

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Do you believe in GOD the father the SON and the HOLY GHOST I do believe in the 'trinity' of God, but I have a slightly different take on it. Through my studies of the bible I have found something interesting about Jesus (God the Son). He wasn't always Jesus the man. The bible says that before he came to earth as the man named Jesus, he existed as the Word of God. (Look at the first chapter of John's gospel) He still does exist...

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Do you believe that the Theory of Evolution and the Bible are compatible? Why or Why Not? It depends on the theory. I fully support the idea that life has the ability to evolve and adapt, as we have seen much evidence to prove this. However, the theory that all life evolved from a single source is mutually exclusive from the bible. Intelligent design (the bible's account of life) states that each creature was created from scratch, as is. There was no evolution to make the...

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Is laughter really the best medicine? Yep. Right up there with crying and sex. Apart from the relief and often euphoric feeling that comes from a good laugh, a good dose of laughter actually has physical effects on your body. Here are two good sites with plenty of info on what happens when you laugh: http://www.mercola.com/2005/apr/2/laughter_health.htm http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm Enjoy.

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Could it be possible Jesus didnt actually die on the cross but was just unconscious, and then he woke up on the Sunday? As far as I'm aware, the separation of plasma (the clear/straw yellow coloured fluid in blood) and the red blood cells is an indication of death. That and the fact of fluid gathering around the heart and lungs. The Romans crucified literally tens of thousands of citizens throughout their empire, so I don't think they're going to misdiagnose too many cases of 'death'. In...

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Have you ever had a dream within a dream within a dream? (you keep waking up, something happens and you snap awake again and agian but you are not 'really' awake)? Not dreams like that, no. I have quite a lot of 'Lucid Dreams' - dreams where you are half awake and can actually control what goes on in the dream. I think they're just as wierd. As for dreams within dreams? Maybe the Matrix has you. I hope they're not too frightening for you (i.e. nightmares). That would really suck. A Nightmare you couldn't wake up from...

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My g/f spends most of her time texting her guy friend and won't let me see her phone. she gets upset and hits me a lot in public, she also has to have everything she wants. i love her, but i feel like i am losing her. what does this mean? From one point of view you could say you're being used (or 'fleeced', as we say). From another point of view she could just be a very spoiled socialite. I'd be a little worried about her secretiveness with her 'guy' friend. Is the hitting jovial (as in play-hitting), or actual abuse? At the end of the day, if she's not interested in investing into...

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Fill in the blank: ____ even if it's the last thing i do! Oh well, why not? "I'll get you, Gadget"

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We all know right from wrong, so why do we choose to do wrong? especially when their is conviction and intuition that follows? Usually because 'wrong' feels good. Without some form of higher discipline, we are slaves to our desires and pleasures. Wrong usually means self gratification - whether it be speeding, sex, drugs, murder - it's all the same. We do wrong to gratify our lusts and desires. Wrong is usually very selfish, and by nature we are extremely selfish creatures. Right often requires...

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Were you ever tempted to steal a magazine from your doctor's waiting room? Not steal. I did ask for one that had an article I really liked in it. They wouldn't let me take the magazine, but they photocopied the article. Either way, I was happy.

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Does it annoy you when everyone seems to neglect your questions? Depends on the question. If it's something controversial or a difficult question, I'd be surprised if people didn't avoid it. If it's a silly question, then of course you have to expect some people to stay away from it. It more disappoints me than annoys me if a reasonable question goes unanswered.

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What are you hiding behind you on your chair? My shop... or actually at the moment, nothing. I'm standing up.

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Maried couples: how do you occupy your evenings? What to do when your wife don't want to watch TV, don't want to talk about work and his not interested in dicussions about news events? Monopoly can only get us so far... We tend to just sit together and watch DVD's on my laptop, or sit and chat about the day. I'll often just sit on the bed with her and play my guitar - she likes to listen. Of course there are the more intimate activities - and we make an effort to keep each other going. (Hey, even us men don't always feel like it...) We do try to work on time alone every now and then - even if...

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In which part of the body do you find bones popularly called as hammer, anvil and stirrups? Inner ear - they are the mechanisms that transfer sound vibrations from the eardrum to the cochlea. So named due to their physical resemblences to the items they're named after. It's been a while since I did biology, so I'm struggling to remember whether the hammer, anvil and stirrups had anything to do with balance.

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Why do people who must always have the last word need or want that? Exactly - Win. But it comes down to something deeper: pride. "If I get the last word in, I win the argument." Whoever gets the last word doesn't get argued against - not in that conversation, anyway. It will also leave them with the feeling of 'being right'.

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Since there is no friction in space, can a spaceship turn its engine off and continue flying at the same pace?If yes, why don't they? They do. The space probes coast through space, only using their burners to adjust trajectory/velocity. The only other real factor in propulsion would be countering any gravity fields encountered - like passing a planet. Even the space shuttle orbits powerless - only using its reaction control thrusters to manoeuvre. Realistically, in the absence of gravity fields or other outside factors,...

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What is the word for "goodbye" in different languages? In Portugese: Adeus - goodbye. Ate logo - see you later. In Japanese: Sayonara - goodbye.

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My parents fight almost everyday and my dad is telling us that he is going to leave my mom and us, and my mom said if he does then it'll be my brother and I fault and my dad also hits my mom,she blames that on my brother and I too.Is it our fault? It is most definitely not your fault. Your parents are making their own choices, and those choices have nothing to do with you. You are not responsible for your parents' actions - they are responsible for themselves. The fact that they are laying blame tells me that they know that they are wrong - it's a common tactic to try to remove the guilt and responsibility off...

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My guy is saying he wants to spend time with me but not trying to do it. Ive been doing anything possible to get it. I really need help with this one. After a while it doesnt bug me alot, should it? Then again, is he looking to spend time with you *his* way? As in trying to get you to do things with him that are his interests? A lot of people naturally tend to stay in their comfort zone and only really want to 'spend time' with their other doing what they like. It's often uncomfortable and difficult to make yourself get involved in your partner's world. Yes, it...

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Do you believe it is unpatriotic to buy foreign-made cars? No. It's just freedom of choice. I have a brand preference and that's what I would prefer to buy. If it's a foreign car, so be it. I have a lot of respect for car makers from all over the world, and I see some nice cars come out all over the place. For example, I'm not a big Ford fan, but I love the new Ford GT, and the Australian Falcons (in their sports versions - XR6...

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When it's 2011, what will they call this decade? I believe they already have a name for this decade: The Oughties. (Referring to 'Ought' as zero). That or what singwell said - the 'naughty' Noughties. I wonder what they'll call their decade - the tenties?

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If it is written in the bible that Jesus said "Do not worship me, worship God", then doesn't the basic concept of Christianity go expressly againts the teachings of it's own mesiah? Jesus never turned away worship. Not once. And there is no text in the bible saying "do not worship Jesus, worship God". So no - Christianity does not go against the teachings of its messiah. Since the fundamental theology of mainstream christians is that Jesus is God in the flesh, then there's no conflict here. This seems to be a question more to Jesus' identity....

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If you could write a note to be sent back to yourself when you were a 13 what would it say? Would the 13 year old you roll your eyes and crumple it or pay attention? Note to self: get dad to buy microsoft stock. Lots of it. Me at 13 would say "Who's Microsoft?"

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How do you get off of your own frustrations? help! T_T I write, and I play my guitar. There's nothing like making a Stratocaster wail to soothe the the tormented soul... except for making a Les Paul wail to soothe the tormented soul. Blues in E minor, anybody?

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Do you have 27 cents? I gotta get these kids home. Nah. I can offer you 30c. We don't have 1 or 2 cent pieces in Australia anymore. But then again there's the conversion rate... better make it 35c. I tell you what, though. If you can fit the kids in a standard envelope you're doing well.

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During a thunderstorm what is your favorite thing to do? Sit with a video camera and tape the really nasty lightning strikes. Or just sit and watch. It's so awe inspiring to watch a thunderstorm in full flight.

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Why put the temptation of something that is forbidden,not necessary, but easily accessible and Futhermore hold billions of people responsile for an act they did not commit? I understand the concept of free will. Why was the woman the evil actor? This is a lot more complicated to answer than you might think. It really delves deeply into God, who he is and how we were created. The tree of knowledge of good and evil was an alternative. Even if God created us to think for ourselves, if there is no alternative, there is no free choice. Why does God let the devil (Satan) live and terrorise this world? Because Satan is the alternative to...

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What are we all eating tonight? Makhani Butter Chicken. If you've never tried it, you need to try it. You *need* to try it. And in case you missed it, you NEED to try it. A properly made Makhani Chicken with some hot Indian bread is one of the richest meals I've ever tasted. Mmm. Damn it, now you've got me thinking about it. When will dinner time come?

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I ate chocolate cake for dinner- what do you think about that? Simple: Where was mine? What did you have for dessert?

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What is the last movie you went to see in the theatre? It's been a little while: Casino Royale. And while many people rave about it, I intensely disliked it. Really just raped Albert Brocolli's character for the sake of a big screen hit. Then again, everybody raves about it, so it must just be me.

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Are you a product of your environment? No. Sadly my environment is a product of me. What makes it even more pathetic is when I look around and not like what I see. Hmm.

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How many times have you fallen? Only once, but what a fall it was...

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How long was the darkest time in your life? 28 years so far... and still counting. There have been times that have been more painful than others, but nothing 'darker'.

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What is your signature drink? Lemon Lime and Bitters... and it HAS to be genuine Angostura bitters. I don't drink alcohol.

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Do you sleep with a fan? Yep. She's my biggest fan. That's why I married her. Seriously - speaking of ceiling fans or pedestal fans - yes, even if it's not hot. I have a small fan beside my bed, and I find the airflow from it has a nice effect. Strangely, even if it gets cool (but not cold), I'll put an extra blanket on the bed to stay warm, but half the time the fan stays on low. It's not...

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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son! What have you given Him in return? Me. That's all he wants.

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Do you carpool? When I had to drive to work, yes. I lived in a townhouse complex with a couple of other guys I worked with, so we took turns taking our cars one week at a time. Now I live two blocks from work, so I walk.

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What was your worst illogical childhood fear? For a year or two when I was about twelve I used to wake up in the middle of the night, in a fright, with this weird sense that there was something (like a huge bookcase) about to collapse on my bed. I would jump out of bed and stand next to it, staring at it with this overwhelming feeling of terror. My heart would be pounding so loud I could hear it thudding in my ears. After about...

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Why is it a wonderful world? Because of Peacocks. And roses, and waterfalls, and forests, and the blue blue sky, and the deep blue ocean (well actually it's kinda green, but you get the picture), and the fire of a summer sunset, and the chirping of birds on a spring morning, and the rushing of the wind through the trees, and the laughing of children, and the love of a woman (for us men), and the joy of a child being...

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What do you do with an imaginary friend after you've lost interest in him or her? There's always somebody out there who could use an imaginary friend... Introduce your imaginary friend to somebody new and see if they hit it off. It could be the start of a beautiful friendship. ;-)

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What is the difference between lust and love? I tend to believe that lust is selfish while love is selfless. At their most fundamental level, lust seeks to gain pleasure from something, whereas love is about giving. I know this may sound crude, but lovemaking/sex is an example. If you just get it on for the mechanics of it - pleasure and orgasm, it is very easy just to become selfish and take. However if you're spending a time...

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What is your height? 5'11" (178cm) in bare feet.

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Which flying insect are you most afraid of? Hornets and wasps. While bees can sting, and hurt you, hornets and wasps can sting you again and again and again. Here in Australia we get big wood hornets that can be nearly two inches long... I ain't going anywhere near that stinger...

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Are you offended by the Grand Theft Auto series? It doesn't offend me per se. I just don't like some of the things that it portrays. However, my answer to that is I just don't buy it or play it. I have no right to tell other people how to live their lives, so if they like it, so be it. Protesting is often nothing more than trying to bully people into accepting your point of view anyway. That or attention seeking. Let them...

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What colour do you never wear? Why? Black if I can avoid it - I find out in the sun black shirts cause me to overheat, and I get a very nasty heat-rash. So I stick to light colours that don't absorb as much heat.

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What is your favorite chord progression? Either something in the key of C or Eminor. I like playing blues, and soloing through the minor scales. Sounds real nice...

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Why is there so much negativity on Earth if all religions preach peace and love? Because man is a naturally negative creature, and most of us just do our own thing anyway. If we all actually lived by the religions we claim to adhere to, this world would be completely different to what it is today.

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What is the difference between the Easter Bunny and God? The easter bunny just leaves eggs laying around. God made the eggs... You wanna try getting a rabbit to lay eggs? *Shudder*

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What would happen if we cut down all the trees? (in terms of oxygen) Actually the majority of the earth's oxygen is generated by marine organisms - plankton and algae and such. If we cut down all trees it would certainly put a dint in the regeneration of oxygen through photosynthesis, but it wouldn't kill us. It would definitely be a sad place to live, though... no trees... *sniff, sniff* I think I'm gonna go cry now.

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What is the thing you find yourself saying the most? At work: "Can I go home now?" Any other time: "I didn't do it, you didn't see it, you can't prove a thing..."

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How would you like to die? Quick and painless, hopefully not too prematurely. It's boring, but just passing away in my sleep would be it.

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Do you do anything in the shower other than shower?(ex:brush teeth etc) My wife and I shower together, and we find it's a good time to talk about important things. It's a time and place where there is not too much distraction. And then there is the distraction...

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Try and insult me as much as you can in just 2 words? If it hasn't already been used: Oxygen Bandit.

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If you saw something on someone's face would you tell them? If I knew them, yes - but as discretely as possible. If I didn't know them, it would depend on the situation, but I would lean towards yes.

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What is your favorite colour of eyes? Brilliant blue or emerald green. My dad (who incidentally is colourblind) has brilliant blue eyes - they are literally mesmerising to look into. Emerald green eyes on someone with dark red hair just... I don't know, just does it for me, somehow. There's this sparkling quality about emerald green eyes, and red hair sets it off.

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Based on the complexity to the Harry Potter series to children, do you think it really should be considered for children? Everybody will glean from the book at different levels. As long as it has a simple enough premise to satisfy the minds of kids, it would be okay. They will miss some of the deeper threads of the story, but that's no problem. Give the same book to a teenager and they'll pick up more out of it than a child, but probably still miss some of the things. Still no problem. It's...

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Vent your anger. What has made you really annoyed today? People.

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Which is better as a home PC: a laptop or desktop? We have both, but I'd still take a laptop. If you invest in a wireless router and an external network hard drive, you can pretty much sit anywhere in the house and use your computer. The network hard drive connects to the router - which you can access through the WiFi in your laptop. Instant extra storage space, portability... and the fact that laptops are becoming a lot more affordable....

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What is the most absurd "pick-up line" you have ever heard? "Nice legs. What time do they open?"

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If you were at McDonalds, you just sat down with your cheeseburger, and just as you're about to indulge in oily goodness, a complete stranger takes it out of your hands, takes a bite and proceeds to put it back in your hand... what would you do!? *TS* One of two things: Ask them: "So did you find the Cockroach?" OR Give them the rest of the cheeseburger and ask them "would you like fries with that?"

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What are your thoughts right now Can I go home now? (If you can't tell, I'm at work...)

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What are the long term benefits of not having a television in the home? Not having to see all the crap that is displayed on said TV. We have a television but it is not hooked up for reception. Instead we just have a VCR and a DVD, and we choose our own entertainment. When it does get watched, usually it's only kids shows that go on (for the kids... okay, and for us grown ups as well) ;-p Apart from that we tend to mainly watch music videos, selected movies...

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What are the long term benefits of not having a television in the home? Not having to see all the crap that is displayed on said TV. We have a television but it is not hooked up for reception. Instead we just have a VCR and a DVD, and we choose our own entertainment. When it does get watched, usually it's only kids shows that go on (for the kids... okay, and for us grown ups as well) ;-p Apart from that we tend to mainly watch music videos, selected movies...

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Do you own a pair of pyjamas? Not in the traditional PJ sense. I have several pairs of boxer shorts that I sleep in during summer, and several tee shirts and track pants that I sleep in during winter. I find traditional pyjamas too constrictive, and either too hot or too cold for the climate I live in.

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What effect does being in space have on the human body? Athrael's answer is good. One thing that happens when pressure drops too far is that your blood can boil (i.e. vaporise). Our blood pumps around our body under pressure that is actually higher than the air pressure around us. The pressure around us helps keep it in - just as it does with any liquid. Your body fluids would either freeze or boil off. The lack of pressure could...

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I have been in a relaionship for 6yrs,my b/f was ready to be engaged he bought the ring,then i caught him in a car with another girl kissing her,he said she meant nothing he hardly knew her and he was feeling sad,insecure and rejecte If he was feeling sad, insecure and rejected you would have had at least some idea - things like that affect a person's behaviour and moods. Have you noticed a lack of intimacy or connection in your relationship? Has he seemed to be distant or uninterested, or started putting other things before you? If she meant nothing and he hardly knew her, what were they doing together?...

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Where is that old tree people are supposed to tie a ribbon around? Right next to the bridge over troubled water, across the road from the Stairway to Heaven. At least that's where the map says it is...

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Which male vocalist has the best voice, in your opinion? (any genre) I like Don Henley from the Eagles. I'd say Mark Knopfler, but he really doesn't 'sing' in that sense - more like speaks in melody. But he still sounds good.

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What is the best guitar solo ever? I'd say Knopfler's 'Local Hero'. Or any solo by him. He rocks.

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Which song would you like to never hear again? Other Side, by Red Hot Chilli Peppers, or Tourniquet by Evanescence. Both horrifyingly haunting songs related to suicide and bleeding to death... grinds me like fingernails on a chalkboard every time I hear them.

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Why is life so hard? How can you appreciate the good things if you never go through the bad things? Besides, if everything was easy, we'd all want to hang around when we really should be 'moving on'.

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Is there any famous musician/singer who you were really sad from them passing away? Paul Hester - the drummer from Crowded House. Committed suicide a couple of years ago.

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What is the square root of all evil? Selfishness.

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Why all of the sudden are there so many penguin movies? Because they ran out of zebras and racoons and bears and fictional toy characters to do movies about.

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WHat is something easier said than done? Forgiving. (Especially when it's yourself you have to forgive...) Followed closely by saying you're sorry.

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Me and this girl have been BEST friends for 3 yrs.she wanted to date me because we both liked eachother alot.we dated for a month and her feelings started to change and we broke up and now she hates me n our friendship.how do i get her back my friend bak? Communication. Why is it so? If she's willing to talk to you, talk to her. Find out what's on her mind. Maybe she doesn't hate you - she could be feeling uncomfortable because of your relationship/friendship. I can't speak for her (as I can't read minds), but the only way you'll sort out what's going on is to talk with her. Be willing to listen and accept...

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My husband has grounded my step daughter...she is wanting me to go against what he says and allow her to use the phone to call her boyfriend after her dad goes to bed. I told her no and now she says I am untrustworthy, how do I make her understand? It's emotional blackmail, plain and simple. "You're bad 'cause you don't do what I want" You have a choice: either stand by your decision, or give in and let her have her way. I personally would not undermine my spouse by going against their decision - it degrades them in the child's eyes (daddy doesn't have any authority over me... I can just go to...

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A petition for pardoning Paris Hilton gives as the reason she "provides hope for young people all over the US and the world. She provides beauty and excitement to (most of) our otherwise mundane lives..." Opinions? If she's the 'hope of young people all over the US and the world', all I can say is God help us all... Would you want to pin your kids' hopes on *that*? If anything, pardoning her only shows that there are no consequences. How is that supposed to be a role model for our young people? "Sorry son, but you're going to jail." "But why? Paris got...

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Is it safe to answer a cell phone while it's plugged in and charging from a 110 volt power source? Technically, all things being equal yes. Firstly the phone itself is only taking a small charge (somewhere between 3 and 7 volts DC) from the charger. The only risk of high voltage electrocution comes from the powerpack itself and the wall plug. Anything past that is only going to be low voltage. For the phone or charger to electrocute you means that there is a serious (and dangerous)...

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Why do we have wars in the name of God and/or religious differences when almost every religion holds life sacred and states thou shall not kill? Please tell me! There are quite a lot of different factors you could look at in this question - some related to the particular religions, and some related to the people who follow them. * Firstly, there are religions out there that are mutually exclusive. That means they claim to be 'the only true religion' - to the exclusion of all else. Everything else is seen as false religion, and usually seen...

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I've been on the pill for about 2 years and never miss a day. My fiance ejaculates in me. For the past week i've felt very nautious, and have discomfort in the abdominal area. Not necessarily pain, but an odd, uncomfortable feeling. Could I be pregnant? "Could" you be pregnant? Yes, you could. Is it likely that you are? Who knows. Taken properly, the pill has only a very small failure rate. With this in mind, it is "unlikely" for you to fall pregnant without something interfering with the pill's effectiveness. Regardless of that, you need to see a doctor. The symptoms you describe tell that something is not right,...

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Whw are a lot of jokes about polish people? Probably the same reason there are so many jokes about the just about every other ethnic group (e.g. Irish), people group (e.g. blondes) and just about everything else. Somebody thought of something they decided was 'funny', told another person who thought it was 'funny', and hence the joke came about. Most jokes are based on stereotypes, making fun of a real or perceived...

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Which way terrifies you of dying the most(drowning, burning alive,etc)? Why? Quick death doesn't bother me as much as a long, painful death does. My grandfather died of parkinson's disesase about 10 years ago, but it wasn't a quick death. I watched him slowly deteriorate and lose his marbles over the ten years prior to that. The last two or three years of his life were spent in a nursing home bed, completely senile and wasted away beyond even the images...

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Would you stay with your emotionally abusive spouse if it meant a better life for your children? My question in reply is a better life in which way? Even if your spouse never touches the children, or never turns a bad word towards them, they will still be harmed. We grow up into the examples our parents set for us. An abusive, bad tempered parent will invariably end up raising abusive, bad tempered children. An example of this is the statistics relating to child molesters - 80% of...

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What is the fastest man made vehicle? In actual production vehicles - the SR-71 is recognised as the fastest air-breathing vehicle in the world. There are experimental aircraft using high-speed engines that are expected to far exceed the performance of the Blackbird. The Space Shuttle is the fastest manned vehicle - with speeds of up to mach 28 or more in the atmosphere. However I would have to say the fastest man-made...

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I know I'm supposed to care about the church folks on the other side of the world, but here's the thing: I'm no Paul! I'm lucky if my socks match when I leave the house in the morning. How can I do anything like what Paul did? The other thing you need to consider is this: They that build the house without the Lord build in vain... Are you called to be a Paul? You'll find if you look at your life and your personality, there will be things that you do or are gifted at that make a difference in you little sphere of influence. I'm no Billy Graham or Smith Wigglesworth, but I can make a difference right...

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What is CCR's (Creedence Clearwater Revival) greatest song? Proud Mary... no, no! Bad Moon Rising... no, no! Have you ever seen the rain?... no, no! Aargh! The agony of choice. I would have to say my favourite is Proud Mary.

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Has anyone experienced losing a teen child? Not a teen child. We lost our first baby at birth. I watched my uncle go through losing his 13 year old son, though. The boy stepped out from behind a stationary school bus and was struck by a moving one. I don't think my uncle ever recovered fully. I cannot understand exactly your pain, but I can say that those who have not lost a child at all just cannot comprehend the pain and...

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What is the most pain you've ever been in? Our first daughter dying at birth. I really feel for those who have lost a child. There is no way to describe it...

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Two gorgeous men both want to make love to me - I can't choose, is it wrong to make love to them both? I don't think you'd feel too good in yourself if you did the double dip. Besides, if they found out, you'd have zero gorgeous men wanting to make love to you... If you're looking for companionship, I believe it would be best to pick one and stick to him. At least you'd have some chance of a rewarding relationship, and not be looking over your shoulder. I'd...

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Do you drink diet sodas? No. Firstly I prefer the taste of normal soft drinks (sodas). Secondly, they say that the artificial sweeteners used in food today break down into Formaldehyde when digested... I'd rather be cremated when I die... not embalmbed.

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Why do Baptists go to church on Sunday if Saturday is the Sabbath? If you take a look at the book of Acts, you'll see that the original Christians gathered at the temple/synagogues on the Sabbath, and then they gathered together as a group on the first day of the week (Sunday). The original church also met every day/night and shared meals together - it may have only been in small groups, but it was every day. Athrael is right, it was Constantine...

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What would you say to a total stranger that asks you the question "Do you want me to kiss you?" Only if you like my wife's steak knives...

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What are your thoughts on this picture? http://pya.cc/pyaimg/pimg.php?imgid=41417 Poser! I'm assuming the cat is still alive (i.e. not a roadkill photo)... To me it looks like a shot of the cat caught 'rolling in the dirt' on the concrete. I like the shot - it has captured the cat well. Did you take the photo?

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The bible talks about being "equally yoked" as a "christian" how should you tell a "non-christian" politely that you aren't interested in dating them? I would have to say that the best approach is gentle honesty. Just coming out and saying "I don't want to date you 'cause you're not christian" probably won't be taken too well. The best advice I can offer is to explain your belief and your lifestyle, and the moral/relationship issues that go with it. Maybe explain up front any expectations you have of a partner...

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What are your initial thoughts when seeing a black and white couple walking together seemingly happy together? Honestly, nothing at all... They are just another couple in the crowd.

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Do you think leashes on children is right? I personally do not like the concept of leashing children. There are some people who do it because it's the easy way out of keeping a tot under control. However, I consider it similar to sedating children to get them to sleep - a last resort. Having said that, though, sometimes the behaviour of kids in public can be enough to turn your hair grey on the spot... If a child is genuinely...

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Do you use your cell phone while driving? Are you ever afraid you will crash while doing so? Only with a bluetooth headset or a car kit. I'll never talk on the phone itself. It's actually illegal here in Australia, and the fines are pretty hefty... Besides, we've got the technology to get around it, and buying a headset is cheaper than paying the fine. Some newer mobile phones (cellphones) come with bluetooth headsets anyway, so there's really no reason. If you...

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How can i change my 2004 volvo s60 from fwd to rwd? $10,000 is pretty conservative. Here are some of the issues you'll come across: The chassis of the car may not be built to take RWD components. If the S60 comes in an AWD variant, not so hard - but if it comes FWD only, then you'd need to physically modify the whole body/chassis of the car to take the tailshaft, rear differential and axles. The rear suspension/brakes would...

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What gives better performance? A car with a manual or automatic transmission? These days it's a lot harder to say, even though from personal preference I'd still say manual. Autos have come a long way in the past few years. There are 5 and 6 speed autos with lockup torque convertors, tiptronic or manual shifting, adaptive shifting technology... etc. Newer automatic transmissions can give manuals quite a run for their money these days. The three main...

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In countries that use the metric system, what is the term used to refer to the fuel effieciency of a car? In the US we call it "Gas Mileage". Depending on where you are, some people still refer to it as 'mileage', but the industry term is 'Fuel Efficiency', and is measured in 'Litres per hundred kilometers', as opposed to 'Miles per Gallon'. 10 Litres per hundred kilometers (an average benchmark) equates to 23.9 Miles per (US)Gallon, or 28.24 Miles per (UK)Gallon. *Source:...

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What is the fastest you have ever driven on a normal road (i.e. not a dedicated racing track)? Just curious, *not* advocating speeding. In a car: 230kph (about 140mph) in a Series 4 Mazda RX-7, on a deserted open road somewhere that will remain nameless. Man that RX-7 was nice to drive. Didn't feel like I was going that fast - sensation was more like 140kph (90mph) On a mountain bike: 100kph, late at night down the side of a mountain (in my young and incredibly stupid days). It was a straight road with quite a nice...

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Is money the most important thing in the world I would say nowhere near it, even though the modern western world pretty much worships it. Realistically, the only reason we have money is so that we can buy stuff... Screw the money, just give me the stuff and I'll be happy! Seriously, though, there are many more important things than money - about six billion of them at this point in time (and that's just counting people). ...

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If you could go back in time with plans of world domination what would you bring back in time to meet those goals? Without getting into the argument that you could no longer exist or something like it. How far back are you talking about? The most powerful thing you could take back with you is not technology, but the knowledge and understanding of technology. Being able to take a gun back is one thing, but can you build another one if you need to? Armed with technology, plus the knowledge and understanding of it, there are several paths you could take: 1. Use your technology to...

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When I try to play a PS2 game, it won't load the game. Then I go to the browser screen to open and close the disc tray, it'll say reading disc for a couple of seconds then it goes away. I've tried all my games. How can I fix this? Your laser is out of alignment, and won't focus on the disc properly. If it's under warranty still, get it seen to, or else there are tutorials on the internet as to how to adjust the laser. I had the same problem on mine, but it was intermittent depending on the game and condition of the disc. I adjusted the laser and now it works like a charm.

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When I fly Jetblue accross the country the speed posted on the seatback of the seat in front of me states that our speed is about 450. This seems slow for a jet; are they just trying to save money on fuel? It depends on what speed they are using - miles per hour or nautical miles per hour (knots). At cruising altitude (35,000 feet and above), 450knots would be reasonable. Most commercial aircraft travel at about 0.85 - 0.9 Mach at cruising speed. Mach 1 at these altitudes is about 570knots, so 450knots is about 0.79 Mach. It's a little slow, but probably better on economy than pushing the plane...

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I am an independant pool man. I have provided a cleaning service to a customer who refuses to pay. I want to write a letter threatening legal action but am not sure about the verbage I should use. The amount is too low to put a lien on the home. Help There are two ways to do this: The way the big companies do, with reminder notices and legal intent notices; or a personal letter. The big company way: leave a paper trail. Firstly, if you haven't already issued a tax invoice, then issue an initial tax invoice with terms for payment of either 7 or 14 days. If you have issued an initial tax invoice and it has been over 14 days, then I...

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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The Chicken - who else is going to lay the egg?

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When do you need the "ly" ending on an adverb? In particular, I have trouble determining whether to use "bad" or "badly" in some sentences. An adverb will always end in 'ly'. Removing the 'ly' from the end of an adverb is not grammatically correct - in fact is is a prostitution of the adverb, usually based on laziness or poor education. Example: 'He injured himself badly'; as opposed to; 'He injured himself bad.' Some would try to make up for the error by inserting an adjective or other adverb, like: 'He injured himself really...

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What are good foods to eat if you have heartburn? Aniseed can also be a good remedy. Aniseed is a plant extract, also known as Anise. The flavour is very hard to describe, but it is very strong and very aromatic - they use it in some throat lozenges (throaties are a brand that come to mind). You can also buy Aniseed flavoured confectionary - the most common are Aniseed rings. If you need more info, just search on Google for Anise or Aniseed.

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i had unprotected sex 21 days after my last period with my boyfriend of 5yr Yes, there is a chance. With unprotected sex there is always a chance. The chance is greatest when you ovulate, but the chance never disappears, even when you have your period. Are you on birth control? If so, I wouldn't worry too much, for they are almost completely effective (around 99%). If you are not on birth control, then if you are looking at an ongoing sexual relationship and do not...

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Where can I buy an electric horse toy for a disco club, it's a rodeo horse made with wood or plastic? Are you talking about the children's toy or the 'bucking' machines used at rodeos? I would suggest getting in contact with some local party hire places - they often rent out these kind of things. See if they can facilitate the purchase of one, or even if you could rent one off them long term.

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Why do guys feel it's necessary to put up a front like they don't care? Or do some just really not care? Some men are brought up in the belief that it is not good to show emotion - you've got to be the big tough man. It's a culture that is put on them by family, friends and society in general. A hereditary problem with this culture is that men are also never taught how to express their emotions. Middle age male suicide is one result of this - men just bear it and bear it until they can't bear...

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What life is there on Antarctica? Indeed there is plenty of life on Antarctica, both plant and animal. For heaps of information (and to save me trying to describe it all to you) check out the links below. http://www.antarcticconnection.com/antarctic/science/terrestriallife.shtml http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/antarctica_animal.htm

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Is there a British flag? The Union Jack (Union Flag) is actually three flags in one: England, Scotland and Ireland. England is white with a vertical/horizontal red cross (The Cross of St. George). Scotland is blue with a diagonal white cross (The cross of St. Andrew). Ireland is white with diagonal red cross (The Cross of St. Patrick. The three flags put together create the Union Jack. These days I believe the...

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How does an anaconda digest swallowed prey? The same way any other animal digests its food - acids and enzymes within the stomach and digestive passage will slowly break down the body of the prey until as much useable nutrient is extracted. It will then be passed from the body. The only difference is that the Anaconda (and any other snake) does not chew its food - it swallows it whole. So instead of digesting chewed food, it digests...

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What is the velocity of a 200 lb. giraffe dropped off of the Sears Tower with wind gusts of 20mph? At the top or at the bottom? At the very top its velocity will be zero, and at the very bottom its velocity will be zero... Although I wouldn't want to be on the cleanup crew for this experiment. And to give a useful answer, let's do the math. Firstly an object with no major aerodynamic resistance (parachute, etc), will fall at the same rate of acceleration no matter how heavy it is....

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My wife claims that she has a low sex drive. Is this just an excuse for an underlying problem of no longer being in love with me? Not necessarily. Many things can affect a person's libido. Stress, illness and health problems, relationship problems and environmental factors can all reduce a person's libido. My first thought would be to do a check on your relationship. Find out if she is satisfied with the relationship as it is. Are you satisfied with your relationship? You don't say how old you are, but being a...

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Where is the gal from Kalamazoo? She went on walk-about to Timbuktu.

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Why do guys love lesbians/bisexuals so much? One reason is not just because of the girl herself, but her girlfriends as well... menage et trois anybody? (Threesome, that is). A lot of men who are attracted to lesbians are also attracted to the fantasy of having her girlfriends join in as well. It's not something I like, or even agree with, but it does happen. I've personally heard many 'lesbian lovers' give this as a reason - often...

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Are there dual engine cars? If you are talking about a road car with two separate engines of the same kind, then no. The only car of this kind was a Hillclimb special - the Suzuki Cultus Pikes Peak. It had two engines. Apart from hybrids with both a petrol and an electric motor, there are no road cars with two engines. ImAlec is referring to the VW W12, as well as a couple of other cars, such as the Bugatti Veyron....

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What's the best (and free) program to decompress a .rar file? Try winace. www.winace.com

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I cant say anything to her, i love her very much but when she is in front of me i cant express my feelings i dont know what happend i feel that she will never accept my love? plz friends help me? Have you thought of writing her a love letter? If you can't vocalise your love in front of her, then take the time to write it for her. It also gives you time to think, and reflect on how you love her, and what about her you love. Write these down as well. Even if you write that she leaves you speechless (or that you find it hard to say it in front of her), I think she would understand. ...

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If God created everything but God did not create evil then where did it come from? In response to the other answers, if God did not create evil, then who did? Satan when he first rebelled? Mankind when Adam fell? First of all if evil is just a wrong choice, then the concept of wrong choice must have existed before Satan, else how could he make the wrong choice? He doesn't have the creative power to do that anyway? Secondly, you can't say that creation (man) created it...

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Is it biblically lawful to remarry after divorce while both parties are still alive? The Old Testament approves with a certificate of divorce to a woman but the New Testament does not. If you read what Jesus said about divorce, he stated that Moses allowed divorce certificates because of the hardness of the people's hearts. It was not a willing thing given by God, and since Jesus said that Moses gave it, it may not have come from God at all. God says that when a man and a woman marry, they become one flesh, and one spirit. Basically my understanding is that nowhere in the...

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Could you get pregnant if you had unprotected water sex? Yes. Anything that puts sperm into your vagina where it can swim up and meet an egg will get you pregnant. Where you have sex is irrelevant, because wherever you are, if he ejaculates inside you, the sperm is still there.

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i was 2 days into my pill and i had unprotected sex can i be pregnant? Since most pill programs start on the first day of your period or the first day after your period, that tells me that you either had sex during your period or 2 days after it finished. Correct me if I'm wrong. The first few days are not the most fertile, as ovulation (the release of the egg) doesn't occur until somewhere mid-way through the cycle (the average is day 14, but obviously it...

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My man looks at porn about twice a week. I don't like it. Do I have a problem, or does he? At the same time, though, have you spoken to him about your concern, and is he willing to do anything about it for you? The issue here, I feel, is not porn, but your relationship. Firstly just because he looks at porn, doesn't mean he doesn't love or desire you. Men are very visual creatures, and very high sex drives. I disagree with synblynd, though - men don't necessarily NEED a...

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Ever since I found out that I'm pregnant, I have dreams that my husband cheats on me and then leaves me. Does this mean anything? I think one fear of pregnant women is being abandoned in their time of need. I've heard of many pregnant women who were afraid their spouse wouldn't love them anymore once their belly began to grow, or that their spouses wouldn't want to be around once the child was born. I can understand the fear - being pregnant and having young children is a very vulnerable time for women. Unless you...

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How possible is it to become pregnant without having actual intercourse? I've read stuff on the Internet that says it's possible. I'm worried cause I sat close to where my boyfriend came one night and period is a day late. Answers? Pregnancy can only occur when sperm enters into the vagina and the uterus, and finds an egg to fertilise. Anything that allows sperm into your vagina can get you pregnant. Fingers, lips or tongues (or any other objects) that have semen on them, if brought into contact with the vulva or vagina, have the potential to allow sperm to enter your reproductive system. So yes, you can get pregnant...

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I'm 25 years old and don't believe in premartial sex. However, my boyfriend of 6 months and I do play around with oral sex and masturbation. I am on the pill due to ovarian cysts. What are the changes of becoming pregnant like this? Apart from the issues raised in tjatherton's answer, you need to be more specific. Pregnancy occurs when sperm enters into the female's reproductive system (through the vagina) and fertilises an egg. The only risk of pregnancy with any sexual activity is if you allow sperm to enter your vagina. This can be from full intercourse with the male ejaculating inside you, to even allowing it to...

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What language is generally recognised as being the most difficult to learn? I've heard many people say that English is the hardest language to master. I believe it is to do with our syntax (the way our sentence structure is set up) and the fact that we have so many homophones (words that sound the same but mean different things).

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if i had unprotected sex about 5-7 days after my period ended, what are the chances of me being pregnant? There is a chance, and it depends on your particular cycle. Sperm can live in a woman's body for up to 72 hours (3 days) or so. That means that up until about day 10 - 11 in your cycle you will have sperm in your system. If you ovulate in those three days, then there is a very good chance you will conceive. The average day for ovulation is around the 14 day mark (obviously it varies from woman...

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What is the correct name for a platypus? The proper name is 'Duck Billed Platypus', or just Platypus. The scientific name is 'Ornithorhynchus Anatinus.' And yes, the plural is Platypi.

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Does the stress of losing a child often break up couples? It depends on how the couple take the death, and how their relationship is. If one of the partners is greatly devastated and handles the loss poorly, then it can cause a rift that breaks the relationship. If there were other tensions and issues that were already driving a wedge in, then it can be the straw that breaks the camel's back - as sad as that sounds. We lost a child several years ago,...

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I downloaded a game that was a cd rip. I installed it into my computer and when I try to play the game it asks me for the disk. There is an autorun icon but it will not work. How will I be able to play the game Most modern games have copy-protection built into the CD's and DVD's. It is in a special portion of the disc that few burners can write to, and hence it is not copied across with the rest of the information. These copy protections deliberately do exactly what you're describing. There are ways around it, but since it's illegal I am not going to list them here. Better to do the honest thing and...

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I gave birth to my child 24 weeks into the pregnancy. He was born alive and died 9 hours later when my fiancé decided to cut off his life support. It happened 2 years ago. Why can't I get over it? I can understand why you'd be having a hard time. We lost our first child an hour after she was born, and it is a very hard thing to deal with. I think what would make it harder is the fact that your fiance turned off the life support... "What if we hadn't?" I truly do sympathise with your pain. Like Sunblynd said, there is no easy answer to this question. Losing a child is something...

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I have been on the pill for a year and bit now and i noramlly get my period on the third day of taking the placebo pills (this would be a thursday) and it's noramlly in the afternoon. Last month i got it on the thursday but not till late in the eveni A few hours here and there is nothing to worry about. If you got your period on time and you have been taking your pills properly, then there is only a very remote chance of becoming pregnant. There are many other things that can affect the timing of your period - stress, ill health, etc. If you're really concerned about being pregnant, though, see your GP.

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I have been on the pill for six months. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex several times about one week before my period, which I got on time. Is there a chance I could be pregnant from those sexual encounters even though I menstruated as expected? If you are taking your pill properly, and not skipping or forgetting, then the chance of being pregnant is very low - less than 0.5%. So I would have to say that you are not likely to be pregnant. However if you are really concerned, get a test done - at least that way you'll know. If you're really concerned about getting pregnant, and even with the pill don't feel secure, I'd recommend...

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I had sex with my boyfriend, and 3 days later I got my period, regularly (Heavy and all). He just admitted to me that 4 days before I got my period, when we had sex that he "came" inside me. Should I be worried? There is 'a' chance that you can fall pregnant, but if you got your period I wouldn't be too worried. Sperm can live inside the woman's reproductive system for up to 72 hours - after that it dies. The sperm must meet up with an egg and conceive for you to fall pregnant. If you got your period, it is a fair indicator that this didn't happen. It is remotely possible for you to have a period and...

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On my 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE, what does trac stand for? Is the 'trac' a badge or a button? If it is a button, you'll find it is the on/off switch for TRACtion control.

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How do you know if four elephants have been in your fridge? A Mini Minor parked outside.

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How many elephants can you fit in a Mini Minor? I was going to say four - two in the front and two in the back...

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How many speeds do motorcycle transmissions come in? Most modern motorcycle transmissions are six speed units. Because of the way they are operated (by a foot peg) they are sequential gearboxes. Some older motorbikes would have only had four or five speeds, and some smaller kids bikes only have 1 to 3.

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What is a n00b? It's another term for a newbie, or a new, inexperienced member of an internet group.

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What does 'lmfao' mean? It's a bit crude, but it means: "Laughing my 'effing' ass off." (Hoypefully you can translate 'effing' without me having to spell it out...)

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What does "lmao" mean? "Laughing my a** off."

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What is the difference between a cat-back and a turbo-back exhaust system? A cat-back system has the stock dump pipes coming out of the engine/turbo, and all (or some) of the stock catalytic converters. A turbo-back system will have a custom manifold coming from the turbine housings, and a complete exhaust system past that. Turbo-back systems are more for higher performance/custom turbo setups where you need better exhaust flow the whole way through - where the...

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Besides homosexual activity, is there anything else in the Bible that is called an 'abomination?' There are many things called abominations. Rather than list them all here (since I don't have time), I will paste a link to a webpage with search results for 'abomination' in the New Revised Standard Version of the bible. This should give you some reasonable information. ...

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If Christianity is based on faith, then what do you have faith in? Christ. That's the one word answer. Christianity is about a God who created the universe, then created us. Through our own free will we rebelled against him and entered into sin. This sin allowed death and disease to enter into existence, and at the same time broke the relationship we had with God. So for several thousand years people tried their best to get back to God through...

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Do Christians believe that God rewards or punishes me for my actions or because enough believers prayed for something good or bad to happen to me? If so how do I reconcile this with "free will"? Most Christians do believe that God will react to prayer. These days I believe that God does not so much rule the physical universe - as in cause all things to happen. It is a combination of satan and his minions, and just nature itself. We bear natural and spiritual consequences for our actions (both good and bad), but these are automatic - based on the laws of the natural world and the...

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How can I stop stuff from flying toward the front of the car when I stop quickly? Adam is right - prevention is much better than cure. The main way to stop stuff flying forward is to either stow it somewhere or secure it. If it's just small cabin stuff you're talking about, then you need to keep the stuff where it's not going to be able to fly forward - map pockets, bags or baskets or other recesses where you can stow it. If you're talking about cargo,...

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Why do some Christians follow some elements of Biblical law and not others? This question has been asked and answered in other areas, but I'll post an answer here for you. The issue of what Christians do comes down to our Covenants with God. Before Jesus Christ ever came on the scene, God had made a covenant with the nation of Israel. That covenant was based on the Law of Moses. To be a part of this covenant it was required that the person worship the Lord...

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My husband and I are going through a divorce. I'm going back to church, but my husband says he doesn't need church, he has God in his heart. If he really had God in his heart, wouldn't he want to try? He may have God in his heart, but each person reacts differently to things around them. Has he been hurt by a church before? This may explain part of his hesitation. Going to church is not a requisite for salvation. Salvation is a free gift that is given by grace and accepted by faith - the faith that God gives us. It is our choice to accept that gift, but we are enabled by God to make that...

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How can I archive the photos off my digital camera without taking up too much space on my computer? Another way is to use a compression program such as Windows Compressed Folders, or WinAce or WinZip. These will compress data so that it doesn't take up as much space. If you have a CD burner or DVD burner, you can copy the files off the camera to your hard drive, and then burn them to a CD or DVD. As long as you look after the disc, you should never lose the photos then.

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Which tires lock up on a 4WD, Front Wheel Drive, or Rear Wheel Drive when I pull emergency brake? Some 4WD's have the handbrake located on the rear drive shaft just as it comes out of the transfer case. This is known as a transmission handbrake. When all four wheels are in contact with the ground, it will have an effect on either the rear wheels (if 4WD is disengaged, or the centre diff lock is disengaged). If the car is in 4WD, or has the centre diff locked, the trans-brake will lock...

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Were reverse pitch propellors ever fitted to piston engined aircraft, and if so which? I believe that the DeHavilland DHC-4 Caribou had reverse pitch propellors. It ran Pratt and Whitney Wasp radial engines. I'll post some references as soon as I find them.

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Why didn't God or Jesus condemn the historical practice of slavery in the Bible? No one can really answer on their behalf, and it really isn't recorded in the bible. In one way, slavery was not an issue - their issue was about spiritual life and salvation. In this case, slavery was irrelevant since it is only a temporary thing before death and judgment. What we do for an occupation in this life is not important. Whether we believe in Him and accept his gift of...

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Was Jesus Christ considered to be a mystic? Depends on your definition of 'mystic'. My definition of 'mystic' is based on the bible - which describes the occult - magic or sorcery, divination, clarivoyance or clairaudience, fortune telling, etc. Nothing more - and it is not a positive definition. From the Christian point of view the occult is satanic and demonic, and has no connection whatsoever with God or Jesus. ...

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Where was Jesus until he appeared three years before his crucifixion? For all intents and purposes it is believed that he lived in Israel as a Jew. He would have been taught the Torah in the Synagogues, and taken after Joseph's trade. If he was looking into public ministry, it is possible that he would have learned as the priests did - they studied until age 30, at which time they were expected to know the entire Talmud (Old Testamant) by rote. Age 30...

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How likely am I to get pregnant eleven days before my period? Depending on when you ovulate in your cycle, it is quite likely. The first part of your cycle involves building up the lining of the uterus, and somewhere *around* the halfway point of your cycle (it differs with individual women) you will ovulate. Menstruation is the body's reaction to not receiving a fertilised egg, where the uterus sheds its lining. Once this is complete, the cycle...

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How can I approach God in my sinful condition? Wouldn't it be better for me to have a priest or minister pray for me? You do have a priest who prays for you. His name is Jesus Christ. The bible says that he is the Great High Priest, and that he sits at the right hand of God, forever making intercession (prayer) for us. It is through Jesus Christ that we approach God. Do you understand what Jesus did when he died on the cross? For some really awesome information on what happened to the priesthoods when...

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My boyfriend wants us to elope before he's deployed and have the real wedding after he returns. I don't want to elope but would regret not getting married if something were to happen. What's the best thing to do? Is it possible to organise a small wedding with just family and friends present, and then when he comes back from deployment have the full wedding? At the end of the day you guys have to decide what is best for you. If your families are in favour of you getting married then there really isn't too much of a problem. It could be possible, then, to organise a simple garden or church wedding....

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Where is Kenny Chesney from? The official Kenny Chesney website ( http://www.kchesney.com/ ) says that Kenny is from Luttrell, Tennessee.

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If everyone who believes in Christ goes to heaven, and everyone who doesn't goes to hell, what happened to the people who died before the birth of Christ? Before Christ cut the New Covenant with us, there was the Old Covenant - the Law of Moses and Judaism. Before Christ, this was the way to God. Before the Old Covenant, it seemed that people just came to God personally and worshipped and served him. At the end of the day, no matter which of the three methods a person was alive to be affected by, it was still a choice: God or no God. So any...

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Why are the majority of Japanese-made semi trucks not equipped with sleeper cabs? The first thing I'd consider is that they don't have long-haul or interstate transport in their country. It may not be something that they believe is necessary. Interestingly all the long-haul semis are either made in America, or more recently in Europe. America by far would have the longest long-haul routes. Australia would not be far behind, considering from one capital city to...

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What is a GMC 2500 vehicle? GMC is a brand of motor vehicle, kind of like Ford or Lexus. I believe it is the parent brand General Motors Corporation. A GMC2500 sounds like a pickup truck (utility) of some sort. I think you'll find that the 2500 denotes a variety of a certain model. For example I remember seeing a GM Silverado 2500 years ago (although my memory is hazy, so I could be wrong.) If it is a pickup...

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What good are pop-up lights on sports cars if they cause more drag? Something to consider: when the lights are down, look at the profile of the bonnet. Usually they are fairly steeply angled, with a narrow nose. Now look at the size of the headlights on these cars when they are in the up position. They are usually fairly large, and would not fit into the shape of the car if they were conformal. One solution is like the Ford GT-40, where the headlights are...

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What's the future of engine technology? When will the research in performance and emissions get saturated? Well it really depends. When you refer to engines, do you just mean petroleum burning internal combustion engines, or all forms of propulsion that are used or could be used in the future? At the moment technology is improving very quickly in internal combustion (IC) engines, but there will come a point where you just cannot extract any more efficiency/power out of the IC alone. In one way,...

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Where in the Bible did people first begin to call themselves children of God, and separate from non-believers? In one way we don't have enough evidence to say for sure, but we do have enough to see that people may have followed the Lord God from much earlier than the Israelites. The first time a nation was taken possession by God was Israel, when he cut the Covenant of the Law with them at Mount Sinai. However, we can go back further than this to see other examples of people following God. ...

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What is the Holy Spirit, and has anyone had the experience of "laying on hands" and receiving the Holy Spirit? As mentioned, the Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost as some denominations call him) is a member of the Godhead (trinity) who came to us when Jesus returned to heaven. The laying on of hands is a symbolic gesture of passing on something - such as a position. It is believed that in the laying on of hands that the anointing or gift is able to be transferred from the giver to the recipient. Some...

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If a man says he loves you, why would he abuse you? Peter and Aunty Em are correct in what they say. Abusiveness really is a social and personality disorder. Some people have problems with controlling frustration and anger, and are not equipped to vent these feelings in an acceptable way. This is characterised by fits of rage in otherwise seemingly normal people. These people can be quite explosive and dangerous, but when the episode is...

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An answer got a low rating, but in the comments section, the person who rated it wrote "True. Very good answer." What conclusion should I draw? Maybe a typo. Maybe they're being sarcastic. The only way you'll know is to ask. If they've got e-mail notification, they'll see if you edit your answer. Maybe ask them to check their rating or clarify their comment.

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When I push the overdrive button of my 2003 Toyota Echo I get a light on my dashboard that says, "O/D off". Shouldn't pushing the button turn the overdrive on? No. What happens is this. When the O/D button is out and the light off, the transmission will go through all the gears, including overdrive. The O/D button is not actually to engage it, but to lock it out. It is used for overtaking, climbing hills or towing. It means that when the button is pressed and the "O/D Off" light comes on, the car will not go into top gear.

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Why does it feel easier to be romantic in writing than it is verbally? Aunty Em is right - rehearsal is a big part of the power or writing. Why is a prepared speech so much more eloquent than if somebody had to get up impromptu and give an oration? Simply because when writing, we are able look upon our words, test them in our mind, refine them and polish them to make art. Usually in writing we are able to 'idealise' as well. If it's fictional...

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How can I tell if a non-running car has a limited slip differential? Limited slip diffs come in many different shapes and forms. One way to check is indeed to lift the drive wheels off the ground and turn one of them with the car in neutral. Any Viscous coupling or clutch pack LSD (or even a Torsen etc) will resist the opposite turning motion experienced by open differentials, and try to turn in the same direction. Other LSD's are electronic or...

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What are the differences, pros, and cons of a coilover suspension vs. leaf springs in a normal sports car on a track? I'm no suspension pro, but I may be able to put forward some answers. Firstly, leaf springs take up a lot of room, and may only lend themselves to use with certain types of suspension - such as live axle. Coil springs are much more compact and can be used with more complicated suspension setups such as McPherson struts or wishbone or multi-link. For high-tech racing cars that use...

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How does the maximum torque, power, and engine capacity actually affect the performance of an automobile? First of all, engine capacity is a determining factor in power and torque. The larger the capacity, the more fuel and air it can suck in and burn in one cycle, hence more 'oomph'. Torque is the literal musclepower of an engine. It is how much force the engine can put out when running. Torque is measured mainly in Newton-metres, or 'foot pounds' (Actually the correct title...

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My boyfriend of 5 years cheated on me with a coworker. She's out of the picture now and he wants me back. I do love him, but I don't trust him. Should I give him another chance? At the end of the day the decision is really up to you, but you need to weigh up several things. Firstly, how has your relationship been over the past few years? This episode may be a culmination of unseen problems or issues. IF there are issues there, your relationship will not prosper until they are dealt with. This leads to the question: what led him to cheat? Was it a once off, or an...

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What are the nutritional properties of a banana? Another good site is http://www.banana.com/nutrition.html. According to this site, bananas contain vitamin A, Thiamine, Niacin, Riboflavin, vitamin B6, Potassium, iron, zinc, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium, to name some.

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A cross crosslet means what on a coat-of-arms? Alatea's answers are spot on. As an addition, I thought I might post the URL's of a few very good heraldry symbolism sites. http://www.irishsurnames.com/heraldiccharges.htm http://www.digiserve.com/heraldry/symbols.htm http://www.fleurdelis.com/meanings.htm These are three that I found. Cheers.

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Doesn't expecting the unexpected, make the unexpected expected? It depends. Although you may think you are expecting the unexpected, there will still be things happen that you did not consider, hence even when you expect the unexpected, something unexpected still can happen while you are busy expecting the unexpected. So while you may make the unexpected expected, the unexpected can still hit you even when you expect it... I guess that's why they...

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What's the difference between a rut and a grave? A grave has ends.

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If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, what would they be called? Fed UP Ex's?

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I'm 14. A girl and I have strong feelings for each other, but she's shy. How do I make the first move? I would say that if you both have feelings for each other, then it is a good thing to allow a relationship to start. If she is shy, you will probably need to make the first move, but this gives you a wonderful opportunity. From my experience, girls and women are very relationship oriented. Intimacy, conversation and trust are very important. If you are unsure about a romantic relationship at...

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What is a trash hauler? Derogatory nickname for a military cargo plane.

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What is a heavy? Nickname for a commercial size aircraft.

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What is a stall? Also caused by lack of airspeed, and hence, airflow over the wings. Lack of airspeed provides insufficient lift, and causes a stall.

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What is an air traffic controller? Any person whose task it is to monitor and control movements of aircraft within a controlled airspace. Most commonly used to manage traffic around airfields and airports. The ATC maintains radio communication with all aircraft, and uses ground based RADAR to detect and position aircraft.

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Do Christians of one denomination generally believe that Christians of other denominations are sinners? It depends on the person, and their attitude. There are some who do believe that any not in their denomination are sinners, or not really Christians. The two main areas this breaks down into is denominationalism within the mainstream church, and the mainstream church v's non-mainstream churches (such as Mormon, JW, even scientology etc.) [Not to label them all together, but just to...

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How do you double-erase a hard drive? There are several ways to do more than just 'delete' information. A lot of new programs out there have special wiping functions that write blank over the deleted file up to seven times, as well as being able to wipe all info from the free space of the hard drive. If you're talking about erasing an entire hard drive, this would be my suggestion: Hook the hard drive up as a...

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I've liked this guy for about four years and we usually kiss on the neck or cheeks. When we did kiss on the mouth, it didn't feel right. What does this mean? Kissing on the mouth, in western society, has a certain intimacy attached to it. Was it this intimacy that felt uncomfortable? Have you ever kissed a guy on the lips before? It may be a lack of familiarity. The thing I'd recommend keeping in mind is that relationships are not based on kissing. Don't judge your relationship harshly just because a kiss did not feel comfortable. You...

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Is there a way that an NCO can be promoted to a commissioned rank even if he or she does not possess a college degree? I believe that in some military forces, senior NCO's can be granted commissions in light of their experience. This mainly applies to Staff Sergeant and Warrant Officers. Other NCO's would have to apply for commissioning in a similar manner as new applicants. Quote: What you believe is wrong. Maybe you should do some research instead of just spouting off stuff that you believe. ...

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Lately, my boyfriend hasn't been wanting sex because he's "too tired." Could he be cheating on me and getting sex from someone else? Red John is right. A bloke's libido can be affected by many things. Stress and overworking are two big killers. Depression or periods of negativity can have a hefty toll as well. How is the rest of your relationship? This is a good indicator. I believe a lot of men's emotions and feelings of intimacy are tied up in sexual fulfillment, so if he is getting it from somebody else, you...

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Are child support payments refundable if a paternity test later proves the children aren't yours? We just had a case in Australia where a woman knowingly took child support payments for quite a number of years, where the man was not the father. He took her to court, and she was ordered to repay every cent. The precedent is there.

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My husband cheated on me 2 years ago. He hasn't cheated since, but now I see him looking at porn and escort sites. Is he likely to cheat on me again? EDIT: Your update provides quite a bit of new info and in some ways changes the situation a little. The fact that he's never sexually cheated on you (as per my understanding of your post) puts a new spin on things. It is my experience that men who suffer porn addiction tend to be suffering from personal problems that include lonliness and lack of fulfillment in a relationship. The fact...

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How is it that cats move like ninjas? Cats are a remarkably designed creature. They are very flexible, have great balance and incredibly acute senses. Their graceful, stealthy movement has been mimicked by many, including the Ninja. (Wataaah!) Cats have many tools in their physiology that make them stealthy. They have keen close-up eyesight, binocular vision, excellent hearing and sense of smell. Their body is very flexible due...

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Why do non-LDS churches have a paid clergy? Not all clergy are paid. Most are laypeople or volunteers. There are several classifications of 'clergy'. There are the pastors, who are classed as the overseer of the church. There are the Elders, who are the spiritual leaders, and Deacons, who are 'servants', for lack of better word. Now I'm not saying that these are correct, but I'm just saying this is the...

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I have been on the pill for a year but sometimes my boyfriend and I have sex without a condom. Can I get pregnant? If you are on the pill, and have been taking it consistently (i.e. every night), then there is only a very remote chance of pregnancy. I believe the pill is about 98 - 99% effective. The answer is it is *remotely* possible, but highly unlikely. My wife was on the pill for three years before we agreed to have children, and we never used condoms. She never fell pregnant. Hormonal...

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In light of Romans 12:17-21, would it ever be alright for anyone besides God to harm others? Literally, and ideally, no. Not once does God or Jesus ever condone hurting another person - not in the New Testament, at least. "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live at peace with one another." If possible? So far as it depends on me? So what if it's not possible? What if it's beyond my control? "Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room...

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Is it possible for humans to travel faster than the speed of light? If you are talking physically travelling (i.e. taking a trip) at Faster Than Light speed: not at our current technology level. With the limitations of Einsteinian physics, it is not possible to project a physical mass at light speed or beyond. (This is operating under the basic assumption that the physics are true, and not just theory). The only way to move at FTL speed, then, would be to...

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How can you navigate by the stars without using any instruments? If you are in the southern hemisphere, you can use the Southern Cross and the Two Pointers. If you draw a line lengthwise along the SC, and another line perpendicular between the stars of the TP, where the two lines meet is the south celestial pole. As far as I know, this is constant.

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What does the term riceboy or ricer mean? Where did it originate? I believe the original term 'riceburner' was given to Asian (specifically Japanese) cars and bikes because they used small engines, as opposed to great, 8 cylindered iron lumps like the western domestic cars. I think the name was created from the derogatory jibe that they ran on rice, hence 'rice-burners'. Over the years it has been abbreviated to just 'ricer', or...

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Is Quixtar a pyramid scheme? Depending on the laws, there is another issue that can identify a 'pyramid' scheme. I believe that some governments state that if in a 'multi level marketing' business, a person cannot earn more than the person above them, then it is illegal. I think this has something to do with the structure and the way money is allocated and earned. In Amway/Quixtar/A2K, it is possible...

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What is Quixtar? I believe Quixtar is (or was) a system used when Amway went online. Nowadays they use A2K, and everything is online. If I remember correctly, Quixtar was the system they first used before A2K came out.

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If the Bible tells me not to lust, then how am I expected to eventually marry a woman if I can't get attracted to her? There is a difference between desire (or attraction) and lust. I desire my wife, but in the strictest sense I do not lust after her. The attitude of lust is really an entity in itself, and involves greed, covetousness, selfishness and other things. Notice how Jesus doesn't just refer to lust as sexual desire. Lusting after the flesh, or things of this world, was just as pertinent in...

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How do you interpret Gen 18:20-33 if God doesn't make deals? I don't think this is a case of God making deals. I believe it is this transcript is the first recorded occurrence of intercession. God tells Abraham that he's going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham reacts by pleading for the city. "But what about the good people there? Are you going to destroy them too?" (My paraphrase). Abraham is pleading with God for the city....

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Is religion used to control people? It can be. A classic example is the medieval church and Christendom. The medieval Catholic church is recorded as using its position and its religion to exert authority on the governments/monarchies of the day. Another contemporary example can be seen in extremist Muslims (the kind the western world call terrorists). If you think about it, the Crusaders of the middle east were almost...

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What exactly is the functional difference between the Aaronic priestly line and the Levitical priestly line? When God instituted the Covenant of the Law (the Law of Moses), he set aside one tribe from the twelve to serve him as attendants. This was the tribe of Levi. Unlike the other 11 tribes, they were given no inheritance in the promised land. Instead, their inheritance was the Tithes given by the other tribes. The Levites were chosen to be attendants and servants at the Tabernacle (and later...

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Is it possible that Jesus was born in Bethlehem in "Zebulun" located 6 miles north west of Nazareth? Not according to biblical evidence. The Gospel of Luke records the Roman Census that took Joseph to his hometown (with his heavily pregnant wife in tow). Luke 2 v1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. v2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria v3 And everyone was on his way to...

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Why don't people in abusive relationships just leave? Aunty Em's answer is spot on. What most people don't realise is that the physical violence is just the external symptom of a much deeper problem. Abusive relationships are not just based on physical violence. There will ALWAYS be an emotional issue involved - domination, threats, emotional blackmail and manipulation, etc. My wife was subjected to intense emotional blackmail by...

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Why would a mother not draw strength from her child? "Draw strength"? How does one draw strength from a child? This sounds too much like something out of a romance novel. While we definitely have moments of pride and pleasure from our children, I think it's kind of waxing lyrical to talk about 'drawing strength' from our children. If you're talking about a mother rejecting or denying her child, then the...

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If I tell God that I wish to be reincarnated when I die, will He punish me? The bible is the Christian's guidebook to life. We form our theology and beliefs out of what is written in this bible. Why? Because we are told that the scriptures are God's Word given to us. There is NOWHERE in the bible that even allows for reincarnation. In fact, the bible has very specific texts within it that negate any possibility of reincarnation. So how can I say no? ...

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My dad and stepmom talk down to me and it really hurts my feelings. At what point would this be considered legally abusive? Aunty Em has some very good points. The question itself is a little broad, though. In what way are they talking down to you? Is it criticism of behaviour, or something that may come under attempted discipline, or is it them criticising and condemning you as a person? Do they realise they are doing it? If so, is it deliberate and malicious? The problem is that there are many different ways...

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Why did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus? There are several theories as to why Judas betrayed Jesus. The most widely accepted one is this: Like most Israelites, Judas was expecting the Messiah to come in power as an earthly king. At that time, they hoped that he would come and overthrow the Romans and regain control of their land, and set up his earthly kingdom over them. (Kind of like a super King David). I believe that some of the...

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Does the Bible say anywhere that children are exempt from Hell? To answer the question, there is nowhere that records a child going to 'hell', and nowhere that says in 25 words or less that they are exempt. There is a lot of conjecture going around with the issue of 'free choice', and how early in childhood that becomes binding upon them. In Jewish society, adulthood (the age of accountability) was 12. Before this point the child was...

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According to the Bible, can Christians cast out devils and demons? From biblical evidence I would have to say yes, however there are conditions. First of all you must be operating with the power of God's spirit, and not just on your own. I cite the seven sons of Sceva from the bible. They tried to out a demon 'in the name of Jesus, who Paul preaches'. In other words, they didn't know Jesus, and weren't operating under the right...

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Are there any Christian denominations that don't demand that non-members live according to their rules and morality? Are you talking about people who attend church but who aren't 'born again' Christians, or just the world at large? I don't know of any denominations with a puritan belief that everybody has free choice (or at least a policy to proclaim this), and an unconditional acceptance of this. As an individual I am coming to that realisation (with thanks to Alatea and Hungry Guy,...

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Two weeks after I asked my girlfriend out, I found that she was sleeping with someone else. Since then I am scared to trust any girl. What can I do to overcome my fears? My advice is this. Be quick to forgive. Forgiveness is not about saying that it was okay, or that it didn't matter, or letting them off the hook. Forgiveness is about saying 'it was wrong, it mattered, and it hurt, but I give up my right to hold it against you. Forgiveness releases you from bondage - I once heard somebody say that unforgiveness was like us drinking poison in the hope...

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Why do some devout Christians follow certain rules of the Bible to the letter, but ignore others entirely? In reply to lady fuschia's comment, I'll try to give a decent answer. What needs to be understood is the concept of covenants. The bible is divided into two sections - the Old Testamant and the New Testament. 'Testament' probably isnt' the best word to describe it. It really should read 'Old Covenant' and 'New Covenant'. After the nation of...

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Why do Christians accept the Bible as true, but not any other book? What's the difference? 2 Timothy 3:16 in the bible is the simplest answer - "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness" Christians believe that the bible is the Word of God given to us. Everything else is just written by men, and has no meaning whatsoever compared to God's word. While man's writings are often useful,...

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Why can't commercial passenger (or cargo) jets have VTOL? Another big issue for VTOL (vertical take off and landing) as opposed to STOVL (Short take off, vertical landing), is engine thrust v's weight. In order to take off vertically you must have more combined engine thrust than weight. Harriers cannot take off vertically when fully loaded - their weight exceeds the thrust of their engine. Instead, they take a short run-up and then used...

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Why does Peter describe Lot as a 'Just and Righteous man', when he had incest with his virgin daughters, and offered them to a pack of rapists? In addition, he offered his daughter in the place of the three men he had visiting. Obviously he valued them so much that he would rather offer up his own daughter than see the men raped. It was a bad situation, and I guess in the circumstances he did the best he could. By all rights Lot wasn't perfect - none of us are. I woudl suggest reading on from verses 7 & 8, and taking...

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What should a writer of erotic horror fiction do to avoid prosecution under American censorship laws? My first thought would be to get a copy of the relevant censorship standards. As long as you tailor your writing to not breach any of the standards, there is nothing stopping you from writing erotic horror fiction. What you would mainly need to do is work on wording and writing style to deliver the story without too much explicit/offensive content. I'd say it is possible, and with good...

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Why would a mother apparently not care about her children's happiness and welfare? Another time a mother's love may seem to wane is if she is going through personal problems that are affecting her quality of life - depression, stress, anxiety, hurt - these are all things that can bring people down and make them appear apathetic (uncaring). These things can lead to poor self image and lack of self pride, which will also contribute to apathetic behaviour. In general (I...

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Years ago I loved sex, but now I hate for my husband to touch me or even mention it. I feel like sex is a chore, but my husband wants sex every other night. How can we resolve this? Can I ask you a (rhetorical) personal question? Apart from sex, how is your relationship with your husband? Do you feel as if he makes an effort to meet your needs and make you happy? Do you feel that he values you as a person, a friend and a lover? Issues with sex are usually symptoms of deeper relationship issues, and I believe this may be the case. I believe in two schools of...

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If insects were bigger than us would they become a threat to us? IF insects could grow bigger, then with the natural defences they have, they would be a danger - and not just from biting us. There are insects that can spray acid several feet. Most carnivorous insects have some form of toxin - bees, wasps, hornets, etc. There is even a beetle in South America that can shoot fire from its abdomen... Imagine ten-foot tall ants raiding our pantries for the...

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What does the apostle Paul write in regards to the trinity doctrine? There is no specific writing from Paul regarding the trinity. HOWEVER, JW's beware. This is not a license to jump up and down and say 'we told you so'. Your doctrine of Jesus being 'a' God could be wrong too. Deuteronomy 4:35: "To you it was shown that you might know that the LORD, He is God; there is no other besides Him." Deuteronomy 4:39: "Know...

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Who were Seth's descendants? I assume you are referring to the Nephilim from Genesis 6. Although the theory has been put forward that the Nephilim were angels, there is a lot of biblical evidence to indicate otherwise. One thing about the bible is that before you make an interpretation or assumption about one text, you need to make sure that it is in harmony with the rest. www.studylight.org has quite a few...

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Why was Jezebel bad? Why or how? Only she would know why. Selfishness is the primary motivation. She basically lorded over Ahab, her husband (and king), effectively controlling the kingdom. She rejected God and turned to the deity Baal. She had the prophets of God murdered, and basically tried to shut down God completely. She corrupted her (already) wicked and weak-willed husband, and both lived a life of...

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Why is purple dye no longer as expensive to produce as it was in Biblical times? Mainly because of the materials and process. Back in biblical times, they used natural resources to create what was around them - they didn't have synthetics. Nowadays we have chemicals and pigments and all sorts of mass-produced synthetic materials that make up dyes and such. If I remember correctly, purple dye was created by leaching the colour out of purple flowers and plants, some...

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Was the "Cydonian face" on Mars created by demons who were once angels? It's very difficult to speculate on these sort of questions. The only real information we have on demons and how they operate is the bible. The bible has no real evidence to show that demons created the face, nor that they are involved in any kind of 'earthmoving'. Apart from creating some sort of deception or something, demons really have no interest in that sort of thing....

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If Iraq had invaded the US, how would Americans feel about that? I hear a fair bit of nasty rhetoric about the US and its dealings with Iraq, and it is a very good question that has been asked here. How would anybody feel about being invaded. Did the Iraqi's ask for help? No? Then what right do we have to stick our nose in and tell them how to live their lives? Obviously Iraqi people may have wanted Saddam gone, but was this the way to do it? ...

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What would happen to an inactive soldier who was reactivated but chose not to go to war? Do they have a choice? Are you talking about voluntary reactivation or drafting? As far as I'm aware they wouldn't be given the option of choosing - unless there were mitigating circumstances that made it important for them not to go. To refuse to go would be disobeying a direct order. They might get away with dodging the trip over there, but probably not without a criminal...

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What would it take to convert my 2 wheel drive truck to 4 wheel drive? A whole lot of work. Depending on the type of vehicle, it may not even be possible. If you have a vehicle where the 4x2 version and 4x4 versions use the same body and chassis, then you might have some luck. However, if not, you will have very little chance. It would be cheaper, and less of a nightmare, just to trade in your 4x2 for a 4x4. First of all you need to install a transfer...

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Was Jesus "The Word"? Dagnabbit! Somebody beat me to my own question... But since somebody asked it, I guess I can put in my two cents worth. In this issue there are three main possible viewpoints: 1. Trinitarian: Jesus is/was the Word in the flesh, and the Word is part of the Trinity. 2. Jesus is/was the Word in the flesh, but the Word is a separate entity to Father God. 3. Jesus was a man, created by...

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In Revelation, it mentions a lamb lying next to a lion. Does this mean that animals go to heaven? Some people would say so, and I don't see any reason why God wouldn't allow animals in heaven, although there's no scripture that says in black and white that they will be there. I think this passage is more figurative than literal in its message. Picture a lion - the king of the beasts, able to bring down hulking buffalo and wildebeest, lying beside the most vulnerable of...

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Who were the progenitors of the Phoenicians and Philistines? The patriarch of the Philistine race was a man named Casluhim, who was a son of the patriarch of Egypt (Mizraim), who was a son of Ham. This record is found in Genesis 10.

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Who was the progenitor of the Canaanites? The father of Canaan, and the Canaanite nation, was Ham, one of Noah's sons. After the flood, Noah got drunk and went to bed nude. Ham saw his father and made fun of him Noah to his brothers. Shem and Japheth (the brothers) took a garment and walked backwards into Noah's tent so that they didn't see him naked. They covered him with the garment. Later he blessed them for...

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Why did Moses not enter the "Promised Land?" Moses was barred from the Promised Land due to an incident in the Desert. The Israelites were wandering in the desert, and had no water. Basically they started complaining against God. God told Moses to speak to a particular rock and it would give water. Instead, he got shirty with the Israelites and struck the rock, and said something that didn't glorify God. For that disobedience, God...

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What happened to the Garden of Eden after Adam and Eve were banished? The bible says that the entrance was barred by a Cherubim with a flaming sword that turned in all directions to keep people away from the tree of life. There is no mention of it after that, and considering the geological damage a major flood would cause, it's probable that it was destroyed/buried during the flood of Noah's time.

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When we die, does our soul immediately go to Heaven provided we've accepted Jesus as our Saviour? There are two main streams of thought on this one, based on different scriptures and differing interpretations. Firstly there is the theory that the instant your body dies your soul/spirit leaves your body and is taken either to heaven or hell. Many people who hold this view cite where Jesus talks to the two thieves crucified beside him. One of them turns to him and says "Remember me...

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I would like to become a novelist because I have a strong aptitude for writing. What is the best way to begin writing your first novel? I'm working on the assumption that you have an idea for a story. The first thing you want to do plan and research. Even if you have an idea, research all the information that will be relevant to it, to make sure you will be accurate. I would also recommend getting 'technical advice' from experts. A good way to do this would be to get involved in a club or group who specialise...

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How does a rocket or other spacecraft propel itself in space? Leaving the explanation of how rockets work to the other great answers here, how a 'spacecraft' propel itself in space is simple. They use 'rocket' engines to push them in the desired direction, and smaller rockets or 'vernier' thrusters to maneuver. These vernier thrusters either burn rocket fuel to produce thrust, or release bursts of gas. It all works by...

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Why is space travel important? Space travel is important for many reasons. Firstly it helps us to understand better the nature of the universe around us. Who would have known for sure that the moon wasn't made of cheese unless somebody went up and stood in it. "Nope, no cheese here..." In its own way it is also a thing of unity. People band together to support something that is bigger than ourselves....

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If I were out in space without any equipment, what would happen my body? The other thing to consider would be radiation. There's no atmosphere in space to absorb the radiation from the sun. Our environment on earth is only safe for us because of our atmosphere. Out in space, direct exposure to light and radiation from the sun would blind you instantly. That's why astronaut space-suits have gold tinted visors - it's actually covered in a thin film of...

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If God can smite, why doesn't he smite the sinful? From my understanding, God has given us all free choice, and allows us to take whatever path we wish. For him to smite the sinful would be to put a restriction upon that freedom. Sin has its own consequences, both in the physical world and the spiritual. Sin separates us from God. In the bible, God is the source of blessings, and curses, believe it or not. To sin is to remove yourself from...

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Does Australia have to listen to England? Australia is a "Constitutional Monarchy", which means we have our own government and law, and are technically a separate entity from England. However as we are part of the Commonwealth we also have a Commonwealth head of state (The Governor General), who represents the Queen of England in our country. In general we are left to govern ourselves, and our Government has almost the...

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Do TV commercials contain subliminal messages? If all TV stations and advertising agencies abide by the law, then no. However I wonder about a 'different' kind of subliminal message. Rather than messages that go beyond cognitive recognition, what about messages that push past our cognitive recognition and appeal to our instincts? Advertisers know exactly what strings to pull - portraying sex, prosperity, success, success in...

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I've written a paper. How do I go about copyrighting it? Andersen777 is correct about registering copyrights - this is mainly to have it listed on public domain. Copyright is an automatic grant on any intellectual property or original work. Even if you don't register a copyright, all you have to do in case of a potential infringement is show that you had the original idea/work first. That then automatically gives you copyright. Note in...

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What is the correct translation of John 1:1? To me this question refers to the final section: "and the Word was God." Xanderman's answer and his reference are quite useful, but the problem you are going to have with this answer is that it is going to be biased. From my understanding, the passage CAN be translated both ways. If 'theos' is a name, and the way that God is called 'theos' (without the...

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If Christ was resurrected and had a body when he was resurrected, where is the body now? Pugwash is correct in quoting 1 Corinthians about the corruption of flesh and blood, but remember that Jesus was different to us. Our flesh and blood is only corrupt because of sin and the sinful nature. Because Jesus did not have a human father, he did not inherit the sinful nature of man, and the bible records that he was tempted in every way, yet without sin. Therefore, without sin,...

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Is a "Cab-over" without a sleeper called a "Day Cab"? According to http://www.truckercountry.com/trucking-terminology.html, any short-haul or city truck with no sleeping berth is referred to as a Day Cab. Cab-over refers to the configuration of the cabin - as in 'Cab over engine', or 'forward control'.

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What is a BAI -? Battlefield Air Interdiction. As opposed to close air support, BAI aircraft are tasked with attacking enemy ground units close up. Main targets would be ground installation, enemy cavalry/armour, mobile ground units and personnel.

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What is a CAS - Close Air Support? An aircraft designed to provide close-in air support for infantry or other ground units.

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What is an interceptor? An aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft (primarily bombers) at long distances from friendly territory. Usually optimised for long range missile carriage, and not as optimised for dog-fighting or close combat.

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What is RADAR? Radio Detection And Ranging. A device that uses radio waves to detect the presence and location of other objects. A major component of all modern combat aircraft.

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What is a constant speed? Referring to propeller driven aircraft - an engine that operates at constant RPM. Propeller speed is also constant. Power output is usually governed by propellor blades which can change angle to increase or decrease thrust. Most modern piston powered aircraft, and all turboprop aircraft, have constant speed engines.

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What is an empennage? The body and structure of an aircraft that makes up the tail section, including vertical and horizontal tail-fins and control surfaces.

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What is a turboprop? Short for turbo-propeller - a propeller engine driven by a gas turbine rather than a piston engine. The turbine provides only torque to drive the propeller, and little to no thrust of its own.

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What is a stabilator? Usually in supersonic aircraft: a horizontal stabiliser which moves in its entirety to act as a rudder. Alleviates effects of transonic travel, and gives greater maneuvrability at supersonic speeds.

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What is an elevator? moving control surface on the horizontal tail-fins (stabilisers) that control the pitch (nose-up/down movement) of the aircraft.

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What is an aileron? moving flight control surface at the outer end of each wing which controls the roll of the aircraft.

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What is a radial engine? A piston engine with the cylinders arranged in a circular formation. In some radial engines the cylinder formation is attached to the propellor and rotates around a stationary crankshaft. In others the cylinder formation is fixed and the crankshaft rotates to drive the propellor. Radial engines usually have an odd number of cylinders in one bank. Some radial engines have two or more rows of...

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Why are fruits considered good for you even though they have sugar in them? The other answers regarding vitamins, minerals and fibre are correct. Sugar itself is not so much the issue. Rather it is the type of sugar, and the effect it has on the body. You will no doubt have heard of the 'Glycemic index'. Sugar is a part of a group of molecules called 'carbohydrates', which consists of many different types. What makes them different is their...

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In Isaiah 30:6, there is mention of a "fiery flying serpent". What animal is this in reference to? The same words are use in Deuteronomy when God sends the 'fiery serpents' amongst the people of Israel. This is when Moses makes the snake on the staff and people look to it to be healed of the bites. It seems to describe some kind of desert viper that was renowned for the fiery burning pain its venom caused. The reference is used in several other scriptures of the old testament,...

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The word "leviathan" is mentioned in both Job and another portion of the Bible. What is "leviathan" as mentioned to in the Book of Job? There is a lot of conjecture about this, but there are several popular theories. 1. Leviathan was a dinosaur still alive during Job's time (Remember that he lived around the same time as Abraham). Some have ventured to identify what species of dinosaur it was. 2. Leviathan was a crocodile or similar beast - possibly a Nile Crocodile. 3. Leviathan was a dragon (if there ever existed...

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In Revelation, Paul mentions "the 144,000." Who are they? It is widely accepted by mainstream christianity that the 144,000 are from the nation of Israel: 12,000 each from the 12 tribes. I don't remember where it says, but I'm pretty sure that the Gentiles (anybody not a Jew) will be without number.

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I just found out my girlfriend cheated on me with a mutual friend. I'd like to forgive her, but worry that this will be a sore point later on. What should I do? Why would it be a sore point later on? Forgiveness is the choice not to retaliate or hold the offence against the person any longer. It's not about forgetting or saying it was okay, or saying it didn't matter. Obviously there are some issues that need dealing with. Building trust up again is the big one. I believe it would be a good idea to find out what led her to cheat in...

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I have a friend that I have sex with and I am starting to have feelings for him, but he wants things to stay the way they are with no commitment. What should I do? I would say that this is quite a difficult situation. The question I would ask to start with is: Is it really a 'friendship with benefits', or just the benefits? That answer could be different for the both of you. I'll be blunt here. He may just want the sex. Is there really a genuine friendship there, or is it just 'stress relief'? If there is a genuine friendship...

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Why would a man married to a woman for 20 years cheat with a woman he has only just met? Depends on what you believe as far as psychology and such goes. From my beliefs, based on reading and research and my own personal observations, both man and woman have a basic set of needs, but they are both mutually different. The book 'His needs Her needs' (Willard F. Harley) is very good in outlining these. I can't remember off the top of my head, but a man's...

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My husband signs his IMs to a woman he's been chatting to with 'love.' Am I wrong in being upset? I don't think you are wrong in being upset, but I think it would be wrong to react straight out without knowing what's actually going on. Every person has a 'love bank', and every other person they encounter has an account in that bank. What those people do will add and subtract from that account. You and your husband obviously built up enough of a balance in each...

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Why do people have to get a blood test before they get a marriage license? Can the results ever cause a marriage to be prevented? I don't believe it's mandatory in many places anymore. One benefit that I know of - if the partners don't know their blood types, is the Rhesus test. The second part of the blood group (+ or -) tells if the person is Rhesus positive or negative. This on its own is no issue, but when it comes to children, it can be a problem. If an Rh- woman has an Rh+ partner, and she becomes...

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My husband can't accept me the way I am, making my life unhappy. What can I do? In my experience, from my marriage, it is not a give and take affair. Marriage is really a give and give affair. When both people give, neither has to take. In fact, it is impossible to 'take' when another person 'gives'. All you can do is to 'receive', and receiving is different to taking... This may seem irrelevant now, but if you follow, you may find it makes...

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What are the odds of success for a couple who reconcile for the sake of their children? Is it worth it? The odds of a couple successfully reconciling really depend on them. I haven't been through this issue myself, but I do know a few people who have. From their testimonies, it has come down to what each person has been willing to do. My wife and I are reading a brilliant book at the moment called 'Love and Respect'. Basically its premise is that women need unconditional love...

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Could the F-15 fighter fly into space if it had a pilot oxygen mask? The oxygen mask covers but one of many problems you would encounter. Firstly you'd have to reach space. The highest altitude reached by an F-15 was 102,900 feet by an F-15A, named 'Streak Eagle'. It was stripped of all paint and unnecessary weight, and took off with just 2,600lbs of fuel on board. The jet was bolted to the runway by a chain, and run up to full afterburner. An...

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Do remote door locks use radio waves, sound waves or something else? Most remote keyless entry systems in cars use radio waves. The transmitter uses a specific frequency, which is different for each car. Most modern ones have some form of encryption in them as well, or a particular code.

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Do any manual transmission cars have cruise control? Yes, there a quite a few manual cars with cruise control. In Australia, Subaru were one of the first mainstream manufacterers I know of that had cruise control in manual cars. The main difference is that the cruise control usually disengages when the clutch is pushed in, as well as when braking.

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Some Apostolics were angry at me for more than a day, even though the Bible says, "Don't let the Sun go down on your anger". Why don't they follow that verse, even though they're more rigid on following what the Bible says? Unfortunately that's something that only they can answer. None of us can answer on their behalf. The question I'd ask is: were they truly angry at you for that time, or did it just appear so? If you're on speaking terms with them, I'd ask. The reasoning behind this is that if they operate by biblical principles, they should have forgiven whatever upset them, and...

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What do I do if the check engine light comes on? Some cars have a procedure that if you follow, the light will flash out a code. If you have the list of the codes and their meanings, you can decipher the problem yourself. The other way of diagnosing the problem is to hook up the appropriate computer handset to the engine and let it diagnose the problem - this is usually a job for a mechanic/technician. If you are driving and the engine...

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Where can I find an aluminum block and head motor from a front wheel drive? If not from a front wheel drive, where can I find an aluminum block and head that will bolt up to a transaxle that can be made to put out 300 HP? 2.0L MIVEC V6 from a Mitsubishi FTO? 200HP stock. 3.0L MIVEC V6 from a Mitsubishi GTO (3000GT)? Over 270HP stock. They're just two suggestions off the top of my head. To reach 300HP, are you going to use turbo? Try the 2.0L engine from a Nissan Pulsar (Sunny) GTI-R. You could get the 2L turbo 4cyl from the turbo Toyota MR-2. You could get the 2L turbo 4 from a Lancer EVO or GALANT VR4....

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What are some good ways to save wear on the clutch of a manual transmission car? First of all - and most obvious - don't ride the clutch. When you're not using it, take your foot off completely and put it on the footrest. When taking off, do so with just enough revs to get moving. Overrevving the engine on take-off will wear out your clutch quicker. "Racing" techniques such as sidestepping the clutch or flat shifting will not do your clutch any...

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When is a child too old to be spanked? In response to some of the answers here (that seem to be against enforced discipline or punishment), I have found in my experience that children NEED boundaries - they need discipline. Not vindictiveness or punitive attacks, but genuine discipline. Kids know the difference. Kids who don't have boundaries tend to be insecure and irrational. I've heard an example of where a child...

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Do hybrids or electric-powered cars have as much power as gas-powered cars? It depends on the car, and the mechanicals used. Electric motors have a lot of torque for their size, so they can give the car a kick. Most hybrids I know of at the moment use a small gasoline engine augmented by an electric motor. The gasoline engine is used for driving the car and charging the battery that powers the motor. The electric motor can run with the gasoline engine off, or in...

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If we switch to hydrogen-fueled cars, where will all the hydrogen come from? One of the main ways of creating hydrogen would be to use electrolysis. In this example, water is the simplest source of hydrogen (H2O). A positive and negative electrode are placed in opposite ends of a pool of water. A strong electric current is passed through, which basically splits the Hydrogen and Oxygen apart. The positively charged Hydrogen atoms will gather at the negative side, and the...

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Do boats have brakes? Another technique for stopping a smaller boat is called broadsiding, used to stop from high speed. The helmsperson cuts throttle to idle and quickly turns full lock in either direction. The result is that the boat basically flicks 90 degrees to present the side of its hull to the direction of movement. I learnt this on a floodboat rescue course - the boat stopped very quickly. Make sure the...

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Why must the seatbacks be returned to an upright and locked position for take-offs and landings? In the event of a crash/hard landing, passengers are going to be thrown around. If seats are reclined or tray-tables out, then they are a collision hazard for passengers. By preparing in advance, it saves people having to scramble to get into the correct positions in the event of a hard landing/crash. I think it is a psychological thing too - to tend to wake up and be more alert once the...

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Why don't planes provide emergency parachutes as well as lifejackets? These days a certain amount of training and competency is required to 'skydive', or use a parachute. The danger to 'incompetent' or inexperienced passengers jumping would be equal to the danger of staying with the plane. A better suggestion would be to do what they do with some ultralight aircraft - install parachutes to the plane's cabin itself, so if something...

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If a propeller fails on one side, can a plane still fly? Almost all aircraft are certified to cruise on one engine or three engines (depends if it's a twin or four engine plane...) The simple answer is yes. All multi engine aircraft can fly with one engine out. A twin engined plane will cruise or descend slowly with one engine. The pilot's main concern here is what is called asymmetrics. Because each engine on either side of the plane...

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What is the purpose of roundabouts (traffic circles)? Roundabouts really serve two main functions. The first is as a traffic calming device. Because the straight length of the road (in all directions) is broken by a curve, it forces you to slow down. Second, because of the road rules regarding giving-way, it may require you to stop altogether. Secondly, it acts as a traffic control device. By their very design they make it necessary for a...

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What is a pastor? Alatea's answer is spot on in its interpretation of the Greek. The equivalent word in Hebrew is Ra`ah, which has very similar meaning. Modern christianity has attributed the word 'pastor' to any ordained leader or clergyman/woman, however I don't think that's a very accurate description of a 'pastor'. If you look at what a Shepherd was in the days this word...

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Does God punish anger? Anger in itself is not so much a sin as a human strength and weakness. It's why we're angry (the attitudes of our hearts) and what we do with it (our actions) that determine whether it is wrong or right. In this New Covenant, I don't think God so much punishes anger as lets us bear the consequences for it. That may involve direct and natural consequences, or it may involve...

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Where can I find a forum with intelligent, non-judgmental and non-denominational discussion about spirituality? I don't believe you will. The problem with any religion/spirituality is that at the end of the day, without concrete proof to back it up, it is really nothing more than a person's belief or opinion. Most religions/beliefs are mutually exclusive. If Christianity is true, the Islam or Buddhism is not. If Islam is true, then Christianity is not. There is no such thing as an unbiased...

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Can someone race using a car that has automatic transmission? A tiptronic auto would be better than a regular auto - but it then means you're controlling the gearshifts. There are several other things that detract from autos. 1. Power losses. Because the torque converter on them is a fluid coupling, rather than a mechanical link like a clutch, it will sap some power out of the engine - less power will get to the gearbox than the engine is...

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If the devil wants you to go to hell, and you do the bad stuff for him on earth, why would he punish you in hell? As far as I am aware, in Christian theology, the devil isn't the one doing the punishing in hell. Hell itself, its torment on the soul, and the eternal separation from God are the punishments. He ends up in the same predicament as any human or demon cast in there. It's not so much that the devil 'wants you to go to hell' - more the issue that he wants you to worship him...

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Do Jehovah's Witnesses do charitable work? I am not aware of any charitable organisation run by Jehovah's Witnesses, and I have never personally seen a Jehovah's Witness involved in charity or mercy work. However, this does not mean they do not exist. I'm sure there would be some Jehovah's Witnesses out there who are involved in mercy or charity ministries.

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Which parts of the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, used by the Jehovah's Witnesses, are thought to be inaccurate? One of the core points of contention is the first chapter of John's gospel. The reason this is such a big issue is because both faiths are dependent upon the doctrine that comes out of this passage. In particular, the translation of verse 1 is different between the mainstream christian bibles and the NWT bible. The mainstream versions translate v1 roughly as: "In the beginning was...

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What was actually achieved by Jesus' death? Jesus' death was a part of a complete work that encompasses also his resurrection and ascension into heaven. First of all we need to go back to the Law of Moses. The law was given to the nation of Israel at Mt Sinai, in the Sinai desert. They had just come out of Egypt and 400 or so years of slavery. They had also come from 400 or so years of being around all the Egyptian gods. God...

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If God created everything and God hated sin, why would he create the devil? To answer this question, we really need to understand who the devil is, and what sin is. The word 'sin' comes from the ancient Hebrew word "Chatta'ah", and the Greek "Hamartia". Both of them mean 'to miss the mark'. Sin is anything that misses God's mark. The moment he gave us free choice, the concept of sin was born. If we did not have free...

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Why does God allow hermaphrodites to be born? I don't think this is very good wording for the question (I notice it has been edited since it was first posted), however I believe that the my original answer is still appropriate. ------- Every person has a character - a basic personality that is given to them/programmed into them during their formative time. You get happy, playful babies, you get whingy babies, you get sleepy...

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In St. John's Gospel who is called the "Word of God"? As Alastair Fray correctly said, Jesus was called the 'Logos', which translated means the 'revealed word', as opposed to 'the written word' or 'spoken word'. The word Logos was used by the Greeks to describe a revelation or unshrouded mystery - something they could see or understand that they couldn't before. Only English translations have called him...

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Why does water conduct electricity? As far as I am aware, pure water in itself is not a conductor of electricity. It is the chemicals and impurities in water that conduct the electricity. In water, chemicals break up in ions - for example, Sodium Chloride (NaCl - table salt) breaks up into Na+ ions and Cl- ions. The sodium has a positive charge and the chlorine has a negative charge. There may also be deposits of metals such as...

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Is there physical proof that Jesus existed? Apart from circumstantial evidence, I am not aware of any hard, physical evidence that can be used to prove beyond any reasonable doubt that Jesus existed. There are historical writings and other records of his existence, but if you're looking for a grave or a body, you're not going to find one. He was supposed to have risen from the dead and ascended into heaven, remember. How could...

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Does the Bible say that Mary, the mother of Jesus, never sinned? If so, what is the passage? I've searched through many different translations of the mainstream bible for 'full of grace', and nowhere is Mary called that. She is told by the angel that she is 'favoured by god', or has 'found favour in god's eyes'. So? David was favoured in god's eyes. At one time Saul was favoured in God's eyes. Samuel was favoured in God's eyes. We...

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How much Biblical evidence supports the scriptural possibility of multi-dimensions? Apart from the three realms of the universe, heaven and hell, there is no biblical evidence to support the possibility of multi-dimensions. Whether these are three seperate dimensions or places within the same realm, nobody knows. We cannot physically locate heaven, and we cannot physically locate hell.

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Did God pre-create the world in another dimension and then have it appear in our own space-time continuum? There is no biblical evidence to say so, therefore I would have to say the simple answer is no. If the universe was a void when God started creating, then there were no other dimensions for him to create the world in. It doesn't say that on the second day he created the sixth dimension, but then it doesn't say he didn't. At this stage we can't physically prove that other...

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If traditional Christianity considers sex to be inherently sinful, then why did God choose sexual reproduction as the mechanism for us to reproduce? In reply to Hungry Guy: I respect your opinion, but remember this is the biblical answers section, and the bible says that sex is only allowed (and therefore sinless) within marriage. To expand on this, the Jews used to have a year-long engagement which was pretty much the beginning of the marriage. There was no sex in this period. Only after the wedding was it 'consummated'. There...

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Does the Bible forbid images of nude people (a.k.a. pornography)? Nude people do not equate to pornography. What is pornography? It is the depiction of people (mainly female) in sexually provocative poses, or engaging in sex acts. It is designed to stimulate the sexual desires of people. It is basically selling sex. I disagree with Alatea on the issue of ancient pictures of sexual rites not being porn. Most of these were dedicated to pagen idol worship,...

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Are there any places on the Internet where one can access different Bible translations? www.bible.com www.studylight.org These are two that I know of.

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Why do some Christians forgive heterosexuals who kill, rape, steal and break other Commandments but they condemn homosexuals who aren't breaking commandments? Isn’t breaking a Commandment the worst of all sins? Firstly, let me make one thing very clear. Forgiveness is NOT about accepting the action, condoning the action or saying it's okay. Forgiveness is not about saying "It doesn't matter". Forgiveness is about saying: "It was wrong, it hurt, but I give up the right to hold it against you." With this in mind, I believe this question is misworded. I don't...

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If God is against homosexuality, why would he allow people to be born gay, or even bisexual? This is the Christian and bible answers section. Answers here are going to be based on scripture and christian doctrine. If you don't want to see it, don't read it. Your scathing criticisms and accustions of twisting scripture are, to me at least, inappropriate and offensive coming from somebody who, as evidenced by their own comments, has no clue as to scripture or biblical...

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What is limited-slip differential? A limited slip differential has mechanisms to compensate for low grip on wheels. There are several different types. I'll list the main ones here. Viscous Coupling - A VC diff is like the torque converter in an auto transmission. It has two sets of vanes - one set each connected to the two axles. They work by using the friction of fluid. A VC is filled with oil - similar to transmission...

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My standard tranny is slipping, at about 3000 rpm my engine will rev as if I pushed in the clutch. How can I fix this? You need to provide more information to give a proper diagnosis. First suspect is the simplest - worn or mis-adjusted clutch. There's not much more in the drivetrain that can slip. If the clutch is out of adjustment, then it may not be able to grip the friction plates properly. If it is worn, then the material beneath the friction pad on the clutch doesn't grip like the pad...

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My automatic transmission is "slipping." What could be the cause and remedy? There are a couple of reasons why this could be. The first and simplest problem that would cause this is low fluid level. The transmission uses its fluid for many things - all vital to its correct operation. Firstly the torque converter usually draws its fluid from the transmission. Low fluid levels can stop the torque converter from operating correctly. The gears themselves are engaged...

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What is the difference between turbocharged and supercharged engines? There are several different types of each. Both operate by driving a compressor to push pressurised air into the cylinders. Pushing pressurised air in means that more air is being taken into the cylinder than a naturally aspirated engine. That means more fuel can be injected, and the resulting bang is bigger. Simple result: much more power out of the engine. Superchargers are usually...

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How fast does the average commercial passenger jet have to go to take off? The answer to this depends on what speed you are talking about. Aircraft work in airspeed - the speed of the aircraft in relation to the air around it. Ground speed is a function of these two things. An aircraft's performance is based on its airspeed, just as Anguilla said. So most aircraft can take off at around 150kts airspeed (about 170mph), some slower, some faster. What this...

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Why during night flights does the crew insist that lights are dimmed and blinds on the plane windows are closed? The other thing you have to consider it outside air traffic. Aircraft usually have four or five navigational lights: a red light on the left (port) wingtip; a green light on the right (starboard) wingtip; plus either one or two strobe lights - one on the underside of the plane, and one on either the back or tip of the vertical tailfin. Like ships, these are used to locate and orient planes by...

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Why are planes no faster now than they were thirty years ago? I'm assuming you're talking about jet airliners. The one simple answer is because it's not deemed necessary, or practical. Most airliners cruise at between 0.85 and 0.95 mach at altitudes of over 35,000 feet. Any faster than this and they begin to enter the Transonic realm, where sonic shock waves begin to form on flight controls. Wings and aerofoils work by accelerating...

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At what speed are fighter pilots ejected during an emergency? There are two main types of ejection seats: cartridge fired and rocket fired. If I remember correctly, the old cartridge fired seats accelerated at about 20g's (196m/s^2). The current Martin Baker ACES II rocket powered seat accelerates at about 12g's (about 120m/s^2) I can find no resources to give the burn duration of the rocket in the ACES II, but I'm guessing it is...

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What does the afterburner of a jet fighter plane do? In addition to Andersen's brilliant answer, I'll give a little bit of technical info on them. Afterburners are a series of rings of fuel nozzles placed behind the turbine of a jet engine. They operate by injecting fuel into the superheated exhaust air of the engine. The effect of afterburners can vary depending on whether the engine is a turbojet or a turbofan. Turbojets have...

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What does the co-driver say during the time attack, and what does it mean? I'm guessing you're referring to the reading of the pace notes. What the co-driver is reading out is a description of the road ahead. It's strung together - one obstacle after another, and flows along as they progress. Corners are often given a number dependant on their severity - a 7 corner is a long, open sweeping corner that can be taken at full speed. A 3 corner is...

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What vehicles are good for snowy conditions? While all vehicles will struggle to a degree with snow, there are several main considerations I would look at when choosing a car for snowy conditions. My ideal pick would be a full offroad capable 4WD (like a Land Rover or such), and NOT an SUV. Why? 1. Ground clearance - Even with chains, if the snow is deeper than your ground-clearance, you won't go anywhere. As soon as it gets...

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Can the spirit of a loved one who has passed revisit us? As far as I am aware by mainstream Christian belief, no. Popular interpretation of the bible says that once you die, your spirit leaves the body, and then is taken to the place assigned for it - heaven or hell. Mainstream Christian theology basically puts demons as the source of all supernatural appearances, whether ghosts or 'familiar' spirits. So if this viewpoint is correct and...

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Who was the person in the Old Testament sold by his father and brothers as a slave? I believe you are referring to Joseph. My apologies for the mistake with Jacob - I think I was having a dyslexic day. Joseph was one of 12 brothers. His father, Jacob, had two wives - Leah and Rachel. Jacob loved Rachel - he worked 7 years for his father in law (Laban) for Rachel, but Laban tricked him and gave him Leah. Jacob worked another 7 years to get Rachel. Out of the twelve...

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If the Bible is about justice, then why do so many people who are enthralled with it advocate injustice and oppression? Looking back at this question again, it strikes me that RJTRIES is correct. The bible is not about justice. It's about God and his people. It's about God's kingdom. So what is justice then? Justice really is a relative thing, which is based on the moral convictions of each individual. Justice seems also to be quite a selfish thing, because people only feel that justice is...

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Experts recommend drinking lots of water as part of a diet, but drinking a lot of water makes me feel like gagging. What could be wrong? Am I drinking too much? Another consideration as well is your salt balance. Experts do recommend drinking plenty of water, but you also need to be aware of this salt balance. Just as the human body is composed of a high percentage of water, so it also has a lot of salts in it. There are different kinds of salts, not just Sodium Chloride. There are Magnesium and Potassium salts in your body as well. These salts...

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We have seen stunts on television of strongmen pulling aeroplanes. How easily would an elephant be able to do this? Depends... are the brakes on? If the brakes are off, then the Elephant would have a much easier time. 1. Mass: The Elephant has a much greater mass than a human. This gives it much greater tractive power than a human. The heavier the tow vehicle, the heavier the mass it can tow. This is the principle behind some of the huge steam engines of the late 1800's/early 1900's. 2....

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When you have a linear graph with a positive slope the x and y variables are said to be directly proportional, what If you have a linear graph with a negative slope? Is it inversely proportional? Directly proportional means that as value 1 (x) increases, so does value 2 (y), at a set ratio. Direct proportion is not dependent upon positive or negative. In maths, a decrease is also known as a "negative increase". This means that the value is increasing in the negative direction. So to get from -1 to -10 you have to negatively increase your number by 9. So if y negatively...

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Can I use an unlocked tri band phone purchased here in the United States overseas with a SIM card from that country? As long as the phone supports the frequencies used in the destination country, then you should be able to use just about any SIM in it.

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What is a "tri-band" phone? As far as I'm aware, tri-band is mainly a GSM term. GSM (digital) networks around the world operate on four main GSM frequencies: 800MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz and 1900MHz. Tri-band is a phone that can pick any three of these frequencies. Dual-band picks up two, and quad-band picks up all four. Tri-band phones (as far as I know) generally pick up 900/1800/1900MHz frequencies, while...

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What is the difference between a locked cell phone and a unlocked cell phone? A 'locked' mobile phone could also refer to one that has been network locked. Most pre-paid handsets in Australia come network locked, and you usually have to pay an extra fee to get them unlocked. A network locked phone will not accept a SIM card from any other company than that which the phone was bought from.

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Are there any cellphones that work in multiple countries? As long as the phone is compatible with the transmitting frequency of the foreign countries, then it will work. Most GSM phones that are dual-band or higher will work in multiple countries. Only single-band would have problems. Here in Australia we have several different versions of mobile phones. There's GSM, CDMA and only recently 3G. Australia operates on two GSM frequencies -...

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Is it possible to find out the name and address of a person if you have his/her cell phone number? It also depends on where you live. In australia, the telecommunication laws completely forbid any kind of reverse phone directory searching.

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How do you block an international number (or country) from calling your cell phone in the USA, and if it can be done - what message will the caller get? You should also be able to contact your service provider and ask them to block certain numbers. I know a couple of people who have had persistent telemarking company numbers barred...

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If Paul was an apostle of Christ, is his counsel on spiritual matters accurate? I would add to this that before he was an apostle, Paul was a Pharisee - an expert on Judaic religion. Even before he knew Jesus, he would have known God and God's ways very well. He called himself a "Pharisee of Pharisees". They were well educated, and knew their scripture by rote. Paul's teachings are harmonious with other apostolic writings, and also harmonious with...

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Where is it stated in the Bible that thinking something is the same as doing that thing? I don't believe it is a case of thinking something is the same as doing something. He never said that. If you look at his words, he is speaking on the issues of action and attitude. First of all, his words on murder, anger, adultery and lust. Murder is an action usually based on the attitude of anger. So when he spoke on this, he wasn't dealing with the action, he was dealing...

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What purpose does speaking in tongues serve? The basis of speaking in tongues is firstly that it is not something done by the person - it is an ability afforded by the presence of the Holy Spirit in a person's life, just like all of the other spiritual gifts. To put it in my simplest paraphrase, speaking, praying and singing in tongues is like a hotline to God. The bible says that the spirit 'groans with utterances that man...

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What is hell supposed to be like? In response to PugwashJW, man, you really need to read your bible. Your own arguments contradict your explanation. The beast and the Dragon are thrown into the lake of burning sulphur. Those who persist in rejecting God are thrown into the same lake of fire. The most vivid description of Hell is exactly that: a bottomless pit of fire and torment. Jesus describes it as the place where the...

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Can a rotating blade of a helicopter exceed the speed of sound? The simple, and not so simple answer is yes. It can exceed the speed of sound if spun fast enough. However, there are several issues. Because the blade is rotating, and not flying straight into the air, then the outer tip will be moving through the air faster than the base. In fact, the airspeed of the blade will increase as you move out. So what will happen is that the tips of the blades...

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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses not believe in nationalism? Yet Jesus lived by the law of those in power. Pontius Pilate could find NOTHING in any law to condemn Jesus by... "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and unto God what is God's."

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Since God is not capable of getting rid of Satan, is it possible that God and Satan are one and the same? No. The bible specifically says who satan is. He was the chief angel, endowed with great beauty and authority. If I remember correctly, he was the leader of the angelic 'worship team'. Now he has been thrown out of heaven and prowls the earth, making war on God's followers. That's what the bible says, anyway. The more pertinent question, though, is WHY doesn't God...

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Which countries currently allow women to serve in full armed combat? I believe Australia allows women to serve in combat in all three services (Army, Navy, Airforce). There are some areas that are male only employment, such as SAS, Airfield Defence Guards and so on.

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What is the difference between Jesus and God? There is no physical way to prove that Jesus and God are the same, or whether they are different. Each belief, whether Mormon, JW or mainstream Christian is based upon our own interpretations of the bible. Since we are dealing with remnants of history that have been 'dug up' so to say, we have no direct evidence to give an irrefutable answer. That's the simple truth. Some...

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Why is homosexuality not accepted by most Christians? The bible is the ultimate authority on life for Christians. There are many times in the bible where God tells the Israelites not to tolerate homosexuality. To put this into balance, however, he also tells them not to tolerate many things. Even though Lot wasn't a very godly man, why was he willing to offer his virgin daughter to the men from Sodom as an alternative to defiling his...

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Why do people find it necessary to prove that the Da Vinci Code is not factual and Mary Magdalene was not special to Jesus? The simple fact is that it does not fit in with their beliefs. Why do so many non-christians keep trying to find some proof that Jesus wan't the Messiah (or even existed at all?) Look at the number of questions here on that very subject. Every single person in existence lives their lives via a system of beliefs, called a paradigm. If something attacks their paradigm, their natural...

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Recently I visited BOSTON in America, I purchased some 3 games, however, none of these work on my British Playstation. Can I ask why, if answer unknown answer, plse advise contact details, surely games should be able to be used worldwide. PS2 games work in the same way as DVDs and older VHS. They are region coded. This means that the games have a different system coding on the disc, for different regions of the world. Consoles and DVD players are also region specific. Yours (A UK version) would only play Region 2 games and DVDs, as Region 2 is specific to the UK. The US is Region 1. The two are incompatible unless you have a...

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Recently I visited BOSTON in America, I purchased some 3 games, however, none of these work on my British Playstation. Can I ask why, if answer unknown answer, plse advise contact details, surely games should be able to be used worldwide. PS2 games work in the same way as DVDs and older VHS. They are region coded. This means that the games have a different system coding on the disc, for different regions of the world. Consoles and DVD players are also region specific. Yours (A UK version) would only play Region 2 games and DVDs, as Region 2 is specific to the UK. The US is Region 1. The two are incompatible unless you have a...

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Travelling at what speed would be considered supersonic/transonic? Transonic is defined (as far as I remember) as the region between Mach 0.8 and Mach 1.2. Anything below Mach 0.8 is subsonic, and anything above Mach 1.2 is supersonic.

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Are the luggage compartments of planes pressurized? As a bit of useless trivia: most commercial aircraft cruise between 34,000 feet and 45,000 feet. Their pressurisations systems are designed to keep cabin pressure at level equivalent to the air pressure at 5,000 to 8,000 feet above sea level. This altitude is as high as humans can endure without the first stages of hypoxia affecting them. The first thing affected by decreased oxygen is,...

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My car shakes when I downshift or brake. What could be wrong? Are you braking when you downshift? If so, then the problem is entirely in the brakes, and would most probably involve a warped disc. (I'm guessing your car has at least front disc brakes). Hard braking or continual braking will heat your rotors (or discs) up to a point where they will actually deform. Imagine a buckled pushbike wheel - similar effect. Once the brake is warped,...

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Does the breathable liquid from the movie "The Abyss" actually exist? Another article on liquid breathing is here: http://pregnancytoday.com/reference/articles/breathe.htm It seems this technology is being used to help keep premature babies alive as well.

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What is a dragon boat? Dragon boats were also the names for the viking longboats. They were a long, narrow ship of shallow draught, but were surprisingly seaworthy. The name Dragon Boat came from the fact that they had Dragon heads carved into the bow and stern.

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What career path must one follow to become a captain of a cruise ship, cargo ship, or oil tanker? Captaincy is not a scholastic qualification. It is a position earned by qualifications and experience. The first thing you would want to do is get your helmsman accreditation, (or boatswain or whatever you want to call it). Most licensing authorities have different grades of licensing for different classes of boats/ships. Once you have this, you would have to secure employment as a...

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What does PTO stand for and what is its function? I saw this in a 1994 Mack dump truck. Power Take Off is a mechanical system that allows you to drive a piece of auxiliary equipment from the gearbox of the carrier vehicle. Tractors have PTO shafts out the back to drive machinery. UNIMOG trucks have winches powered by PTO. Some cement trucks drive their mixer barrels with PTO. In a dump truck, I'd say the PTO would drive a hydraulic pump to power the piston that lifts and...

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Is it true that some technological advances such as traction control have made cars perform worse than they used to? There are many different answers to this question, some based on fact, some based on opinion. This is but one take. I assume you are also talking about aids like Vehicle Stability Control, Anti Lock Brakes, etc. My take on it is this: stability aids will extend the performance capabilities of a car past the driver's natural ability. That means it will hold together better compared to a...

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What is a centre differential? A differential located in the gearbox or transfer case of constant AWD or 4WD cars. The centre differential is connected to the front and rear propellor shafts and splits the power from the gearbox to the front/rear axles. Some constant AWD/4WD vehicles have advanced versions of the centre differential which can vary power split from front to back, and prevent loss of traction from both...

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What is a constant? When used with AWD or 4WD systems, the term 'Constant' means any system that is designed to constantly deliver power to both sets of driving wheels. The most common method of achieving this is through a third differential that sits in either the gearbox (AWD) or transfer case (4WD) and is connected to the front and rear propellor shafts. Other variants to the centre diff may...

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What is an on demand? On demand is the term used for AWD or 4WD systems that engage automatically as needed. Usually these systems run in 2WD, and activate when wheelspin is detected. Off-road capable 4WDs often have a driver setting to lock this in full 4WD when needed. The systems used in On Demand vary, but the most common ones use viscous couplings, or mechanical or electromagnetic clutches

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What is an all-wheel drive? A system used mainly in on-road cars to drive all four wheels, rather than just the front or back. All Wheel Drive is not generally designed to be used off road, but rather as a traction enhancement in slippery driving conditions. All Wheel Drive comes in one of two main forms: constant or on demand. On demand systems usually operate in 2WD, and engage AWD when needed. There are many...

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What is stealth technology? Stealth technology is indeed the collective term for things that help you sneak around... However I will elaborate a little. Stealth technology is anything that lowers the observability of an object (that is, makes it harder to see). Not only are we talking about seeing with our eyes, but with electronic devices as well. Therefore stealth is also about evading radar and infra-red (or heat...

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What were the first armies like and how did they originate? The very first armies were nothing more than bands of militia or tribal warriors who gathered together to fight. The main threat to these peoples would be raiders or neighbouring tribes invading their lands. As civilisations grew, the need for defense spawned the development of dedicated fighting forces, and so armies were developed. It is quite interesting to read the history of ancient...

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If a modern army was transported back in time to 1939, how long would it take to win World War 2? First of all, it depends on the size of the army. (Yes, size does matter!) However, a lot has changed in 66 years. Tactics, weaponry, and technology have all evolved to a point that would totally overwhelm the equivalent 1939 army. First of all, does the modern army get to take all of its modern equipment with it? Does that mean it gets a supply of its modern weapons? Here are some things...

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How can an M1A2 run on three fuels: gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel? To answer the HOW question: Gas turbines work differently to piston engines. Their fuel and ignitions systems are designed differently. Firstly, since turbines BURN fuel as opposed to detonating it (in the case of a piston engine), then you can run any combustible liquid through a turbine, from paraffin oils to methanol. Turbines are largely governed by RPM and exhaust gas temperature....

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What if the Indy 500 winner is lactose-intolerant? What does he drink instead? Soy milk? Lactose free milk? I guess it's really up to him/her.

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Is there a way to make a Wankel engine with multiple cylinders? I understand the basic design of rotary engines, but could it be made more powerful in ways other than simply increasing the displacement? There is indeed. As jervinator said, if you add another rotor, you are literally doubling the number of 'cylinders' the engine has. Hence, all Mazda rotaries these days are a minimum of two rotors (A 13B uses 2 x 654cc for a total of 1.3L) Mazda also made the 20B, which was a THREE rotor (the same 654cc rotors as the 13B) engine. The biggest rotary engine I know of is the...

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If I rev my engine past its rated horsepower peak, why doesn't it produce more power? Your peak power is exactly that. Why does torque drop off after a certain amount of revs. Basically it all has to do with engine efficiency. As the engine speeds up, the duration of each cycle gets shorter. This means less time in a cycle. Since air is a compressible fluid, it takes time to fill a gap or evacuate a high pressure area. As the engine speeds up, there is less time for the...

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How do I stop windshield streaks left by my wipers? It depends on what's causing them. First of all, clean the rubber blades. Get a chux or paper towel and wipe all of the gunk off the blades. Clean your windscreen at the same time - use windex or glass cleaner to get all the gunk of there. Cleaning your windscreen regularly will prevent buildup of oil and other contaminants that are thrown up from the road or other vehicles around you....

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How do I politely ask someone (a colleague for example) for a lift home without appearing cheeky? I would just be honest and polite. People appreciate honesty, and you'd get further than trying to beat around the bush with somebody. Just ask them if they'd be able to give you a lift. Ask somebody who you know lives close by, so it's not too far out of their way. If possible, get somebody who you know, and who knows you. If you need a regular lift to work or home from...

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In rally, what is a "tulip"? In rallying, one style of recording pace notes is a 'tulip diagram'. Each intersection is marked by its own diagram and distance from the last intersection. A good explanation of this is at http://www.geocities.com/mx5mark/Tulip.html Apparently it was named after the Tulip rally in Holland, where the technique is first recorded as being used.

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What makes rally cars belong to a certain class, like Group A cars and Group B cars? Basically like any code of racing, it is the rules and limitations governing each code. A vehicle competing in a particular class will be built to comply with the rules of that code. Try some of these links. http://www.worldhistory.com/wiki/G/Group-B.htm http://www.worldhistory.com/wiki/G/Group-A.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_B http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_A If...

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How can I become a professional race driver? First, start off as a beginner. Get involved in a car club or a racing club and get some experience. Decide what discipline (which type of racing) you want. Do you want to rally? Do you want to drift? Do you want to Hill Climb? Then there's drag racing, circuit racing, speedway, etc. Find one you're happy with. Tag along with guys who race. Get tips and pointers. See if you can go out...

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What are the most inexpensive ways to get into auto racing? Depending on where you live, there would be a few inexpensive race competitions available. Although still fairly expensive, Go Karts are probably one of the best ways I know of to get into tarmac racing. Then there's Motorkhanas or amateur rallying. HIll climbs are another avenue. Finally you could try 'run wot u brung' drag racing. It really depends what type of auto racing...

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How would you best fight a speeding ticket that you got because the cop was using a laser instead of radar and you hadn't installed laser shifting equipment yet? I would definitely NOT use any sort of argument like this, because I can guarantee it will make your situation MUCH worse. 1. These items are illegal to use in most areas. If you admit that you use one, be prepared for additional charges to be laid. 2. If you start mouthing off about that, it tells the judge that your speeding is deliberate and calculated, that you have no regard for...

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Are there countries in which it is illegal to drive a car barefoot? I believe it's illegal to drive barefoot in most (if not all) states in Australia.

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After being pulled over for a "fix-it" ticket, the officer told me he could pull me over again five minutes later and give me the same ticket. Is this true? As soon as your vehicle is defected by a 'fix-it' ticket, it is technically unroadworthy and as far as I know it is no longer legally allowed to be driven on the road until the defect is cleared. I'm surprised the officer let you drive off to start with. Since a 'defected' car is technically unroadworthy, you have no insurance cover in the case of an accident, and if...

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Why, when a wheel is spinning fast, does it sometimes appear to be turning slowly in the opposite direction? I believe this effect in the human eye is called "Temporal Aliasing". A good resource for information is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporal_aliasing IRT Bob Blaylock: If you read the article, and the other related links, you'll see that scientists have observed the aliasing effect with no strobe lighting. You'll also see their hypotheses as to why this happens....

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Where can I find a universal tow bar that clamps to the bumper and does not require any drilling? I doubt you will. Tow bars are usually bolted/welded to a structural member of the car, such as a chassis rail or crossmember. Unless your bumper is a structural member, I would advise against attaching anything to it, because the minute you put a load on it, you'll rip the bumper off the car.

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What is an actuator? An actuator is any kind of device that moves or controls a part of a mechanical device. They can run on electricity, hydraulics, compressed air or mechanical means. Examples include solenoids, hydraulic rams (pistons), pneumatic pistons, motors (electric, hydraulic or pneumatic) and levers.

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What is paddle actuation? Paddle actuation is used in sports and race cars that have paddles on the steering wheel. Usually it will be for a 'sports' automatic transmission or a sequential manual gearbox. Nowadays they often have buttons on the steering wheel, but a true paddle shift has two paddles - one either side of the steering wheel in between the steering wheel and the light and wiper stalks. You...

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Should you buy the extended warranty when you purchase a car? I covered this a little in another question, but I'll rehash here for your benefit. Stay away from any dealer warranty. Several reasons: 1. Usually the warranty is only valid at the dealership you bought it from. Break down out of town or somewhere around the country and you would have to get towed back to your dealership to get warranty repairs, and dealer warranties have a limit on...

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How can you install suicide doors on a Hyundai Excel? You would need to buy a suicide door kit from a reputable retailer, and I would recommend getting them professionally fitted. BEFORE you do this, though, I highly recommend finding out whether it is legal or not where you are, and get engineering certification so you don't get defected. Also, check if your car is still under warranty. If so, you will probably void your warranty by...

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What role did Australian troops play in the war? Australians were a part of the mainstream forces in Vietnam for most of the war. Like a lot of other conflicts involving Australians, I believe our involvement was more allied support than something against Vietnam. Whether that gives it justification or not really is irrelevant since the deed has been done. We were there, we did what we did. It would take me hours to go through an in-depth...

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If I have agreed to the final price on a new car, should I expect additional costs for things like a gloss finish, anti-rust protection, extended warranty, etc or is the salesperson feeding off my lack of experience and trying to get me to spend more? Most cars these days have adequate rust protection. Gloss finish is really up to the owner. Extended warranty can be deceiving. Firstly: the main rust protection you will want is underbody, but most cars have good enough rust protection. You don't really need the fancy whizbang stuff unless you live in snowy areas where they use salt on the roads, or if you live in a salty environment...

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Can I cancel a sales contract if the dealer is unable to deliver the exact car specified by the VIN on the comtract? I don't know for sure, but there are a lot of rules governing what car dealers do and can't do, and they vary from state-to-state and country-to-country.. Firstly I'd ask why they can't deliver the car agreed on. Are you willing to accept an IDENTICAL car with a different VIN? If so, you're not losing out on anything - all the VIN does is identify that...

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I live in Illinois. I paid a $1,000 deposit on an ordered car at an agreed upon price. When the car was delivered the dealer added $3,000 to the agreed upon price. Is this legal or do I have a binding contract? Check with a solicitor or your local council for laws regarding this, but my thoughts are thus: Did you sign a contract with the original price on it? If so, then the dealer CANNOT change the price - that contract is a legally binding document and if they breach that, they are criminally liable. If they change the price then you have the right to refuse the car and should be able to cancel...

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Why should I never negotiate a car's price according to the monthly payment? Monthly payments can be deceptive - what are the hidden costs, what is the interest rate, are there any early pay-out fees, what's covered, what's not? My advice, from my time in the car industry: look into finance yourself, in your own time. If you must, work out how much you can afford a month - INCLUDING maintenance, insurance and running costs. Deduct these running expenses and...

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My heater fan doesn't come on, but there's heat coming out. What could be wrong? The heater and the heater fan are two separate things. The heater is a coolant-air radiator (like the opposite of an intercooler) that uses heat from the engine coolant to warm the air passing into the car. If you have your vents set to outside air and you are moving along, then the natural ram effect of the outside air coming in will blow a small amount of air out of the vents. Even if...

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What auto races go from one region or country to another? The main 'cross country' racing these days would all be off-road - as in rally or motorcross. I'm not aware of any tarmac cross country race that is legal. Obviously there are illegal ones, like the Gumball 3000, but I don't class that as racing. To have 'cross country' racing you would need to close vast stretches of road to the general public, and that would...

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How do you become a professional race car driver? Like most of the answers for previous questions about entering motorsport, it is possible. You must be willing to start at the bottom. Whether that's in Motorkhanas or hillclimbs or go-karting, pick a discipline and go for it. To start with you'll probably run in amateur classes, and you'll have to pay your own way. Practice, race, practice, race. The only way to get good at...

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Is it possible to shift gears without using the clutch in an unsynchronized manual truck transmission? It is, but while it may save wear on the clutch, it's probably a bit savage on the rest of the transmission. You would shift almost the same way as double clutching in a crash box, but obviously you don't use the clutch... It's best to work the throttle so that there is little to no load on the gears (either not accelerating or not decelerating - basically crusing or...

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What are the concepts that need to be understood to be able to adjust transmission ratios/gearing in an auto racing video game? The concepts are the same as in a real life car. Gearing ratios affect many aspects of a car's performance, especially acceleration and top speed. Tuning the gear ratios is not just a matter of slap bang. You need to take into consideration the car's power, overall handling and safe top speed. When referring to gear ratios, people use the terms 'short' and...

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What is D1? D1 is also the designation for the top level competition of Drift racing. As far as I know, D1 racing started in Japan, but now it is infiltrating the rest of the world. http://www.d1gp.com/ is the American D1 championship webpage. To view the Japanese website you need to translate it. Go to www.altavista.com and do a search on D1. When it comes up, go to the result "D1 GRAND PRIX...

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How thick is the aluminum skin on the cabin hull of a 747? Almost all alloy-skinned aircraft have panels about 3 - 4 mm thick. They would use an alloy of Aluminium called 2024, which has small amounts of copper and other metals to increase its strength. The alloy would also be tempered to a condition called T3, which makes it much stiffer and stronger than if it were in its natural condition. The skin would be cold-riveted to an alloy frame, and is...

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What is the RPM range of Formula 1 cars? Formula 1 engines are usually a very small displacement (as low as 1.5L) engine with a large number of cylinders (these days between 10 and 12). They have very little natural torque, so to produce the acceleration they do, they have to rev very high. A typical F1 engine will redline anywhere between 15,000 and 20,000 rpm. At such astronomical rev limits, these tiny engines are capable of...

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Why is street racing illegal in some places? You need to think about a lot of factors involved with this, but in the end you'll find it's almost self-explanatory. First of all, you need to accept the fact that the road is NOT a race track. It may be constructed to a quality that rivals racetracks, but it is not being used for that. When people race on a race track, everybody knows that everybody else is racing, and so they...

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What is the explanation for the Christian God's transition from a wrathful god of war into the modern day god of peace and love? By my understanding there was no change in God's nature, just his covenant with us. The Old Testament (Old Covenant) was based on the Law, which brought instantaneous judgment. So, when the nations sinned, God's judgment and wrath were instantly aroused, and he often carried out that judgment during their lives. When Christ died on the cross and took our sins, God put off our...

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Why do ministers sometimes use the term "Christ Jesus" instead of "Jesus Christ"? In response to Anonymous: Actually, the two words have the exact same meaning. Messiah comes from the Hebrew "mashiyach", which means anointed. Christ comes from the Greek "khris-tos", which also means anointed. To answer the original question, there is no difference and no reason other than their own personal preference.

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Do Christian religions have any specific beliefs regarding the possible existence of aliens? There is no theology for or against extraterrestrial life. Our bible account only covers humanity's creation and history. I don't think it's something a lot of christians worry about, simply because it has no bearing on our own salvation. There may be extraterrestrial life, there may not. It's not something I'm really worried about. If I meet an alien who can...

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Did Jesus' teachings replace the Ten Commandments? Put simply, no. Let me expand on that. When Jesus cited the two greatest commandments, he was actually teaching the people the concept of a principle. A principle is something that can be applied to many different situations. It is the foundation of a law. For example (probably a bad one): Gravity. Gravity is called a 'law' by scientists. This law gives specifics to a larger...

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Was Jesus the only one who brought the dead back to life? There are scriptural recordings of the Disciples (When they were Apostles) raising the dead. In Acts 9:36 Peter raises the widow Dorcas from death. In Acts 20:9, Paul raises the man who fell from the window after an all-night preaching session. We can judge by the descriptions of both old and new testaments that raising the dead is not necessarily a rare thing in the realm of miracles...

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Is it possible for a propeller-driven plane to fly faster than the speed of sound? Unfortunately probably not - at least not under propellor power. The physics involved with propellors basically forbid it. In regard to the comment about old warbirds disintegrating - the only reason for this is that the whole plane was not designed for supersonic flight. You could build an airframe that could handle mach 3, but the propellor just physically would not pull it past mach 1. ...

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How fast is Mach 1? As stated before, Mach 1 varies, depending mainly on air density. Obviously, temperature and pressure are direct factors that affect density, so you could correctly say that it is dependant upon these. [Edit] Therefore: when taking measurements like this, scientists use a set of conditions called Standard Ambient Temperature and Pressure (STP). The official SATP is: 25 degrees C (77F) and...

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How many commercial or military aircraft in the world that have actually entered service have the Front Swept Wing (FSW) design? What are the models and names of each? Many of the problems with FSW designs have been overcome with composite fibres and fly-by-wire systems. Grumman flew a testbed aircraft - the X29 - for quite a while in the pursuit of research and information. Until recently, FSW has been unfeasible due to several major barriers (like wings ripping off from the stress), so there are no operational military or commercial FSW aircraft that...

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Why don't commercial airplanes have a backup landing gear? Mainly because the failure rate is so rare that they don't need them. Landing gear is very reliable, and very strong. The struts and oleos (shock absorbers) are usually cast from solid aluminium alloy, and are driven up and down by either hydraulics, air or electric motors. Landing gear is designed to free-fall into its down position in the event of a hydraulic failure. They are...

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Can commercial airliners withstand the stress of travelling at supersonic/transonic speeds? You will find it depends on the specific aircraft design. It's not so much whether they could handle the stress of supersonic flight, but whether they would be controllable at such high speeds. There are several main reasons why almost no passenger airliners are supersonic: 1. Engine performance. In order to reach supersonic speeds you would need an engine that either a) had...

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The boost in my 2000 Subaru that occurs around 3000 rpm now oscillates and is not consistent as it was. What could be wrong? My first thought is the wastegate could be playing up - if it opens before it's meant to, it will let exhaust gas past the turbine, which means your turbo won't be powering properly, which will cause a boost drop. Either that or your blow-off valve is faulty. Either way, I'd say one of your pressure-controlling valves is letting air leak when it shouldn't. I could be...

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I am considering a WRX as a commuter car. How well are they rated in terms of reliability? It depends on whether you are talking new or used. Subaru *in general* have very good reliability. A new car shouldn't cause you any hassle. The only problems you would have would be if you drove it very hard and mistreated it. If you just drove it reasonably, I doubt you'd have a problem. Second hand WRX's are another matter entirely. While they are very reliable cars by...

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My '86 Subaru GL stationwagon stops and/or loses power when it's raining. After pulling over for a minute, it returns to normal. What could be wrong? My only thought is that somewhere along your ignition wiring (between your battery/alternator/coil/distributor/sparkplugs, you are getting a short out from moisture entering. I'd say it's near the engine itself - when you pull over, there's no more water splashing up into the engine bay and the heat of the engine would quickly evaporate any moisture there. It's just a...

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What car company produces ice cream trucks? Like all specialised vehicles, usually it is not made by the vehicle manufacturer. What you will find with most vans/trucks that are fitted with specialised equipment, the owner will have bought a bare-bones vehicle and then had a commercial body-builder (car bodies, not buff bodies) custom make a body for them. The only manufacturer standard bodies that would be sold from the dealership...

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How do you drive a stick shift automobile? A stick shift is different from an auto in several ways, and it takes a lot of practice to learn to drive one smoothly. This is a pretty long explanation, but I'm trying to cover all the essentials without being to complicated. First you need to understand that in a stick shift, the driver must manually change gears. That's what the gearstick is for. It will not move just up...

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Do pilots use a key to turn on a commercial jetliner? No. The pilots go through a series of switches and levers to bring the engines to running conditions. Nowadays most modern aircraft just have one switch, and the computers will start the engines, but on an older aircraft, this would be an example of a startup sequence for a jet engine: 1. Preparation (fuel pumps, bleed air, electrical power, etc.) - One crew member will keep their hand on...

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Why does the shape of the wing change when a jetliner prepares to land? There are a few principles about wings and aerodynamics that you need to understand for this question. The way a wing behaves in flight is dependent upon the wing design and what the plane is doing. * * * First of all: a quick definition of lift: Lift is not a push. It is a 'suck'. As air passes an aerofoil, it splits into two halves. One half flows over the top of the...

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What is the most common cause of commercial airliner crashes? To attempt to address Milaya's question, the two main causes of CFIT would be pilot error and mechanical malfuction. Pilot disorentation can cause them to maneouvre the aircraft in a way that they thought was avoiding terrain, but was really flying towards it. Mechanical malfunction is a broad cause, but it can be broken down into many smaller categories. The two most common to break...

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When will we see pulse detonation engines on airplanes? In reply to lrhorer: Pulsejets DO have shutters. (Technically they're called reed valves). Some pulsejets are shaped like a U, others aren't. This is more to do with design than function. For a simple explanation of how a pulsejet works (including illustrations), go to www.aardvark.co.nz/pjet/howtheywork.shtml ___________________________________________________________ Depends...

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Could we land helicopters on airships equiped with helipads? The other thing you'd want to watch with modern helicopters and airships are those lovely high speed blender blades... I mean rotors... that keep the helicopter flying. Touch an airship with either of them and you can kiss both machines goodbye.

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When and where did people first start hiring lawyers and suing each other? As stated in the other answer, lawsuits are recorded as existing in ancient times. If you take the old testament of the bible as an accurate history of Israel, then you'll see that lawsuits were quite a problem that the leaders had to deal with. In ancient times it the parties involved were brought before the judge, and they pleaded their own cases. The judge then ruled, and the ruling...

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What is the history of 'The Ashes'? For a full history, see www.abcofcricket.com/A_Legend_Is_Born/a_legend_is_born.htm The Ashes came out of an ongoing cricket competition between Australia and England that started in 1861. By the 1880's an the English-Australian championship had become a regular fixture. The emergence of the 'Ashes' came about in 1882 when the Australian team thrashed the British over a...

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PS2 games are in DVD format, so can I use them on my DVD player or PC with a DVD drive? You CAN physically (but I don't know about legally) play PS2 games on a DVD-ROM equipped computer. If you have some of the newer, dual-layer game DVDs, such as Gran Turismo 4, you will need a dual layer DVD-ROM To do this, you need a program called an 'emulator'. When you run this program, it simulates the PS2 operating system on your computer. Usually it will have a basic...

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How do you know if your engine rings are bad? There are two types of rings on a piston. The compression rings stop the air and fuel from leaking down the sides of the pistons and into the engine block. The oil-control rings stop oil from being drawn up into the combustion chamber. If your compression rings are shot, then you will find your performance will suffer, and your mpg will drop as well. Your engine may run rough, and when you...

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If Levites were the only race allowed to hold the Aaronic Priesthood, and Christ was High Priest in the Melchezidic order, how did the Priesthood get bestowed onto Mormons? This question would be answered differently depending on whether the writer were LDS or mainstream Christian. The Latter Day Saints (LDS) are taught that the priesthoods were bestowed upon Joseph Smith Jr in a divine visitation. Since traditionally Jews passed on the mantle of priesthood by the laying on of hands, thus comes their belief in that fact. From the point of view of passing on...

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Why does stretching feel so good, especially when you've just woken up? There are several reasons why this happens, and they are all interconnected. Firstly is circulation. Blood flow is not just caused by the heart. Although arteries pulse with the heartbeat, veins work by being squeezed by the muscle around them. When you stretch, you tense all of your muscles, which squeezed all the spent blood back to the heart and lungs, and replaces it with oxygenated...

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Is Mormonism considered a Christian religion? Several years ago I had two Mormon missionaries try to convert me, however, instead of just blindly leaping in, I decided to research it. I have checked varied sources, all of whom are highly credentialled, respected authorities on the subject. You may claim they are falsehoods, but these things are on public record, and have been under public scrutiny many times. The findings given by...

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What's the connection between thunder and lightning? Can one occur without the other? The sound of "Thunder" (not just sounds like thunder) can only come from a lightning strike. However, the sound that is given the name 'thunder' is basically the same as a sonic boom. In fact, that is all it is. The incredible power of a lightning strike superheats the air around it, causing a rapid expansion that pulses out in a shockwave, at the speed of sound. This...

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If Jesus and God are the same, who was in heaven when Jesus was on the Earth? The bible describes God as Omnipotent (all powerful), Omnisient (all knowing) and Omnipresent (everywhere at once). God is bigger than the universe around us. His Spirit lives in the hearts of millions of Christians around the world, simultaneously, right at this very moment. God the Father was still in Heaven, just as he's always been. The part of God that made up Jesus was who walked...

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Did Jesus literally die on a cross? Yes. The biblical evidence for this is where the Roman soldier speared Jesus' side and blood and water came out. This separation of the blood components signifies a dead body. Also, the Romans would break the legs of those who were taking too long to die. The bible says in John 19:33 - But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. Instead,...

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What must Christians do in order to receive salvation? In response to Berend: Salvation is a free gift from God to all who believe. This is simple scripture, breathed by the very mouth of Jesus himself: John 3:16: For God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten Son, that whoever would believe should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son to condemn the world but in order to save the world through him. There is...

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If Jesus and God are the same, who was in heaven when Jesus was on the Earth? In reply to Anonymous, if you read the rest of the chapter, you'll find that he didn't pray. He rebuked the demon and commanded it to come out and never return. It was only after the event, when the disciples asked why THEY couldn't drive it out, that he said that it was a kind that could only be removed by prayer. If so, why didn't he pray? ------- The bible describes...

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Why is 666 the number of the Beast? To answer this, you MUST have some understanding of the original audience it was written for. The Hebrew culture placed great importance on symbols that represented God. Indeed, 7 was almost a 'holy' number to them because it represented God's perfection. Since 6 is short of this, it indicates man's imperfection. When Peter asked Jesus: "how many times must I...

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If Levites were the only race allowed to hold the Aaronic Priesthood, and Christ was High Priest in the Melchezidic order, how did the Priesthood get bestowed onto Mormons? This is an interesting theological question. Let me explain: Melchezidic was believed by many scholars to be a 'Theophany', or a pre-Jesus appearance of the Christ. Therefore, if this is the case, then his priesthood came directly from God. Only those from within the direct family of Aaron, who was a member of the Levite tribe, were able to serve as priests. The Levites served...

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Is Mormonism considered a Christian religion? For those who are keen to find the roots of Mormonism and its differences from Christianity, I would suggest the book "Unmasking Mormonism: Who are the Latter-day Saints?", by Selwyn Stevens. To those who are so furiously denouncing any negative opinions in this topic, I *challenge* you to get this book and read it. There are a huge number of issues that raise this strife as to...

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Is it possible for aircraft with variable wing geometry (swing wing) to become full variable wing geometry (able to swing wings from midships to aft, and from midships to forward)? You'll find that this concept is extremely difficult, for quite a few reasons. 1. Wing shape: Wings are specifically designed with a shape that matches their profile. Wingtips, the thickness and curve of the wings, flight controls and high-lift devices are all designed to maximise their effectiveness in a certain profile. If a wing that was designed for rearward sweep was swept forward,...

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Are men technically still needed for the survival of the human race? We really need to look at the whole realm of human existence. Conception, gestation and birth are but a small (but very important) part of our life. How does the presence of men and women, and all their differences, affect the growing up and development of children? How does the presence of men and women in society affect the people in the world? I would theorise (and I may be wrong) that...

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Why does the interior of a race car get very hot? I'm no expert on the subject, but for what it's worth: Cabin temperatures in race cars can soar up to anywhere around 60 degrees celcius. What makes this worse for drivers is tha fact that the fire-retardant suits they wear are not very cool at the best of times. Some reasons for the heat in racecar interiors: 1. Heat from the mechanicals: In race cars, the engine,...

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What is a transfer case? In four wheel drive cars, a second gearbox that contains the four wheel drive mechanisms, as well as the High/Low range gears. The transfer case mounts to the back of the normal gearbox, and both driveshafts come from it. All wheel drive cars usually do not have a transfer case, but have the all wheel drive mechanism within their normal gearbox.

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What does the air scoop on the roof of WRC Subaru's car provide air for? I believe it is just for cabin ventilation. Like most race cars, the interior can get pretty hot.

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What is the JGTC? JGTC stands for "All Japan Grand Touring Championship". It is a class of racing originally introduced into Japan in 1993. The JGTC is divided into two main categories, which are governed by horsepower limits. The GT500 series is limited to 500HP, and the GT300 series is obviously limited to 300HP. This governing of power is achieved by the use of restrictors on the air intakes of...

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Is it worth buying premium grade gasoline over regular grade gasoline? Most premium grade fuels are becoming a lot better than the older ones. Here in Australia, "High density, High octane" fuels are emerging, with RON as high as 98. They are claimed to have better engine cleaning properties, and they do give a noticeable increase in fuel economy. For example, my last car had a range of 500km (312 miles) on about 40 litres of a 50litre tank of...

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Can used engine oil be used as fuel for a diesel car? Not that I'm aware of. The two compounds are very different. The two would be completely incompatible. Diesel engines operate by burning diesel. It is specifically designed to use this type of fuel. Engine oil does not have the same properties as diesel. It does not burn the same, it would be too thick for the fuel system, not to mention the fact that used engine oil would have so many...

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Why was the De Havilland Mosquito called the "Wooden Wonder"? What made the Mosquito unique was not just that it was constructed from wood. It was the manner of construction. The structure was formed by sandwiching together layers of balsa and plywood, making a very strong, but very light aircraft. Technically, it could be said that the Mosquito was the first aircraft to ever use composite materials. (Actually, the reason that DeHavilland used wood...

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Airships of yore used to hook airplanes on, thus operating as airborne carriers. Why don't we use blimps in this way today? There would be many problems with this concept. 1. Weight of aircraft. While the early aircraft you refer to would have only weighed as much as a small car today, modern day jets weigh in at a minimum of 10 - 20 tonnes, not to mention bombers. You'd have to carry fuel supplies, maintenance facilities and logistics for them as well. 2. Launch and recovery. Early aircraft had very low...

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Which of these fighter jets has the highest top speed: F14 Tomcat, F15 Eagle, F16 Falcon, or F18 Hornet? I've seen figures that quote the F/A-18 Hornet at Mach 1.88, and the F-16 at Mach 2.01+. The F-14A can reach mach 2.34, but the later F-14D has a lower top speed of closer to Mach 2. The F-15 has a rated top speed of Mach 2.5.

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What is the highest flying jet plane? When the F-15 Eagle was first being tested, McDonnel Douglas conducted a test they called 'Streak Eagle'. An F-15A was launched into an almost ballistic climb, which broke 8 'time to altitude' records IIRC. The Streak Eagle passed 103,000 feet before flaming out, and reached a final altitude of 103,900 feet. The pilot let the aircraft glide until he could restart the...

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What are air brakes and how do they work? Air brakes are simply the wheel brakes on the truck, but are powered by compressed air rather than hydraulics. I believe there are two types of air-brakes. Ones that use pressure to apply the brakes, and ones that use pressure to hold the brakes open. Normal car brakes operate by using pressure to apply the brakes, but if you somehow lose your brake fluid, you lose all braking. This is...

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Is there a difference between four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive? It depends on what make of car. Different brands have different systems with different names. "All Wheel Drive" usually has its place in road cars, such as Subaru or Audi. These operate different systems, but are not designed for off road. "Four Wheel Drive", on the other hand, usually refers to vehicles designed for off-road use. There are three kinds of genuine...

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How good is rear-wheel drive in handling snow and ice? The park brake (emergency brake) trick only works on cars with limited slip differentials. Even if you pull the park brake on rear wheels, as long as there is enough of a torque (traction) difference, the wheel with insufficient traction will take all the power of the differential - in other words, it will keep spinning. Differentials operate on resistance. If the wheel has some resistance...