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Answer to I have a 10 dollar bill 1934 series serial # G60055018A is this work anything?

Tue, 16 May 2006 12:13:17 -0700

I have a 10 dollar bill 1934 series serial # G60055018A is this work anything?

I'd start the bidding at ten dollars.

Answer to If you handle newborn rabbits, is there a risk that their mother will reject them?

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:10:23 -0800

If you handle newborn rabbits, is there a risk that their mother will reject them?

Yes. The scent on your hands will most likely cause the mother to reject her young.

Answer to Why can't the Space Shuttle land on its own when returning to Earth?

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 07:53:57 -0700

Why can't the Space Shuttle land on its own when returning to Earth?

The Space Shuttle does land on its own when returning. Or do you mean "why does it need help from a control tower when it lands?" Although the astronauts are highly trained, like any good pilots they still need ground control to guide them in upon landing. Perhaps you mean...

Answer to How are we able to determine whether a person's face is male or female?

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 07:45:18 -0700

How are we able to determine whether a person's face is male or female?

Another clue, although not exactly on the face, is the adam's apple. No female will have one, and no male will not have an adam's apple. The degree of pronouncement may vary, but there will almost always be at least a slight lump below a male's chin. === Please note: this is...

Answer to Travelling at what speed would be considered supersonic/transonic?

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:25:00 -0700

Travelling at what speed would be considered supersonic/transonic?

Transonic and supersonic are two seperate terms. Supersonic means beyond the speed of sound and transonic means "speed approximately equal to that of sound in air". http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=transonic It is important to note that the speed of sound varies with the...

Answer to Is falling asleep while wearing disposable contact lenses harmful? If so, why?

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 11:59:41 -0700

Is falling asleep while wearing disposable contact lenses harmful? If so, why?

There is considerable debate on this issue among eye-care professionals depending on how conservative or research oriented any particular professional is. But the general thought is that sleeping in any contact is a possibly damaging action. There are some contacts that are specifically...

Answer to What does it mean if you experience pain in your side while running?

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 08:26:44 -0700

What does it mean if you experience pain in your side while running?

I agree whole-heartedly with the last poster: deep breaths to increase the oxygen to your body and reset your diaphragm is a sure-fire way to help relieve the "stitch". In addition, I have often found that shaking out and/or flexing you hand and arm on the side of your body where...

Answer to If they were never cut, how long would one's fingernails grow in a lifetime?

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 15:55:21 -0700

If they were never cut, how long would one's fingernails grow in a lifetime?

The rate fingernails grow depends greatly on the health and diet of a person and also on which finger (the longer the finger the faster the nail grows.) However, it is said that healthy fingernails grow an average of .5 millimeters per week. If you lived to, say, 85-years-old and never had a...

Answer to If you break a mirror and don't see your reflection, what does this mean?

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 08:31:24 -0700

If you break a mirror and don't see your reflection, what does this mean?

Check your neck for holes. Chances are you have been bitten by a vampire. Legend has it that vampires (and those who have been bitten by vampire, therefore becoming vampires themselves) cast no reflection or shadow. This, by the way, comes from the idea that vampires are the living dead and...