http://www.answerbag.com/profile/271224 New Answerbag answers from rinvor Tue, 29 May 2012 07:28:35 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 07:28:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2311519 Why is football so popular?<br /><br />It&#039;s easy to play. You can play it in very small spaces etc and it does not take huge skill to at least kick the ball. It is not very high-contact - more often than not sports which are don&#039;t have a wide playing base worldwide e.g. rugby&#039;s actual playing numbers are relatively... Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:18:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2311519 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2311458 Are there any youth rugby teams near Ontario, CA?<br /><br />Try www.rugbyontario.ca Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:11:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2311458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2311428 In the UK, Australia, & NZ, what are the relative popularities of football/soccer, rugby, cricket, and Australian-rules football? Like, is football/soccer first, with rugby more of a niche and a lot of people think cricket is for poofters, or what?<br /><br />In the UK, Australia, &amp; NZ, what are the relative popularities of football/soccer, rugby, cricket, and Australian-rules football? Like, is football/soccer first, with rugby more of a niche and a lot of people think cricket is for poofters, or what? NZ; rugby, cricket, soccer, Australian... Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:06:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2311428 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2311397 What team will Scott Welsh play for in 2008?<br /><br />Western bulldogs Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:59:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2311397 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2311372 Which AFL team does Nick Davis play for?<br /><br />Sydney Swans Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:54:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2311372 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2277102 What is psittacosis?<br /><br />Also known as parrot fever, it is a very infectious disease of parrots and related species. It is caused by a bacterium (Chlamydia psittaci) which may infect humans. A human with psittacosis may suffer from high fever, severe headache, and symptoms like those of pneumonia. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:47:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2277102 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2276843 Where can I find current statistics on the prevalance of asthma i.e. who gets it and at what ages?<br /><br />Try googling &#039;asthma prevalence and you will see a few sites. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:05:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2276843 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2233439 How do Pro Athletes get paid? I assume that the money comes from the team owner, but if that's the case how does s/he pay the bills and actually make money?<br /><br />Sponsors, TV money and the money you pay to attend the games. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:34:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2233439 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2233401 What is a half man, half bull person called?<br /><br />A minotaur in ancient Greek mythology, now sometimes used in fantasy. In the myth of Theseus, it was a savage monster dwelling at the heart of a labyrinth. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:28:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2233401 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2233361 Whilst watching Wimbledon, i heard that they finally matched female winnings to male winnings. I know this happened years ago in the US Open. Why do women still play less sets than men though if they get the same prize money. Surely it isn't fair?<br /><br />I think it is a little unfair, yes. The male players play five sets. They bring in more money and have higher attendances at games. And any top male player would almost certainly beat any top female player - they are just too much stronger and quicker. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:22:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2233361 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2233282 Why do they pay most female athletes get paid less than male athletes.<br /><br />Because far more people are interested in seeing and supporting male sport - compare attendances, TV money, sponsorship etc for the finals in male and female sport - and because the standard is higher. Almost all world records in sports are higher for males, and a top male team/athlete would... Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:09:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2233282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2232921 Should the two known remaining stocks of smallpox be destroyed or not?<br /><br />I&#039;m not sure they should. Destruction might not guarantee eradication - secret stocks that could be used as bioweapons may exist. Future studies on the virus might also help in developing vaccines and anti-viral drugs to combat other viruses like monkeypox. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:13:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2232921 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2174526 Who is believed to have ruled the first Mesopotamian city/state<br /><br />No-one knows who ruled the first Mesopotamian city/state as it was before the dawn of recorded history. The earliest name on the king-list whose existence has been independentlly authenticated through archaeological discoveries is that of En-Men-Barage-Si or En-Me-Barage-Si of Kish (ca. 27th... Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:35:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2174526 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2174333 Was lord luggard the first european to visit Nigeria<br /><br />Lord Lugard was not the first European to visit Nigeria. I don&#039;t know who was first,but Heinrich Barth was in Nigeria in the 1840s, before Lord Lugard was even born. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:06:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2174333 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2167983 Some civilizations move foward. Some do not. Ancient rome was very advanced, being a catalyst for how we live now. Third world countries seem not to advance. Ex: Zooloo tribe, Amazon tribes. Why is it that some advance, invent, etc.. while others don't?<br /><br />Really it&#039;s a combination of a number of factors. One of the main things is the suitability of conditions. Civilisations like those which arose in the Fertile Crescent, along the Yangtze etc had favourable conditions in which to develop technologically e.g. good farming land, relatively... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:32:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2167983 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2167803 Did Ancient Roman civilization ever meet up with ancient Chinese Civillizations? Did Roman and Chinese Soilders ever fight or bump into eachother? Did Rome and China ever trade with eachother? did they even know eachother Existed?<br /><br />They definitely knew that each other existed, and they did trade along the Silk Road. There was little direct contact, however, though there are records of at least one Roman delegation to China. As for soldiers, no proof of any contact exists. however there is apparently a village in China... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:07:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2167803 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2165693 I've see data that shows that the quality of life in Ireland is top notch. (With regard to jobs, government, health care, national security, etc.) Can anyone living there agree that life in Ireland is very good? Why or Why not?<br /><br />I think the quality of life in Ireland is good. It&#039;s a modern, develped country with one of the highest GDPs per capita around, but hasn&#039;t lost touch with the traditions of the past. Jobs, education, peace, democracy etc are good of course. Mild, moist temperate climate isn&#039;t... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:21:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2165693 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2165615 When does Ireland hold its elections?<br /><br />The Taoiseach (prime minister) decides when general elections for D&aacute;il &Eacute;ireann (parliament of Ireland) are held. There has to be one at least once every five years. The last election was held in 2007, so the next has to be by 2012. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:10:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2165615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2165565 What time does the Waterford Regional Sports Centre close on Sunday?<br /><br />Half past four in the evening. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:03:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2165565 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2131932 Can a baptised catholic marry a non baptised protestant in the Church of Ireland<br /><br />Well, I don&#039;t know the ins and outs of it, but surely it is possible. I know a Catholic from Ireland who married a Protestant baptised in the Church of Englsnd, and another who married a Jew! Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:35:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2131932 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2126221 What does anemia mean, how do you get this way?<br /><br />Anemia refers to a reduction in circulating haemoglobin, due to reduction in haemoglobin production or in red blood cell mass (not platelets). Haemoglobin is an iron-containing pigment which is vital for bringing oxygen around your body for respiration. So if you have anaemia (less than 13.5... Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:28:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2126221 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2113870 Why is Northern Ireland a part of the UK politically, and not of Ireland?<br /><br />Some misconceptions - the conflict in NI is not going on any more. It is officially over and there is now a devolved, power-sharing government including both Nationalists and Unionists. The conflict was not primarily religious but political. Religion is really only a surface cause - there... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:27:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2113870 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2113807 Why is Northern Ireland a part of the UK politically, and not of Ireland?<br /><br />Actually, several of the people who answered this questtion seem to have a slightly inaacurate idea of the history beghind the Northern Ireland problem. Having studied history, I think I can clarify the matter a little. Simplistically, the British drove the native rulers of part of northeastern... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:15:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2113807 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2113673 How many dukes are there in present-day Ireland?<br /><br />Ireland is an independent country which is separate from the UK/Britain. Since it is a republic aristocratic titles, including that of duke, do not as a rule exist. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:56:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2113673