How do I legally dispose of a microwave oven?
on November 27th, 2009 | 6 answers | 6 people like this

I've got Windows 7. When I type "ipconfig" into the search window the DOS screen pops up for only a split second, then...
on November 11th, 2009 | 2 answers

In the shower, do you ever blow your nose into your hands and just wash it away?
on October 31st, 2009 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

Why does sourdough bread take longer to toast than white bread?
on October 7th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Thoroughly random, yet semi-serious question: If a person with multiple personality disorder commits murder with one personality, and...
on September 19th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I found a padlock buried about two feet under my lawn. It has a thick layer of rust on it. Is there a solution I can soak it in to remove...
on September 15th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

The wildfires are burning like crazy all around us right now. We'll be evacuating soon. Have you ever been the victim of a natural...
on August 30th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Besides your children, have you ever been vomited on by another person?
on August 20th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Can I tune a piano myself?
on August 12th, 2009 | 8 answers | 5 people like this

As a dad, what one thing did you learn about birth that you didn't know before you had children?
on July 29th, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

I've been hooked on "Ninja Warrior" (a Japanese show that used to be called Sasuke) but they never say what the...
on July 29th, 2009 | no answers

I recently received a Baldwin Acrosonic spinet piano. I've found the serial number and want to know how old the piano is. The...
on July 29th, 2009 | 2 answers

I just got a Baldwin Acrosonic piano for free from a friend. How do I find out the year it was made? Is there any "Made Date"...
on July 26th, 2009 | no answers

Anybody know where ABer Auntie Em went off to? I miss her dearly and haven't seen her on these boards in way too long.
on June 17th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What is the single most infuriating question you've ever seen on AB?
on May 28th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Besides your car, what's the most important thing you have in your garage?
on May 28th, 2009 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

Happy Mother's Day, Moms! What have you got planned for today?
on May 10th, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

I'm getting mighty tired of answering questions only to have a "404 - Page Not Found" error when I hit Submit. This has...
on May 3rd, 2009 | One answer | 4 people like this

Pirates have boarded your cruise liner. Do you hide or pull a Steven Segal?
on April 29th, 2009 | 6 answers | 3 people like this

Who came up with the concept of the "belt" in boxing as the representation of a title? Why not rings, or crowns, or scepters?
on April 28th, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Has it ever been established in Superman/Batman canon how far Gotham City is from Metropolis?
on April 5th, 2009 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Why is AB running so slowly lately?
on March 25th, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

So what did you think about the series finale of Battlestar Galactica?
on March 21st, 2009 | no answers | 2 people like this

I have a diary that my grandmother kept as a young woman. The book is very delicate and the cursive is difficult to read. I'd really...
on February 8th, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

What ever happened to that guy (in Colorado, I think) who said he had video of an alien in his house and that he was giving to to...
on December 28th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I just got a promotion which will include some extensive international travel. Does anybody have any hints, tips, or best practices for...
on August 18th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

What's the oldest concert t-shirt you own?
on July 28th, 2008 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

I saw this question a couple years ago and thought it was pretty cool. If you took your total points and made it a zip code (I guess U.S....
on July 27th, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Replacing exterior-mounted attic fan on my gable. The power supply is also outside. All instructions I find talk about interior...
on May 17th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

I voted for president for the first time when Reagan took office, and this is the FIRST time I've ever heard of "Super...
on May 6th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

What is the saddest book you've ever read?
on May 3rd, 2008 | 8 answers | 5 people like this

In the movie "Stripes" with Bill Murray, there is a song that plays while they are driving in the RV. It sounds like a Sousa...
on April 21st, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Can we PLEASE get rid of the "First Thing That Comes To Mind" category?
on April 12th, 2008 | 7 answers | 6 people like this

I bought a used PS3. How do I delete the profile of the previous owner?
on March 29th, 2008 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

Is there really a point to the four tabs at the top of the screen? Social, Expert, Local, and Shopping. I just scanned through them and...
on March 22nd, 2008 | One answer | 4 people like this

What is a good international news site that is not based in the US? I want to get a better idea of how the international community views...
on March 21st, 2008 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Is there such a thing on the market as an HDMI cable splitter?
on March 1st, 2008 | 2 answers

I've just acheived "Sage" status. I'm humbled and honored. So, what would you like to know?
on February 10th, 2008 | 28 answers | 31 people like this

How old were your kids when you gave them the "birds and bees" speech? How well did they take it?
on February 4th, 2008 | 6 answers | 6 people like this

Does coffee go "through you" faster than any other beverage? It sure does me! Uh-oh, 'scuse me, gotta go...
on January 30th, 2008 | 3 answers | 6 people like this

Well, it's raining like crazy, which is illegal here in Southern California. To whom can I complain?
on January 4th, 2008 | 6 answers | 7 people like this

Can we not develop a technology whereby I can tell which light on my Christmas Lights strand is out? Dear God, we've been to the...
on December 5th, 2007 | One answer | 2 people like this

Do you think the Dolphins will "run the table" this year...not in a good way?
on November 18th, 2007 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Do you know how to spit? For some reason, I've never been able to spit like a man! The few times I've tried, it would result in...
on November 10th, 2007 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

I'm 42 today! Jeff Goldblum and Catherine Deneuve also were born on October 22. (I tried calling them to come over to celebrate....
on October 22nd, 2007 | 16 answers | 13 people like this

I see many cars with a window sticker that simply says, "Amat". What does that signify?
on October 22nd, 2007 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Do you agree with Bill Cosby's assertion that, "Parents are not interested in justice. They want QUIET!"?
on October 21st, 2007 | 2 answers | 5 people like this

What type of question do you like seeing least on AB?
on October 14th, 2007 | 11 answers | 14 people like this

Do you ever click on the text links that auto-load onto the AB page when you post a question or answer?
on September 28th, 2007 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

If AB hosted a weekend event for all ABers, and paid travel and hotel expenses, would you attend? (You would have to wear nametags with...
on September 11th, 2007 | 21 answers | 13 people like this

I live near a small airport that has a flight school. I see small planes and it sounds like they are cutting off their engines and, after...
on September 10th, 2007 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

I just heard a Mid-level Marketing Suck Master in his office say "Let's not re-invent the flagpole." What's the...
on August 24th, 2007 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

So the Compact Disc turned 25 years old today. What was YOUR first CD, and when did you get it?
on August 17th, 2007 | 21 answers | 14 people like this

I'm really not seeing the point of the "Conversational" or "Educational" links below each question. That's...
on August 10th, 2007 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Do you think someone can change your mind about prominent social issues, like abortion or the death penalty?
on August 7th, 2007 | 15 answers | 8 people like this

I'm officially a "Brain" now, so what do you want to know?
on August 4th, 2007 | 15 answers | 9 people like this

Are you planning on adding functionality that allows us to use bold and italics? Also, how about a spellchecker? Okay, one more...how...
on July 25th, 2007 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Happy Friday the 13th! Can you think of anything wonderful that has happened to you on a Friday the 13th?
on July 13th, 2007 | 10 answers | 3 people like this

British humor. Do you get it? (Oh dear God, please don't hammer me with Monty Python quotes!)
on July 12th, 2007 | 19 answers | 11 people like this

Which celebrity do you think has done the best job at re-imaging themselves after a major goof (criminal or otherwise?)
on July 6th, 2007 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

I just took some stuff down to Good Will and they told me that they wouldn't accept the board games (Monopoly, Clue, etc.) or...
on July 3rd, 2007 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

It's a beautiful summer day here in California! What do you like most about summer? What do you like least? (Let's try to be a...
on June 29th, 2007 | 8 answers | 3 people like this

Do birds ever get stung by bees?
on June 23rd, 2007 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

I've noticed that some ABers have an "Expert in..." category in their profile. How do you get one of those?
on June 22nd, 2007 | One answer | 2 people like this

I got downrated for an answer and noticed that it didn't affect the number of points left to reach the next level. Is the way...
on June 22nd, 2007 | One answer | 4 people like this

Mmm-mmm, I just had a pear and it was delicious. What is your favorite fruit to eat fresh?
on June 11th, 2007 | 18 answers | 11 people like this

Pattijo is back! Can she get a WHOOP-WHOOP!!
on June 10th, 2007 | 9 answers | 8 people like this

What have you got planned for the day?
on June 10th, 2007 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

My 5yr old daughter lied to me for the first time tonight (that I know of.) I told her I knew she was lying and, what's worse, she...
on June 7th, 2007 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

For the diabetics, do you feel anything when you get your injection of insulin (other than the needle, of course)?
on June 3rd, 2007 | One answer | 2 people like this

Has anybody experienced something bizarre? Like seeing a UFO, or seeing Big Foot, or Nessie in Loch Ness?
on June 2nd, 2007 | 10 answers | 6 people like this

A parent of one of my daughter's classmates told me it was inappropriate for me, as a father, to bathe my 5 yr. old daughter. I...
on May 23rd, 2007 | 44 answers | 35 people like this

Time to step into the Wayback machine. Does anybody know who owned the yacht "Monkey Business" that Gary Hart made famous in...
on May 21st, 2007 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

This is mostly for the AB staff...What are the percentages of AB users by country?
on May 18th, 2007 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

If you could bring back one deceased celebrity (actor, sports, musician, etc.) who would bring back?
on May 18th, 2007 | 60 answers | 12 people like this

Is it just me or are a bulk of the most recent questions about sex?
on May 17th, 2007 | 8 answers | 5 people like this

A few hours ago, it said I had something over 200 points to reach level 34. Now my profile reads that I need 6749 points to reach level...
on May 11th, 2007 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Parents: Which one achievement of your child are you most proud?
on May 11th, 2007 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

If you could bring one of your childhood icons back to help us out in this crazy old world, who would you bring back? My vote is for Mr....
on May 8th, 2007 | 16 answers | 8 people like this

Has your spouse or significant other done something, or revealed something lately that truly took you by surprise?
on April 30th, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

If we could change our gender completely at any given time (without surgery) what argument would you use to convince me that it's...
on April 28th, 2007 | 10 answers | 3 people like this

Are there any negative slang terms for people, like myself, of Scottish descent? I've never heard one, but maybe because we're...
on April 26th, 2007 | 11 answers | 3 people like this

Who was the best boss you ever had? What made them so good?
on April 25th, 2007 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

You're in a public restroom "dropping the kids off at the pool" when you drop your new cellphone into the toilet. Fish it...
on April 24th, 2007 | 9 answers | 2 people like this

Is illegal immigration a problem where you live?
on April 19th, 2007 | 44 answers | 21 people like this

What were you doing on 9/11 when you found out the WTC had been hit?
on April 18th, 2007 | 57 answers | 11 people like this

What are some things not to say in divorce court?
on April 17th, 2007 | 12 answers | 7 people like this

When was the last time you were involved in a physical altercation? What was the outcome?
on April 11th, 2007 | 9 answers | 3 people like this

How in the world did we make the vast leap from the crucifixion of Jesus to a rabbit hiding brightly-colored chicken eggs?
on April 7th, 2007 | 6 answers | 2 people like this

I saw a bumper sticker that said, "Jesus is my Lord and my God." Is there a difference between "Lord" and...
on April 7th, 2007 | 10 answers | 3 people like this

Pumpernickel, rye, or sourdough?
on April 1st, 2007 | 4 answers

I have a "Tom" (from Tom and Jerry) porcelain figurine that I found in my grandmother's effects. It has some gold...
on March 29th, 2007 | One answer | 2 people like this

What are your top 5 favorite movies of all time?
on March 24th, 2007 | no answers | 8 people like this

So now that you've had a good month to play with your new Windows Vista, what do you think?
on March 21st, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I need some advice. I received thousands of photos from my grandmothers estate (she was 103!) They range back to the 1880's. I want...
on March 3rd, 2007 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

Who was the first to associate vitamins with letters of the alphabet? And when?
on February 21st, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

There is a new set of hilarious VW commercials with a "german engineer" who destroys pimped out rides then flashes gang signs...
on February 17th, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

The instructions for Madden NFL '06 assume you have some basic knowledge of the controls, formations, strategies, etc. Is there a...
on September 22nd, 2006 | no answers

I live in the eastern Los Angeles area and am having trouble finding brick-and-mortar comic book stores that take comics for sale or...
on July 23rd, 2006 | One answer

There are a couple retail chains locally that have someone at the exit door checking receipts against merchandise just purchased. Do I...
on July 10th, 2006 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

Does the "Close Doors" button on an elevator really do anything, or is it only a psychological placebo?
on May 12th, 2006 | 11 answers | 5 people like this

How did shampoo get its name?
on April 7th, 2006 | 5 answers

Is there a rule of thumb about how high from the floor I should hang pictures?
on February 5th, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What was the original reason for the introduction of the two minute warning?
on January 22nd, 2006 | One answer

When I turn on my computer all the fans come on but it doesn't boot up. If I wait 15 minutes, and then press the "refresh"...
on January 13th, 2006 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What does it mean in football when a penalty is declined?
on December 22nd, 2005 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

How did Frank Sinatra get the nickname "Chairman of the Board"?
on December 10th, 2005 | One answer

My brakes squeal at slow speeds and shudder at higher speeds. The mechanic tells me that the brakes are "glazed" and I would...
on October 6th, 2005 | One answer

When a man is on first and a ground ball is hit, why does the fielder automatically throw to first base instead of to second base?
on August 28th, 2005 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

Why does an increasing amount of water continue to flow out of my faucet after I've engaged my Brita water filter?
on August 21st, 2005 | 2 answers

Is there a time limit set by which albums need to reach gold- or platinum-record status?
on August 10th, 2005 | 2 answers

Is it possible for cigarette makers to inject caffeine into cigarettes so that I don't have to drink coffee?
on August 2nd, 2005 | 7 answers | 2 people like this

When I start my year-old PC [with 500 W power supply] the fan on the motherboard won't spin on it's own and the video card fan...
on July 28th, 2005 | One answer

In Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005, is it possible for me to export my saved "character" to a back-up location on my hard drive? (My...
on July 24th, 2005 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What's the difference between a hot dog, a frank, and a wiener?
on July 18th, 2005 | 13 answers | 6 people like this

I recently bought a model that calls for Aztecing. I've looked it up on the internet and it looks really, really complicated. Am I...
on July 11th, 2005 | One answer | 5 people like this