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Answer to How many pieces of paper can be made from the average tree?

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:30:56 -0800

How many pieces of paper can be made from the average tree?

This is a tough question to answer, because different types of paper are made different ways, and different types of trees will make more or less paper depending on their pulp... but an "average" number (along with these issues, and how they make their calculations) can be found here:...

Answer to According to official rules you are not supposed to, but in Monopoly, do YOU put money on Free Parking?

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:23:23 -0800

According to official rules you are not supposed to, but in Monopoly, do YOU put money on Free Parking?

If you are going to play until all but one player goes bankrupt, then putting money on free parking will keep the game going on for at least an extra hour. For the interest of time, we do not use that house rule.

Answer to I was listening to the radio and the DJ announced this young man as the Luther Vandross of gospel. He never reported the signers name. Does anyone know who the singer is referred to as the Luther of gospel?

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:56:42 -0800

I was listening to the radio and the DJ announced this young man as the Luther Vandross of gospel. He never reported the signers name. Does anyone know who the singer is referred to as the Luther of gospel?

Darwin Hobbs has been referenced as the "Luther Vandross of Gospel". Here's a webpage bio : http://www.music-artists.org/christian/darwin_hobbs.html

Answer to What's your favourite board game?

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:28:08 -0800

What's your favourite board game?

If you like Monopoly, you've got to try a game called Power Grid. I've introduced so many friends to it - it's our current favorite. There's a whole world of games out there that aren't made by Parker Bros. - visit www.boardgamegeek.com or www.funagain.com to learn...

Answer to Who knows the name of this poem/short story (forgot) about a man who wanted to go to jail for the winter. He cant manage to get himself arrested. He decides to change his criminal ways, lost in thought hes nabbed for ally trespassing. W'ever!

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:52:25 -0800

Who knows the name of this poem/short story (forgot) about a man who wanted to go to jail for the winter. He cant manage to get himself arrested. He decides to change his criminal ways, lost in thought hes nabbed for ally trespassing. W'ever!

I believe the short story you are looking for is "The Cop and the Anthem", by O'Henry. You can find this short story online here: http://www.classicreader.com/read.php/sid.6/bookid.1757/

Answer to White pill with 7174 on front 93 on back

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:47:15 -0800

White pill with 7174 on front 93 on back

The FDA can help in identifying a pill based on it's markings. From their website : "Division staff can identify drugs for you based on physical appearance (color, shape, size, etc.) and markings. Email DDI your drug description at druginfo@cder.fda.gov We will identify drugs for...

Answer to FOUND A WHILE OBLONG PILL ONE SIDE #20, THE OTHER SIDE 104, WITH SYMBOL IO WITH SLACH OVER THE 0, PILL IS SCORED...ANY IDEA WHAT THIS COULD BE

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:40:48 -0800

FOUND A WHILE OBLONG PILL ONE SIDE #20, THE OTHER SIDE 104, WITH SYMBOL IO WITH SLACH OVER THE 0, PILL IS SCORED...ANY IDEA WHAT THIS COULD BE

The FDA can help in identifying a pill based on it's markings. From their website : "Division staff can identify drugs for you based on physical appearance (color, shape, size, etc.) and markings. Email DDI your drug description at druginfo@cder.fda.gov We will identify drugs...

Answer to In Revelation, it mentions a lamb lying next to a lion. Does this mean that animals go to heaven?

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:26:39 -0800

In Revelation, it mentions a lamb lying next to a lion. Does this mean that animals go to heaven?

Technically, Revelation *doesn't* mention a lamb lying next to a lion. Most people confuse this verse in Isaiah 11:6: The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child...

Answer to Where can I find plans to build a pneumatic golf ball cannon?

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 09:05:25 -0800

Where can I find plans to build a pneumatic golf ball cannon?

Take a look at the Wikipedia for "Spud Gun" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spud_Gun It's the same concept you would use in firing golf balls - in fact, golf balls are referenced as a common projectile fired by this type of gun. The plans would just have to be modified to use...

Answer to What are fat quarters?

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:58:17 -0800

What are fat quarters?

One-fourth yard cut of fabric that usually measures 18" x 22" instead of the typical 9" x 42" quarter-yard cut.

Answer to How do I make a duct tape belt? (I am willing to use a normal buckle, not a duct tape one.)

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:53:31 -0800

How do I make a duct tape belt? (I am willing to use a normal buckle, not a duct tape one.)

The easiest way would be to use two long strips of duct tape. Trim one of them to be slightly narrower than the other and about four inches shorter, and place it in the middle of the second strip, sticky side facing the sticky side of the other strip. Fold the longer edges of the front strip...

Answer to Does anyone know how to make a softbox, I dont have a flashgun so would need to use some other light source, any help would be greatly appreciated as all i can find is information on flash mounted ones?

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:44:41 -0800

Does anyone know how to make a softbox, I dont have a flashgun so would need to use some other light source, any help would be greatly appreciated as all i can find is information on flash mounted ones?

DIYPhotography.net has several articles on how to make your own photography equipment. A softbox is actually very simple to make! There is a pattern and an article on how to accomplish it here: http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/cheap-diy-flash-mounted-softbox Basically, you need...

Answer to What is the latitude and longitude of the lowest elevation in Death Valley?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:52:42 -0800

What is the latitude and longitude of the lowest elevation in Death Valley?

Badwater is the point of the lowest elevation in the US, and is located within Death Valley. The coordinates of Badwater are : 36°13.961 N 116°46.700 W

Answer to Is there some sort of list that shows the general/average cost of living in all US states ?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:44:42 -0800

Is there some sort of list that shows the general/average cost of living in all US states ?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measurement of the cost of living prepared by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, it's a statistical index used to track difference over time, and to compare different cities or regions to each other. So it doesn't list specific prices,...

Answer to How many cities are there in Alabama?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:34:03 -0800

How many cities are there in Alabama?

The answer to this depends on how you define "city". Here's a chart that shows the top populated cities in Alabama, found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Alabama - this sight also has a list of every town and city in Alabama. Major cities by population City...

Answer to When did Hurricane Island become Shell Island in Panama City Beach, Florida?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:27:24 -0800

When did Hurricane Island become Shell Island in Panama City Beach, Florida?

From http://www.see-panamacitybeach.com/features/feature.php3?page=&pID=79 : "Before the mid-19th century there were actually four islands running along the coastline in the Panama City Beach area: Sand, Hammock, Hurricane, and Crooked Islands, all of which existed as separate...

Answer to Is it true that people have juggled running chainsaws? If so, how many?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:38:03 -0800

Is it true that people have juggled running chainsaws? If so, how many?

Yes, there are many people who have actually juggled running chainsaws. Chad Taylor holds a world record for juggling three running chainsaws for 79 consecutive catches.

Answer to I've got loads of automatic update leftovers for windows XP clogging my dard drive. Can I safely remove them? They are named $NtUninstallKB867282$ and similar.

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:25:48 -0800

I've got loads of automatic update leftovers for windows XP clogging my dard drive. Can I safely remove them? They are named $NtUninstallKB867282$ and similar.

You will not harm anything on your computer by removing them. They are not in use by the computer at the current time - the files contain the information needed to uninstall patches and updates for Windows. The danger is that you might need to uninstall an update or patch that is not...

Answer to How many vice-presidents, if any, were born and raised in Texas?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:20:48 -0800

How many vice-presidents, if any, were born and raised in Texas?

Two vice-presidents were born and raised in Texas... JOHN N. GARNER (1868-1967) -- Roosevelt LYNDON B. JOHNSON (1908-1973) -- JFK

Answer to Are the least cost effective properties the green ones?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:06:27 -0800

Are the least cost effective properties the green ones?

It depends on where in the game you are... There are some great statistical tables at : http://www.tkcs-collins.com/truman/monopoly/monopoly.shtml One of the tables there includes "Expected Number of Opponent Rolls to Recoup Incremental Cost (assuming a Short Jail Stay)" - this is a...

Answer to Are the utilities good investments?

Mon, 01 May 2006 11:59:00 -0700

Are the utilities good investments?

In general, no. The cost to acquire them is often not recouped, and the two properties are low-probability enough that they are insignificant in the amount of landings on them. The money used to buy the properties are better spent elsewhere.

Answer to Are the railroads good investments?

Mon, 01 May 2006 11:56:38 -0700

Are the railroads good investments?

In an interview with the then-current Monopoly champion Jason Dunn: "A 'railroader,' said Jason, [is] a certain species of player that avoided most residential real estate with its expensive building costs and potential tax and upkeep penalties, and focused instead on seizing...

Answer to How many different versions of Monopoly are there?

Mon, 01 May 2006 11:17:59 -0700

How many different versions of Monopoly are there?

A quick look at http://www.boardgames.com/monopolygames1.html reveals 118 unique versions of Monopoly currently for sale. A cumulative and constantly updating list on this site : http://jergames.blogspot.com/2006/02/monopoly-versions.html lists over 899 versions - and these are only the...

Answer to How many different Monopoly tokens are there?

Mon, 01 May 2006 11:14:30 -0700

How many different Monopoly tokens are there?

From Parker Bros: "These 10 tokens--flatiron, purse, lantern, car, thimble, shoe, top hat, rocking horse, battleship and cannon--were used until 1942. With World War II came a metal shortage in the United States. As a result, during the years 1943-47, MONOPOLY games contained tokens made...

Answer to What do the different Monopoly tokens signify?

Mon, 01 May 2006 11:06:23 -0700

What do the different Monopoly tokens signify?

The Straight Dope column includes this information from Parker Brothers: http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mmonopoly.html With the tokens serving as such an important part of the MONOPOLY game experience, it's hard to imagine the game without them. However, the first game...

Answer to What version of Monopoly is the most expensive?

Mon, 01 May 2006 11:00:55 -0700

What version of Monopoly is the most expensive?

The Guiness World Record is held by this set : http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/content_pages/record.asp?recordid=43436 An exclusive $2 million (�1.4 million) Monopoly set was created by the jeweller Sidney Mobell, San Francisco, USA, in 1988. The board is made from 23 carat gold,...

Answer to Is it true all the taxes go to free parking and when you land on it you get all the money?

Mon, 01 May 2006 10:56:41 -0700

Is it true all the taxes go to free parking and when you land on it you get all the money?

According to the official rules, this is not the correct way to play. All taxes are paid to the bank. There is a popular "house rule" where people pay taxes / get out of jail fees / community chance fees / etc to free parking - it's important before a game begins to make sure...

Answer to What does free parking do?

Mon, 01 May 2006 10:34:14 -0700

What does free parking do?

In the official rules, Free Parking is a space you land on that has no affect - no rent is collected, no cards are drawn, and no one can own it. Many people play with house rules to earn extra money when landing on Free Parking, but that is not the way the official rules are written.

Answer to Is the Rubik's revenge cube harder than the regular Rubik's Cube?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:12:09 -0700

Is the Rubik's revenge cube harder than the regular Rubik's Cube?

Yes. The rubik's revenge is a 4x4x4 cube instead of 3x3x3. This means that there are 7 x 10^45 (7 with 45 0's after it) combinations it can be in, compared to 43 x 10^18 (43 with 18 0's after it) combinations for the regular cube. The world record for speed solving the regular...

Answer to What's the fastest one-handed Rubik's Cube record?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:03:59 -0700

What's the fastest one-handed Rubik's Cube record?

According to http://www.recordholders.org/en/list/rubik.html , the current record is 25.95 sec by Christopher Hardwick (USA) at the US Championships on 10 July 2004

Answer to How do you "walk the dog" with your yo-yo?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:00:34 -0700

How do you "walk the dog" with your yo-yo?

By spinning the yo-yo very quickly, it will "sleep", or stay spinning at the bottom of the string without returning. While the yo-yo is sleeping, place it gently on the floor and let it roll forward, leading it with the string. When the yo-yo slows down, quickly tug the string to help...

Answer to What's the biggest yo-yo in the world?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:58:55 -0700

What's the biggest yo-yo in the world?

The Guiness Book of World Records lists a 896 pound yo-yo with a 10.5 foot diameter that was dropped successfully from a crane.

Answer to Is it true the yo-yo was used as a weapon?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:56:45 -0700

Is it true the yo-yo was used as a weapon?

Yes, somewhat. It was not the same as today's yo-yo. From http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/explain/docs/yoyo.asp "In the Philippines around 1500, the Yo-Yo was a weapon. It consisted of a four pound stone attached to a rope about 20 feet long. Tribesmen used it in two ways. When...

Answer to What's the greatest number of objects a human can juggle?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:46:54 -0700

What's the greatest number of objects a human can juggle?

The current world record holder for most objects juggled include one instance of 12 balls juggled, and one instance of 13 rings juggled.

Answer to How fast do you fall when you skydive?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:37:21 -0700

How fast do you fall when you skydive?

In a free-fall, the average human terminal velocity (the fastest a human will fall since friction of the air will negate any further accelleration due to gravity) is about 120 miles per hour. From the rec.skydiving FAQ: "However, by diving or "standing up"in free fall, any...

Answer to Can you survive a fall from normal skydive height without a parachute?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:28:51 -0700

Can you survive a fall from normal skydive height without a parachute?

There are cases of people who have survived falls from extreme heights. Some have had faulty parachutes, others fell with some sort of wreckage, and a very few were completely in free fall the entire time. Usually there is something that has broken their fall at the last second, decreasing the...

Answer to What are the most cost effective properties on the Monopoly board?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:10:55 -0700

What are the most cost effective properties on the Monopoly board?

Strictly by percentages of what it costs to buy the property at face value, and add improvements to it the Dark Blue (Park Place and Boardwalk) have the highest percentage return on your money at nearly 70%. However, just slightly behind are the Orange properties at almost 60%, and they have a...

Answer to Is there strategy in Monopoly or does it all depend on the roll of the dice?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:00:44 -0700

Is there strategy in Monopoly or does it all depend on the roll of the dice?

There are many strategies that can be employed while playing Monopoly. One of the easiest to understand is knowing which properties are most likely to be landed on. Since there are many ways for players to be sent "Straight To Jail", the properties just after leaving the jailhouse are...

Answer to Is there a world champion of Monopoly?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:53:22 -0700

Is there a world champion of Monopoly?

Yes - a World Championship tournament is held every four years. A press release on Hasbro's site lists the last winner (as of 2004) as Antonio Zafra Fernandez from Spain.

Answer to What is the origin of the street names on a Monopoly board?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:49:46 -0700

What is the origin of the street names on a Monopoly board?

The street names were from actual streets in Atlantic City.

Answer to Who invented Monopoly?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:48:38 -0700

Who invented Monopoly?

Charles Darrow first published Monopoly by hand in the 1930's, and later sold it to Parker Brothers. However, it is believed that he was merely reproducing a game he had learned to play that was passed around in a non-commercial fashion. The game could have come from the game...

Answer to Can you build more than one hotel on a property according to official Monopoly rules?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:39:58 -0700

Can you build more than one hotel on a property according to official Monopoly rules?

No, according to the official rules one hotel is the maximum per property. From the rules : "Only one hotel may be erected on any one property."

Answer to What is the difference between a "bolt-on" bass guitar and a "neck-through" bass guitar?

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:37:24 -0700

What is the difference between a "bolt-on" bass guitar and a "neck-through" bass guitar?

A "bolt on" bass has a neck/fret-board that bolts on to the top of the body. A "neck-through" bass has a neck that runs through the entire body of the bass, with the two sides of the body glued on to this neck-through wood. A neck-through bass is supposed to have better...

Answer to What's the song on the SBC commercial that starts, "All round the world, go spread the word?"

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:15:36 -0700

What's the song on the SBC commercial that starts, "All round the world, go spread the word?"

The press release from SBC lists it as "All Around the World" by Oasis.

Answer to Where can I find cell phone accessories on the Web for discount prices?

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:43:00 -0700

Where can I find cell phone accessories on the Web for discount prices?

You have to watch out for the high shipping charges, but Ebay is a great place to look for cell phone accessories. You can get the best deal there by buying a package deal with three or four accessories, and only paying shipping on one package that way. There are several other online shops...

Answer to What are the most popular cell phone accessories?

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:36:58 -0700

What are the most popular cell phone accessories?

If you judge by the most common accessories offered on Ebay, the top 3 would be cases/ holsters, headsets (wired and bluetooth), and car chargers.

Answer to What is the origin of the phrase, "beat like a red-headed stepchild"?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:59:33 -0700

What is the origin of the phrase, "beat like a red-headed stepchild"?

Red-headedness is a rare characteristic, and can only be present if one parent also has this passive gene. A "red headed stepchild" would be a constant reminder that they were not your natural offspring, drawing attention to themselves and distinguishing themselves from the other...

Answer to Where and when did we get the impression that TYPING IN CAPS LOCK IS YELLING? Where did this notion first come from?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:46:43 -0700

Where and when did we get the impression that TYPING IN CAPS LOCK IS YELLING? Where did this notion first come from?

In the early days of the internet, the most common form of communication was through email or through the USENET (newsgroups). At this point, everything was on a terminal running on a mainframe type computer, and there were no graphical programs to include italics, bold, or other emphasis to...

Answer to How many octaves must you have to hit high notes?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:41:06 -0700

How many octaves must you have to hit high notes?

An octave is simply the range of notes from one note to the same note on the scale (ie C to the next C). When people talk about "having octaves" they are talking about the octave range that their voices can travel. So it is possible to ONLY hit high notes and have a very small range....

Answer to What does Chicago's song 25 or 6 to 4 mean?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:38:10 -0700

What does Chicago's song 25 or 6 to 4 mean?

The story goes that Robert Lamm woke up in the middle of the night with a melody running through his head. He quickly wrote out the music for the melody before he forgot it, and then sat there trying to come up with some words to go along with it. Since the middle of the night is NOT a great...

Answer to I have a 2001 Honda Civic LX. Is this an interference or non-interference engine?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:20:46 -0700

I have a 2001 Honda Civic LX. Is this an interference or non-interference engine?

Almost all Hondas, and all Civics, have interference engines.

Answer to Why are salt crystals always cubes?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:08:43 -0700

Why are salt crystals always cubes?

The chemical bonds formed between Sodium and Chloride form into this cubic structure. A good illustration of this can be found here: http://www.astro.uwo.ca/~jlandstr/planets/webfigs/matter/slide7.html

Answer to Who invented ice cream?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:04:52 -0700

Who invented ice cream?

From http://inventors.about.com/od/foodrelatedinventions/a/ice_cream.htm "The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references include the Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 37-68) who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit...

Answer to Why is the coldest time of morning right after the sun rises?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:23:27 -0700

Why is the coldest time of morning right after the sun rises?

Sunlight is absorbed by the earth and other physical objects, and some of that energy is released as longwave radiation, which we perceive as heat. During the night, no sunlight is available to be absorbed and produce heat, so the temperature drops. Once the sunlight is available again, the...

Answer to What equipment is required for satellite radio in your car?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:21:05 -0700

What equipment is required for satellite radio in your car?

At the very minimum you will need an antenna, and a satellite radio receiver. If you already have a "head unit", or in-car stereo system, you can send the audio from your radio receiver to it with an FM transmitter, a cassette adapter, or (if your head unit has external inputs) a...

Answer to What is a ".par" file and how is it opened?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:13:11 -0700

What is a ".par" file and how is it opened?

PAR files are "parity" files, and contain information to check data files for errors, and correct them. They are usually associated with downloaded files, and can scan the files for corruption and repair them to their correct state. There are many programs that can open and use PAR...

Answer to What is DNA?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:55:30 -0700

What is DNA?

Deoxyribonucleic acid - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA These double stranded chains are the building blocks of life. The encoded DNA strands contain the genetic instructions for cell growth that control every aspect of hereditary information - from your growth as a human, to your blood...

Answer to What is RNA?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:50:24 -0700

What is RNA?

Ribonucleic acid - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RNA

Answer to Why do we need leap seconds?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:29:15 -0700

Why do we need leap seconds?

A full answer can be found at the US Naval Observatory site: http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/leapsec.html The full answer is confusing and convoluted - the best brief answer I can give is that the orbit of the earth around the sun is very slowly decreasing in speed. The second originally meant...

Answer to Why do we need leap years?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:22:59 -0700

Why do we need leap years?

The time it takes for the earth to travel around the sun one complete time is is slightly less than 365� days. Since we measure things in "days", and not quarter days, we occassionaly need to sync up that extra time so that our months will still fall at the same time in our solar...

Answer to How do the sensors at traffic stops work?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:12:51 -0700

How do the sensors at traffic stops work?

There are coils measuring the "inductance" caused by metallic vehicles moving close to the coils. This triggers the "presence" of cars waiting at the light, and some computer calculations are done to determine if the light should change or not. More information on the...

Answer to Is there a difference between volume and decibel level?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:09:31 -0700

Is there a difference between volume and decibel level?

Decibels (specifically audio decibels - there are many different decibel scales measuring things other than audio) are a specific measurement of sound pressure. "volume" can mean several different things - the number on a volume dial, how loud something SEEMS to you at a particular...

Answer to Can you power RV accessories with solar panels? If so, how much do they cost?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:05:32 -0700

Can you power RV accessories with solar panels? If so, how much do they cost?

You can - and the price ranges on how much electricity you'd like to provide. Systems for anything beyond keeping your auto battery charged can run anywhere from $500 to several thousand. You can check out one shop offering kits here: http://www.azsolar.com/page/page/1496898.htm

Answer to How can I find out about online shopping sales without browsing every single site?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:03:20 -0700

How can I find out about online shopping sales without browsing every single site?

There are several "deal forums" where members post in a message board whenever they've found a particularly good deal online. Sometimes these deals require rebates, price matching, etc - but the deals can be outstanding. Dealfinder.com and fatwallet.com are some I've seen,...

Answer to Where should I do research on a new car before purchasing?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:00:36 -0700

Where should I do research on a new car before purchasing?

Both edmunds.com and kbb.com (Kelly Blue Book) have price / features / reviews / statistics and a host of other information on both used and new cars.

Answer to What's the best way to negotiate a great price for a new car?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:59:42 -0700

What's the best way to negotiate a great price for a new car?

The absolute best guide I've ever seen on this topic is available at the Motley Fool website: http://www.fool.com/car/car.htm?source=PFinAg You need to register online to see it, but everyone buying a new car should read the article. The short summary is, you should do some research on...

Answer to Why do my eyes burn when I roast garlic? Is this harmful? How can I prevent it?

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:40:15 -0700

Why do my eyes burn when I roast garlic? Is this harmful? How can I prevent it?

When garlic is cut or cooked, it's cell walls break down and release a chemical called allicin. As the allicin breaks down it produces a number of chemical compounds, including propenyl disulfide - which gives onions their smell, and propenyl sulphenic acid - which is the substance in...

Answer to Can you get HDTV from satellite providers, or only from cable?

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:54:55 -0700

Can you get HDTV from satellite providers, or only from cable?

Both Dish Network and DirecTV offer HDTV channels. You can also receive HDTV signals with an antenna - check with your local network affiliates to see if they offer an over-the-air HDTV broadcast.

Answer to Whatever happened to Another Bad Creation?

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:45:48 -0700

Whatever happened to Another Bad Creation?

According to a press release at VH1.com : "Another Bad Creation has formed own label ABC is all grown up now and living normal lives. ABC have been working on new material in the studio and they have formed their own record label. Industry Riot was formed to give ABC some leverage and...

Answer to What is the largest number of hamburgers ever consumed by a person at one time?

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:43:56 -0700

What is the largest number of hamburgers ever consumed by a person at one time?

Sonya Thomas, competetive eater, finished 57 Krystal Burgers in 8 minutes: an American Record on September 5, 2005. Also listed on her site is this record: - January 21, 2006, Las Vegas, NV: Consumed one 9 lbs+ (total weight) "Big Daddy" Barrick Burger w/ Cheese (without condiments)...

Answer to What is the song "Seether" by Veruca Salt about?

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:26:43 -0700

What is the song "Seether" by Veruca Salt about?

According to the Veruca Salt FAQ : "Nina Gordon wrote Seether after having a discussion with someone and disagreeing so violently that she wanted to bash her face in. Simply put, Seether is about anger, a seething anger, hence the name. It has been said that's it's more about a...

Answer to How did he meet Vanessa Paradis?

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:48:15 -0700

How did he meet Vanessa Paradis?

According to Vanessa : "We met in 1994 at a mutual friend's house. He made a big impression on me and during my years of solitude, he never left my thoughts. Then, in 1998, we met again. Three months later, we decided to spend our lives together". In 1998 Johnny was working on...

Answer to Is DirecTV compatible with TiVo?

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:27:57 -0700

Is DirecTV compatible with TiVo?

Yes. There is a Tivo unit made specifically for DirecTV, although DTV has discontinued it in favor of their own DVR, these can still be found for sale, both new and used. Furthermore, a normal Tivo (commonly called a stand-alone - NOT a DirecTivo) can control a DirecTV receiver and record shows...

Answer to Where can I buy Bible character action figures?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 14:27:16 -0700

Where can I buy Bible character action figures?

Many Christian bookstores will carry them in their toy section. One online example is http://www.christianbook.com/ under the category Kids-->Toys-->Action Figures

Answer to What does it mean to be "firstborn over all creation?"

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 14:23:45 -0700

What does it mean to be "firstborn over all creation?"

Quoting Kerux : http://www.kerux.com/documents/KeruxV01N3A3.asp "The title "firstborn" has a rich significance in this passage especially when we look first at its Old Testament backdrop. The firstborn son of the patriarchal age was the heir to the majority or all of his...

Answer to How can I save wallpapers from images I load myself? When I use a different wallpaper, the ones I loaded don't appear in the list anymore.

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 14:21:39 -0700

How can I save wallpapers from images I load myself? When I use a different wallpaper, the ones I loaded don't appear in the list anymore.

The easiest way is to open the folder where the image is saved, and then open the image itself with Internet Explorer. Right-click on the image, and say "set as background". This will show up in your display properties as "Internet Explorer background image".

Answer to How many litters can a rabbit have in a year?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 14:19:14 -0700

How many litters can a rabbit have in a year?

The gestational period for a rabbit is 28 days, and it is possible for the rabbit to conceive immediately after giving birth. This means it's theoretically possible for a rabbit to have 13 litters in a year.

Answer to After a power failure, my Panasonic TV can't get channels 14 thru 99. How can I fix this?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 14:11:52 -0700

After a power failure, my Panasonic TV can't get channels 14 thru 99. How can I fix this?

If you go into the menu for the TV, one of the options should be something like "channels received" or "Channel setup". One of the options will be able to switch from Antenna (or ANT) to Cable (CAT). This setting has reset to antenna, and you only receive 2-13 on antenna...

Answer to Can a nuclear weapon be stopped once it has been launched?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:46:17 -0700

Can a nuclear weapon be stopped once it has been launched?

It depends on what you mean by the question. A rocket or missile with a nuclear warhead could be stopped. Usually these types of weapons have a detonation switch of some sort for the nuclear portion of the bomb. Until that trigger is switched, the radioactive material is in a stable state....

Answer to Can rigor mortis wear off or is it permanent?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:39:02 -0700

Can rigor mortis wear off or is it permanent?

Rigor mortis wears off within approximately 72 hours from the time of death.

Answer to Why do we perceive some foods, like mint, as cool, and others, like chili, as hot, when their physical temperature is irrelevant?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:35:42 -0700

Why do we perceive some foods, like mint, as cool, and others, like chili, as hot, when their physical temperature is irrelevant?

Capsaicin is the chemical in peppers that acts on nerve cells, triggering ion channel TRP-V1, that is also activated by 'hot' temperatures. Menthol in mints interacts with the same molecule (the TRP-M8 ion channel) on nerve cells that signals cool temperatures. These nerves being...

Answer to Is it possible that my bipolar meds (Lamictal and Depakote) could affect my birth control pills?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:29:55 -0700

Is it possible that my bipolar meds (Lamictal and Depakote) could affect my birth control pills?

Please call a pharmacist or ask your physician this question. A pharmacist has taken years of school and training to study drug interactions. They will be able to answer the question very quickly with much better accuracy than you will find on the internet.

Answer to What was the best-selling computer game before Myst came out?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:25:51 -0700

What was the best-selling computer game before Myst came out?

If you combine all versions, then it was Microsoft Flight Simulator. For one single title, Sim City 2000 sold over 1 million copies. Myst has sold over 9 million copies. The only software title to have sold more is The Sims, with 16 million.

Answer to My laptop loses battery power even when it's turned off. Will it harm my laptop to remove the battery when it's not in use for a prolonged period of time?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:17:03 -0700

My laptop loses battery power even when it's turned off. Will it harm my laptop to remove the battery when it's not in use for a prolonged period of time?

Some laptops use the battery to charge the CMOS battery which keeps track of the time on your computer, among other things. The only problem that could happen is that this CMOS battery could lose it's charge and you would have to reset your clock and any changes you had made to your CMOS....

Answer to What are the specific legal issues in the Leonard vs Pepsico case?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:03:55 -0700

What are the specific legal issues in the Leonard vs Pepsico case?

According the the filed complaint with the court, these five charges were brought against Pepsico by the plaintiff: COUNT I [Specific Performances] COUNT II [Breach of Contract (In the Alternative)] COUNT III [Fraud] COUNT IV [Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices] COUNT V [Misleading...

Answer to What was Johnny Depp's role in the band 'P'?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:56:06 -0700

What was Johnny Depp's role in the band 'P'?

Johnny played guitar and bass guitar.

Answer to Who invented the first lock?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:31:15 -0700

Who invented the first lock?

From "The History of Locks" found at http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bllock.htm : "The oldest known lock was found by archeologists in the Khorsabad palace ruins near Nineveh. The lock was estimated to be 4,000 years old. " edit: fixed link

Answer to Why haven't Puerto Rico and other US territories become states?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:29:21 -0700

Why haven't Puerto Rico and other US territories become states?

As a commonwealth, Puerto Ricans are US citizens, but can not vote in a presidential election, and do not have representation in Congress. The government of Puerto Rico can hold elections to incorporate as a US state, but all such elections have failed. Puerto Rico has had at least three such...

Answer to Where were all of the US Presidents from beginning to the present day, born?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:24:18 -0700

Where were all of the US Presidents from beginning to the present day, born?

U.S. Presidents and Their States of Birth 1. George Washington (1789-97) Virginia 2. John Adams (1797-1801) Massachusetts 3. Thomas Jefferson (1801-09) Virginia 4. James Madison (1809-17) Virginia 5. James Monroe (1817-25) Virginia 6. John Quincy Adams (1825-29)...

Answer to What is the PS2 expansion bay for?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:23:08 -0700

What is the PS2 expansion bay for?

Sony provided a network adapter that fits into the expansion bay. It also is used by the PS2 hard drive for game saves, etc. The Sony network adapter has a standard IDE port on it that will connect to a hard drive.

Answer to What are the chances of getting pregnant if I'm on the pill and my boyfriend never ejaculates inside me?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:21:25 -0700

What are the chances of getting pregnant if I'm on the pill and my boyfriend never ejaculates inside me?

I am not a doctor or pharmacist, so take this as opinion only. You can find statistical information on efficiency of your pills in the information provided with them. If you don't have that any more, you can ask your pharmacist for a copy. Most pills are between 92-99.7% effective. I...

Answer to My PS2 got a disc read error, then I opened it up and found there was a little battery. I fiddled with it, then it worked again, but now it doesn't. What should I do?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:13:18 -0700

My PS2 got a disc read error, then I opened it up and found there was a little battery. I fiddled with it, then it worked again, but now it doesn't. What should I do?

More than likely the battery was a rabbit trail that did not actually fix the problem. Disc read errors with PS2 units are pretty common. The two main causes are a dirty lens, and a mis-aligned laser. Cleaning the dirty lens is the easiest thing to try - instructions can be found here:...

Answer to My Slimline PS2 will not read any of my memory cards. If I buy and use a multi-tap, would I be able to use those slots to read my memory cards?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:03:30 -0700

My Slimline PS2 will not read any of my memory cards. If I buy and use a multi-tap, would I be able to use those slots to read my memory cards?

Most likely no. The multitap is only passing the electrical signals from it's input into the input on your ps2. If the input on your ps2 is not working correctly, then the information passed from the multitap will not be read correctly either.

Answer to What is the name of the largest desert in the southern hemisphere?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:01:23 -0700

What is the name of the largest desert in the southern hemisphere?

Some definitions include arctic regions as desert - if so, that would make the Antarctic area the largest desert. However, in the more traditional sense the Great Western Desert of Australia (known as the "Outback") is the largest in the southern hemisphere. This area is officially...

Answer to Why is it considered correct to use your knife in your right hand and fork in the left?

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:44:09 -0700

Why is it considered correct to use your knife in your right hand and fork in the left?

In general, most people are right handed. This means that the right hand is more dexterous and powerfull than the left, and will be more performing the cutting motion of the knife, while the left hand merely holds the food in place with the fork. For more information on different etiquette...

Answer to How can I convert my PAL console to NTSC with software or a mod chip?

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 10:21:48 -0700

How can I convert my PAL console to NTSC with software or a mod chip?

This is easily doable with a PAL-NTSC cable like the one found here: http://store.unet.net/shop/showdetl.cfm?DID=12&Product_ID=229 This solution is simpler than a mod chip and doesn't force you to open the case - it's literally plug-and-play.

Answer to What race makes up the biggest portion of the US prison population and why?

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 10:14:49 -0700

What race makes up the biggest portion of the US prison population and why?

I can not tell you why, but according to a published report, here are the ratio of races incarcerated... this report is by the Department of Justice, and can be found here: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/ascii/pjim04.txt At midyear 2004 nearly 6 in 10 persons in local jails were racial or...

Answer to How can I spike my hair if it is hair is curly and wavy?

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:56:15 -0700

How can I spike my hair if it is hair is curly and wavy?

Visit a beauty supply store or salon, and look for a product called "styling glue" or "styling paste". You put this stuff in your hair, mold it into the shape you want, and then blow-dry it. It is almost as if your hair is a plastic mold at this point. This should work for...

Answer to Is it legal to sell current postal stamps for more than their face value?

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:40:41 -0700

Is it legal to sell current postal stamps for more than their face value?

Yes, it is. Third party sellers such as grocery stores or other retail stores often add a small charge to the price for a book of stamps. Also, collectors often pay more than face value for mint uncirculated stamps.

Answer to Is it legal for a current buyer sell the rights of his automobile without contacting the lender?

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:26:14 -0700

Is it legal for a current buyer sell the rights of his automobile without contacting the lender?

If the lender still has a lien on the vehicle, they are co-owner (and in a legal sense, probably full owner) of the vehicle. If your question is can you sell the vehicle to another owner, the answer is no - you are not the holder of the title, and the new owner will need the title transferred to...