How many English words do i need to know before i can say, "I speak English"?
on October 5th, 2011 | 6 answers | 2 people like this

Who is really the pretty one?
on July 15th, 2011 | 2 answers

Is it "pillar block bearing", or "pillow block bearing", one has to be wrong?
on June 15th, 2011 | no answers

Which side of an inner tube patch kit, patch, goes toward the rubber, peel the blue or the clear plactic film?
on May 17th, 2011 | 2 answers

When will people realize that the economy didn't get bad because money disappeared, it flowed to the rich people?
on March 1st, 2011 | 6 answers | 7 people like this

Do Americans realize that the government's ethanol gas program is destroying older engines: epoxies,diaphragms,hoses,and other synthetics?
on February 1st, 2011 | One answer | 1 person likes this

If you had a dollar for every time you had to watch a MDA commercial on the History Channel, would you be a millionaire yet?
on February 1st, 2011 | no answers

Can vacuum distillation be used while yeast is fermenting, so the alcohol doesn't stop the fermentation process.
on January 31st, 2011 | no answers

If people are drinking alkaline water now for their health, why not just add some sodium hydroxide to the water?
on December 24th, 2010 | 2 answers

If you were a frozen turkey in a store, what would bother you the most?
on December 24th, 2010 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Why does Honeywell use a lead weight on their relays in their controls?
on December 17th, 2010 | 3 answers

If i plant celery seed from a jar in the spices section, will it grow into celery stalks?
on November 16th, 2010 | One answer

Do ATV's and ATC's float in deep water, or do they sink to the bottom?
on November 9th, 2010 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Could a blue tarp 16'x12', rigged like a parachute, slow a person down enough that they wouldn't get hurt when they hit the ground?
on November 9th, 2010 | 2 answers

Do you cut the little nipples off of all your tires, or do you leave them there?
on October 28th, 2010 | 10 answers | 2 people like this

Why do the plastic handles on xcelite and some other brands of screwdrivers and nutdrivers, smell like vomit when they get old?
on September 3rd, 2010 | 2 answers

Will a frog get out of the water to pee, or do they just pee in the pool like people do?
on July 6th, 2010 | 2 answers

Will it cost more to do the dishes now that they are using Dawn to clean up dirty ducks?
on May 31st, 2010 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

Why didn't the government bail out GM by making anyone who doesn't buy a GM car, pay a fine? Maybe we can be fined for more things!
on March 28th, 2010 | One answer

How much is the penalty for not paying the penalty for not having health insurance?
on March 25th, 2010 | One answer | 2 people like this

Which is worse, too many overpaid government workers, or just a few overpaid bankers?
on January 27th, 2010 | 3 answers

Can aviation safety wire be used for heating element wire?
on January 23rd, 2010 | no answers

Is a LA78041 electrically the same part, but in a different package from a LA7841?(vertical driver IC)
on January 19th, 2010 | no answers

If the expression was used today, "I've lost my girlish figure", what would it mean?
on January 11th, 2010 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

Am i the only citizen that realizes that the US government intends to pay off the deficit by printing up millions of new dollars everyday?
on January 7th, 2010 | 2 answers

Can breathing "powderpost beetle" waste in the firewood pile, cause sinus problems?
on January 3rd, 2010 | no answers

Why does the "shamwow / slap chop" man wear a headset?
on January 3rd, 2010 | 6 answers

Can catching a frisbee, do damage to a dog's teeth?
on January 1st, 2010 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Will we have to drop our pants at airports to have our underwear inspected in the future?
on December 29th, 2009 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Now that gasoline all has a percentage of alcohol, which makes water soluable in it, is water being added by the oil companies?
on December 19th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Americans all want money to buy "things", but don't want a job making anything. Do you have a factory job?
on December 13th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

If Ty Pennington built you a new house, would you sell it right away or pay the insane new taxes?
on December 13th, 2009 | no answers

Would you buy a car that runs on wood or coal?
on December 11th, 2009 | 4 answers

Are some properties surveyed wrong in the US, because surveyors didn't compensate for the declination of the magnetic field of the earth?
on December 11th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Do male centipedes prefer female centipedes with sexy legs?
on August 22nd, 2009 | no answers

Would cubes of metal of the same volume as ice, last longer than ice in a cooler, assuming they start out at the same temperature? Such...
on August 14th, 2009 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

If swelling is caused by the painkiller that a mosquito injects while inserting it's needle, then wouldn't it be better if a...
on August 10th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Would concrete be harder if distilled water was used in the mix instead of city or well water?
on August 4th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Why can a person feel their own heartbeat in their fingers when they pick up a dead mouse with those fingers?
on August 1st, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

If a compact flash card is pin compatible with IDE interface, then can a compact flash card be used in place of a hard drive in a...
on July 21st, 2009 | no answers

What is the flavor or smell of that red stuff that the janitor spreads on vomit?
on July 19th, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Why were many motorcycles manufactured so the key can be removed, leaving the tail light on?
on June 22nd, 2009 | no answers

Create more jobs? Where will the money come from when more than half of all Americans have a government or government related job? I was...
on February 8th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Which cost the most to make? Applesauce that comes in a jar, or the jar that the applesauce comes in.
on January 27th, 2009 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Can you roast hot dogs and marshmellows in front of a quartz heater indoors?
on December 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

What is the maximum weight to horsepower ratio before an efficient aircraft will no longer be able to fly?
on December 17th, 2008 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

Pink, white, and gray grinding wheels, other than color, what is the difference?
on December 16th, 2008 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

Do birds get sore muscles after flying long distances?
on December 16th, 2008 | One answer

Would the world's economy improve if those oil producing nations would try spending some of that money that they extorted from us...
on November 21st, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What causes that strange smell that has a "gagging" effect when you first turn on a quartz heater that hasn't been on for...
on November 16th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

Why does a moth fly into a fire? Can't they feel the heat?
on November 13th, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

My neighbor has a right-of -way through my property. He recently put in his own road to the highway, but continues to only use mine. Do i...
on October 31st, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

If someone sent you a letter that was printed with "wingdings", could you read it without getting help from your computer fonts?
on October 30th, 2008 | One answer

When the enamel wears to the bone on a tooth, will flouride in toothpaste harden the bone to slow decay like it does to enamel?
on October 24th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Does your toaster have asbestos or mica to hold the heating elements?
on October 18th, 2008 | 4 answers

Will "Joe the plumber" vote for McCain?
on October 15th, 2008 | 4 answers | 7 people like this

If i plant popcorn kernels, will they grow corn plants with ears of popcorn on them?
on October 5th, 2008 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

I just ate a can of red salmon that was 10-13 years old, if i die from food poisioning, will there be an AB funeral for me?
on August 8th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

My old school bus driver died yesterday, he was 90, but he drove the bus till he was 82. Do you think it is a safe thing letting an old...
on August 8th, 2008 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

Can a UV LED be used to erase an ultraviolet EPROM such as an Intel 27512?
on August 8th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Why doesn't a fresh can of paint get a scum on the top, i opened a 40+ year old can of Mary Carter paint and it looks real fresh?...
on August 5th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

How does activated charcoal absorb odors ? And does it wear out for doing that function?
on August 4th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

I was making a cake last night, and a tiny bug flew into the batter while mixing. Should I: a. finish baking and eat it ? b. throw it...
on August 3rd, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

Were "Hessians", the people that would collect those Hess trucks?
on August 2nd, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

How did Dick Proenneke pay his taxes, or at least sign his tax forms?
on July 19th, 2008 | no answers

Can boric acid that is sold for control of ants and roaches, be used for making paste for welding and brazing?
on July 17th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

Why do rubber bands melt when they get old?
on July 14th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Since most parents today think their kids are too good to be properly diciplined, why not make parents pay 50% of the fines and...
on July 11th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Do you eat tomato stakes? How do you cook a tomato stake?
on July 5th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Q-Ray bracelet, magnet therapy, HHO for better gas mileage, piezoelectric pain killer, what other marketed scams do you know of?
on June 26th, 2008 | One answer

If someone poured a concrete floor and didn't keep it wet till it properly cured, now it chalks off easily. Just rubbing a shoe will...
on June 25th, 2008 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

When i was a sniper in Vietnam, i killed at least 65 of the enemy. Should i feel bad about this ? I don't, i did my job.
on June 15th, 2008 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

If pollution causes global warming, then why wouldn't "increased temperatures caused by global warming" cut down on...
on June 6th, 2008 | 2 answers

All you hear about is the invention of the wheel by caveman, but what about the "straight line", who invented that, and how?
on May 31st, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

When we were kids, we would burn ants with a magnifying glass. One day we did some cobalt chloride crystals, it bubbled and turned green...
on May 29th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Why does something that smells, get a lot worst as it dries out?
on May 28th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Because half of all homeless people are veterans, don't you think that any wartime veteran should be able to live in the USA free...
on May 26th, 2008 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

Some people don't like drinking from a can because it has that "can taste". Can you taste the can or do you pour it into a...
on May 26th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

Who inspired physical fitness the most ? Charles Atlas, Jack Lalanne, Richard Simmons, Arnold Schwarzenegger
on May 26th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Are you a better cook than your mother?
on May 24th, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Would a mosquito suck blood from a frog?
on May 23rd, 2008 | 7 answers | 6 people like this

Do you own a short wave radio ? Do you ever use it?
on May 22nd, 2008 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

How many devices, counting motor vehicles, do you have a gasoline engine in to power it? Such as mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, boats,...
on May 19th, 2008 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Did you ever do anything to try to save some money, but by the time you were done, the medical bills(or whatever) cost more than if you...
on May 18th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

When you were a teenager, did you ride the "circuit" in any nearby town at night, drag racing, showing off your hot car, whatever?
on May 18th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

Do you really like skin on potatos or do you realize that it is right up against the cow flop that we just spread in our fields? I think...
on May 18th, 2008 | 7 answers | 7 people like this

In programming PAL's and GAL's, does a programmer present the binary value required to the input pins and also the output pins,...
on May 17th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

If i were standing on the moon, and fired a handgun at the earth, will the bullet leave the moon's gravity and head toward earth ?...
on May 16th, 2008 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

What chemical reaction does cadmium additive do to a lead acid battery to get more life out of it?
on May 15th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

Did you ever wear a Band-Aid on your face or neck, in public?
on May 14th, 2008 | 4 answers | 5 people like this

Why do parents call the police on their underaged kids for crimes they commit ? Don't they realize that they are responsible for...
on May 13th, 2008 | 7 answers | 2 people like this

Now that gas prices are up, it cost me $.22 /mile for gas and my insurance is $1.35 /mile, that is more than 6 times the gas. Should we...
on May 13th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

If i use the alt+xxxx to get the characters that aren't on the keyboard, will the numeric code represent the same character from...
on May 10th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Which do you think tastes better, LP gas flavored burgers or charcoal flavored burgers ? Or do you do them by burning wood and cook on...
on May 10th, 2008 | One answer

Who has the messiest workbench or workshop ? Post a picture.
on May 9th, 2008 | One answer

Have you tried http://answers.polldaddy.com ? You might find it addictive like AB.
on May 8th, 2008 | One answer

It's only May and i hear lots of "June" bugs bouncing off my screens. Is it my imagination or does it seem like all bugs...
on May 6th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How can i discourage Junco birds from building nests on the house ? Every year it's a battle for weeks knocking these nests off...
on May 3rd, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

What do you like on your Tombstone ? (Pizza)
on May 3rd, 2008 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

Do you still use anything that has vacuum tubes not counting a picture tube (CRT)?
on May 3rd, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Can popcorn be made to pop larger by increasing or decreasing atmospheric pressure while popping?
on May 3rd, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

If a shaft was rotating at 1000 RPM and went into a universal joint, and the other end of the universal went to a shaft on an angle of 15...
on May 2nd, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Would you give me your address if i said that everyone that answers this question will be sent a dollar in the mail?
on May 2nd, 2008 | 6 answers | 3 people like this

All the way through public school (12th grade) , i never raised my hand and asked the teacher anything. How many times do you think you...
on April 30th, 2008 | 8 answers | 5 people like this

If everyone was home schooled, how many billions of gallons of gas can be saved per day by not having busing?
on April 30th, 2008 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

If two car lamps were put in series #53 lamp and a #67 lamp, and 12 volts were applied, will both light same or will one be brighter ? If...
on April 30th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

If the moon causes high and low tides, wouldn't i weigh less if the moon is straight over my head ? If that be, then i can blame my...
on April 30th, 2008 | One answer | 3 people like this

Most motorboat engines are two cycle, their exhaust is piped down to the propeller. This is done so the engine doesn't need a...
on April 29th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

When Uncle Sam gives you your $600 to stimulate the ecomomy, are you going to keep spending like a fool after it's all gone, or are...
on April 28th, 2008 | 7 answers | 4 people like this

Did you ever catch yourself humming the theme to the movie "Carrie" while you were in the shower?
on April 27th, 2008 | no answers

When did you ever give a homeless person, some money, or even food?
on April 25th, 2008 | no answers | 5 people like this

Survivor: Now that James has eaten bat soup twice, don't you think that Parvati won't kiss him now that he has "BAT...
on April 25th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Are coffee grounds really good for your garden ? Won't it keep the earthworms awake all night?
on April 25th, 2008 | 7 answers | 4 people like this

Can you take your pacman toad outside in the summer to hunt for food or will it run away?
on April 19th, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Do you believe there will be another civil war in the US ? Poor against the rich and government.
on April 19th, 2008 | 4 answers | 6 people like this

What TV or movie personality most resembles you?
on April 18th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

I found a big bag of bush bean seeds, that were dated for 2002, Do you think these might still grow, or will i be wasting my time ? Some...
on April 18th, 2008 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

When i make donuts, the dough doesn't seem to rise enough, the recipe says to put in a warm place to rise. What temperature is a...
on April 18th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Do you have any CNC machines?
on April 17th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Are you a vegetarian that eats fish, because you think they don't count?
on April 16th, 2008 | 6 answers | 3 people like this

If you got a flat tire on your car, could you change it without getting the book out and reading how to?
on April 16th, 2008 | no answers

If you shoot a deer with a handgun instead of a rifle, the sound from it will hit the deer before the bullet will. Will the deer flinch...
on April 16th, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Do you have any reloading tables that have Alcan AL-5 powder used ? Probably for 9mm.
on April 16th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Barack Obama is coming to my hometown this Friday. Should i ask him if "there will be a chicken in every pot" or "a car in...
on April 16th, 2008 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

What smell is a homeless person looking for when he finds a half eaten sandwich in a dumpster, in order to tell if it's still edible?
on April 16th, 2008 | 4 answers

If i scroll down to the 11 th answer to this question, it crashes my internet explorer everytime and i have to restart, do you have any...
on April 15th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Do you chek yer speling bee-four you hit the submit buttin?
on April 15th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Six years ago, i paid $75 for a ton of coal at the yard, now my neighbor tells me that it is $230 at the yard. Don't you think coal...
on April 15th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Did you ever see a wire recorder?
on April 15th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Did you ever buy a "Beta" VCR?
on April 15th, 2008 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

What celebrities have you seen in real life?
on April 14th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

When you were a small child, and your teacher asked "what do you want to be when you grow up", how close did you come to that?
on April 14th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Did you ever win anything in a contest?
on April 14th, 2008 | One answer | 9 people like this

When printing with a laser printer, does an equal amount of magnetic particles and polypropylene particles roll onto the paper ? Can the...
on April 13th, 2008 | One answer

If a tree is leaning, will it try to grow branches on the opposite side in order to balance the weight at the trunk ? Assuming it...
on April 13th, 2008 | One answer | 4 people like this

When i change the oil in my truck, to turn off the oil warning, you turn on the ignition then press accelerator petal 3 times within 5...
on April 13th, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Did you ever wonder if your dentist is just drilling holes in your teeth, so he can get closer to doing a root canal in the future ?...
on April 13th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Did you ever have Flying Squirrels living in your house?
on April 9th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Do you have a fallout shelter in your backyard?
on April 9th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Is anyone still using Win98SE ? Or just me.
on April 8th, 2008 | 7 answers | 3 people like this

If all of a sudden, there was no food to be bought, how long could live on what you have stored in your house?
on April 8th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Did you ever wonder if there might be a computer virus installed in your car when you bought it ? Or maybe one will be put in when...
on April 8th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Why does my computer say "can't find server" when i ask a question, and yet it posts it on AB?
on April 7th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What was one of your favorite foods or drink that was taken off the market for some reason ? Such as "Cherokee Red Pop" or...
on April 7th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Did you notice that bologna seems to have more ground up bones than it used to? If cows get mad cow disease from eating their bones,...
on April 7th, 2008 | One answer

I started onion seeds and some of them the white sprout is sticking out of the ground and some the black shell is out. Do you know which...
on April 6th, 2008 | One answer

Do you know how a calculator does square root of a number ? It isn't they we were taught in school.
on April 6th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Have you ever used a geiger counter and went prospecting for uranium?
on April 6th, 2008 | One answer

If you were stranded on a desert island and you could catch plenty of food, and a TV set washed up and worked as long as you stirred the...
on April 6th, 2008 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

At any point in your life, were you able to lift something weighing more than yourself, over your head?
on April 6th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Did you ever taste human breast milk?
on April 6th, 2008 | no answers | 3 people like this

Did you ever have sex in a public place and had to stop in the middle because you heard someone coming?
on April 6th, 2008 | 8 answers | 5 people like this

What do you think sucks about getting old?
on April 6th, 2008 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

Does anybody know why some sites when you view a flash player 9 video, sometimes it buffers data ahead so you don't get stops and...
on April 6th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

How do you know when your handgun is unsafe to shoot from metal fatigue from firing too many rounds? It's got to blow up sometime.
on April 6th, 2008 | 7 answers | 5 people like this

How many live auctions did you go to before you figured out that the auctioneer was speaking english?
on April 5th, 2008 | One answer | 3 people like this

Did anyone really ever like floppies? i used to say a prayer everytime when i inserted one into the drive, hoping that it is still good.
on April 5th, 2008 | 6 answers | 3 people like this

If your subscription to TV whatever you have, cable, dish, goes over $800 per year, will you continue to subscribe? What service do you...
on April 5th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

When AM radio goes digital, do you think it will be a big seller?
on April 5th, 2008 | One answer

Did you take your HDTV apart yet, to see what's inside?
on April 4th, 2008 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

Does anyone know why they took Red Devil LYE off the market ? Looks like a person can still buy sodium hydroxide, but only in large...
on April 4th, 2008 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

If you cut a piece of hemp rope and put it in a pipe and smoke it, will you get high? Or do you just have to climb the rope to get high?
on April 4th, 2008 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

Do you think welfare should only be a loan to be paid back and not just FREE MONEY?
on April 3rd, 2008 | 9 answers | 7 people like this

If i promise not to start a war with a foreign country in order to keep my oil stocks high, Will you vote for me on a write in ticket?
on April 3rd, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

How long do you have to soak Post Grape Nuts in milk before they won't smash your teeth when you eat them?
on April 3rd, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

What do you think is the best powder to use with a 44 Magnum ? I use Herco mostly and sometimes Unique, 2400 makes a ball of fire and a...
on April 3rd, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Did you ride your Harley to Sturgis or take it on a trailer or pickup?
on April 2nd, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

What model of Harley Davidson you own?
on April 2nd, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

"Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me". Why does this expression seem to only apply to white people?
on April 2nd, 2008 | 4 answers

Has anybody bought a brand new item on eBay and found out that it was new, but manufactured wrong or has wrong part numbers molded into...
on April 2nd, 2008 | One answer

I have a book on Microsoft Visual C++, everytime i sit down and decide it 's time to read this and learn it, i always fall asleep....
on April 2nd, 2008 | 2 answers

What is it like to fly in an ultralight aircraft? Being out in the open, is that really scarey ? I want to make one but might be too...
on April 2nd, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Do you know anybody at all that subscribes to satellite radio other than bonus DirecTV or Dish packages?
on April 2nd, 2008 | One answer

They keep wanting to raise tax on cigarettes because of health concerns. DEP says that anyone can burn all their household trash, shoes,...
on April 2nd, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What kind of flour makes the best cakes?
on April 2nd, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Does anyone know if anyone makes a good inkjet printer that doesn't get clogged if not used for more than a week?
on April 2nd, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

When a teacher tries to brainwash their pupils into thinking that teachers are underpaid, don't you think they should be suspended...
on April 2nd, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

If the drop out rate is 51%, don't you think teachers should pay back 51% of their pay to the tax payers? After all if a teacher...
on April 2nd, 2008 | 12 answers | 4 people like this