If Netflix is so great, why don't they have classic movies like 'Casablanca?'
on May 3rd, 2012 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

I barked my shin over a week ago. It hurt then but now after a few days, it hurts more and there is a large bruise.
on May 3rd, 2012 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Today is global pot day - 4/20. Why doesn't Google's letterhead reflect this? They change for all sorts of other celebrations.
on April 20th, 2012 | 5 answers

I am making a maple syrup cheesecake for our family Easter dinner. What kind of fruit should I top it with?
on April 4th, 2012 | 2 answers

Is there a brand and model of motorcycle that would suit a woman 5 feet tall, to be used for city driving, not traveling the highway?
on March 16th, 2012 | 4 answers

Is it just me or is anyone else annoyed when you bring your own bags and the cashier assumes that you want to pack your groceries yourself?
on March 16th, 2012 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Is pulled pork served hot or cold?
on January 31st, 2012 | 10 answers | 6 people like this

I just made some chocolate biscotti with cranberries and white chocolate chips. Have you done any Christmas baking?
on December 21st, 2011 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Is David Foster related to Stephen Foster?
on October 16th, 2011 | One answer | 1 person likes this

The government of the People's Republic of China takes the position that Taiwan is part of their country.
on October 16th, 2011 | 3 answers

Was Gordon Ramsay's public persona stolen from Lenny Henry's character in 'Chef!'?
on September 18th, 2011 | One answer

Today is Constitution and Citizenship Day in the USA. If you are American, do you have a copy of your Constitution in your home?
on September 17th, 2011 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Ten years ago, 3,000 people died in the USA from terrorist attacks. Every day, over 30,000 people die of hunger and hunger related causes.
on September 11th, 2011 | 10 answers | 7 people like this

Spanish to English translation help needed. What is 'sobres de cuajada?'
on September 3rd, 2011 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

After a flood, what happens to all those sandbags?
on August 25th, 2011 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Today is International Beer Day. How are you going to celebrate? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Beer_Day
on August 5th, 2011 | 6 answers | 3 people like this

When I was a kid, Mom would make brownies and bake them in ice cream cups. Is there an offical name for this or just 'Brownies in a Cone?'
on August 3rd, 2011 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Does shower cram cleanse as well as moisturise? I bought some and the label says nothing about cleansing.
on July 31st, 2011 | 2 answers

Where can I purchase a dragon tree?
on July 20th, 2011 | no answers

Okay, what is the meaning of Google's logo today? It looks like a Russian Cathedral.
on July 12th, 2011 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

Why don't more real estate agents/brokers include floor plans in their listings, especially on the Internet?
on July 7th, 2011 | One answer

I just need a place to lay my ...
on June 18th, 2011 | 8 answers | 4 people like this

It's a statutory holiday (Victoria Day)today in Canada. Are any Pizza Pizza locations open?
on May 23rd, 2011 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Why does OPEC have its headquarters in Vienna? Austria does not produce oil, does it?
on May 23rd, 2011 | 7 answers

I have answered at least 38 questions in the last 7 days. Why am I not on the Leaderboard ahead of the person who answered 36?
on May 20th, 2011 | One answer | 2 people like this

How often is the leaderboard 'Most Answered Questions in Past 7 Days' refreshed?
on May 18th, 2011 | no answers | 1 person likes this

I found a stray dog in the neighbourhood. Is it yours?
on May 16th, 2011 | One answer | 2 people like this

Does your Bichon buzz?
on May 12th, 2011 | One answer

Now that Osama bin Laden is dead, who is the world's 'Most Wanted' person?
on May 2nd, 2011 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Canada, federal election 2011 - why are all 4 major party leaders middle-aged, grey-haired, blue-eyed white males?
on April 10th, 2011 | One answer | 2 people like this

What will Lady Gaga look like when she's 50 years old?
on March 2nd, 2011 | 16 answers | 3 people like this

What would be a good Valentine's Day dinner to cook using boneless chicken breast?
on February 14th, 2011 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

The heart is just a pump, right? Take the name of a song with the word 'heart' in it and substitute 'pump.'
on January 31st, 2011 | 6 answers | 1 person likes this

Why is January 19th National Popcorn Day, if October is National Popcorn Popping Month?
on January 3rd, 2011 | 2 answers

I feel like having egg nog (instead of milk) on my cereal this morning, just because it's Christmas.
on December 25th, 2010 | 6 answers | 2 people like this

Have you ever eaten ice cream for breakfast?
on December 22nd, 2010 | 9 answers | 2 people like this

How do I eject a CD I tried to load into iTunes but is not showing on the index?
on November 28th, 2010 | no answers

Is there a place on AB where I can find out who is in the penalty box and why?
on October 26th, 2010 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Do you find yourself reporting spam answers less often now that they don't earn you any points?
on October 22nd, 2010 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

I have some lotus root and would like some suggestions for good finger-food type appetisers to make with it. Any ideas?
on October 8th, 2010 | 3 answers

'In heaven, there is no beer, that's why we drink it here..' What are the rest of the words to this song?
on October 6th, 2010 | 3 answers

What was the very first thing you bought with your very first credit card?
on September 20th, 2010 | 13 answers | 4 people like this

How can I sort my gmail by topic, sender, etc.? There are no column headings to click.
on May 6th, 2010 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

How many of those who think that having everyone own guns makes us all safer, think the same about all countries having nuclear weapons?
on March 19th, 2010 | 10 answers | 4 people like this

Don't you sometimes wish you were like the office photocopier?
on March 13th, 2010 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Why do dogs look around so guiltily when they squat to have a poop?
on December 7th, 2009 | 15 answers | 10 people like this

I have one of those 'atomic' clocks that supposedly references the NIST signal in Colorado. It is supposed to change itself...
on November 1st, 2009 | no answers

Is it too late to plant tulips for next spring? I live in Canada hardiness zone 4.
on October 18th, 2009 | no answers

Can someone please tell me why this rock formation was called 'Teapot Rock?' It doesn't look anything like a teapot to me
on October 18th, 2009 | no answers

You know those Sharpie Twin Tip markers? Does each end have its own reservoir of ink or do they share one?
on October 8th, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

Is it legal to eat the flesh of the bald eagle in the USA?
on October 2nd, 2009 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

If I take a beaded dress into the cleaners to be steamed (not cleaned), how long should it take to be ready?
on September 10th, 2009 | no answers

How can I tell how much whipped cream is left in a spray can? I have a kitchen scale, so I can weigh it, but I don't know how much...
on September 6th, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

Is there a name for that game we play with babies where we blow a 'raspberry' against their bare tummy? Babies love it and...
on September 6th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

It is safe to feed my dog cooked pork rib bones?
on August 24th, 2009 | 7 answers | 4 people like this

Well, now we know what killed Michael Jackson - propofol. Was he a drug addict if he was begging his doctor for the drug?
on August 24th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

1930 years ago today, Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying Pompeii and Heracleum. Are you doing anything to commemorate the dead?
on August 24th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Name a film with the word 'Rain' in the title.
on August 22nd, 2009 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

Is there a place on-line where you an check how old a certain joke/pun/etc. is?
on August 7th, 2009 | One answer

John Hughes died of a heart attack this morning while walking. Should we all stop walking as it seems to be dangerous?
on August 7th, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

How many bridges are there between the Isle of Anglesey and the mainland?
on August 6th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

I missed my 4 year anniversary on Answerbag yesterday. Will I have to be on longer today to make up for it?
on July 27th, 2009 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

What is the furthest north you have been?
on July 22nd, 2009 | 11 answers | 10 people like this

The astronauts for the moon landing left their cameras on the moon. They are for sale, but you have to collect them yourself. Will you be...
on July 16th, 2009 | One answer

On what day of the week did humankind first walk on the moon?
on July 16th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

What will you be doing to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first human footsteps on the moon?
on July 16th, 2009 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

Did anyone remember that today is Bastille Day? You still have time to celebrate!
on July 14th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

The placebo effect - blessing or curse for the medical field?
on July 13th, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Do you remember when cheese slices didn't come individually wrapped in plastic?
on July 8th, 2009 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

I can't remember - when Elvis Presley died, did the entertainment industry go into such convulsions of grief and excess as we are...
on July 8th, 2009 | 10 answers | 7 people like this

Well, I got my dog's DNA test back and to my surprise he is not a poodle mix after all. He is at least 75% Bichon Frisé. If...
on July 6th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Most dogs have a pink tongue. Which dogs have tongues of a different colour?
on July 2nd, 2009 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

Some people are saying that Michael Jackson 'broke the colour barrier.' Why do they say this, when people like Sammy Davis Jr,...
on July 2nd, 2009 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

Is it safe to feed my dog yogourt?
on June 29th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

With Michael Jackson's passing, the O2 Arena in London now has 50 empty concert dates. How will they fill them at such short notice?
on June 26th, 2009 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Who gets custody of Michael Jackson's children now?
on June 26th, 2009 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

Why am I so thirsty today?
on June 25th, 2009 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

How can I get MapQuest to give the the distance between 2 points in kilometres rather than miles?
on June 25th, 2009 | no answers

I bought a take-out breakfast this morning, brought my own refillable coffee cup and put it on the counter to be filled. The cashier...
on June 22nd, 2009 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

June 26th is National Canoe Day. What will you be doing to celebrate?
on June 22nd, 2009 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Would DNA testing be able to tell me what my poodle mix is mixed with? How much would it cost?
on June 16th, 2009 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Geographically speaking, is Iceland part of Europe or North America? Or is it not part of any continent?
on June 15th, 2009 | 9 answers | 4 people like this

If you have a motorcycle, how much fuel does the tank hold? How much does it cost to fill up and how far does it take you?
on June 15th, 2009 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

I haven't seen the AB user called 'Fun (insert temporary suffix here)' for awhile. Does anyone know what happened to her?...
on June 9th, 2009 | One answer | 5 people like this

Yesterday, we had an engagement party for my older son - they are getting married in September. Who was the last member of your family to...
on June 8th, 2009 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

Does Richard Henry Lee get the credit he deserved?
on June 7th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Is there anyone here from London in the UK? If so, could you tell me what is at 19 Carnaby Street? My father's family ran a...
on June 5th, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

I have a headache from the construction work going on next door to my office building. Can I go home?
on May 28th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Are you sometimes amazed at the level of response to some of your 'throwaway' questions? You know, the ones you post on impulse?
on May 27th, 2009 | 6 answers | 6 people like this

Forty years ago this week, John Lennon and Yoko Ono were in the middle of their second bed-in for peace. What were you doing 40 years ago...
on May 27th, 2009 | 50 answers | 23 people like this

If you have a dog, what brand of dog food do you feed him/her?
on May 24th, 2009 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

Are there any breeds of dog that originated in Japan?
on May 22nd, 2009 | 9 answers | 5 people like this

Our little adopted dog never barks. The rescue people thought at first that he had had his vocal cords removed, but he doesn't even...
on May 21st, 2009 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Does anybody remember this little jingle? 'How about a little squeeze, you've had a little fall,.....?' Can you finish it?
on May 14th, 2009 | no answers

What was the name of the car from the 1960s where the gears were shifted by buttons on the dashboard? I think it was a GM product, but I...
on May 13th, 2009 | 11 answers | 8 people like this

We have been approved to adopt a rescue dog. He is from a puppy mill so he has had no real name. How do we teach him his first real name?...
on May 12th, 2009 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

'Trolley driver admits to text messaging before Boston crash.' Your thoughts?
on May 10th, 2009 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

What is the difference between 'pornography' and' adult entertainment?' These are 2 separate categories on AB and...
on May 10th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

We are considering adopting a little dog from a rescue organisation. He was rescued from a puppy mill. What are some of the problems we...
on May 10th, 2009 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

How do you feel about the modern custom of giving every artist/act a standing ovation? Shouldn't it be just for exceptional...
on May 9th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the most frustrated. how frustrated are you with AB's glitch of showing an question on the front page...
on May 9th, 2009 | 9 answers | 8 people like this

If we can put a man on the moon, surely we can .....
on May 9th, 2009 | 9 answers | 6 people like this

Is there an Internet equivalent to 9-1-1? That is, can you contact your local emergency services online if you don't have access to...
on May 7th, 2009 | 2 answers

Peace and love and _______
on May 5th, 2009 | 8 answers | 3 people like this

Do you remember Carleton the Doorman?
on May 4th, 2009 | 7 answers | 6 people like this

I spent most of yesterday in the E.R with my husband and I'm tired today. Should I go into work and explain why I am leaving early,...
on May 1st, 2009 | 4 answers | 5 people like this

Do dogs respond to music?
on April 30th, 2009 | 9 answers | 11 people like this

I am so excited!! I am only 3 points way from reaching level 60 and I can hardly type! What kind of cake should I order to celebrate and...
on April 29th, 2009 | 3 answers | 7 people like this

Did you know that today is the 220th anniversary of the mutiny on the Bounty? Will you be celebrating?
on April 28th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Will you be observng the Workers' Memorial Day today?
on April 28th, 2009 | 2 answers

Is the workforce the same as the labour force?
on April 27th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I need only 402 points to advance to level 60 and a new level name (not sure what it is.) I am taking bets on whether I can do this by...
on April 27th, 2009 | 2 answers | 5 people like this

Is anyone else fed up with this user flooding the board with spam this morning?
on April 26th, 2009 | 6 answers | 8 people like this

Why did the lobster blush?
on April 25th, 2009 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

What do you get if you eat too many Christmas decorations?
on April 25th, 2009 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

What do you call a budgie that has been run over by a lawnmower?
on April 25th, 2009 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

Why is it that when we check out another member's points history, we don't see the moderation points?
on April 23rd, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

I am trying to think of a word/phrase I once knew. It decribes promoting military members to a different unit by providing a really...
on March 18th, 2009 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

I am 899 days away from retirement. How far away are you, in days?
on March 15th, 2009 | 6 answers | 7 people like this

I want to get a dog, but I am afraid of getting one and then finding out I am allergic to it and having to give it up. Would it be better...
on March 15th, 2009 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

I changed my avatar from a Celtic knot to a West Highland Terrier. I don't actually own a Westie so do you consider this to be...
on March 13th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Can you name a song which has the word 'shoestring' in the lyrics?
on March 13th, 2009 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

You know those heat rubs and lotions that are supposed to make your skin feel warm and take away pain? They hardly ever make my skin feel...
on February 26th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

When I am making my own compilation in iTunes, how can I get a song to appear twice in the playlist? Sometimes I want a song to play...
on February 25th, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Do you sometimes get the impression that some of the pronunciations of old nautical terms were invented by people who were illiterate and...
on February 23rd, 2009 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

Does it ever make you feel old, when fashion declares something 'retro' and you lived through it the first time and didn't...
on February 23rd, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Is it mandatory for children to be secured in car seats in California when riding in a car? If so, what do you think of the child...
on February 20th, 2009 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Has Obama ever been to Canada before Feb 19th 2009, when he made his first international visit as President?
on February 20th, 2009 | One answer | 4 people like this

Why are places that provide tattoos, called 'tattoo parlours (parlors)?' Why not tattoo joints or salons or shops or anything...
on February 17th, 2009 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

Why is life expectancy higher in the U.S. Virgin Islands than in the USA proper?
on February 15th, 2009 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

In the 'Related Links' in the lower right screen, I saw How to Mispronounce Words Like George Bush. Shouldn't that be How...
on February 13th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

How many calories are in a single Smartie?
on February 11th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Does anyone else besides me remember that comic strip 'Cheap Thrills', the one with a new recipe everyday that was easy to make...
on February 8th, 2009 | no answers

Is the title of the book 'The Restaurant at the End of the Universe' by Douglas Adams inspired by the Jules Verne book...
on February 8th, 2009 | no answers

I was listening to Obama speak on the radio and I was curious about his accent. Is this a typical Illinois accent?
on February 7th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Which came first - the drive-in theatre or the drive-in fast food joint?
on February 7th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Who invented the drive-in theatre?
on February 7th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Name a fruit that starts with a vowel.
on February 3rd, 2009 | 13 answers | 6 people like this

What was the total body count (civilian and military) for the American Civil War?
on February 1st, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What breed is that little white puppy on the Cesar brand dog food packages?
on January 27th, 2009 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

What is the meaning of the Bruce Cockburn song 'Wondering Where the Lions Are?'
on January 22nd, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Have the public transit system workers on your city ever gone on strike? How long did it last?
on January 22nd, 2009 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

I need help with using a microwave browning plate. The instructions I have found say to preheat it for 5 minutes. Does this mean on the...
on January 15th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Have you ever had to ride on an on-going basis with someone else driving (e.g., carpooling) whose driving style made you nervous, but not...
on January 14th, 2009 | no answers

Do you know of any song with the word 'cranium' in it?
on January 12th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

My pack of dental floss has a little label that says over 220 uses. What uses have you found for dental floss, other than the obvious?
on January 8th, 2009 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

This is my 300th question!! Tonight (Jan 6th) is Twelfth Night. Have you ever see the Shakespeare play of the same name? If so, what can...
on January 6th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Does your community recycle discarded Christmas trees?
on January 6th, 2009 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

What is a sea witch?
on January 4th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Can you name a television comedy that has a single word name? E.G., Soap, Friends, Cheers, etc.
on January 3rd, 2009 | 16 answers | 10 people like this

My local dollar store has changed all its prices to $1.29, supposedly because of higher wholesale prices. How are the dollar stores doing...
on January 3rd, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Sometimes the scroll ball on my Mac mouse doesn't work - it won't scroll up but it will always scroll down. This happens...
on January 3rd, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Happy New Year 2009, everyone! I am curious: is 2009 a prime number? If not, what is it a multiple of?
on January 1st, 2009 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

What is that song in the Diet Pepsi commercial where the guy says he wants to have recess again?
on December 27th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I used to get all kinds of spam offering to increase the size of my 'manhood,' 'love muscle', etc. They seem to have...
on December 21st, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Do they make bifocal contact lenses?
on December 20th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Have you or has anyone you know adopted an ex-racing greyhound? Did it work out well?
on December 18th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Which will be won first, the war or drugs or the war on terrorism?
on November 29th, 2008 | 9 answers | 2 people like this

The election has been over for a few weeks. Where is Sarah Palin's wardrobe now? Has it been given to charity yet? I googled it and...
on November 28th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

My car's dashboard is lighting up the 'Check engine' light as well as the battery icon. What could be wrong?
on November 22nd, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Today is World Television Day. How will you be celebrating?
on November 21st, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Our United Way campaign at work is almost over for this year. Have you donated to your local campaign?
on November 17th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

When you shower, do you use a separate type of cleanser for your face? if so, do you use the soap/body wash on your ears or the facial...
on November 12th, 2008 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

Why does Sarah Palin's biography on the Alaska Governor's webpage not mention her recent candidature in the 2008 Election?
on November 11th, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

When will Sarah Palin's new wardrobe be available at charity auctions? Will they be available for Internet auctions so the whole...
on November 10th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Serious question - how much does a fruit fly weigh? For example, how many would it take to make an ounce?
on November 9th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Is it true that Thomas Jefferson kept grizzly bears caged up on the grounds of the White House?
on November 8th, 2008 | One answer

My husband installed a Jaguar hood ornament on my Subaru wagon. Am I now driving a Subaguar or a Jagaru?
on November 6th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Was Ted Stevens re-elected in yesterday's election?
on November 5th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

I now this question is late and may have already been asked, but do American senators and governors have to take an unpaid leave of...
on November 5th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Will Sarah Palin now be more in the spotlight of national media as she resumes her gubernatorial duties in Alaska?
on November 5th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Where did the saying 'That's my story and I'm sticking to it' originate?
on November 3rd, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

A woman has been charged with impaired driving for driving a Zamboni on an ice rink while drunk. Your thoughts?
on November 3rd, 2008 | One answer

My granddaughter asked me this today and I couldn't answer her. Can you help? Why is January the first month and Winter the first...
on November 2nd, 2008 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

My Mac dashboard is telling me that it's 22 degrees out right now but my weather website says it's 13 degrees. Where does Mac...
on October 31st, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

What is the annual salary of the Governor of Alaska? Including all elements.
on October 31st, 2008 | 4 answers | 5 people like this

Are there any similarities between the current financial crisis and the S&L Scandal of the 1980s-1990s?
on October 31st, 2008 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

Who was the American president during the Savings & Loan scandal?
on October 28th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

The other day, while shopping for our Thanksgiving dinner, I saw a box of Thanksgiving crackers. I had never heard of this before. Is it...
on October 13th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Other than residents of Alaska, who here on AB had ever heard of Sarah Palin before August of this year?
on October 7th, 2008 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

Do you have any tasty recipes for kasha? Preferaby with some good seasonings that will go well with barbecue chicken. Guess what's...
on October 5th, 2008 | One answer

When does Daylight Saving Time end this year in North America?
on October 1st, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Where can I find a list of the 42 stories that Spielberg says are the basis of every story ever written?
on September 30th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

Are you celebrating 'Talk Like a Pirate Day' this year?
on September 17th, 2008 | One answer

Re: bail-out of AIG by FRB using a loan of tax dollars 'The Fed said in return for the loan, the government will receive a 79.9 per...
on September 17th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

How can I delete a song from a playlist on my iTunes? We just changed to Macs and right clicking does not give me a 'delete'...
on September 17th, 2008 | One answer

Terrific! How much is THIS gonna cost me?
on September 14th, 2008 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

Is there such a thing as a left-wing religious person? I keep reading insulting comments on this site about right-wing Christians....
on September 12th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

What is the difference between a 'republican' and a 'Republican?' Preferably concentrate on defining the small...
on September 11th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

Fewer than 25% of registered Alaska voters voted for Palin in 2006. She didn't exactly get Alaskan voters all fired up and turning...
on September 10th, 2008 | One answer | 3 people like this

Who is more affected by a bank robbery, the customers present, or the staff who actually get the gun pointed in their face? The staff at...
on September 10th, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

What is the population of Alaska and what was the voter turnout for the last election for governor?
on September 10th, 2008 | no answers

Do you have to study for a pregnancy test or can you just cram at the last minute?
on September 6th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Is there a symbol (like the smiley face symbol or a wink) to indicate that you are responding 'tongue in cheek?'
on September 6th, 2008 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

What's your favourite song with the word 'dream' in the title?
on September 6th, 2008 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

Do Democratic Party supporters harbour the same hatred/contempt for Republican presidential candidates as Republican Party supporters do...
on September 1st, 2008 | 6 answers | 3 people like this

Is there an artist or band that you disliked at first, but grew to like later on? With me it was Roy Orbison.
on August 30th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

My husband copied my music library from a PC to a Mac. Not all the playlists migrated and of those that did, many have the songs out of...
on August 29th, 2008 | One answer

How long is the longest river in Ireland?
on August 26th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Who else is glad the Olympics are over so we can watch our favourite programs again, at last?
on August 25th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

A real piano has 88 keys, right? If someone tries to sell me a piano with 84 keys, saying that it had its wisdom keys removed, should I...
on August 20th, 2008 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

How often should hearing aid batteries be changed?
on August 10th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

When someone asks you to give them a break, what is it exactly that they want you to break?
on August 6th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

My husband and I are celebrating 100 months of marriage today. Are we silly for considering this 'centennial' a cause for great...
on August 1st, 2008 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

Why do we tend to think of angels as being female?
on July 22nd, 2008 | 12 answers | 5 people like this

My father turns 83 years old today. Who would like to send him their best wishes?
on July 5th, 2008 | 7 answers | 7 people like this

Do you have any good recipes for Saskatoons? Our bush produced loads of them this year.
on July 5th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Besides banana bread and banana muffins, what's a good thing to make with over-ripe bananas?
on July 5th, 2008 | 5 answers | 6 people like this

Did Star Trek Enterprise have any recreational facilities for the crew, like, maybe, a bowling alley?
on July 3rd, 2008 | 11 answers | 9 people like this

Why are Extacy pills pink?
on June 29th, 2008 | 2 answers

Is there a canal on your town/city? If so, what is it used for, e.g., transport, recreation, tourism, etc.?
on June 27th, 2008 | 7 answers | 4 people like this

Who invented the Morris chair?
on June 27th, 2008 | One answer

Amy Winehouse has emphysema from smoking too much (drugs and tobacco.) Bad luck or just desserts?
on June 23rd, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What is it about the song '3 Short-Necked Buzzards' that's so catchy?
on June 22nd, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What's that Fleetwood Mac song that was covered by the Dixie Chicks? I heard it briefly on the radio in the car the other day and...
on June 20th, 2008 | One answer

When using a pedometer, how many steps would be a good daily target to aim for?
on June 17th, 2008 | 5 answers | 5 people like this

What brand of car has the logo of 3 overlapping shields?
on June 15th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

What is the difference between gerontology and geriatrics?
on June 13th, 2008 | One answer

Every time a bell rings, _____________ (fill in the blank and be creative.)
on June 12th, 2008 | 11 answers | 7 people like this

In a parking garage where the ramp between floors is only one car wide, when an ascending cars meets a descending car, who has the right...
on June 8th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

My son was married to a girl named Sarah last weekend. I also have a daughter named Sarah. What is an easy way to distinguish between...
on June 8th, 2008 | 8 answers | 3 people like this

My younger son is getting married tomorrow at 3 PM EDT. Who would like to extend their best wishes to the happy couple?
on May 30th, 2008 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

What is the closest golf course to your home and how close is it?
on May 21st, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

If you were compiling an artist's 'Greatest Hits', would you put the songs in chronological order of release date, or make...
on May 21st, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Who first said 'God put me on this earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now, I am so far behind, I think I will...
on May 19th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Do Dollar Stores sell gift certificates?
on May 18th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Why do so many women who are trying to conceive get so worked up about when exactly they ovulate? Isn't just having frequent sex the...
on May 17th, 2008 | One answer

I have been refusing plastic shopping bags for years, preferring to use cloth or canvas for the sake of the environment. Now I am running...
on May 15th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

My husband installed Firefox when he rebuilt my computer. Now I often have no menu bar across the top of the page (no bookmarks, no...
on May 13th, 2008 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

Is anyone besides me getting just a blue square on their personal profile instead of the bag with their level?
on May 12th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

I just bought a little male panda bear hamster. I would like a 'panda' style name for him. Any ideas?
on May 12th, 2008 | 15 answers | 7 people like this

Is there a deadline for cashing in the winning cups in the latest 'Roll Up The Rim to Win' contest at Tim Hortons?
on May 6th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

Doesn't it just make you want to slap someone when you see stupid sticker messages on prescription bottles ? I once saw this on a...
on May 6th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

This week is North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. Did you know this? Are you doing anything to celebrate it?
on May 5th, 2008 | no answers

I just performed a Yahoo search of my AB user name and my AB profile came up as the nineteenth item. I am so proud! Have you ever...
on April 30th, 2008 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

What is the difference between 'payback' and 'revenge?'
on April 27th, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

We all know that Braille is a form of writing words for the blind. Is there an equivalent to Braille for sheet music?
on April 22nd, 2008 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

Is there a song in which the Beatles or the Rolling Stones are mentioned in the lyrics?
on April 21st, 2008 | 17 answers | 11 people like this

China claims that its civilisation is 5,000 years old. What is the basis for this claim? Serious answers only, please.
on April 15th, 2008 | 7 answers | 3 people like this

Can you give me some examples of deductive and inductive reasoning, using the same situations/facts?
on April 7th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What is blank verse?
on April 1st, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

How is a Western omelette different from a Denver omelette?
on April 1st, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

I need some advice in dealing with a conflict going on between my daughter and daughter-in-law to be. I will provide details in my...
on March 20th, 2008 | 7 answers | 6 people like this

I know what all the charms are in Lucky Charms cereal, but what are the shapes of the regular bits?
on March 13th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

How much will George W. Bush receive in pension benefits when he leaves office? How much will he get as a former governor of Texas?
on March 11th, 2008 | 5 answers | 8 people like this

I am 56 years old and my hair is thinning. I want to know how many people here are ok with that.
on March 7th, 2008 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

When do we change to Daylight Saving Time this year, 2008? With all the recent changes in the dates, wouldn't you rather that this...
on March 7th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Is parchment paper (the kind you use for baking) recyclable or compostable?
on March 3rd, 2008 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

What exactly is in those meds that I keep getting spam offers for that will enlarge the size of my manhood?
on February 29th, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Happy Intercalary Day, everyone! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercalation
on February 29th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Aproximately how many calories are in a standard diner big breakfast, i.e., 2 fried eggs, 3 rashers of bacon, 2 pieces of toast and about...
on February 29th, 2008 | One answer | 3 people like this

Why did the band Chicago shorten their name from Chicago Transit Authority?
on February 28th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

In the 50s and 60s, why did the peace movement and protest songs become a part of folk music and not some other genre?
on February 28th, 2008 | 4 answers | 5 people like this

I just got a Friend request from someone who is already on my Friends list. How can this happen?
on February 27th, 2008 | 2 answers | 5 people like this

Since most Americans who own guns do so to protect their homes, shouldn't Answerbag's Guns category be under Home and Garden -...
on February 27th, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Is it the prerogative for a non-member of any particular religion to hold members of that religion to account for their adherence or...
on February 22nd, 2008 | 4 answers

Without a central creed or other guiding principles, how does Wicca define 'harm' as in 'harm no-one?'
on February 22nd, 2008 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

The USDA has issued a recall for over 60 million kilos of beef, some dating back to 2006. What the heck is the point of issuing a recall...
on February 18th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Which came first, the bacon or the egg?
on February 17th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Do Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) have any prohibitions about food or drink, such as alcohol?
on February 16th, 2008 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

Is it possible to eat a baked potato with chopsticks?
on February 16th, 2008 | One answer | 3 people like this

Is Valentine's Day a Christian holiday? It was named for a Christian saint.
on February 14th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

It's minus 29 degrees (with the wind chill) here this morning and I don't feel like going outside to catch the bus to work. Can...
on February 11th, 2008 | One answer

Would any harm be done if I used an HE detergent in a top-loading washing machine?
on February 9th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Besides wine, what are some foods that shouldn't be stored where there is light?
on February 9th, 2008 | 7 answers | 7 people like this

Were the Smurfs Communists?
on February 9th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

I have an Indian recipe for pilaf that says to use exactly 6 teacups of stock. How much would that be in ounces or ml?
on January 31st, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

The other day I was at a crematorium and there was a sign in one of the 'staff only' areas, that said 'No Smoking.'...
on January 30th, 2008 | One answer

What is the difference between a violin and a fiddle?
on January 12th, 2008 | 8 answers | 9 people like this

Is there any kind of alcoholic drink that uses Dr Pepper as a mixer?
on January 6th, 2008 | 2 answers | 6 people like this

Is it possible that Britney Spears is suffering from untreated (and unacknowledged) post-natal depression?
on January 6th, 2008 | 8 answers | 4 people like this

When cooking in a crock pot, does all the food have to be hot when you put it in? I haven't used one since the 70s and the...
on January 6th, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

With easy access to Internet porn, does anyone make obscene phone calls anymore?
on January 5th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Did you know that the US NWS names lake effect snow storms after insects ? I didn't until today. ...
on January 5th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What shape of eyeglasses would suit a square face?
on January 5th, 2008 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

This year, Québec City celebrates the 400th anniversary of the founding of Nouvelle France, from which 30 of the 50 American...
on January 1st, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

What do The Avengers actually 'avenge?' It seems to me that they don't so much avenge as just investigate.
on January 1st, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

What is the rationale in some parts of the world to setting fire to buses, buildings, etc., as part of the grieving process in the wake...
on January 1st, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Use your imagination. Name one of Snow White's dwarfs who didn't make the cut for the final 7. BTW, is the plural dwarfs or...
on December 31st, 2007 | 14 answers | 8 people like this

What is the difference between grouchy, grumpy, crabby and just plain irritable?
on December 31st, 2007 | 12 answers | 7 people like this

Why do people use the word 'curse' to describe words like 'f**k?' Cursing is taking the Lord's name in vain;...
on December 28th, 2007 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

All my Christmas guests have left, and now I can relax. How about you?
on December 26th, 2007 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

I received a little rescued hamster for Christmas. What would be a good name for her?
on December 25th, 2007 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

Which newspaper has the largest circulation in the world?
on December 23rd, 2007 | One answer | 2 people like this

Name a song we sing at Christmastime, but isn't connected to Christmas, but just wintertime.
on December 23rd, 2007 | 13 answers | 5 people like this

If there is snow where you live, could you please post a photo of it, so we can see how deep it is?
on December 21st, 2007 | 4 answers | 5 people like this

What's up with Chris Simon these days? Is he just a very slow learner?
on December 20th, 2007 | 2 answers

Do any dogs other than malamutes have blue eyes?
on December 12th, 2007 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

How was the wildlife population kept under control before humans invented hunting?
on December 12th, 2007 | 13 answers | 7 people like this

When did they stop giving American Presidents nicknames, e.g., 'Honest Abe' or 'Old Hickory?'
on December 6th, 2007 | 7 answers | 6 people like this

What is the earliest you have put up your Christmas tree? What is the earliest you have taken it down?
on November 22nd, 2007 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Will there be a lull in Answerbagging today because so many American ABers are at home spending time with their families instead of with...
on November 22nd, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What does professional football really have to do with being thankful for life's blessings?
on November 20th, 2007 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

Do American conservatives avoid singing 'Deck the Halls' at Christmastime because they would have to sing 'Now we don our...
on November 19th, 2007 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Can AB users request that the moderators put someone in the penalty box for abusive behaviour? Or does the initiative have to come from...
on November 16th, 2007 | 4 answers | 13 people like this

Are people who live in Banff called Banffibians?
on November 16th, 2007 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

What is the southernmost point in Scotland?
on November 16th, 2007 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

Does anyone remember the name of this kid's show from the 80's? It was originally produced in France and was a little blue...
on November 12th, 2007 | no answers | 1 person likes this

In nutritional terms, is alcohol considered a carbohydrate? It is made from plants and has loads of calories.
on November 12th, 2007 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

What will you be doing this Thursday, the release date for this year's Beaujolais Nouveau?
on November 11th, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Is there a difference between 'maintaining social order' and 'social control?'
on November 2nd, 2007 | One answer

How do you react when you find out your lover discusses the most intimate details of your relationship with a relative stranger?
on November 2nd, 2007 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Okay, we have had only 7 children come to the door for Hallowe'en tonight. Is that a record low or what?
on October 31st, 2007 | 11 answers | 8 people like this

When coroners do an autopsy to determine the cause of death, do they ever do an MRI?
on October 31st, 2007 | 2 answers

It's Hallowe'en again. Is it okay to have chocolate for breakfast?
on October 31st, 2007 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

The American State Dept and Homeland Security have released a video promoting tourism, showing majestic American landscapes. It shows the...
on October 29th, 2007 | 2 answers | 4 people like this

Ladies, how many bras do you own? Go count and then tell me if you were surprised at the number.
on October 28th, 2007 | 37 answers | 23 people like this

Are tree surgeons assisted by tree OR nurses and tree anesthesiologists?
on October 28th, 2007 | One answer | 2 people like this

What is the difference betweens 'rights' and 'freedoms?'
on October 28th, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I am getting just as tired of the 'Do women like ...?' questions as I am of the 'Am I pregnant?' questions. Am I just...
on October 26th, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Who is Dr Oetker and is he related to Betty Crocker?
on October 14th, 2007 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

When you were young and your parents said 'If all your friends were jumping off a bridge, would you jump too?', did you ever...
on October 14th, 2007 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

Should the Nobel Prize Committee create a new prize category for the environment?
on October 12th, 2007 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

What are some really up-to-date table manners? Like 'No texting at the table.'
on October 10th, 2007 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

What is the purpose of primaries in USA presidential elections? Are there primaries for senators as well? If not, why not?
on October 7th, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

If someone denies your 'friend request', should you take it personally?
on October 5th, 2007 | 8 answers | 11 people like this

Marion Jones has admitted to steroid use before the 2000 Sydney Olympics. your thoughts?
on October 5th, 2007 | 7 answers | 1 person likes this

During election campaigns, do you attend 'All Candidates' meetings? If you do, do you find them useful?
on September 25th, 2007 | no answers

What are you doing still up at this hour of the night?
on September 23rd, 2007 | 16 answers | 4 people like this

Is there some intermediate Internet symbol between LOL and a smiley face, sort of like a chuckle?
on September 14th, 2007 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

What is the difference between a craton and a tectonic plate?
on September 13th, 2007 | One answer

Is there something that you are consciously grateful for every day because so many in the world don't have it? For me it's safe...
on September 11th, 2007 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

Was William of Normandy justified in invading England?
on September 9th, 2007 | 2 answers

Why do so many Americans think they know what the founding fathers meant in the constitution, when those folks have been dead for about...
on September 9th, 2007 | One answer | 2 people like this

Have you ever eaten a butter tart? Did you like it?
on September 3rd, 2007 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

Is it just my imagination or is there an eerie similarity in the melodies of 'The Eyes of Lucy Jordan' and 'San Francisco...
on September 3rd, 2007 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Which block have you been around?
on August 27th, 2007 | 6 answers | 3 people like this

How organised does a group of criminals have to be in order to be considered 'organised crime?'
on August 18th, 2007 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

What relationship is Paris Hilton to Francesca Hilton? (Sorry about the Paris Hilton question!!)
on August 12th, 2007 | One answer

This weekend is a long weekend in most of Canada. Is it a long weekend where you live?
on August 5th, 2007 | One answer

Is St Basil the patron saint of herbs?
on August 3rd, 2007 | One answer | 2 people like this

Is St Otto the patron saint of cars?
on August 3rd, 2007 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

Will the Answer Rabbit ever come back?
on July 31st, 2007 | One answer

Earthquake in Japan, and now in the USA and even the UK. Is something big building up, or is it just a co-incidence?
on July 20th, 2007 | no answers

If I put an encyclopedia under my pillow while I sleep, will I wake up smarter?
on July 17th, 2007 | 16 answers | 7 people like this

Is it right for Answerbag to reject category suggestions for common topics, yet maintains a category for Aoife Ni Fhearraigh (in the...
on July 17th, 2007 | 4 answers | 5 people like this

If the same kind of vituperative questions and answers that have been recently submitted on Answerbag about Catholicism were asked about...
on July 16th, 2007 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Is it true that some herbal diet preparations must be taken for the rest of your life, even after you have lost the weight that you want...
on July 15th, 2007 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Where were you when I needed you?
on July 8th, 2007 | 17 answers | 8 people like this

If you read your local community's free newspaper, the kind they hand out downtown and at bus stops, what do you do with it when you...
on July 5th, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Happy 4th of July to our southern neighbours!! Do you have any special plans for today? A BBQ or a picnic perhaps? Say, where does that...
on July 4th, 2007 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Canada and the USA both have their national holidays during the first week of July. In what other ways are these two countries similar?
on July 1st, 2007 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

In your city/town, does anyone operate an old-fashioned mode of transportation, such as a steam train or horse-drawn carriages, for the...
on June 30th, 2007 | 7 answers | 4 people like this

On the album 'The Who Sell Out', do all the products in the 'commercials' really exist? I always wondered about...
on June 27th, 2007 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

When you do a crossword puzzle, do you start with 1 across and work your way through, or do you do it randomly?
on June 20th, 2007 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

Which is larger, a rock or a stone?
on June 7th, 2007 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

On a scale of 1 to 10, how boring is your job?
on May 27th, 2007 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

I have purchased an unglazed ceramic pizza 'stone.' Do I have to season it in any way before using it? Will the melted cheese...
on May 26th, 2007 | 2 answers

Does the enthusiasm of a hometown crowd have any measurable effect on the performance of a team or is it just ego stroking?
on May 25th, 2007 | 2 answers

What was the accumulated war debt after the American War of Independence?
on May 23rd, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Who invented the fountain pen?
on May 22nd, 2007 | One answer

How likely is it for someone who abuses thier spouse to also abuse their children?
on May 21st, 2007 | 6 answers | 2 people like this

I sort my laundry into heavy, medium and handwash fabrics, and dark & light clothes. My husband just washes everything of his...
on May 20th, 2007 | 10 answers | 6 people like this

What is ballistic hockey?
on May 20th, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I found one of those plastic dollar store beer steins with water in it that you freeze. Why do the instructions say to freeze it upside...
on May 19th, 2007 | One answer

How old do you have to be before you are officially an 'old geezer?'
on May 16th, 2007 | 3 answers

Besides hot dogs and hamburgers, what is another food that is good with mustard?
on May 12th, 2007 | 42 answers | 16 people like this

What is 'art rock' and what are some typical examples?
on May 8th, 2007 | no answers

How come Answerbag's 'Entertainment - Music- Genres & Artists' thread doesn't have an entry for 'Folk'...
on May 8th, 2007 | One answer | 2 people like this

How come Bob Dylan's version of Mr Tambourine Man doesn't have a tambourine in it?
on May 8th, 2007 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

Do Internet trolls give under-bridge trolls a bad name?
on March 17th, 2007 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Has anyone else ever misheard the name of a musical performer or act and it turned out to be amusing? For example, when I first hear the...
on March 14th, 2007 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What is the origin of the verb 'boycott' and how often do those on the receiving end 'get it?'
on July 15th, 2006 | One answer

Who won the International Lacrosse Championship in 2005?
on July 14th, 2006 | One answer

What are the basic rules of International Lacrosse?
on July 14th, 2006 | 2 answers

Why does sunscreen have an expiration date?
on July 10th, 2006 | 3 answers

If the body replaces its cells every 7 years, how can a tattoo last a lifetime?
on July 7th, 2006 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

I recently purchased a frozen dinner that was supposed to contain only chicken; I found some pieces in it that seem to be ham. Is there...
on July 4th, 2006 | One answer

Does the U.K. have a national holiday similar to Canada Day or Independence Day?
on July 4th, 2006 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

If the American government has an Internal Revenue Service, shouldn't it also have an External Revenue Service?
on June 20th, 2006 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What difference is there between amoxil and amoxicillin?
on June 19th, 2006 | 4 answers

Where do people with an addiction to chocolate go for treatment?
on June 16th, 2006 | 8 answers

Why are the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL not called the North Carolina Hurricanes when they play out of Raleigh?
on June 14th, 2006 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

What progress has O.J. Simpson made in finding his ex-wife's killer, as he vowed to do? How much money has he spent on it so far?
on June 14th, 2006 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

I recently purchased some "Gunpowder Tea" because the name intrigued me. What is the origin of this name?
on June 13th, 2006 | One answer

How can there be interstate highways in Hawaii?
on June 12th, 2006 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

Why is it called Cape Breton when it's not a cape, but an island?
on June 2nd, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What is the name of the Latin letter combination that is an 'a' and an 'e' stuck together like this: Æ ?
on May 27th, 2006 | One answer

What is Canada's only officially bilingual province?
on May 18th, 2006 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What do you call a dim-witted Canadian?
on May 18th, 2006 | 3 answers

Why was the area known as Labrador incorporated into the Province of Newfoundland (now known as Newfoundland and Labrador) instead of the...
on May 18th, 2006 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What is considered the geographic centre of Canada?
on May 18th, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How can a woman keep her bra straps from falling down, when shortening them just makes the back part ride up?
on May 16th, 2006 | 24 answers | 7 people like this

What makes a pizza "Montréal-style"?
on May 15th, 2006 | 5 answers

When can we expect doctors to stop practising medicine and start doing it for real?
on May 14th, 2006 | 9 answers | 5 people like this

Is it true that the state of Kentucky has copyrighted the name and charges a royalty to use it?
on May 13th, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

In the field, what are some ways to distinguish between a fox and an eastern coyote?
on May 11th, 2006 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

If I change a rating because of an edit, are both the original rating and the new rating included in my rating count?
on May 11th, 2006 | One answer

Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?
on May 5th, 2006 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

If swimming is good exercise and helps you to lose weight and stay slim, are whales just doing it wrong?
on May 4th, 2006 | 14 answers | 2 people like this

Does dietary fiber speed elimination of food thereby reducing calories digested or does it slow down elimination, helping us absorb more...
on May 4th, 2006 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

How did the word 'Beauty!' come to be a common exclamation of approval or satisfaction?
on May 3rd, 2006 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

If Justice is blind, why aren't all law books written in Braille?
on May 2nd, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Why is it called Rhode Island when it's also part of the mainland?
on May 2nd, 2006 | One answer

Do people become vegetarians because they love animals or because they hate plants?
on April 25th, 2006 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

If swimming is such good exercise and helps you stay slim, are whales just doing it wrong?
on April 25th, 2006 | no answers

Do manufacturers of "fool-proof" items keep a fool or two on the payroll just to test things?
on April 25th, 2006 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

Why can't I ask a question in the Answerbag Promotions category?
on April 22nd, 2006 | One answer | 2 people like this

Where did the term 'bug in the software' come from? Was there ever a real bug in some software or is that just an urban legend?
on April 21st, 2006 | 2 answers

Where do fish keep their money?
on April 21st, 2006 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Where does Santa Claus keep his money?
on April 21st, 2006 | 3 answers

What does the 'D' stand for in SunnyD?
on April 17th, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What is the name of that little dance that people do when they approach somebody and each person goes the same way to try to go around?...
on April 12th, 2006 | 12 answers | 7 people like this

Why is the Answer Rabbit presented as a male rabbit?
on April 11th, 2006 | One answer

Besides homosexual activity, is there anything else in the Bible that is called an 'abomination?'
on April 9th, 2006 | 12 answers | 3 people like this

Why do we have so many computer viruses, but no computer bacteria?
on April 5th, 2006 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

What is the name for that pile of snow that the snow plows inevitably leave at the bottom of your driveway?
on March 27th, 2006 | 2 answers

Is there an equivalent of Godwin's law for referring to someone as a terrorist?
on March 24th, 2006 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

How do some Answerbag users have so much time to ask and answer so many questions? Don't they have jobs like the rest of us?
on March 14th, 2006 | 10 answers | 5 people like this

Why do we call it a 'cold' when the fever from having one makes you hot and sweaty?
on March 10th, 2006 | 4 answers

What percentage of Answerbag users rate answers but never submit answers themselves?
on March 2nd, 2006 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

What does it mean when a drug is called "tricyclic"?
on February 23rd, 2006 | One answer

When I change channels on my satellite receiver, there is a significant pause with a black screen. Is this an inherent feature or is...
on February 15th, 2006 | One answer

How did the word 'maggot' come to be used for a dance form in the 18th century?
on February 15th, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What differences are there in the symptoms of an injury of a tendon versus an injury of a ligament?
on February 13th, 2006 | 2 answers

In the show Judge Judy, do the losers have to pay the judgment themselves and if so, how are these judgments enforced?
on February 7th, 2006 | 2 answers

What is the name and origin of the head covering that many young African-American males wear (the tight thing that ties in the back and...
on February 4th, 2006 | 2 answers

Shouldn't 'abbreviation' be a shorter word?
on February 3rd, 2006 | 14 answers | 3 people like this

Why are bird families always in the same order in bird identifiction books?
on February 3rd, 2006 | One answer

If the left side of the brain controls the right side of your body, does this mean that only left-handed people are in their right mind?
on February 2nd, 2006 | 15 answers | 10 people like this

Does every Christian denomination believe that the biblical command to 'Be fruitful and multiply' is an open-ended one? Do any...
on February 1st, 2006 | no answers

In the UK, which is higher, O levels or A levels, and what do these levels mean?
on January 20th, 2006 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Why isn't Alaska considered to be in the continental US?
on January 17th, 2006 | 7 answers

What, if any, are the differences between ethics, morals, and scruples?
on January 3rd, 2006 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

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on December 19th, 2005 | One answer

What is the earth's mantle?
on December 19th, 2005 | One answer

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on December 2nd, 2005 | 2 answers

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on November 30th, 2005 | 11 answers | 6 people like this

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on November 30th, 2005 | 3 answers

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on November 29th, 2005 | 3 answers

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on November 23rd, 2005 | 7 answers | 3 people like this

Has anyone estimated the number of descendants of William the Conqueror alive in the UK today?
on November 22nd, 2005 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

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on November 13th, 2005 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

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on November 5th, 2005 | 2 answers

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on October 31st, 2005 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

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on October 28th, 2005 | 3 answers

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on October 25th, 2005 | One answer

How many people were executed by order of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I?
on October 22nd, 2005 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

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on October 12th, 2005 | 3 answers

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on October 7th, 2005 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

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on October 3rd, 2005 | One answer | 4 people like this

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on September 27th, 2005 | 4 answers

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on September 27th, 2005 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Does Scientology have a position on equality of the sexes?
on September 26th, 2005 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

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on September 26th, 2005 | 5 answers

Where did the expression 'If it walks like a duck...,' come from?
on September 21st, 2005 | 2 answers

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on September 15th, 2005 | 6 answers

Is the desert surface sinking in the Middle East due to oil drilling?
on September 6th, 2005 | One answer

What is the name of the theme song for the British comedy "Waiting for God"?
on August 24th, 2005 | One answer

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on August 24th, 2005 | 3 answers

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on July 27th, 2005 | no answers

Is there any word in English that rhymes with 'orange?'
on July 26th, 2005 | no answers