Answerbag: Beany's answers

Answer to It seems some ABers are a tad sensitive about how you write their usernames (mispelling, capitalizing and abbreviating). Are you? Just want to know so I don't unintentionally offend anyone. ☺

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:05:24 -0800

It seems some ABers are a tad sensitive about how you write their usernames (mispelling, capitalizing and abbreviating). Are you? Just want to know so I don't unintentionally offend anyone. ☺

In the immortal words of Vinnie Jones: "You can call me Susan if it makes you happy"

Answer to Do you consume more "pre-made" potato products or do you make your own? (ex:Instant mashed potatoes, premade hashbrowns, the Cheesy potatoes you bake in the oven. OR make your own hashbrowns and mashed etc.)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:13:26 -0800

Do you consume more "pre-made" potato products or do you make your own? (ex:Instant mashed potatoes, premade hashbrowns, the Cheesy potatoes you bake in the oven. OR make your own hashbrowns and mashed etc.)

I don't think I eat any pre made potatoes, how hard is it to cook them? Although I've never made hash browns, and I love them so I should give it a go

Answer to What are symptoms of swine flu? My sister is just recovering from it and i've spent a lot of time with her not realizing she had that virus until a few days ago. I feel tired, bones ache, got a cold, shaking, bit hard to breath. Do I have it too?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:54:46 -0800

What are symptoms of swine flu? My sister is just recovering from it and i've spent a lot of time with her not realizing she had that virus until a few days ago. I feel tired, bones ache, got a cold, shaking, bit hard to breath. Do I have it too?

Sounds like swine flu to me

Answer to Have you noticed today that 'adult' has disappeared from the Categories? Is this pre-12/8 happenings?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:48:58 -0800

Have you noticed today that 'adult' has disappeared from the Categories? Is this pre-12/8 happenings?

12/8?

Answer to What to do about a roommate who is always mopping around the house?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:48:18 -0800

What to do about a roommate who is always mopping around the house?

Is that a bad thing, it keeps the floors clean

Answer to What is the opposite of "literally"?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:47:15 -0800

What is the opposite of "literally"?

Figuratively could be used as an antonym, as long as you're not using literally to mean figuratively, and if you are then don't

Answer to The Circus is in town. What ride?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:45:52 -0800

The Circus is in town. What ride?

What ride? What has a circus got to do with rides?

Answer to I looking for the name of a band that were arund within the last two years. they didnt make it very big but i remember there music being great. the name of the band consisted of three peoples names,two girls and a guy i think and the music was kinda folk.

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:19:16 -0800

I looking for the name of a band that were arund within the last two years. they didnt make it very big but i remember there music being great. the name of the band consisted of three peoples names,two girls and a guy i think and the music was kinda folk.

That's not very specific

Answer to Have you ever had a person on AB who was rude to you, to whom you were very polite, come back to apologize?

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:17:25 -0800

Have you ever had a person on AB who was rude to you, to whom you were very polite, come back to apologize?

I think I have yes, and I think I've apologised to others for being quite abrasive. I sometimes get worked up by people's very odd opinions on this website, but then I realise I should just relax and let them go so I apologise to them

Answer to Who or what do you most associate with Australia?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:32:34 -0800

Who or what do you most associate with Australia?

Either Shane Warne, Rolf Harris or (and I know he's not truly Australian) Mel Gibson. There's also Kylie and Steve Irwin who I'd think of, but not immediately. As for what, the soaps (Neighbours) and the "barbies"

Answer to If you had to choose what sport who had to play and the choises are soccer,football,or basketball which would you choose?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:24:57 -0800

If you had to choose what sport who had to play and the choises are soccer,football,or basketball which would you choose?

Football (Association, not American)

Answer to Now that Susan Boyles' debut album has smashed records with sales of over 701,000. What's do you think is next for her; a Playboy spread?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:32:07 -0800

Now that Susan Boyles' debut album has smashed records with sales of over 701,000. What's do you think is next for her; a Playboy spread?

Why?!? Who bought this album? They deserve to be shot. She's a decent singer but there are people as good, if not better, out singing in theatres up and down the country. That's all she is, a decent musical singer, and she doesn't deserve to break records by covering other...

Answer to What would you do, if one day you tried to surf the net, and no matter what site you tried to go to--all you received was a message stating, "INTERNET CLOSED TODAY. PLEASE TRY AGAIN TOMORROW!!!"

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:28:54 -0800

What would you do, if one day you tried to surf the net, and no matter what site you tried to go to--all you received was a message stating, "INTERNET CLOSED TODAY. PLEASE TRY AGAIN TOMORROW!!!"

I'd try again the next day

Answer to Tell me something you avoid like THE PLAGUE!

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:25:36 -0800

Tell me something you avoid like THE PLAGUE!

Black death

Answer to What would you do if your best friend was gay/les?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:16:39 -0800

What would you do if your best friend was gay/les?

Nothing. Is there something I should do?

Answer to What is the primary language spoken in africa

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:37:43 -0800

What is the primary language spoken in africa

That's like asking the primary language of Europe, it's a huge place with a massive range of languages. Generally though, as most of it was once owned by England, France or POrtugal, a lot of people speak English, French or Portugese as a second language, with French being more north...

Answer to Students @ Lincoln Univ. (PA) with a BMI of 30 or above, must take a fitness course that meets 3 hours/week, & cannot graduate if they don't. Does this seem "fair" to you? [See the LINK below this question.]

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:11:12 -0800

Students @ Lincoln Univ. (PA) with a BMI of 30 or above, must take a fitness course that meets 3 hours/week, & cannot graduate if they don't. Does this seem "fair" to you? [See the LINK below this question.]

I think it's a good idea, it keeps the students fit and healthy while they're at college. Although I don't like the BMI rating, it doesn't work at all.

Answer to I can get over how dismissive my doctor is lately. I've been saying how much lower back pain I've been having and she does nothing except say I'm getting old. Finally I asked to have an xray. She said "And what will you do even if something is discovered?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:05:01 -0800

I can get over how dismissive my doctor is lately. I've been saying how much lower back pain I've been having and she does nothing except say I'm getting old. Finally I asked to have an xray. She said "And what will you do even if something is discovered?

Ah, the wonders of a free healthcare system, where doctors are in it because they want to do good rather than for the money

Answer to Athiests who do you dislike the most christians,muslims,jews

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:01:19 -0800

Athiests who do you dislike the most christians,muslims,jews

I hate people who hate other religions. I don't believe in one personally, but it's not my place to tell others what to believe.

Answer to Me and my girlfriend are spending a few weeks back home in England after New Year, do you think she'll like my hometown?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:07:57 -0800

Me and my girlfriend are spending a few weeks back home in England after New Year, do you think she'll like my hometown?

West Midlands is it? She won't know what hit her. Have they got electric over in the black country yet? Just messing (I can hardly laugh about it, I'm from Newcastle :D), of course she'll like it. Get her some real food while you're there as well, proper English stuff.

Answer to What is your Favorite Song from an Animated Movie?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:50:04 -0800

What is your Favorite Song from an Animated Movie?

Either "Bear Necessities" or "I Wanna Be Like You". The Jungle Book had an awesome soundtrack.

Answer to What is a good title for my research paper? The topic is to compare and contrast two witch hunts, mine being the Salem Witch Trials and The Red Scare.

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:18:29 -0800

What is a good title for my research paper? The topic is to compare and contrast two witch hunts, mine being the Salem Witch Trials and The Red Scare.

A comparison of the Red Scare with the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. It's a research paper, not a novel.

Answer to What's the name of the last book you read?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:51:06 -0800

What's the name of the last book you read?

I'm in the middle of The Complete Shorter Fiction of Oscar Wilde, and just finished The Man in the High Castle by Phillip K Dick

Answer to To all of my James Patterson fans: Which book is your favorite read of James Patterson?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:49:34 -0800

To all of my James Patterson fans: Which book is your favorite read of James Patterson?

I used to be quite a fan, and loved the Alex Cross books, but he's dragged them out so far and is making so many mediocre books that I don't read anything by him any more. If he'd just finish his series it'd be fine, but he just keeps them going until they're boring.

Answer to Multiply (x+2)squared

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:40:00 -0800

Multiply (x+2)squared

Cherokeelady, I don't mind helping, but remember we're not a homework solving site. As I showed in another answer it's a case of sepearting it into two calculations, so you have (again I'm replacing x with a for simplicity): (a + 2) x (a + 2) which you can seperate into:...

Answer to Please help by showing this worked out. Multiply (3x+2) (3x-2)

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:35:14 -0800

Please help by showing this worked out. Multiply (3x+2) (3x-2)

Do you mind if I replace x with a? Same meaning, it just keeps it from looking like a multiplication symbol. So (3a + 2) x (3a - 2) When you have an equation like this you need to multiply the terms in the bracket seperately with the other bracket, so in effect you have: [3a x (3a - 2)]...

Answer to If you had to choose one glass of beer out of the following, which would you choose: Stella Artois, Kronenberg, Budweiser or Fosters?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:27:01 -0800

If you had to choose one glass of beer out of the following, which would you choose: Stella Artois, Kronenberg, Budweiser or Fosters?

Stella. Fosters tastes, as Jadey so eloquently put it, like dishwater, Budweiser tastes weak and like it has too much sugar in it, and Kronenberg is decent, but not as good as Stella

Answer to Have you ever run over someone elses (or your own) pet? What happened?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:52:06 -0800

Have you ever run over someone elses (or your own) pet? What happened?

I hit next doors cat once. I knocked on the door and said I'd replace it. He asked if I was any good at catching mice. Sorry, I know it's old but I'm surprised no one has already made the joke and I couldn't miss the chance. And no, I haven't ever hit a pet, or any...

Answer to How many fly buttons should Levi's 501 have? I have two pairs, one with 3 small buttons, other with 4... Is it a matter of size? Are they authentic?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:48:29 -0800

How many fly buttons should Levi's 501 have? I have two pairs, one with 3 small buttons, other with 4... Is it a matter of size? Are they authentic?

Mine (32 waist and normal leg length) have a top button and three fly buttons if that helps

Answer to Does it annoy you when people go out of their way to be politically correct? Such as saying "African-Americans" instead of "black people"? I mean really, that seems so pretentious and absurd. Thoughts?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:46:10 -0800

Does it annoy you when people go out of their way to be politically correct? Such as saying "African-Americans" instead of "black people"? I mean really, that seems so pretentious and absurd. Thoughts?

I agree. It's worse when there's a room full of white people and one black person, and someone tries to point out the black person as "that man in the middle with the glasses" or something along them lines.

Answer to Which books would Answerbag users recommend?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:27:20 -0800

Which books would Answerbag users recommend?

I just started reading the short stories of Oscar Wilde is brilliant, I was literally laughing out loud which I don't often do at books

Answer to What if aliens exit in this galaxies?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:49:11 -0800

What if aliens exit in this galaxies?

Better than them entering this galaxy

Answer to Here is some fun"news" from FOX regarding voter numbers Palin 70%, Huckabee 63% and Romney 60% support among republican voters. Now I know FOX considers those with educations elitists but shouldn't even they know that adds up to 193%?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:48:31 -0800

Here is some fun"news" from FOX regarding voter numbers Palin 70%, Huckabee 63% and Romney 60% support among republican voters. Now I know FOX considers those with educations elitists but shouldn't even they know that adds up to 193%?

The question may well have been along the lines of "Which of the following would you support if they chose to run?" with the option of choosing as many as you want.

Answer to Is it ever right to use "I is"?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:37:33 -0800

Is it ever right to use "I is"?

Of course, if you were referring to I as a letter (e.g. ...where I is the current in the circuit...)

Answer to Wireless mouse for my pc and laptop!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:01:42 -0800

Wireless mouse for my pc and laptop!

Yes

Answer to A four year old boy was just thrown out of nursery school in England for being physically violent towards staff & other kids! Do you agree with this or have they over reacted?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:37 -0800

A four year old boy was just thrown out of nursery school in England for being physically violent towards staff & other kids! Do you agree with this or have they over reacted?

That depends how violent he was, but if one person is making the whole nursery an unhappy experience for the other kids then they should throw him out

Answer to Are there actually 27 letters of the English alphabet, rather than 26? If not, then how do you explain the "ç" in the word, "façade?"

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:04:07 -0800

Are there actually 27 letters of the English alphabet, rather than 26? If not, then how do you explain the "ç" in the word, "façade?"

The word is adopted from French

Answer to What observers on the north pole agree with those on the south pole as to the directions of 'up' and 'down'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:45:31 -0800

What observers on the north pole agree with those on the south pole as to the directions of 'up' and 'down'

Eh?

Answer to Did you letter in High School? I did

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:41:29 -0800

Did you letter in High School? I did

Letter?

Answer to What do you think about Theirry Henry's handball for France against Ireland?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:39:52 -0800

What do you think about Theirry Henry's handball for France against Ireland?

It happens, Ireland had enough chances to win the match, and they shouldn't put their loss down to a bad decision when they didn't do enough to deserve to win.

Answer to Are you a member of the same religion as when you were brought up?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:37:54 -0800

Are you a member of the same religion as when you were brought up?

My parents were brought up Anglican, but aren't religious. I was brought up with very little mention of religion and am now atheist

Answer to Why do so many people not give points for questions they answer?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:36:05 -0800

Why do so many people not give points for questions they answer?

I usually forget until someone comments me

Answer to If there were no wall in front of you right now, what would you see?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:35:02 -0800

If there were no wall in front of you right now, what would you see?

Not much, another wall at the other side of the landing

Answer to Do you use real potatoes when making mashed potatoes or do you use the instant potatoes in the box?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:32:07 -0800

Do you use real potatoes when making mashed potatoes or do you use the instant potatoes in the box?

Instant potatoes? I didn't even know that was an option. It takes hardly any time to cook potatoes, my schedule's not so busy that I need to save time using instant foods

Answer to What's the last thing you misplaced? did you find it?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:14:32 -0800

What's the last thing you misplaced? did you find it?

My phone, it was in my t-shirt drawer

Answer to Do you believe that the absense of an animal such as the "Crocoduck" disproves the theory of evolution?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:11:41 -0800

Do you believe that the absense of an animal such as the "Crocoduck" disproves the theory of evolution?

You'd have to be an idiot to think that. Do these creationists intentionally make themselves look like fools?

Answer to Can Slovenia win the World Cup?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:45 -0800

Can Slovenia win the World Cup?

Well Greece won Euro 2004 so anything can happen, but I certainly wouldn't bet on it

Answer to My wife left the dome light on in my 2001 dodge ram pickup so I had to jump start it and now it won't idle at all, when I let off the gas it dies. Any ideas?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:26:24 -0800

My wife left the dome light on in my 2001 dodge ram pickup so I had to jump start it and now it won't idle at all, when I let off the gas it dies. Any ideas?

Sounds like an alternator problem to me

Answer to Are you younger than 50 or older

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:37:23 -0800

Are you younger than 50 or older

Younger

Answer to Does soccer have a bad match fixing problem?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:36:41 -0800

Does soccer have a bad match fixing problem?

Not as far as I know

Answer to Scenario: You are in a public restroom defecating, the guy in the stall next to you is doing the same but he begins groaning and grunting very loudly and then stops suddenly and asked you for some toilet paper. What do you do?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:31:21 -0800

Scenario: You are in a public restroom defecating, the guy in the stall next to you is doing the same but he begins groaning and grunting very loudly and then stops suddenly and asked you for some toilet paper. What do you do?

Pass some under the edge of the stall

Answer to Do you believe in Charles Darwin's Evolution of Man theory?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:11:02 -0800

Do you believe in Charles Darwin's Evolution of Man theory?

Did he? When did he say that? Breaking news here on AB!

Answer to What do you think of Facebook?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:19 -0800

What do you think of Facebook?

It's very useful for keeping in touch with people, and for organising events, especially at university

Answer to I LOVE sugar! I'm a sugarholic! I ALSO read that EVERYONE has "cancer cells" in their bodies! But it takes BILLIONS of those cells to develop into tumors which takes YEARS! SUGAR helps to feed those cells! Did I just help you kick your SUGAR habit?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:16:32 -0800

I LOVE sugar! I'm a sugarholic! I ALSO read that EVERYONE has "cancer cells" in their bodies! But it takes BILLIONS of those cells to develop into tumors which takes YEARS! SUGAR helps to feed those cells! Did I just help you kick your SUGAR habit?

Nope

Answer to Do you think creationism should be taught in public schools? Why or Why not?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:15:28 -0800

Do you think creationism should be taught in public schools? Why or Why not?

It should be taught in a religious studies sort of way, along with the beliefs of every other religion, but shouldn't be taught as being any sort of science

Answer to What do you think is the best TV Detective series of all time?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:08:56 -0800

What do you think is the best TV Detective series of all time?

Morse

Answer to You have a crayon in one hand and a drink in the other hand. What color is the crayon and what is the drink?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:44:15 -0800

You have a crayon in one hand and a drink in the other hand. What color is the crayon and what is the drink?

Green and bright orange

Answer to Do you agree with the Japanese regarding Obama's bow?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:21:33 -0800

Do you agree with the Japanese regarding Obama's bow?

I say well done Obama. It shows he understands the foreign culture and he is respectful of other leaders as he should be.

Answer to Pretty American student Amanda Knox is on trial in Italy for murder. (LINK) Do you think she's guilty? or are you inclined to think she's innocent just because she's young, white and pretty?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:07:36 -0800

Pretty American student Amanda Knox is on trial in Italy for murder. (LINK) Do you think she's guilty? or are you inclined to think she's innocent just because she's young, white and pretty?

I'm pretty sure Foxy Knoxy is guilty

Answer to Could your life be a novel? By that I mean, if a story of your life was written, would it be a good book?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:05:56 -0800

Could your life be a novel? By that I mean, if a story of your life was written, would it be a good book?

Nope, it'd be boring as hell

Answer to Would you be glad if the EU would disband and every country could do for its own without being ruled from Brussels?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:14 -0800

Would you be glad if the EU would disband and every country could do for its own without being ruled from Brussels?

No, I like the concept of the EU, and it will improve over time, it's just a kid at the moment.

Answer to What is discrete? (My guess is that it has something to do with math since I saw this in my geometry class.)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:36:10 -0800

What is discrete? (My guess is that it has something to do with math since I saw this in my geometry class.)

If you're mean mathematically, it's a function that has distinct states. Say, for example, the number of marbles in a bag is discrete because there's 1 or 2 or 3 etc., yet height, for example, is "continuous" because a person could be 6', and another 5'11",...

Answer to How do you know that light travels faster than sound?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:48:20 -0800

How do you know that light travels faster than sound?

Attach an airhorn to a torch so that as you press a button they both fire, head out onto a field at night and stand about 300 metres away from someone with the airhorn, and test it out for yourself

Answer to Who is the more iconic figure Elvis or JFK?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:20:26 -0800

Who is the more iconic figure Elvis or JFK?

Elvis

Answer to LittleGirlLost is now a sage. Who would like to join me at a UK party in her honour?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:19:08 -0800

LittleGirlLost is now a sage. Who would like to join me at a UK party in her honour?

Paaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrtttttttttyyyyyyy!

Answer to Are you wearing a pair of socks right now that has more than one color on them?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:33:58 -0800

Are you wearing a pair of socks right now that has more than one color on them?

One of them does

Answer to Look at the nearest book or magazine to you now. What's on the front cover?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:32:07 -0800

Look at the nearest book or magazine to you now. What's on the front cover?

A picture of the USA flag with the stars replaced by swastikas

Answer to Do you like to eat your carrots cooked or raw?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:10:07 -0800

Do you like to eat your carrots cooked or raw?

Raw, I love raw carrots

Answer to What do athesists believe the purpose of life is? Who do athesists believe the reason of existence is? How do they live their lives? What morals do they follow?(All can answer just please keep answers clean, be open minded and respect everyones thoughts)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:09:03 -0800

What do athesists believe the purpose of life is? Who do athesists believe the reason of existence is? How do they live their lives? What morals do they follow?(All can answer just please keep answers clean, be open minded and respect everyones thoughts)

In my opinion: There is no purpose of life, other than the fact it's fun while it lasts. Morals don't come from a religion, they come from what is best for everyone. Notice that every religion has very similar laws and ideas, because they make sense and are productive. How do I live...

Answer to Does Disney know we are in a recession?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:04:42 -0800

Does Disney know we are in a recession?

Supposedly the film industry haven't been hit at all by it, people are choosing a night in with a film or a night at the cinema over a night on town

Answer to If you look to the right of where you are now. What's the first thing you see?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:13:14 -0800

If you look to the right of where you are now. What's the first thing you see?

My wall

Answer to Do jews run u.s. ? i hear they control banks, politics and media, is this true?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:54:22 -0800

Do jews run u.s. ? i hear they control banks, politics and media, is this true?

My answer to this would be a yes and a no. It's undoubtable that people with money have influence on people in power, they want to keep their businesses making money and protect their investments, and they have the power to make that happen. It's also undoubtable that a lot of rich...

Answer to Did you ever like the fight club? w/brad pitt.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:32:43 -0800

Did you ever like the fight club? w/brad pitt.

It's an awesome film, I love it

Answer to If John Lennon or Salvador Dali were AB users, what types of questions do you think these guys would post?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:48:23 -0800

If John Lennon or Salvador Dali were AB users, what types of questions do you think these guys would post?

John Lennon: "Would you say the Beatles were the greatest band ever, or would it be the Beatles?"

Answer to Why can I not run X Box 360 live and online computing simultaneously? My son always asks for me to get off the PC when he is playing games online? Why is this. We have broadband connection so surely it should work?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:42:42 -0800

Why can I not run X Box 360 live and online computing simultaneously? My son always asks for me to get off the PC when he is playing games online? Why is this. We have broadband connection so surely it should work?

By both being online you slow down the connection and his game lags

Answer to Do you read a lot of books?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:39:41 -0800

Do you read a lot of books?

Of course I read books

Answer to Is the swine flu vaccine safe?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:38:26 -0800

Is the swine flu vaccine safe?

No, they've got microchips in which allow the government to control you, and, if neccessary, kill you with the flick of a switch

Answer to Why don't they give the Taliban a country like they did with the Jews?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:33:14 -0800

Why don't they give the Taliban a country like they did with the Jews?

Yeah, because that worked brilliantly with Israel, didn't it?

Answer to Facebook or jogging or beer? WHY?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:31 -0800

Facebook or jogging or beer? WHY?

Hmm, I do all three but which is best? Facebook is last, I'm crap at keeping in touch with people, followed by jogging and the beer as number 1. I should probably change my first two at some point before the next Great North Run though, and I wouldn't mind doing the London marathon in...

Answer to Who was the first politician you voted for?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:20:17 -0800

Who was the first politician you voted for?

Diana Wallis, this year for the MEP elections

Answer to What is the first word you think of starting with the letter L?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:17:39 -0800

What is the first word you think of starting with the letter L?

Liquorice, because I've just been reading a question about it

Answer to Do you like frozen coffee drinks?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:16:47 -0800

Do you like frozen coffee drinks?

I've never tried them

Answer to If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:04:07 -0800

If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2?

It's to do with the hardness of the graphite, if it was the #1 there'd be no scope for the scale to go downwards, although that's another daft American invention, the rest of the world uses the ..., 2b, B, HB, F, H, 2H, ... scale

Answer to Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4, What does it say?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:02:29 -0800

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4, What does it say?

I've answered this before but: [The monastries are built into the steep, inaccessible rocks,

Answer to At Christmas time, do you say 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays' and why?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:01:10 -0800

At Christmas time, do you say 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays' and why?

Merry Christmas, because I've never heard anyone in England say "Happy Holidays"

Answer to Should Army bases be gun-free zones?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:57:51 -0800

Should Army bases be gun-free zones?

No, that's a daft idea. "This is my rifle. There are many like it but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot...

Answer to When you make tea, do you leave your teabag in the cup while you drink it, or let it steep then take it out before drinking?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:47:34 -0800

When you make tea, do you leave your teabag in the cup while you drink it, or let it steep then take it out before drinking?

I make it in a pot

Answer to An atheist does not proclaim, "There is no God," but, "A God is as credible as vampires, werewolves, and leprachauns." Do I have this right?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:11:32 -0800

An atheist does not proclaim, "There is no God," but, "A God is as credible as vampires, werewolves, and leprachauns." Do I have this right?

An atheist can't say "There is no God" because that idea, without evidence, is bordering on a religion. An atheist says "There is no reason to believe in God because there's no evidence to prove in God's existence"

Answer to Looking for a GREAT book. Not a good one, a GREAT one. Any suggestions?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:14:59 -0700

Looking for a GREAT book. Not a good one, a GREAT one. Any suggestions?

That's impossible to answer without knowing what books you enjoy, but some I have read recently and enjoyed: Captain Blood - Rafael Sabatini The Death of Grass - John Christopher I Am Legend - Richard Matheson (my favourite book)

Answer to Do you like facebook? Have you used it yet?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:10:47 -0700

Do you like facebook? Have you used it yet?

Yes, it's useful for arranging parties and nights out when I'm at uni and for keeping in touch with friends at home (even though I'm crap at keeping in touch with people)

Answer to If you knew that all Nike products were made in sweatshops, would you still buy Nike products?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:52:02 -0700

If you knew that all Nike products were made in sweatshops, would you still buy Nike products?

Yup, I would

Answer to Of all the Hannibal Lecter movies, which is your favourite and why?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:27:26 -0700

Of all the Hannibal Lecter movies, which is your favourite and why?

Like skel says, the only good one is Silence of the Lambs. Hannibal is awful, the third one (with Ed Norton, I forget its name) is okay, and I don't want to see the one about him being young

Answer to Do you find it a little annoying when a shop keeper says 'is that all?'...when you think you've bought plenty...

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:24:42 -0700

Do you find it a little annoying when a shop keeper says 'is that all?'...when you think you've bought plenty...

No, it's for a number of reasons. It prompts people into remembering anything they've forgotten and it supposedly stops a lot of "accidental" shoplifting. It can make people suddenly remember they put something in their pocket and they need to pay for it. It's also...

Answer to Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I....................................!?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:09:51 -0700

Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I....................................!?

forget to finish my questions?

Answer to Is a fever always present if you have the Swine Flu?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:51 -0700

Is a fever always present if you have the Swine Flu?

Yes, just like normal flu

Answer to If you asked for a single polo mint to eat and the person you asked gets one out with their bare hands and hands it to you. What will you do in this situation? In my opinion in situation I think it is wrong because of hygiene and I will not eat it.

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:55:22 -0700

If you asked for a single polo mint to eat and the person you asked gets one out with their bare hands and hands it to you. What will you do in this situation? In my opinion in situation I think it is wrong because of hygiene and I will not eat it.

Of course I'd eat it. People are too concerned about hygiene these days. How do you want people to get it out of the packet? Maybe they don't want you to touch the wrapper because they then have to touch it

Answer to How many beers can you have...or standard drinks before you decide...enough is enough...?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:44:11 -0700

How many beers can you have...or standard drinks before you decide...enough is enough...?

About 5 pints is my usual limit, unless it's a heavy night and I haven't got anything planned the next day

Answer to Do you go out of your way to try and avoid FAT in your diet?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:41:33 -0700

Do you go out of your way to try and avoid FAT in your diet?

No, it's needed in a balanced diet. It helps that I'm active and don't put on weight though, otherwise I might think about it

Answer to Do you stay away from 'Dodgy' questions? I responded humerously to a question I thought was a joke only to find the guy was for real! I replied and said it was Gross. The question was rightly withdrawn as 'Rubbish' Guess who got a -5?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:39:17 -0700

Do you stay away from 'Dodgy' questions? I responded humerously to a question I thought was a joke only to find the guy was for real! I replied and said it was Gross. The question was rightly withdrawn as 'Rubbish' Guess who got a -5?

Who cares about points and ratings? If some people can't take a joke then that's their problem, but if they ask a stupid question then they will get a stupid answer in return.

Answer to Which actor should play you in a movie?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:37:49 -0700

Which actor should play you in a movie?

Brad Pitt - Good looking, charming, good with the women. I hope this is a fictional film