What is the greatest thing that you have gained from a failure?
on June 8th, 2011 | 10 answers | 4 people like this

What do you like better: Old School shooters like Doom and Duke Nukem, or newer ones like Call of Duty and Bullet Storm? Why?
on May 23rd, 2011 | One answer

Do you feel that you are making a positive contribution to the Answerbag Community? Why or why not?
on May 22nd, 2011 | 5 answers | 3 people like this

You just caught your 16 year old son/daughter smoking pot. What do you do? What if they were 25, or older? What is your reaction?
on May 21st, 2011 | 3 answers

What is the difference between laziness and efficiency?
on May 21st, 2011 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Do night vision goggles become less effective in fog? If so, by how much? Are certain types affected more than others?
on May 20th, 2011 | One answer

How do you retain your interest in learning a new language? I find that I tend to lose interest, even when I am making good progress.
on May 19th, 2011 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

As a non-believer, do you still find pearls of wisdom in some religious texts?
on May 17th, 2011 | 9 answers | 1 person likes this

Your car has just been broken into and everything that wasn't bolted down has been stolen! What's the most valuable thing you just lost?
on May 17th, 2011 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Answerbag Staff and Professional Researchers are often seen as a sort of 'hostile' entity. Do you view them as such, and if so, why?
on May 17th, 2011 | 11 answers | 4 people like this

Do you enjoy the feeling you get after waking up from a nightmare? If so, why?
on May 12th, 2011 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

Is it wrong to go to church if you are not, and have no intention of ever becoming, a Christian?
on May 11th, 2011 | 15 answers | 4 people like this

What would you consider to be essential in a good Fantasy novel/story?
on May 8th, 2011 | One answer

If you wanted to impress me by making something (doesn't have to be food), what would it be?
on April 29th, 2011 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Name a meal/dish that is common in your area but that many people on this site have probably never eaten before.
on April 20th, 2011 | 13 answers | 3 people like this

What would you most like to learn and what is your biggest obstacle in learning it?
on April 19th, 2011 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Do you believe that some pieces of art receive more praise because of who created them rather than for what they are?
on April 16th, 2011 | 6 answers | 2 people like this

In your experience, or opinion, is it best to study a language at the university level, or through self-study?
on April 13th, 2011 | 3 answers

If you were to create your own language, what features would you include or leave out (i.e. - noun genders, cases, etc.)
on March 29th, 2011 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Assuming you were given all the required physical aspects/features to do so, do you think you could pass yourself off as someone of the...
on April 17th, 2009 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

In the U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces, what is the protocol for addressing an officer of higher rank but who serves for another Country?
on April 8th, 2009 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

I watched a show when I was young with a character called 'Templeton the Rat'. Anybody have any idea what cartoon or movie it...
on April 6th, 2009 | 9 answers | 3 people like this

Have you ever found yourself in a situation that felt like it was straight from a movie? If so, what was it?
on April 6th, 2009 | 2 answers

How can I determine whether my laptop uses 'cable select' or a 'master/slave' configuration for the cd drive? I have...
on March 29th, 2009 | no answers

Which do you prefer, body building or strength training, and why?
on March 16th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Can you think of a case where precision would be more important than accuracy? How about a case where accuracy would be more important...
on March 15th, 2009 | One answer

Do you believe that when a person chooses a religion that they should follow it whole-heartedly, or do you believe that they should be...
on March 12th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

For those of you who use Linux, what types of software programs do you find are non-existent or aren't as useful as those available...
on March 12th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I would like to take up a new musical instrument. I have played (or attempted to play) guitar and keyboard, but am looking for something...
on March 7th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

If the losers of wars were given equal chance to give their accounts of historical events, how much of an impact do you think it would...
on March 5th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I've been trying to take off some weight, but just a short while ago I ate half a bag of potato chips, instead of the fresh fruit I...
on March 3rd, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How many British palyers are there in the NHL? I can only find a few (Byron Dafoe, Steve Thomas, and maybe Owen Nolan), but I'm sure...
on March 3rd, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Some Christians do not approve of gay couples being married in a church. So what is their opinion on Atheists or Agnostics being married...
on February 24th, 2009 | One answer

I find the idea of child beauty pagents disgusting. what are your thoughts on them?
on February 12th, 2009 | 24 answers | 20 people like this

Have you ever thought that a question or answer seemed totally absurd, only to later realize that it made perfect sense?
on January 31st, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

We often hear about the negative impact of playing video games. What do you believe the positive aspects of video gaming are?
on January 28th, 2009 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

You're at a pub, and the lead singer asks you what song you want them to play next. What do you choose?
on January 25th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Duplicate Question. Please disregard
on January 25th, 2009 | no answers

I don't see how a symbol can be connected to one, or even just a handful of meanings. What are your thoughts on the accuracy of...
on January 23rd, 2009 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

I am looking for a good quality backpack baby carrier that won't cost a fortune, for a friend (not looking for a lot of bells and...
on January 22nd, 2009 | One answer | 3 people like this

Many of you speak more than one language. Would you please tell me something in a language other than English?
on January 19th, 2009 | no answers | 3 people like this

It's time for a multi-cultural potluck! What kind of food do you plan on bringing?
on January 16th, 2009 | no answers | 5 people like this

Do you think that a Ninja-Pirate would be accepted on the high seas or inside a Ninja-dojo? Or would they be cast out from both and be...
on January 15th, 2009 | One answer

What type of music are songs such as Fool's Overture (Supertramp) and Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) classified as?
on January 14th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

If I were to tell you that I didn't like you, why do you suppose that would be? Why, do you suppose, I would say that I do like you?
on January 14th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Assuming that I was a decent painter, and that I was going to offer you a free painting, what would you like it to be?
on January 12th, 2009 | 9 answers | 8 people like this

What is your computer Operating System of preference and why?
on January 8th, 2009 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

You just watched the best movie you have ever seen. The opening scene was just amazing! It started off with...
on January 5th, 2009 | 10 answers | 11 people like this

For those of you who have learned a second language, what was your reason for doing so?
on January 3rd, 2009 | One answer

What languages, other than English, do not assign genders to nouns (such as le gateau, or la pluie in French)?
on January 3rd, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

If you could only choose one other food/topping/sauce to add to your spaghetti, what would it be?
on January 1st, 2009 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

If I was a scam artist, and I was going to fool you, what would you be most likely to fall for?
on December 24th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Friedrich Nietzsche said "The visionary lies to himself, the liar only to others.". What do you think his meaning was, and...
on December 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Are you still singing, even after the music stops?
on December 21st, 2008 | 3 answers | 5 people like this

What do you believe it would take for Atheists and Believers to be able to co-exist in peace?
on December 19th, 2008 | 6 answers | 5 people like this

Why are the rules/laws in Deuteronomy no longer adhered to by the followers of some Religions?
on December 17th, 2008 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

How do you argue a point while still keeping an open mind?
on December 12th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

What is your favourite aspect of your Religion (or lack of Religion)?
on December 4th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

I am looking for an accurate and relatively easy to read translation of 'Tao te King' by Lao Tsu. Do any of you have a...
on December 4th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

For those of you who cross-dress, what is your reason for doing so? Do you often get judged negatively for doing so?
on December 2nd, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

For those of you who play RPG games, do you prefer the classics like the Original Final Fantasy games, Chrono Trigger, Zelda, etc, or...
on December 2nd, 2008 | One answer

Who here thinks that with each level-up on AB, we should be given a choice of skills to choose from, like in an RPG?
on December 2nd, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Is there a way to rescind a flag (for example, when you misread a question and flag it as a duplicate)?
on November 28th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I can't find the remote control to my T.V. ... Do you know where it is?
on November 24th, 2008 | no answers | 2 people like this

Many of the obstacles in our lives aren't as bad as we perceive them to be. Do you have a technique for seeing them as they truly are?
on November 18th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Have you ever suddenly recalled a smell you havn't experienced in a long time? A few days ago I suddenly recalled the smell of the...
on November 18th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What warning labels do you frequently ignore? What sorts of mishaps have you encountered from it, if any?
on November 7th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

How much heat can standard electrical tape withstand?
on October 31st, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

What continent does russia officially belong to?
on August 19th, 2008 | 4 answers | 7 people like this

Why do people often refer to being pregnant as being Prego? Isn't that a pasta sauce?
on July 27th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Is society in general too sensitive to violence, or not sensitive enough? Why?
on July 26th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

I think today is a great day for a jam session. What songs do you feel like playing? And what instrument are you going to jam with?
on July 10th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

What is the most interesting aspect of your job? What is the most satisfying aspect of it?
on July 6th, 2008 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Diablo 3 game?
on July 6th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

What's the easiest way to expedite the elimination of a foreign material (dust, chemical vapours, etc) from the lungs, other than by...
on July 4th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

How do I measure the alcohol content of my beer without using a hydrometer? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
on June 25th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

You suddenly wake up to find yourself inside a dumpster behind a restaurant... how did you get there?
on June 14th, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

What bird shares its name with a fruit?
on June 11th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Is it possible to train myself to be ambidextrous or is it something that cannot be mastered unless you were born that way?
on June 11th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Is it possible to train myself to be ambidextrous or is it something that cannot be mastered unless you were born that way?
on June 11th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

If I was to play you a song on my guitar, what song would you like it to be? And why?
on June 7th, 2008 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

There are many Religions in the world, many claiming to be 'the only true Religion'. How can you you tell if yours is the right...
on June 4th, 2008 | 16 answers | 13 people like this

Anybody here ever learned a language that uses a differrent 'alphabet/set of characters'? If so, how did you go about doing it?
on June 2nd, 2008 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

What ever happened to Captain Crunch cereal with Crunchberries? I havn't seen it for years. Didn't anyone other than me like it?
on June 1st, 2008 | 6 answers | 2 people like this

Somebody just told me something really funny about you. Can you guess what it was?
on May 25th, 2008 | 11 answers | 9 people like this

What is the difference between a Religion and a way of life? Where exactly is the line drawn?
on May 25th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Why were Q-Tips originally called 'Baby Gays'?
on May 24th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Anybody watch Captain Planet when they were younger? If so, which one of the planeteers' powers would you like to have?
on May 24th, 2008 | One answer

What's the coolest trick you can do?
on May 20th, 2008 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

The slang definition for ''Homo'' is a homosexual person. But the proper usage of the word means either 'the...
on May 16th, 2008 | 9 answers | 5 people like this

Well folks, just got me a nice big Pirate Ship! Who wants to join my crew, and what job do you want?
on May 10th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

Does Hewlett Packard offer printer drivers as stand-alone packages, instead of making you download a 170 MB package with a lot of extra...
on May 8th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

We are often prevented from reaching our full potential. Is anything keeping you from reaching your full potential right now?
on May 7th, 2008 | One answer

What are some good sources of protein to consume prior to a workout. I don't really like the Whey Protein powders and am looking for...
on May 7th, 2008 | One answer

An officer told me last night that he once stopped a Neon at a roadblock and there were 13 people in it. What's the most you have...
on May 4th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

One person's junk is another person's treasure. So what's in your computer's Recycling Bin?
on May 3rd, 2008 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

How much storage space does your Ipod or other mp3 player have? And how much of that space is filled up with songs or videos?
on May 3rd, 2008 | no answers

How do you prevent yourself from over-spending, especially on things you don't really need?
on May 3rd, 2008 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

What do your cat(s) do to get your attention? What do they do if you ignore them?
on May 2nd, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I just got back from bounty hunting, and I have 5 fresh troll heads. What are they worth to you?
on May 1st, 2008 | One answer

It's a warm summer evening, there's a slight breeze and the stars are clearly visible. You're laying on the grass, looking...
on April 30th, 2008 | 9 answers | 14 people like this

Have you ever had a hobby that you suddenly just lost interest in doing? If so what was it and how long had you done it for?
on April 28th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

What version of 'All Along the Watchtower' do you prefer, Hendrix or Dylan's?
on April 28th, 2008 | 7 answers | 4 people like this

I have never seen anything like that before!!! What did I just see?
on April 27th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

If I ask a question about loans, financing or a random money amount ($34 000), do you think I will get an automatically generated reply...
on April 27th, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

Have you ever taken the time to cook up a good snack, only to later realize that you aren't really that hungry?
on April 26th, 2008 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

I'm looking for some 'Intelligent hip-hop' (like Talib Kwali, Immortal Technique, etc.). Any suggestions?
on April 26th, 2008 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

Do you find that a lot of celebrities seem to continue to be successful because of past work, and not because of current talent? If so,...
on April 26th, 2008 | 7 answers | 9 people like this

Does anybody else play soccer (or English Football) just for kicks, or would you rather play in a league?
on April 26th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

I overuse commas, and the words 'though' and 'although'. Any ideas on overcoming this?
on April 26th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Are there any songs you really like, but would be ashamed to admit to?
on April 26th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

Although the end result of positrolling is positive and doesn't really hurt anyone, could it be considered to be as unethical as...
on April 26th, 2008 | 5 answers | 7 people like this

You've just been served some burritos at a restaurant, and they are stuffed so full of meat and other filling that it's making...
on April 25th, 2008 | 11 answers | 9 people like this

Anybody else think that there isn't a lot of difference between Genesis and when Phil Collins went solo? Why/why not?
on April 23rd, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

I'm learning to skateboard, but there are no skate parks nearby. Anybody know of any tricks that can be learned without the use of...
on April 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers

Do you ever find that you over-analyse things instead of just making a simple choice?
on April 22nd, 2008 | 7 answers | 5 people like this

How is google able to cache webpages that would normally require a login to see (If you click on the link it tells you to login to the...
on April 19th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

When people don't check the signature on your credit card when paying for something, do you ever write a fake name as your signature?
on April 19th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Who would be up for going back to the bartering system and why/why not?
on April 19th, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

If I was to leave North America and move to a European country, which one would you recommend, and why?
on April 19th, 2008 | 6 answers | 7 people like this

If you were to live inside a literary world, which book (or set of books) would you choose?
on April 19th, 2008 | no answers | 7 people like this

How would I know that you didn't like me?
on April 17th, 2008 | 19 answers | 6 people like this

I had always been under the impression that Kraft Dinner and Ketchup Chips were only a Canadian thing. What states are these available...
on April 17th, 2008 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

When you've answered a question, do you give other people positive points when deserved, even if it will place their score at a...
on April 17th, 2008 | 8 answers | 6 people like this

Anybody else here grow up watching lots of the muppets? What's your favourite clip/skit?
on April 16th, 2008 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

If you brew beer at a colder temperature it will take longer to ferment. How will this affect the flavour of the end product?
on April 16th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Why is it proper to say something such as 'No Smoking', but it isn't proper to say 'Yes Smoking'?
on April 14th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

For all the songwriters out there: What is your process for writing a song? Also what genre(s) do you write/play?
on April 8th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

You're the main character in an RPG. What would you be and what would be your sidekick/companion?
on April 8th, 2008 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

I can't live in my house for some reason (flood, fire, pests, etc,) so I'm crashing at your place for the week. What...
on April 7th, 2008 | 13 answers | 14 people like this