http://www.answerbag.com/profile/37506 New Answerbag answers from JackNicklaus Tue, 29 May 2012 22:02:16 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:02:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4716090 Can anyone reccomend exercises i can do at home to tone my stomach?<br /><br />Place your hands on the table in front of you. Push yourself away from the table after one serving. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:40:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4716090 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4716071 Can anyone reccomend unusual things to do in Chicago?<br /><br />The science museum located down town is good. Be sure to see the German Uboat captured in WWII on display within the museum. The explanation and photos of how they got the big boat inside the building is interesting. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:37:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4716071 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/111181 Why does an electric fan make it feel cooler? Shouldn't it just move the hot air around a bit?<br /><br />As perspiration evaporates from your skin, it absorbs energy or heat. This cools your skin. A fan speeds up the evaporation process thus cooling the skin more rapidly. The fans motor produces heat. This heat is released into the air. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:28:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/111181 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90449 Why is this city, this country, this world, doing nothing about global warming? <br /><br />The global warming issue is a complicated issue. If you say you understand all the details you are wrong. No one does. The trouble comes down to proving any minute change is attributable to a specific cause. The changes being observed are so small that some experts argue it&#039;s the... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:22:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90449 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90444 Why does an electric fan make it feel cooler? Shouldn't it just move the hot air around a bit?<br /><br />Yes the motor on a fan will actually cause some heat to be added to the location of the fan. The benefit you&#039;ll receive is the air will be moved. This sounds simple enough, but the advantages of moving the air must be considered. If you are confined in a small room with allot of heat... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:09:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90444 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90438 What is a suicide door?<br /><br />See if this helps. A suicide door on a car refers to the back two doors that open backwards. The hinge is located on the back edge, rather than the front edge. Older Lincoln Continentals have this type of door arrangement. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:46:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90438 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/87980 Should you buy the extended warranty when you purchase a car?<br /><br />I had a good experience with buying an additional extension to the manufacturer&#039;s warranty. I bought a Porsche with about 30K miles on it. An extended warranty for $3000 was offered to cover everything up to 100K miles. It clearly stated all the components covered. I used the warranty... Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:52:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/87980 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/82788 How did the near-ubiquitous pretzel shape originate?<br /><br />The first makers of pretzels wanted to symbolize a person praying with their hands crossed before them. Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:42:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/82788 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/75433 If a rock bounces out of, or is kicked up by another vehicle, is that driver liable for paying to fix any damage to a vehicle behind it even if it displays a message stating "not responsible for broken windshields"?<br /><br />They are responsible only if they were negligent. Here's an example. I hit a golf ball and it goes way left and hits a car. My insurance company handled this one. My insurance company refused to pay for the damages. They say I wasn't negligent. I happened to hit a golf ball poorly and it... Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:22:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/75433 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/75430 If a rock bounces out of, or is kicked up by another vehicle, is that driver liable for paying to fix any damage to a vehicle behind it even if it displays a message stating "not responsible for broken windshields"?<br /><br />If you can prove that the owner of the vehicle that caused the damage was negligent, you can file a suit and win a settlement for the cost of repairing the damages. The deciding factor here is can you prove the driver or owner of the other vehicle didn't behave in a responsible way to prevent... Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:15:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/75430 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66211 Why is the pitcher's mound raised?<br /><br />It allows the umpires to see the pitcher's feet touching the rubber pad. Because it is raised, the pitcher has the advantage of pitching down at the batters. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:03:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66211 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/62065 How can businesses charge customers different rates for their services solely based on their age? Senior discounts, children discounts, etc.<br /><br />How come our municipal golf course gives a huge discount to seniors and youths? Thu, 01 Jun 2006 09:49:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/62065 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60570 What makes time keep going forward?<br /><br />Einstein shook up the whole concept of time with his relativity theories. It seems time is not a constant. It's relative to the speed of light. Time can speed up or slow down depending upon your point of observation. As you move and speed up relative to some other fixed point, time can speed... Wed, 24 May 2006 09:57:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60570 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60330 My daughter is not colour blind but sometimes gets yellow-blue the wrong way round. Are there any recorded cases of colour blindness among females?<br /><br />It is possible for a female to be color blind. There are three prevailing types of color blindness. The yellow blue type is not the most common but it does occur. The most common type of color blindness is the type that makes differention between red and green difficult. Most optometrists can... Mon, 22 May 2006 15:29:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60330 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60320 Why does the body convert carbohydrates to sugar?<br /><br />A carbohydrate is a sugar. Carbohydrate is another name for polysaccharide or many sugars linked together. The polysaccharides are broken down into simpler sugars and used as fuel. Mon, 22 May 2006 15:00:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60320 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58636 Will a surgeon amputate my finger if it is perfectly healthy?<br /><br />No. Wed, 10 May 2006 15:06:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58636 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/57570 What are the factors that limit the height of skyscrapers?<br /><br />I saw this answer for another question. One of the limiting factors for the height of a skyscrapper is elevator space. As the height of the building increases, you need more and more space for elevators. You end up having very little floor space for offices. There are tricks like double... Wed, 03 May 2006 13:30:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/57570 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/57012 I was told I cannot do anything about a kidney stone besides urinate it out. Is there anything I can do to ease the pain?<br /><br />I heard someone once tell a kidney stone sufferer to drink a six pack of beer. The alcohol will alleveiate some of the pain, and the increased level of urine will help flush out the stone. Just don&#039;t drive. And don&#039;t even think about putting. Mon, 01 May 2006 12:33:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/57012 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/57007 What can cause flank kidney pain besides kidney stones?<br /><br />It could be allot of things causing the pain. To diagnose you would try and pinpoint the origin of the pain and then image the area to try and see any abnormality. Any infection or abnormal growth...cancer, could cause pain in that same general area. For instance, an appendicitis could cause... Mon, 01 May 2006 12:30:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/57007 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56414 I've heard that the "50-day moving average" is important when evaluating stocks. What is this?<br /><br />A moving average is just the average price using the last 50 days. The idea is all stocks go up or down on most days. If the stock is currently below the 50 day average, it might indicate it&#039;s could go up. It&#039;s a pretty weak strategy if you ask me. It&#039;s just another fact to... Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:59:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56414 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56152 On Earth, a day is 23 hours 56 minutes long. If we divide 365 conventional 24-hour days by this figure, we get 366 Earth days (367 in a leap year). So where is this missing day?<br /><br />Where did you get this 23 hours and 56 minutes in a day figure? Allowing for leap years, the average days in a year is 365.25. Every so often the clocks must be adjusted a second or two to keep our Earth bound clocks in sync with the Sun. Most of our clocks aren&#039;t that accurate and we... Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:39:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56152 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56145 In equatorial countries, are daylight and darkness always 12 hours each?<br /><br />What the previous answer states is true, but for most people I think a simplified answer is more explanatory. If you live on the equator, you basically will get 12 hour cycles between daylight and darkness. The sun will not pass directly over your head at noon on every day. On most days the... Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:21:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56145 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55445 Was there a golf ball that had six sided dimples?<br /><br />Yes. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 09:29:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55445 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55442 Where can I find used golf clubs?<br /><br />Garage sales. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 09:23:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55442 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55435 I'm shopping for new golf clubs. How will the stiffness of the shafts affect performance?<br /><br />The &quot;ideal&quot; stiffness for a particular golfer depends on many factors. One of the main considerations in picking a particular stiffness depends upon how far you hit the ball. As a general rule of thumb the more flexible the shaft, the easier it becomes to hit the ball further.... Sat, 22 Apr 2006 09:05:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55435 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54622 Why do some companies have more than one P.O. Box address? Do they have multiple P.O. Box addresses so that the mail going to that company will only go to certain departments?<br /><br />When using advertising, if a company wants to measure the effectiveness of a particular advertisement, they will use a unique P.O. Box so that the number of responses can be measured. Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:36:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54622 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51152 What can you do in order to make your butt or glutes bigger?<br /><br />You can gain or lose fat. You can increase the muscle by exercising. When you work a specific muscle you are stressing the muscle. This stress will signal the body to enlarge the muscle. The muscle will rebuild itself if you have the proper ingredients available in your blood. Make sure you... Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:51:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51152 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51150 Does exercising make you live longer?<br /><br />Come on...think about it! The answer could be yes or no. If you go running and then smoke two packs of cigarettes, you probably won&#039;t live too long. But, if you exercise and strengthen your heart, you are less likely to die from heart failure. All exercise strengthens muscles. By... Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:38:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51150 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50695 I'm having pain in my lower abdomen and it feels like my intestines are being stabbed and squeezed on my right and left sides. What could this be?<br /><br />No one can say what the cause is before running some tests. If the pain is just centered around the lower right abdomen it could be an inflammed appendix. It could be many things. An MRI can be used to image the area and look for anything unusual. The doctor can probe the area in pain to... Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:55:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50695 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50120 How can you tell someone they have bad breath without insulting or embarrassing them?<br /><br />Offer the person a tic tac or a mint. And then add the comment...&quot;when someone offers you a mint, always accept.&quot; Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:47:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50120 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49891 Is a caddy allowed to replace a divot?<br /><br />Yes, a caddy is allowed to replace a divot. He&#039;s expected too if the player doesn&#039;t do this himself. It&#039;s just a common courtesy to the following people on the course and will help keep the course in better shape for everyone. Tue, 28 Mar 2006 14:10:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49891 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49889 Do most professional golfers hit a new ball for each hole played?<br /><br />No they don&#039;t. If they used a new ball on every hole they would be giving a used ball away after every hole. You won&#039;t observe this being done because it&#039;s not the norm. On the average, a tour player will bring out a new ball after using it for three holes. Of course if he... Tue, 28 Mar 2006 14:02:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49889 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49256 Can too much swimming stunt your growth?<br /><br />It might make you wrinkled, but it won&#039;t stunt your growth. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:58:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49256 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49216 According to Vedic astrology, eating in the kitchen is a powerful way to save us from Rahu (North Node). Are there such powerful remedies for the other Planets?<br /><br />Yes, according to the ancient tv god P.W. Herman, if you play in the school yard when Uranus and Pluto are aligned, you might find yourself addicted to reading the comics. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:34:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49216 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49128 How do track and field coaches match athletes with events?<br /><br />That is the art of coaching. At different levels there are different restrictions on how many events and what kind of events an athlete is able to participate. Sometimes it depends on the other teams strengths and weaknesses. Sometimes it depends on the order of the events and how much time an... Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:58:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49128 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49124 What are the poles used in pole vaulting made of, and why are they so flexible?<br /><br />These new technology poles are highly engineered designs. They are specifically designed for a specific weight of the person using it and the exact height and kick point desired by the user. If you just consider the physics involved, it comes down to two simple factors. The pole acts as a... Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:48:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49124 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49121 When are you allowed to replace your current golf ball with a new one [besides when it is hit OB]?<br /><br />You are allowed to replace your golf ball while it is in play, if it becomes damaged or out of round. It must be replaced with the same brand and type ball. Inbetween holes you can replace a ball at any time. Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:30:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49121 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49119 Is a caddy allowed to repair a ballmark on the green for his pro?<br /><br />Yes. But a caddy will not do this. Ball marks are allowed to be repaired. However, spike marks are not. If a caddy would be caught repairing a spike mark his player would be penalized. Therefore, caddies will not take the risk of getting a golf club wrapped around their neck and strangled... Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:26:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49119 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49118 How do you score a skins game?<br /><br />If you mean, how do you determine an overall score at the end of 18 holes, you must have the player finish out every hole and add up the strokes. Quite often when playing &quot;skins&quot;, finishing out every whole is not imperative after the winner of the hole is apparent. If you don&#039;t... Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:20:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49118 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49116 What features or attributes does a golf course need to be designated as a "championship" course?<br /><br />The only attribute a golf course needs to be labeled as a &quot;championship&quot; course is a owner or marketer that has enough confidence to make the statement. Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:15:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49116 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49114 Is astrology a science or a religion?<br /><br />Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe. Astrology is the unscientific belief that the positions of the planets somehow can effect our lives. Astrology is not based on any proven facts. To me you might as well spend your time reading the comic pages in the newspaper as wasting your... Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:05:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49114 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49023 According to evolution, how and when did dolphins come about?<br /><br />Dolphins, the mammals, are fairly late on the evolutionary time line. Dophins have lungs. Life evolved in the seas and progressed to land forms later. Mammals evolved into animals with lungs that for the most part lived on land. At one point some mammals adapted and returned to the sea.... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:01:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49023 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49022 I just got my navel pierced and I'm going to the beach in about 2 weeks. Will saltwater from the ocean infect the piercing?<br /><br />If the open wound is healed, it&#039;s safe. If there is an open sore that has not recovered with epithelial tissue, then infection is a risk. Use common sense. Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:55:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49022 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49020 I've given earnest money plus a down payment. I've been told I need to give more money to see if my son can get a loan. I want to back out but my agent says I'll lose everything. Is this true?<br /><br />Sounds suspicious to me. Why would someone put a down payment with a contract? Ernest money is usually involved to assure the purchase offer in intent. If the seller takes the offer as is with no changes whatsoever, then technically they can keep the ernest money. But, you could find a lawyer... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:52:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49020 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49019 I have irregular periods, and I had protected sex during my first period in 8 months, but the condom fell off when we were finished. How likely is pregnancy?<br /><br />Who knows. It&#039;s pretty hard to understand your question. If you think there is a possibility of you being pregnant, I&#039;d get a home testing kit. Regardless of what the test result is, you should be seeing a gynecologist on a regular yearly visit. If you think you might be pregnant,... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:45:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49019 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49018 Does the chicken egg develop inside or outside the hen's body?<br /><br />The embryo in the chicken&#039;s egg develops both inside and outside of the hen. The little chicks are not 100% developed when the egg is expelled. The development of the embryo continues and this is why the mother must sit upon the eggs once they are outside. The eggs you get from the... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:35:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49018 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49017 Why is water important in your diet?<br /><br />Water is vital for the life of every cell in your body. You are made up of mostly water. Water allows the many chemical reactions that are going on throughout the human body. Blood is made up of mostly water. Blood carries nutrients to the cells and waste products from the cells. Water is... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:30:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49017 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48887 Are there any home remedies for pink eye?<br /><br />The best a most cost efficient remedy is to use your optometrist. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:47:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48887 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48885 Are there any home remedies for an eye infection?<br /><br />Are you really sure you want to self treat your eye infection? It&#039;s not worth the risk. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:43:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48885 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48884 How do I get rid of a sty?<br /><br />Stick with the hot massages. The warmth will loosen the puss and hopefully you can pop it. Don&#039;t cause more damage with you treatment. They usually resolve themselves in a couple of days. If it persists, see your eye doctor. These warm messages can also prevent new styes from forming. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:42:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48884 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48880 Is there a medical condition that would cause my eyelashes to fall out?<br /><br />Yes. Do you really want medical treatment from someone you don&#039;t even know? Go see your trusted ophthalmologist. There are some medical causes for loss of eyelashes. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:28:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48880 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48877 Are there such things as monocle sunglasses?<br /><br />Why would you only want one eye to be protected? Is your name Mr. Planter&#039;s Peanut? Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:21:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48877 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48876 How do you convert my glasses prescription into a "20/20" type measure?<br /><br />You can&#039;t. You can put your prescription on and test to see if you can see the 20/20 letter size. If the smallest letters you can see are 20/30, then you see 20/30. The prescription your doctor gives you will allow you to see your best. Just how well you see depends on the health of the... Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:18:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48876 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48874 Given that glasses help poor sighted people see well, are there glasses that help those with good vision see better?<br /><br />It depends. 20/15 is about as good as it gets. 20/20 is considered good eyesight. Some conditions aren&#039;t improved with corrective lenses. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:14:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48874 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48872 I just got some new contacts and they burn when I put them in. Why is this happening?<br /><br />The burning sensation could be caused by many things. Try another pair. If a second pair burns too, it may be a defective box of contacts. Take them back where you got them. Hopefully you didn&#039;t use an internet company. Another source of burning could be the solution they are stored in.... Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:10:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48872 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48870 My old contacts have tiny, hard specks embedded in them, making them feel like there is sand in my eyes. What are they, how did they get there and how do you remove them without tearing the lens?<br /><br />It&#039;s hard to say for sure what the dirt is. But, it is dirt. You just have to learn to throw them away and replace them with new one&#039;s more often. Everyone is different in their daily habbits. Some people who work in a dirty environment need a one day lens. You throw it away at the... Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:05:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48870 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48868 Does wearing my contacts in the non-concave position affect my eyes' health?<br /><br />I&#039;m assumming you mean inside out. Wearing your soft contacts inside out should feel uncomfortable. They tend not to lay as flat with the edges sticking up. I&#039;ts hard to say if this would damage your eye over a prolonged period of time but it certainly has potential for irritating them. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:01:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48868 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48866 Why is it bad for contact lenses to touch water?<br /><br />Saline water used to be the best option to wet and store soft contact lenses. The salt in the saline solution prevented the growth of bacteria and other harmful organisms. The contact solutions designed for this use are better than just saline. Using plain water will invite growth. If you... Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:54:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48866 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48843 Why does a can of soda explode in the freezer?<br /><br />I agree with the explanation of the water expanding when it forms ice and thus forcing the can open with the unfrozen portion of the container spews out. Yes, I said spew. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:39:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48843 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48361 I bought a NEW car that is more than I can afford. What are my options for scaling down into a different, less expensive car?<br /><br />I think you know your options, but it&#039;s hard to admit one has made a mistake. The best option is cut your loses now to minimize the mistake. You are going to lose money. Sell the new car and get something more cost effective that fits within your budget. You will get more for your new... Sat, 18 Mar 2006 09:29:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48361 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48251 What are some basic golf tips for a beginner?<br /><br />The two best ways of learning to be a good golfer will cost you money. Either pay a pro to teach you or bet. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:20:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48251 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48248 Who said, "If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt."?<br /><br />It&#039;s Dean Martin&#039;s quote. &quot;If you drink, don&#039;t drive. And don&#039;t even think about putting.&quot; Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:17:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48248 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48046 My eyes got irritated by the material resulting from me smashing my CDs with a hammer. Is this material harmful to my eyes?<br /><br />Yes, sharp pointed pieces of plastic are dangerous to your eyes. I would imagine even the dust created by such an act would contain metallic dust particles. Dust of this nature would be bad news too. If you think some slivers could be lodged in your eye, go see an eye doctor. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:10:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48046 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48044 Is reading in poor lighting really bad for the eyes?<br /><br />It depends on what you mean by bad. Trying to see anything in dim light is difficult. You will have to concentrate more and this might tire you out. In low light any refractive error will be more noticeable. So, an accurrate prescription is important, if you need it. The best conditions to... Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:04:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48044 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48019 What waste or exhaust fumes are produced when automobile fuel burns in the engine?<br /><br />Gasoline is bascially a string of hydrogen and carbon atoms. The bonds between these atoms are broken when the fuel is burned or ignited. The resulting fumes given off are a combination carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. The gases coming out of your tail pipe are carbon monoxide(CO),... Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:35:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48019 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47922 The shelter where I adopted my dog said he was neutered, but he still has a scrotum and still humps once in a while. Does that mean he wasn't neutered?<br /><br />The term &quot;neuter&quot; implies the testicles were removed. The scrotum is the skin holding the testicles. The testicles could be removed and artificial ones could be inserted. I doubt if your shelter would go to that extreme. To answer your question you need to determine if the testicles... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:49:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47922 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47729 Is it possible for humans to trigger an earthquake?<br /><br />Common thought says no to your question. Although some have proposed and tested the possibility of injecting water into a fault in the hopes that it would act as a lubricant to promote movement and therefore reduce the buildup of pressure. I haven&#039;t heard or read any writings on this... Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:07:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47729 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47724 When pumping oil out of the Earth, do they replace the oil with anything else? If not could this be a cause of Earth quakes?<br /><br />When drilling a well, &quot;mud&quot; consisting of a special mixture with water in it, is used to pressureize the drilling column and to flush the cuttings from the hole. If you didn&#039;t pack this mud into the hole, if you&#039;d ever hit a reservoir of oil, you&#039;d have one of those... Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:56:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47724 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47589 What is a Snellen chart?<br /><br />I agree with everything stated in the previous answer. The significant note about the 20/20 letter size is that the details of this target is one minute of arc. Using the E as an example, each arm of the E would be one minute of arc and each gap between each arm would be one minute of arc. So,... Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:11:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47589 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46992 Can a reef occur out in the middle of the ocean far from dry land? If so, is it called a "reef," or something else?<br /><br />I think the other answer missed the point of the question. A living reef is made up of coral that consists of tiny organisms called polyps. These polyps feed on the phytoplankton that are dependant on sun light for nurishment. The polyps need an anchor to keep from being washed away. So, the... Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:02:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46992 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46991 If there was an undersea earthquake in the Gulf of Mexico, would a tsunami result?<br /><br />I agree with everything stated in the other answer. However, major earthquakes do not occur in the gulf coast area of the USA. That&#039;s not saying it can&#039;t happen, but just that it is highly unlikely. You have a better chance at winning the lottery than seeing a tsunami in Houston. Thu, 09 Mar 2006 07:45:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46991 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46941 Why do waves break toward the shore instead of away from it?<br /><br />Think of the normal beach environment where the water depth goes from shallow to deep as you move away from the beach. As the wave moves into the shallow water, the bottom of the wave is slowed down from the intereaction with the bottom. This is why the waves get higher in the shallow beach... Wed, 08 Mar 2006 15:34:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46941 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46653 During a fire, would it be safe to wait in the shower with the water on and the small window (which I cannot fit though) open?<br /><br />No. If the fire in the house continues to burn you&#039;d be killed. The smoke and fumes will kill you. When the fire continues it will eventually collapse the water pipe supplying your shower. Since you&#039;d probably be lying unconscious in the shower, your body would be burned to a... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 14:58:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46653 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46169 Where is the "Overlook Hotel" from The Shining, and is it still operational?<br /><br />The Stanley Hotel is located in Estes Park, Colorado. It was built by the inventor of the Stanley Steamer automobile. The hotel is operational. Actually, it is a very ritzy hotel in excellent condition. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 09:57:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46169 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45940 Is it okay to swim in the ocean while wearing contact lenses or will the salty ocean water damage the lenses?<br /><br />There is bacteria and parasites in ocean water. The contact can act as a meduim for growth. Their are cases where people have gone blind from this scenario. Look up pseudomonis sometime. This parasite can eat and infest the cornea of the eye. Untreated, this can lead to blindness. If you... Tue, 28 Feb 2006 14:16:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45940 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45937 What are 1-2 week disposable contact lenses? Does it refer to wearing time or existence time?<br /><br />There are various types of contacts marketed as a 2 week lens. Talk to your optometrist about yours. Allot of these &quot;2 week&quot; lenses are meant to be used during the day for two weeks. That mode of wear is called daily wear. Extended wear is the term applied to wearing them overnight.... Tue, 28 Feb 2006 14:02:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45937 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45936 What is the best way to store contacts in hot weather so they won't sting when I put them back in?<br /><br />Weather shouldn&#039;t be a factor in storing your contacts. The commercially available storage and wetting solutions are superior to saline. The main objective for the use of these solutions is to prevent bacterial growth in the container. If you are going to store the contacts for an... Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:56:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45936 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45388 What's the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath?<br /><br />The psycopath behaves in the same detrimental fashion as a sociopath. The difference is the psycopath has no remorse or feeling of guilt about his behavior. The sociopath, on the other hand, knows his or her behavior is wrong. So, the one knows his or her behavior is not acceptable to society... Thu, 23 Feb 2006 13:48:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45388 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44812 How does liquid nitrogen cause materials to become brittle and shatter?<br /><br />Liquid nitrogen is very cold. It has a boiling point of -196 Celsius. At that temperature it changes from a liquid to a vapor. So if you have a cup of nitrogen sitting at room teperature, it is boiling. That is why it bubbles and foams. When you stick a grape into the cup of liquid nitrogen,... Sat, 18 Feb 2006 08:28:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43815 How do companies like Wal-Mart keep their prices low?<br /><br />Wal-Mart keeps it&#039;s costs as low as possible. This also includes employees pay and benefit packages. Some communities are having second thoughts if having Wa-Mart and it&#039;s uninsured workers is good or not. People with no insurance are more apt to use the county&#039;s hospitals... Thu, 09 Feb 2006 07:57:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43815 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43735 How long after you take a pain relief tablet does it start to take effect?<br /><br />Ibuprofen (Advil) is the quickest over the counter pain reliever I&#039;ve ever experienced. I had a torn thigh muscle. I could go from walking to excrutiating pain within minutes. I&#039;d take 4 ibuprofen tablets and within minutes I&#039;d feel the relief. After five minutes I could again... Wed, 08 Feb 2006 15:46:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43735 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43734 If I eat a pound of food, will I gain a pound of weight?<br /><br />A 16 oz. volume of water, weighs about a pound. If you weigh yourself before and after you drink 16oz. of water, you will weigh about one pound more after you drink the water. But, if you wait about 10 hours before weighing yourself, you will be about the same weight. Assuming you don&#039;t... Wed, 08 Feb 2006 15:36:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43734 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42955 What is Pi? Who discovered it? How did they find out that number has almost infinite digits?<br /><br />Everyone knows Pi are round. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:20:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42955 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42466 Why doesn't the rain in a cloud fall all at once?<br /><br />Don&#039;t make something more complicated than it is. A rain cloud behaves just like the condensation or steam in your bathroom when you have the hot shower running. The steam collects at the top of the room. Just like clouds form up in the sky. A mirror in your bathroom is usually a cooler... Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:51:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42466 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42452 How fast does the average rain drop fall in mph?<br /><br />Wind effects rain drops. Some rain drops go down, some side ways, and some even go upwards. That is how hail is formed. So, you see, there is no meaningful answer for the above question. Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:02:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42452 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/41408 Why isn't the Arena Bowl as big of an event as the Super Bowl?<br /><br />Arena football isn&#039;t as popular. More people want to watch the NFL. It&#039;s a simple and straightforward as that. Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:58:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/41408 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/41042 Are there eye drops that can whiten the white part of my eye without any ill side effects?<br /><br />Visine with the active ingredient tetrahydrozaline will whiten the sclera of the eye by vasoconstriction. However, as with most pharmaceuticals introduced to the human body, with continued use, one will develop a tolerance and require more of the active ingredient for the same effect. With... Tue, 17 Jan 2006 15:52:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/41042 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/41040 Can blind people tell the difference between night and day?<br /><br />In the US, the legal definition of blindness is 20/200 when corrected with the best possible prescription. A person with 20/200 can make out the second line(from the top)on most eye charts. This same person can see the difference between night and day. Tue, 17 Jan 2006 15:40:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/41040 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38520 Are there any biological advantages to having phi ratios through-out the body?<br /><br />Does the asker of this question mean bi instead of phi? There are advantages to being a bi-ped organism. Two appendages allow equal forces to be applied to another object at the same moment. Our numerous fingers provide us with even a greater level of object manipulation. Having two arms... Mon, 26 Dec 2005 08:51:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38520 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38519 If a mad scientist could implant a small animal, such as a mouse, into the lung of a much larger animal, such as a sperm whale, would the smaller animal be able to breathe and survive?<br /><br />This happens all the time. We get bacteria and viruses growing in us all the time. It doesn&#039;t require a &quot;mad scientist.&quot; The breathing of the invading organism is another question. Since little available oxygen can be found inside our bodies, it would have to be an anerobic... Mon, 26 Dec 2005 08:34:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38519 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38118 Why do carbonated drinks bubble up furiously when poured onto ice?<br /><br />CO2 is trapped in the drink. When you pop the top off the container that CO2 escapes. Pouring the drink over a glass full of ice agitates the solution thus forcing more CO2 out of solution. It&#039;s the same as shaking the bottle before you open it. More CO2 is released causing the solution... Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:59:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38118 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38117 If salt is dropped in water, does it boil faster than water without salt?<br /><br />Water with salt in it will boil slower. That is it will boil at a higher temperature so you will have to wait a little bit longer for it to start to boil. The advantage to adding salt to water in boiling a food, is that the temperature of the boiling water will be higher, thus the food will... Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:31:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38117 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37977 Will diet soda actually help you lose/maintain your weight as compared to regular soda?<br /><br />It&#039;s a simple equation. To loose weight, one must use up more calories than are taken in. Eat less or burn more calories or both. A regular soda has about 150 calories. Most diet sodas have zero or a few calories. It&#039;s that simple. We are addressing the caloric balance here and... Mon, 19 Dec 2005 15:15:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37977 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37826 Is it true that the largest icebergs in the world would take 20 years to melt if they were moved to the Sahara desert?<br /><br />I don&#039;t think so. By deffinition an iceberg is a landfree chunk of ice floating in the water. A glacier is attached to land and I&#039;m not considering it as being included in your question. I&#039;ve been in ships in the northern Atlantic where ice bergs could be seen. The fact that... Sat, 17 Dec 2005 10:18:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37826 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37648 I have recently started seeing floating dark spots. When I read, these spots move with my eye. What are they?<br /><br />Yes, they are most likely floaters. This is caused by changes in the vitreous humor in the eye. This jelly like material can get pockets of fluid in it as it ages. These can cause the individual to perceive a shadow that moves with the eye as it looks around. Seeing a few of these now and... Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:41:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37648 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37644 Is there a way to get rid of tiny frogs if your yard is loaded with them to the point they are coming into the house?<br /><br />If the frogs are tiny, I&#039;ll assume they are young. Amphibians need water to reproduce. The frogs hatch from their eggs as tadpoles. They spend this stage of their lives in a pond or lake or even a discarded tire with water trapped in it. If you can elliminate the standing water, you can... Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:43:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37644 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37148 How fast does the average rain drop fall in mph?<br /><br />Isn&#039;t this like asking what is the average automobile&#039;s speed in the United States? By the way the answer to both these questions is 19.37 mph. This takes into consideration only autos with engines running. Parked cars would change this average, but the average speed for plummeting... Sat, 10 Dec 2005 08:54:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37148 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37145 Which will keep you drier, running in the rain or walking?<br /><br />If you run your front, intercepts more drops. Your back get&#039;s hit with less drops. Wouldn&#039;t the two effects cancel out one another? Wouldn&#039;t the answer be you&#039;d arrive at your destination drier. However, the front of your shirt would be wetter, but your back would be... Sat, 10 Dec 2005 08:46:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37145 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37143 What causes that unique, clean smell that occurs outdoors after it rains?<br /><br />I&#039;m not sure if I buy that answer about bacterial growth. That would mean that bacterial growth of an enormous amount in a very short time. I smell the freshness almost as soon as the rain stops. I think the mere fact that raindrops hit the dust and pollen in the air and removes this... Sat, 10 Dec 2005 08:36:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37143 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37140 Why does the earth have weather?<br /><br />Simpler yet...We have weather because the Earth&#039;s atmosphere is heated differently in various locations thus causing relative &quot;hot regions&quot;. Weather tends to equalize the energy. Sat, 10 Dec 2005 08:24:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37140