Answerbag: Bowen's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/551191 New Answerbag questions from Bowen Wed, 30 May 2012 01:33:30 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:33:30 -0700 On November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps was born. Who will join me in wishing all US Marines a happy birthday today? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1804620 On November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps was born. Who will join me in wishing all US Marines a happy birthday today? Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:35:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1804620 If a hermaphrodite takes another hermaphrodite out to dinner, is it considered a double-date? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1600357 If a hermaphrodite takes another hermaphrodite out to dinner, is it considered a double-date? Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:31:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1600357 What was I about to ask you? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1597072 What was I about to ask you? Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:46:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1597072 If I specified in my will that I require "Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead!" to be played at my funeral, would that be inappropriate? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1585523 If I specified in my will that I require "Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead!" to be played at my funeral, would that be inappropriate? Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:58:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1585523 Why do creationists seem to ignore Gregor Mendel? They attack Charles Darwin regularly, but appear to be unaware of the fact that genetics support the Theory of Evolution to a much higher degree than anything Darwin ever posited. Why do they do this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1563353 Why do creationists seem to ignore Gregor Mendel? They attack Charles Darwin regularly, but appear to be unaware of the fact that genetics support the Theory of Evolution to a much higher degree than anything Darwin ever posited. Why do they do this? Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:18:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1563353 Would you ever let your infant child play with your cell phone without considering the possible dangers involved? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1554749 Would you ever let your infant child play with your cell phone without considering the possible dangers involved? Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:39:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1554749 Given the choice, would you rather walk barefoot through cool grass or warm sand? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1552237 Given the choice, would you rather walk barefoot through cool grass or warm sand? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:57:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1552237 Are they having weird problems because they are using IE? I haven't seen anything strange about AB. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1531676 Are they having weird problems because they are using IE? I haven't seen anything strange about AB. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:36:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1531676 Should C-SPAN change their name to "Robot Wars"? It seems fitting. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1531266 Should C-SPAN change their name to "Robot Wars"? It seems fitting. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:40:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1531266 Are you rather disturbed by the seemingly large number of people who are under the absurd impression that the world will end in 2012? Frankly, I find it astonishing that anyone could believe such nonsense. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1528445 Are you rather disturbed by the seemingly large number of people who are under the absurd impression that the world will end in 2012? Frankly, I find it astonishing that anyone could believe such nonsense. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:36:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1528445 In your opinion, why do so many people seem to misunderstand the difference between possibility and probability? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1527771 In your opinion, why do so many people seem to misunderstand the difference between possibility and probability? Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:36:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1527771 If you had to choose only one musical instrument to accompany violin, what would it be, and why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1527586 If you had to choose only one musical instrument to accompany violin, what would it be, and why? Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:09:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1527586 Would you describe the current political protesters in Iran as "pro-democracy," "anti-corruption," or something else? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1527221 Would you describe the current political protesters in Iran as "pro-democracy," "anti-corruption," or something else? Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:18:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1527221 Have you ever been to the Oshkosh fly-in or the Reno air races? How would you describe your experience? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1527176 Have you ever been to the Oshkosh fly-in or the Reno air races? How would you describe your experience? Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:47:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1527176 Have you ever given a detailed, informative answer to a question, only to realize after the fact that you were suckered into doing someone's homework for them? If yes, how did you react? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1523655 Have you ever given a detailed, informative answer to a question, only to realize after the fact that you were suckered into doing someone's homework for them? If yes, how did you react? Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:58:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1523655 What's your opinion of thread necromancy? It seems rather pointless to me to respond to someone asking for advice when the thread has been dead for a year or more. What do you think? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1521863 What's your opinion of thread necromancy? It seems rather pointless to me to respond to someone asking for advice when the thread has been dead for a year or more. What do you think? Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:43:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1521863 My wife and I are traveling to Paris and Lyon next September. What restaurants would you recommend? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1517806 My wife and I are traveling to Paris and Lyon next September. What restaurants would you recommend? Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:28:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1517806 Isn't the BNP really just a bunch of racist lunatics? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1517753 Isn't the BNP really just a bunch of racist lunatics? Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:59:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1517753 Is your body a temple or a playground? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1517482 Is your body a temple or a playground? Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:10:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1517482 To what question have you given the answer, "Wow. Just wow." http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1502065 To what question have you given the answer, "Wow. Just wow." Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:03:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1502065 Prayer vs. Reason: Which has done more to improve the Human condition, and why do you think so? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1501796 Prayer vs. Reason: Which has done more to improve the Human condition, and why do you think so? Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:04:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1501796 How is that "pro-life" supporters can justify this sort of behavior? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1488779 How is that "pro-life" supporters can justify this sort of behavior? Sun, 31 May 2009 10:48:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1488779 If, as many Christians have asserted, Christianity is a relationship with Jesus and not a religion, why are Christian churches not relinquishing their tax-exempt status? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1487149 If, as many Christians have asserted, Christianity is a relationship with Jesus and not a religion, why are Christian churches not relinquishing their tax-exempt status? Sat, 30 May 2009 12:59:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1487149 Admit it. In your heart, you know it's turtles all the way down, right? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1477271 Admit it. In your heart, you know it's turtles all the way down, right? Sun, 24 May 2009 21:55:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1477271 Do you ever see a question that makes your heart sink, but you don't have the answer? How do you react? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1297952 Do you ever see a question that makes your heart sink, but you don't have the answer? How do you react? Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:39:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1297952 What are you doing tomorrow that's interesting, exciting or just plain fun? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1297573 What are you doing tomorrow that's interesting, exciting or just plain fun? Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:15:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1297573 "What the hell are you doing in the bathroom day and night? Why don't you get out of there and give someone else a chance?" http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1297480 "What the hell are you doing in the bathroom day and night? Why don't you get out of there and give someone else a chance?" Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:23:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1297480 How do you know she's a witch? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1297162 How do you know she's a witch? Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:28:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1297162 I have an original vinyl copy of Big Bambu with the rolling paper intact. What's it worth? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1271378 I have an original vinyl copy of Big Bambu with the rolling paper intact. What's it worth? Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:31:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1271378 Christians, when you say we atheists are misinterpreting the bible, how can you be certain that your interpretation is correct? How can you be sure that your interpretation isn't simply subjective opinion based on preexisting prejudice? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1269316 Christians, when you say we atheists are misinterpreting the bible, how can you be certain that your interpretation is correct? How can you be sure that your interpretation isn't simply subjective opinion based on preexisting prejudice? Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:31:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1269316 Do you think the evolution/creation argument (I won't call it a debate) will ever be settled? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1266927 Do you think the evolution/creation argument (I won't call it a debate) will ever be settled? Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:57:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1266927 I throw things. I break things. I throw tantrums. I punch people. Should I be tolerated or dealt with? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1175610 I throw things. I break things. I throw tantrums. I punch people. Should I be tolerated or dealt with? Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:17:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1175610 I miss Jerry. Do you empathize? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1151275 I miss Jerry. Do you empathize? Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:41:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1151275 Have you ever conceived what you thought was a brilliantly original idea, only to later discover that it was an old, outdated concept? What was the idea? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1147256 Have you ever conceived what you thought was a brilliantly original idea, only to later discover that it was an old, outdated concept? What was the idea? Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:42:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1147256 Why does it seem like my computer has a bigger brain than my cat? Seriously. She's cute, but she's a dolt. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1102139 Why does it seem like my computer has a bigger brain than my cat? Seriously. She's cute, but she's a dolt. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:07:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1102139 Assuming the god of the bible is real, what a douche, eh? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1041998 Assuming the god of the bible is real, what a douche, eh? Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:24:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1041998 Would you commit an act you considered repugnant if you felt that the results would benefit a good which you perceived to be greater? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1041628 Would you commit an act you considered repugnant if you felt that the results would benefit a good which you perceived to be greater? Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:28:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1041628 Can god commit suicide? If it can, then it is not immortal. If it can't, then it is not omnipotent. Which is it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/989998 Can god commit suicide? If it can, then it is not immortal. If it can't, then it is not omnipotent. Which is it? Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:58:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/989998