http://www.answerbag.com/profile/56040 New Answerbag answers from Orange Mango Tue, 29 May 2012 20:55:36 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 20:55:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59490 If a child wants to become a Jedi when he grows up, and is rather adamant about it, what can or should be done?<br /><br />Is this for real or in the fictional Star Wars galaxy? ...lets answer both: Fictional- Presumably if his or her Mitachlorian count was high enough it would be recognized at a young age and he or she would be approached about training. This is per Quy-gon-jin in Episode 1. Other than that a... Wed, 17 May 2006 08:01:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59490 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59473 Why are some sports teams named after cities but others are named after states?<br /><br />This is purely speculation on my behalf as each franchise has the right to choose what they represent & why, of course it is pending league approval. Occasionally a team is located outside a major center and while its fan base lives within the city the team does not reside there, Detroit Lions... Wed, 17 May 2006 06:45:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59473 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59461 Is it possible if you dont insert your penis all the way into the vagina and your just rubbing with it on the outside to get the girl pregnant?<br /><br />Yes it is possible, if you rub vigorously enough to produce sperm either in the form of pre-cum or a full blown ejaculation, excuse the pun. If sperm is present on the outside of the vagina it can get inside, And if everything is working properly with her and the timing is right ...well then she... Wed, 17 May 2006 04:58:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59461 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59076 If Wile E. Coyote has enough money to buy all that Acme stuff, then why doesn't he just buy his dinner?<br /><br />This question is the same as asking &quot;Why do fishermen buy boats, poles, &amp; gear, get up at 5:00am to dip a line in the water when they could just go to the Fish Market?&quot; ...&amp; so I will answer both questions. Wile E. Coyote and those who fish share the same mental capacity,... Sun, 14 May 2006 16:27:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59076 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58750 Who were the starting outfielders when the Blue Jays won their World Series in the 90s?<br /><br />Well us Canadians know they did it twice, to the chagrin of all the Americans I might add ...Isn&#039;t trash talking what sports is all about!!! 1992: LF- Candy Maldonado, CF- Devon White, RF Dave Winfield http://baseball-almanac.com/box-scores/boxscore.php?boxid=199210170ATL 1993: LF-... Thu, 11 May 2006 10:11:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58750 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58745 If I change a rating because of an edit, are both the original rating and the new rating included in my rating count?<br /><br />Lets test it out, Give me a rating for this answer, And since I&#039;m sure this is a useful expirement, let&#039;s try a somewhat useful rating! Make sure to take note of your rating stats beforehand in the control panel. I&#039;ll edit and you can give another rating. I&#039;m throwing myself... Thu, 11 May 2006 09:44:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58745 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58061 How long are Jack Russells usually pregnant?<br /><br />...Lets go with 63 days, or around 2 months. This seems to jive with the answer to the questions &quot;How long is a jack russell pregnant for?&quot; &amp; &quot;What is the gestation period of a Jack Russel Terrier?&quot; on this site: http://www.faqs.org/qa/fqa1081.html Hope this helps you out Sat, 06 May 2006 21:27:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58061 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58059 Do animals have a soul?<br /><br />I own two dogs, and I can honestly tell you, I believe they have souls, more than I believe that there is a god in heaven! Animals have emotions, ranging from scared to happy. They have personalities, likes &amp; dislikes. They like to compete...And will intentionally lose to keep you playing.... Sat, 06 May 2006 20:57:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58059 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56909 How do you fix a ping pong ball if it has a slight dent in it?<br /><br />The ball is air tight, so when you heat it, the air expands &amp; the plastic softens just enough to allow the dent to be blown out. You need a source of heat, but not too hot, you don&#039;t want the ball to melt. Try a hair dryer set on high, and a set of gloves to hold the ball. I used to use... Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:54:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56909 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56773 Why are minivans considered uncool?<br /><br />Minivans are uncool for a bunch of reasons, here goes: 1) They are a box with wheels, the polar opposite of a sports car, no aerodynamics, no rumble, no performance, no flashy colors, no appeal! 2) They&#039;re practical, name another car in the history of the auto industry that was both... Sat, 29 Apr 2006 17:45:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56773 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56119 If you could go back in time 15 years, what advice would you give yourself? How old are you presently?<br /><br />I&#039;m 34 years old, this is my advice for anyone around the age of 20. 1) Follow your dream, don&#039;t let anyone tell you it&#039;s a waste of time or energy or that it is a dead end if it is something you love in your heart &amp; soul. The next 30 years is a long time to spend doing... Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:11:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56119 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56045 How old should a person be before she can undergo plastic surgery?<br /><br />It is recommended that plastic surgery not be performed until the person has stopped growing. And since there is no absolutly fool-proof scientific way to determine whether growing has stopped completely, the best estimate is in the early 20&#039;s. Traditionally, females usually reach their full... Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:56:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56045 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55974 If we construct enough windmills to generate electricity, do we run the risk of changing the Earth's weather?<br /><br />Only for the better. I cant see any possibility of adversely affecting the earths weather. Windmills are relatively low to the ground a &quot;windmill farm&quot; offers no more wind resistance than trees of the same size, I dont think a small forrest can have that much affect on weather through... Tue, 25 Apr 2006 06:28:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55974 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55851 What is the melting point of titanium?<br /><br />The melting point for titanium is or 1668 °C or 3034 °F http://www.webelements.com/webelements/elements/text/Ti/heat.html Hope this was useful! Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:52:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55851 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55819 How much time do we spend "pondering" about time?<br /><br />Every waking minute of every single day since man could understand the concept of time and the fact that we all eventually run out of it. You can never have enough time &amp; everyone knows it, your efforts are spent scheduling your time, making the most of your time, beating yourself up over... Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:26:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55819 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55798 What are plyometric exercises and how effective are they for jump training?<br /><br />Plyometric exercises are characteristically &quot;explosive&quot; exercises. The main focus of plyometric exercises is to increase power, it could mean upper body for hitting, swinging a bat etc. It could also be for the lower body with sprinting &amp; jumping. These exercises are beneficial for... Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:21:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55798 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55291 Are there any risk factors that make mothers more likely to have children with cystic fibrosis?<br /><br />CF is entirely genetic, according to my source 1 in 25 carry the gene that causes it, both parents need to carry the gene in order to pass a full blown case to their young (though offspring can still be a carrier, even if one parent carries the gene), the following is from the link:... Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:23:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55291 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55276 Does Coke have more carbonation in it than Pepsi?<br /><br />When I was in college, we did a tour of the Pepsi plant, and were told that it varies by region, in eastern Canada Pepsi is produced with a higher CO2 content than other regions because it is what focus groups preferred, but in the basic formulas prior to this adjustment Coke had a higher CO2... Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:58:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55276 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55263 Where can I find used or discount baby clothes for my one-year-old son?<br /><br />I know where I live there are several used clothing stores, though none are national chains, check the local phone book for &quot;used clothing&quot; I know the Salvation Army also commonly run used clothing stores. As a recent father I can say that I have found Walmart to be an excellent place... Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:08:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55263 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55257 Where can I donate old eyeglasses?<br /><br />When my brother-in-law had lasic eye surgery, they had a basket on the receptionist&#039;s desk for those who wanted to donate their eyeglasses to third world countries. Perhaps you could inquire at one of these clinics to see if they accept similar donations, I imagine relief organizations find... Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:48:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55257 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55158 What is the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit? How do you convert temperatures between Celsius and Fahrenheit?<br /><br />. Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:02:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55158 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55119 How do you adjust the 'action' on an electric guitar?<br /><br />This is not something that is to be attempted by an untrained person, it&#039;s not difficult and minor adjustments can be performed when you are familiar with what you are doing, but it is not something I would recommend for a novice player who is not sure yet of what he prefers, and experienced... Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:19:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55119 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55101 The knobs on my electric guitar are not labeled. What do the knobs usually control?<br /><br />Volume &amp; Tone, depending on the guitar (Fender, Gibson etc.) there can be any where from two knobs (1 volume &amp; 1 tone) to several knobs(I&#039;ve seen up to 6 on some, shall we say &quot;exotic&quot; models). There is also a toggle switch that allows various combinations of pickups to be... Fri, 21 Apr 2006 03:28:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55101 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54944 Do bartenders need formal resumes to get hired?<br /><br />It depends on the bar. With any national chain, it&#039;s a corporation like any other, you will need a resume or at least an application form with references to verify your experience and attitude. This is also true of many local independant bars, depending on the level of professionalism and... Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:40:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54944 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54940 Since American Idol allows unlimited calls from voters, why do they boast about the high number of votes for each show?<br /><br />Its purely sensationalism. American Idol is an extremely highly rated show, I don&#039;t know when saying 21 million viewers wasn&#039;t good enough, and that say 30 million votes sounded better. It is the #1 show on television ( http://tv.yahoo.com/nielsen/ ) #1 is #1, how does one quantify how... Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:21:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54940 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54920 Which brand makes the best running shoes?<br /><br />This is completely an opinion &amp; I&#039;ve been an avid runner for years. I can definitely say that it depends on what you are looking for, and indeed your tastes can change, here is what I find to be the the best &amp; worst using the defining characteristics of running shoes ...and... Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:38:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54920 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54305 How do you separate the yolks to make an egg-white omelette?<br /><br />There are a few ways to do this: 1) crack the egg into a bowl, cup your recently washed hand and pick up the yolk with your cupped fingers, gently letting the white slide through your fingers. Voila, yolk in the hand, white in the bowl. 2) crack the egg in half pour the yolk from one half shell... Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:37:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54305 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54230 Why is mathematics so commonly misunderstood and disliked?<br /><br />Society has allowed a deficiency in math to be acceptable. Math is no different than reading, if children are taught the &quot;language&quot; of math, they can continually expand their knowlege into the various branches such as calculus, its a series of stepping stones. Similarly, the english... Tue, 18 Apr 2006 11:37:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54230 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54169 If I get a car quote online from one dealership, can I use that as a bargaining point with my local dealer?<br /><br />The Online quote has only three practical purposes: 1)It gives the customer something to hold the dealership to once you&#039;ve finished shopping around 2)It can be used to deal with multiple local dealerships with competitive models for example: at Toyota when shopping for a Corolla you could... Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:35:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/54169 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53897 Why do beer cases come in multiples of 6?<br /><br />I work in a Brewery, the answer to this question lies in the fact the packaging machines &quot;drop&quot; the beer into the cases 4 bottles wide. Our ancient packaging machines are separate from our box making machines (today they are commonly one unit). The packaging machine &quot;drops&quot; 4... Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:37:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53897 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53863 What is a humorous response to coworkers speaking their native language in your presence?<br /><br />After a particularly long exchange between the two, say &quot;...I couldn&#039;t agree more, I&#039;ll be sure to relay to our supervisor that you two share in the companies enthusiasm of a $1 an hour wage reduction as a cost cutting measure&quot; once they pick their jaws up off the floor, keep... Sun, 16 Apr 2006 19:35:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53863 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53836 Will practicing yoga really improve my health and beauty?<br /><br />If you don&#039;t use it, you lose it ...your body I mean. Yoga is an excellent low impact exercise to increase strength &amp; flexability, improve blood flow and to clear your mind. Some regard yoga as a spiritual experience. I have practiced yoga for a couple of years now, and while it has had... Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:00:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53836 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53832 How do I know if my teenage daughter is wearing inappropriately sexy clothes?<br /><br />Two scenarios: 1)She is wearing clothes that you are a little uncomfortable with and you are not sure if you are &quot;behind the times&quot; and just being a little bit of a prude. 2)You suspect that she is changing clothes at a friends house &amp; is trapsing around town in next to nothing. ... Sun, 16 Apr 2006 16:14:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53832 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53827 Why are so many young men so fascinated by computer games?<br /><br />I think it is just a pop culture phenomenon. Computer games broke onto the scene in the mid 80&#039;s, well this was at least the time they became mainstream. In the 20 years since, the gaming community has grown up, &amp; since the games have evolved into such a realistic experience they&#039;ve... Sun, 16 Apr 2006 15:21:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53827 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53752 Why do they call it PMS?<br /><br />Because &quot;Mad Cow Disease&quot; was already used! Sun, 16 Apr 2006 02:29:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53752 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53698 Why is it considered racist to be proud of being white but considered ethnic pride to be proud of being any other race?<br /><br />No one wants to take on this one do they? I&#039;ll give it a go. Its actually an interesting topic to explore, bear in mind this is purely speculation on my behalf, it is only an opinion, so try to go easy on me. I think that any people who take extreme pride in their race to the point of... Sat, 15 Apr 2006 19:44:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53698 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53655 Should a baby gift be something the baby can use, or would be it be appropriate to get something for the parents instead?<br /><br />In all honesty, either way you go, the gift is for the parents. It&#039;s either something they enjoy themselves, or one less thing they have to buy for the baby (and the money saved can be spent on something for themselves!) The truth is the baby doesn&#039;t care who gave a gift to them and... Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:53:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53655 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53649 Does wine or beer go better with pizza?<br /><br />...well that depends what kind of cheese is on the pizza, and if the wine has the proper bouquet to complement it, a nice shiraz, perhaps a cabrinet even a full bodied merlot ...I&#039;m sorry thats as far as I could go with this one, I can&#039;t keep it up any longer, if I EVER start to sound... Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:36:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53649 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53648 I'm trying to budget for future repairs. Which auto parts typically need to be replaced first?<br /><br />Tough call on this one, all cars are different some are notorious for going through several of one part while a similar car (competetive model from different manufacturer) isn&#039;t hard on that part at all (but is possibly notorious for going through several of some different parts) Wearable... Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:13:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53648 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53446 Will any companies check my credit if I request a car quote?<br /><br />Not at this stage of the game, you are simply requesting a written cost of a car, to use as an aid in shopping for the best deal for you, and to give you something to hold the dealership to. If on the other hand you find this quote acceptable, and are looking to finance the car through them, they... Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:28:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53446 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53376 If you do a quiet but smelly fart in a packed lift should you say pardon me or just do nothing?<br /><br />Now why would you say anything? The place is crowded, why take the blame even if you DO deserve it, no one is going to die here ...hopefully. There is nothing to be gained from accepting the embarasment, what do you think people are going to say &quot;...he stunk out the elevator, but at least he... Fri, 14 Apr 2006 07:51:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53376 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53281 Is the word "faggot" considered a racial epithet?<br /><br />No it is not. However it is highly offensive to most homosexual males. Homosexuality is not a race. It is a lifestyle and any word that is considered offensive to those who could be categorized by it could be considered an epithet, though not a racial one. Certainly one who uses this term when... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 16:51:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53281 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53178 What's an appropriate age to give a kid a skateboard?<br /><br />I think this is dependant on the child, some kids develop a keen sense of balance and dexterity at a very young age. Also some children develop a sense of respect for their body at a younger age, their pain threshold either prevents them from taking risks or allows them to be better equiped to... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:46:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53178 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53175 Is there any way to keep large area rugs from fading over time?<br /><br />If they are in direct sunlight it may be impossible, however you can minimize the fading with a few simple precautions. 1) rotate the rug often so that any fading that does occur is less noticable because it is even all over. 2) move it to another room, ideally 2,3 or more rugs on a rotation in... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:29:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53175 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53163 Is it appropriate for a woman to wear a watch with an evening gown?<br /><br />It is it she wants to get to the event on time! Seriously though, it is apropriate, providing that it is small and no more conspicuous than an equivalent size bracelet, I&#039;ve seen some that have faces so small, that you would really have to be looking hard to tell it from a bracelet, I... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:52:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53163 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53155 Is failure to disclose having a sexually transmitted disease grounds for annulment?<br /><br />You will have to verify this in the State you live in, but in the vast majority, yes. There may be some conditions to the laws addressing the severety of the condition and the prognosis of the person infected, as well as if it needs to be proven that the party with the disease had prior knowlege,... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:12:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53155 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53153 Can a potato peeler be sharpened? If so, how?<br /><br />Yes you could sharpen one, with a Dremmel tool, the proper bit and a light touch, or you could just pick up another for $1.99 at just about any department store! Edit for Jarvismom, maybe you could buy the new peeler and exchange blades (very carefully) if it&#039;s the handle that you like, I... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:04:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53143 What type of cardio exercise is the most effective to lose weight fast?<br /><br />In addition to the good answer that Phildoc gave in regards to swimming, I would like to add that just about any sport that you enjoy could constitute the most effective way to lose weight...and I&#039;ve tried an awful lot. It is easier to stick to a program if you enjoy the exercises. In MY... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:31:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53143 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52509 Is there a way of representing the number 69 other than numerically or with words (sixty nine)?<br /><br />I can think of a Really, Really fun way, but since I&#039;m not allowed to use words to discribe it, it is going to have to remain a secret between myself and those &quot;in the know&quot; ...sorry, I can&#039;t even show you a photo due to the terms of use, you just have to take my word for it... Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:09:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52509 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52429 What is the safest way to store guns?<br /><br />The safest way to store guns is unloaded and dismantled if possible, in a locker. Store amunition in a separate locker in a different area in the house. Make sure you and only you have a key, hide a spare at a separate location or give to someone you trust. You can even use a combination lock to... Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:45:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52429 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52358 What kind of gift basket is appropriate for a funeral?<br /><br />It is truly the gesture that counts, and you&#039;re just trying to let the persons family know you are thinking of them at this difficult time. You should take into account the family who is recieving the basket. Obviouslly a basket containing wine or liquor products may not be the best idea,... Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:16:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52358 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52349 What shape is the universe?<br /><br />No one knows, and if the claim they do, they wont be able to prove it. The edge of the universe has not yet been defined. Science cannot even prove there is an edge! If we are to make some assumptions it is not unlikely that the shape is undefinable due to its vast number of sides, a question... Mon, 10 Apr 2006 08:41:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52349 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52342 How do you ride a motorcycle?<br /><br />This question is akin to &quot;How do you ride a Surf Board?&quot; ...tough, but here goes: First thing, you should be able to ride a bicycle. There are obviously some common balancing techniques that are the same for both except on a much lighter and inexpensive bicycle. So if you can&#039;t... Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:51:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52342 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52322 Are there any reasons why smoking is good?<br /><br />I can find the good in anything, here goes: 1) If you&#039;re an actor and the roll calls for you to be a smoker ...you can just tell as an audience when the actor doesn&#039;t smoke or never smoked, 99% of the time. Only the greatest of non smoking actors can pull this off, the way they hold... Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:31:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52322 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51263 Does the Loch Ness monster exist?<br /><br />This is the equivalent of asking &quot;Does Bigfoot exist?&quot; &amp; &quot;Are there such things as aliens?&quot; The scientific community hasn&#039;t confirmed or denied the existance of The Loch Ness Monster, that doesnt mean that it doesn&#039;t exist, just that no irrefutable evidence has... Wed, 05 Apr 2006 14:15:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51263 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51239 Do Americans have to apply for visas to travel on European vacations?<br /><br />Since the term &quot;European&quot; implies more than one country it is best to contact the U.S. State Dept. and see what are the requirements for the country(ies) that you intend to visit, a quick reference is here: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html Hope... Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:51:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51239 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51162 Is it okay to blow your nose in public?<br /><br />Sure its okay, you just need to follow a few simple rules: 1) Try to be a little discreet with as little excessive noise and body motion as possible, some people like to really lean into it and swing their elbows, they&#039;re just drawing attention to themselves. 2) Ensure you are respecting... Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:20:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51162 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51151 Shouldn't questions, answers and ratings that contain "the Bible says" be confined to the Christianity section?<br /><br />No, I don&#039;t think the answers that contain the phrase should automatically be placed there, but the majority of the questions ...sure, they should probably be. I can think of many questions of philosophy, popculture,&amp; human nature, among others that could possibly require &quot;the bible... Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:41:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51151 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51142 Will grass seed die if it gets snowed on?<br /><br />It depends on the seed. There are many different variety of seed that are able to grow where one method of planting it is to spread the seed over snow and let it melt down through. Check out this link: www.grassing.com/methods/index.html#Planting%20over%20snow There are however many warm... Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:19:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51142 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51131 Is it true that Cubic Zirconia is indistinguishable from a real diamond?<br /><br />No it is not indistinguishable. If you have been trained in what to look for you can easily spot the differences in color and clarity and other physical features. However if you are not trained you can be easily fooled as I&#039;m sure many unsuspecting people have been. Wed, 05 Apr 2006 07:26:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51131 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51126 How do you make lollipops?<br /><br />They are prepared in a similar fashion as Juice pops. By following a recipe that involves heating sugar and other ingredients, placing the mix in small cups, inserting a stick and letting them set, here&#039;s a link to a recipe. www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/candy/recipe-lollipops Wed, 05 Apr 2006 07:14:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51126 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50957 When baking a cake with filling, what does it mean to "cut it twice"?<br /><br />Depending on the time in the preparation process a possibility could be to cut the cake batter twice making 3 equal portions, bake the three and hollow out one for the middle to hold filling. Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:38:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50957 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50900 Why are flush handles always on the left side of toilets?<br /><br />In researching the answer to this question, I found that the handle is not ALWAYS on this side, but rather is here more commonly. The question is why it has become a common practice to put it on the left hand side? In a world that has been accused of being inconsiderate of left handed people (can... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 08:42:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50900 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50882 Do you absorb any calories from chewing gum?<br /><br />Assuming you are not swallowing the gum once the flavor is gone(obviously the gum is made up of things that do nothing for the flavor, that probably contain some calories) If the chewing gum contains sugar, your body will certainly digest the sugar that disolves in the saliva and is swallowed.... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 08:11:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50882 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50845 Do we have the right to discriminate against a person who is mentally ill?<br /><br />Well, lets look at the definition of discriminate as defined by thefreedictionary.com: dis·crim·i·nate (d-skrm-nt) v. dis·crim·i·nat·ed, dis·crim·i·nat·ing, dis·crim·i·nates v.intr. 1. a. To make a clear distinction; distinguish: discriminate among the options available. b. To make... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 05:14:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50845 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50260 What could be done to make police work more attractive to college educated individuals and minorities?<br /><br />Police officers are a different breed of individual, it takes a certain type of person to perform their job. There are many different branches of law enforcement, and not all of them require college educated individuals, though specialized training wiithin the profession is required and at... Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:44:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50260 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50197 How can you tell someone they have bad breath without insulting or embarrassing them?<br /><br />There&#039;s nothing you can do to guarantee that they won&#039;t be embarassed or insulted. But it does depend on the person being told, the way they are being told, and the person doing the telling. The vast majority of people will be embarassed, ocasionally they will react to this embarassment... Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:46:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50197 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50175 Why do some people think farts are so funny?<br /><br />There is no doubt, that the fart provides comedy. As I am sitting here reading the answers to the previous questions I have a smirk on my face...it&#039;s a funny topic! I believe most social taboos can provide an amusing element in the proper situation. The saying &quot;...that went over like a... Fri, 31 Mar 2006 04:31:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50175 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49956 If you cannot avoid an imminent impact on a motorcycle, should you jump off the bike?<br /><br />No you shouldn&#039;t jump off. Consideration of what circumstances could arise that could make it appropriate to lay a bike down is also needed, as this case is very rare. Jumping off, or laying it down is giving up control of the machine, a decision not to be taken lightly, you want to keep... Tue, 28 Mar 2006 23:51:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49956 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49926 What should I do if a co-worker says something bigoted in a conversation, even though the bigotry isn't directed at me? I'd like to call her on it.<br /><br />This is something I too encountered in the workplace, after much deliberation, I finally decided to say nothing. I know these bigoted attitudes are problematic in society and inaction in people with opposing opinions do nothing to fix the problem, but there is a time and a place. It has been my... Tue, 28 Mar 2006 19:44:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49926 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49914 If I believe a bad rating to be unjust or incorrect (but not personally offensive) is it more productive to argue it in an edit, or just leave it be and trust the AB system to even things out?<br /><br />I think you have to argue it in an edit, and here&#039;s why, regular users of this forum know the personalities of other regular users (important with questions of opinion), and I believe that a person&#039;s rating is indicative of the level of dependability that other AB users attach to the... Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:40:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49914 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49783 Does a woman also have to have an orgasm in order to get pregnant?<br /><br />No she does not. While orgasm at some point is normally required of the man to complete his part of the equation, except in the very rare case of sperm aspiration ...and I suppose if the timing was right the man who performs the &quot;pulling out&quot; technique could release some semen prior to... Tue, 28 Mar 2006 01:08:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49783 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49735 What questions submitted to Answerbag made you laugh the most and why?<br /><br />This one just struck me funny ...I don&#039;t know whatever for: &quot;What do you call the technique when you fart paint out your arse onto a canvas?&quot; It&#039;s under Art Techniques section ...I answered &quot;a work of fart&quot; Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:03:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49735 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49734 What are some of the most memorable question submissions you (the users) have ever come across?<br /><br />Which religion is &quot;right&quot;? This one is a Classic, to date 39 people have chimed in &amp; none of them had a clue! How can you have a clue, really? Very interesting read though, excellent conversation starter, and I guess that is the purpose of this site, to provoke thought and provide... Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:01:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49734 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49733 What do you call the technique when you fart paint out your arse onto a canvas?<br /><br />I&#039;d call it a work of fart! ...ratings be damned, I couldn&#039;t resist! Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:54:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49733 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49717 Why is Pepsi allowed to use Coke cans in their commercials?<br /><br />I don&#039;t think they&#039;re actually Coke cans, I believe that they just look an awful lot like them. There are several instances where likenesses of trademark symbols have been used to sell gimick items, t-shirts and the like. I think I once heard that it is only required to be 20% different... Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:18:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49717 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49711 How can I get bigger crowns when baking muffins?<br /><br />I used to be a baker, try this, add a little more baking powder, about 25% more than the recipe calls for, if this makes the finished muffin a little too &quot;airy&quot; or fluffy, you should cut back a little water to stiffin the mix. If the recipe you are using doesn&#039;t call for baking... Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:24:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49711 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49354 I'm dating my sister's ex-husband, and she doesn't talk to me any more. My family is also disappointed, but I love him. Am I wrong?<br /><br />I know you cant help how you feel, but I cant see how you could think that your sister or the family would accept this. There are many instances in our lives where we don&#039;t act on impulses for the good of our loved ones, and even for the good of our own self respect. You have to live with... Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:07:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49354 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49342 Which sport is generally considered to be more challenging, boxing or wrestling?<br /><br />The only way to answer this question is to conduct a poll. I believe the results of that poll would show boxing to be considered a more challenging sport. Techniques, strategy, endurance and strength are important in the sport of wrestling. Boxing requires these attributes and has the added... Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:20:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49342 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49249 If a man says he loves you, why would he abuse you?<br /><br />Because he&#039;s an A**hole! It may not be the most eloquant way of putting things but really after contemplating an answer for this for quite some time, it wes really the best one I could come up with, what other word could quite capture the essence of the man&#039;s character. Now there may... Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:51:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49249 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49233 What can you do to avoid getting into an abusive relationship?<br /><br />Completly avoiding abusive relationships may be impossible, in fact there may be some level of abuse in more relationships than we are willing to admit, however you can certainly lower the likelyhood of being involved in one by clearly defining the parameters of acceptable behavior in any... Thu, 23 Mar 2006 11:38:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49074 What does it feel like when you meet your soul mate for the first time?<br /><br />When I first met mine I was just completely intregued by her beauty (and to be fair I was intregued by the beauty of many women, being the 21 year old male that I was) it was only after a couple of years of push and pull between us that we came to an understanding, a realization really, that a... Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:59:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49074 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49069 Why is there such a tolerance within the US government for senior government officials to routinely be in a conflict of interest position with corporations?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know if this question belongs here or in the conundrums section, or even if you can have tolerance between conflicting interests, but I see what you are getting at. The Irony here is that the question is answered with the wording of the question; there is little conflict among the... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 23:44:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49069 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/484875 What is a check?<br /><br />An agressive, usually defensive, move without the puck. The term check is used in conjunction with other terms to convey the move: 1) body check- physically using your body to impede the progress of an attacking player. 2) hip check- more specific form of body check, using the hip as opposed to... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:17:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/484875 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49050 Who was more powerful, Darth Vader or General Grievous?<br /><br />Darth Vader and General Grievous never existed at the same time so we will never truly know. Anakin became Vader and order 66 came down after Obi Wan eliminated Grievous. At first I assumed Vader was more powerful hands down, but in the interest of all planets aligning properly in the Star Wars... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:12:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49050 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49036 Are ghosts real?<br /><br />Nope! The lore has been there for years, stories of occurances passed on by siblings, uncles, grandparents &amp; friends, along with the &quot;proof&quot; in the form of pictures, recordings &amp; scientific data derived from high tech noisemakers that sense paranormal activity ala ghostbusters... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:55:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49036 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48929 Why does Emperor Palpatine become deformed when his Force Lightning is returned to him, yet Luke doesn't get deformed when Palpatine strikes him with it?<br /><br />I think, and since I&#039;m not George Lucas speaking under an alias, this is just a guess that Palpatine was using the dark side to change his appearance. I never took it as if the lightning was being returned to him but rather being absorbed/blocked by the light sabre in a similar fashion as... Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:14:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48929 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48926 If we are all born with no knowledge, why do some people have higher IQs than others?<br /><br />Genetics, environment, nutrition, health care, education and family income all certainly play the main part in ones performance on an IQ test, just as they affect the persons performance in athletics, human relations and creativity. Of note here is the correlation with a persons IQ score and a... Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:26:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48926 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48894 What exercises could I do to reduce the fat in my tummy, thighs and breasts all at the same time?<br /><br />It would appear that the best exercise to target all the areas mentioned would be running. Tummy, thighs &amp; breasts are spread out all over the body and in my experience with weight loss I have found that running is the most efficient calorie burning exercise, I&#039;ve tried an awful lot of... Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:22:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48894 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48252 Why did Yoda not just go with Luke Skywalker in order to attack Darth Vader?<br /><br />From a purely speculative standpopint; it would seem to have been a mistake for both of them to go off half-cocked an try to defeat Vader. Had they been successful in such an endeavour the Emperor would still have been free to train another apprentice to become a Sith Lord. Had they not been... Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:30:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48252 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48233 My 15 year old dog abruptly stopped sleeping with me last year. But when my sister visits, and I give up my bed, my dog jumps in and spends the entire night by her side. What's going on here?<br /><br />Do you hog the sheets? ...the bed? ...have you been out carousing with some other bitch and now your dog smells her and is giving you the cold shoulder? ...perhaps you are a chronic snorer or teeth grinder? Seriously though maybe your dog just prefers a cooler place to sleep (maybe your... Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:43:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48221 When a man who has had a vasectomy ejaculates, does his semen still look the same?<br /><br />No visual difference in volume, texture or color. At least for me. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:58:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48221 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48215 Do men experience pain during ejaculation after a vasectomy?<br /><br />The vast majority of men do not experience any pain. According to the literature provided to me by my doctor prior to recieving the procedure, it was a rather small number of men who reported some discomfort, somethimg in the range of one in several thousand. I&#039;ve been absolutly fine since... Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:28:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48215