Answerbag: Sid's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/582935 New Answerbag questions from Sid Wed, 30 May 2012 02:26:55 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 02:26:55 -0700 The word "gotten" is used in Scotland but not apparently in England, is it used in any other parts of the UK? or are there any parts of England where its use didn't die out? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1552276 The word "gotten" is used in Scotland but not apparently in England, is it used in any other parts of the UK? or are there any parts of England where its use didn't die out? Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:24:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1552276 I clicked on a button which has filled my screen with answerbag, and have lost all toolbars (start button, close button, etc.). I have no idea how to undo this, and can only get out by Ctrl, Alt, Delete, can anyone help? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1520881 I clicked on a button which has filled my screen with answerbag, and have lost all toolbars (start button, close button, etc.). I have no idea how to undo this, and can only get out by Ctrl, Alt, Delete, can anyone help? Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:10:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1520881 There is a part of a hen called Henderson's arse, (not the proper term obviously...) does anyone know where this originated? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1270074 There is a part of a hen called Henderson's arse, (not the proper term obviously...) does anyone know where this originated? Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:13:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1270074 I'm from the UK, and North Americans share three names for their seasons with us (Winter, spring and summer), but what we call autumn is called the Fall, what are the origins of this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1215944 I'm from the UK, and North Americans share three names for their seasons with us (Winter, spring and summer), but what we call autumn is called the Fall, what are the origins of this? Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:14:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1215944 Has Pete Townsend published his book yet? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1164855 Has Pete Townsend published his book yet? Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:01:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1164855 What song begins with an acapella "travelling, at the speed, of light" intro? Cypress Hill type vocals, but not sure if the rest of the song was their style. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1161095 What song begins with an acapella "travelling, at the speed, of light" intro? Cypress Hill type vocals, but not sure if the rest of the song was their style. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:13:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1161095 Do any men drink WKD? The TV adverts always show blokey men drinking it, but it's classed as a ladies drink where I'm from. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1149857 Do any men drink WKD? The TV adverts always show blokey men drinking it, but it's classed as a ladies drink where I'm from. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:23:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1149857 Do drive-in movies exist anywhere else in the world besides the U.S.A.? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1144764 Do drive-in movies exist anywhere else in the world besides the U.S.A.? Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:54:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1144764 Is Gatorade sold anywhere in the UK? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1132240 Is Gatorade sold anywhere in the UK? Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:29:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1132240 If you use weights every second day, is it okay to do press-ups on the days inbetween, or should you rest completely from weight-bearing type exercises? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1121962 If you use weights every second day, is it okay to do press-ups on the days inbetween, or should you rest completely from weight-bearing type exercises? Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1121962 Forget you melon farmer! (Repo Man); Did you fun my wife? (Raging Bull). Have you any other examples of bad dubbing over bad language when films are shown on TV? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1118142 Forget you melon farmer! (Repo Man); Did you fun my wife? (Raging Bull). Have you any other examples of bad dubbing over bad language when films are shown on TV? Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:59:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1118142 Lennox Lewis is talking of making a comeback, does anyone think this is a good idea? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1107099 Lennox Lewis is talking of making a comeback, does anyone think this is a good idea? Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:32:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1107099 If you post a question and then realise it would be better in another category, is there anyway to redirect it, or do you just have to write second version and post it in the correct category? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1095360 If you post a question and then realise it would be better in another category, is there anyway to redirect it, or do you just have to write second version and post it in the correct category? Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:35:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1095360 Why is it considered okay for Katie Perry to have a song on her album called "you're so gay?" (meant as an insult). Isn't this just like having a song called "you're such a spastic"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1091405 Why is it considered okay for Katie Perry to have a song on her album called "you're so gay?" (meant as an insult). Isn't this just like having a song called "you're such a spastic"? Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:36:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1091405 Is Gordon Brown following Tony Blair into power the only time there has been two Scotsmen running the UK in a row? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1086998 Is Gordon Brown following Tony Blair into power the only time there has been two Scotsmen running the UK in a row? Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:02:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1086998 What "classic" album do you think is overrated? Mine is Love's Forever Changes. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1084785 What "classic" album do you think is overrated? Mine is Love's Forever Changes. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:45:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1084785 What is prop. 8? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1083731 What is prop. 8? Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:31:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1083731 Is 667 the neighbour of the beast? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1083726 Is 667 the neighbour of the beast? Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:28:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1083726 I haven't found any small pills with unusual markings, should I be worried? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1082622 I haven't found any small pills with unusual markings, should I be worried? Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:57:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1082622 What were the rules of the game British Bulldog? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1082092 What were the rules of the game British Bulldog? Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:37:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1082092 For those in the UK, whatever your views on the individual incidents, do you think that after the Ross/Brand/Jeremy Clarkson furore, and talk of going after the likes of Mock The Week next, that these are worrying times for comedy with an edge? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1082049 For those in the UK, whatever your views on the individual incidents, do you think that after the Ross/Brand/Jeremy Clarkson furore, and talk of going after the likes of Mock The Week next, that these are worrying times for comedy with an edge? Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:10:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1082049 What would be the best way for an untrained person to fight someone 9 or 10 inches taller and around 50 pounds heavier? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1075015 What would be the best way for an untrained person to fight someone 9 or 10 inches taller and around 50 pounds heavier? Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:14:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1075015 If Heaven and Hell exists and I ended up in Heaven but, for example, my parents went to Hell for being aetheists, how could I really live happily ever after up there, knowing that they were down there for eternity, despite being good people? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1073014 If Heaven and Hell exists and I ended up in Heaven but, for example, my parents went to Hell for being aetheists, how could I really live happily ever after up there, knowing that they were down there for eternity, despite being good people? Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:21:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1073014 I hhave just read someone in an answer refer to themselves as a mulatto (black and white). I have heard this is an offensive term, what are its origins and why is it considered so? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1070022 I hhave just read someone in an answer refer to themselves as a mulatto (black and white). I have heard this is an offensive term, what are its origins and why is it considered so? Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:47:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1070022 My ten week old nephew doesn't grasp onto your finger if you touch his hand with it like all other babies I have seen, does this signify any kind of problem? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1070001 My ten week old nephew doesn't grasp onto your finger if you touch his hand with it like all other babies I have seen, does this signify any kind of problem? Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:27:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1070001 Why don't we call countries the names the inhabitants call them? If the people of Spain call it espanol (spelling?) for example should that not be the official name? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1066670 Why don't we call countries the names the inhabitants call them? If the people of Spain call it espanol (spelling?) for example should that not be the official name? Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:07:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1066670 What percentage of baseball bats sold in the UK are actually used for sporting purposes? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1054393 What percentage of baseball bats sold in the UK are actually used for sporting purposes? Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:09:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1054393 Does black hair fall into the category of brunette, or does that just cover brown hair? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044449 Does black hair fall into the category of brunette, or does that just cover brown hair? Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:55:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044449 Large sums of money tends to be transferred as cheques or bank data, but is there a physical note/coin for every piece of money that exists in cyberspace on all the business and personal bank accounts in the world, or does some of it exist in theory only? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044387 Large sums of money tends to be transferred as cheques or bank data, but is there a physical note/coin for every piece of money that exists in cyberspace on all the business and personal bank accounts in the world, or does some of it exist in theory only? Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:22:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1044387 Is is true that the Devil is scared of female genitalia, and that to frighten him off a woman should expose herself to him? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1036151 Is is true that the Devil is scared of female genitalia, and that to frighten him off a woman should expose herself to him? Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:13:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1036151