Answerbag: RyleeGirl's answers

Answer to Do attractive people have easier lives?

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 13:08:24 -0700

Do attractive people have easier lives?

I believe that in our culture more attractive people do get a few more lifts up in life. However, to point out an opposing view, a characteristic of Autism is that they are usually BEAUTIFUL. Even though they are gorgeous they have hard lives. So I'm not quite sure...

Answer to Why does soda taste different from a can than it does from a bottle?

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:25:06 -0700

Why does soda taste different from a can than it does from a bottle?

My personal opinion: I have always found that Coke out of a plastic bottle tasted much fizzier than in a can. It also tasted more diluted. However when from a glass bottle I like it a lot more than in a plastic one. Whenever I am at a vending machine I always like to get the cans...no one...

Answer to What is quicksand and how is it formed naturally?

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:10:50 -0700

What is quicksand and how is it formed naturally?

Quicksand is an interesting natural phenomenon -- it is actually solid ground that has been liquefied by an oversaturation of water. The "quick" refers to how easily the sand shifts when in this semiliquid state. It can occur anywhere under the right conditions While quicksand can...

Answer to What's the highest point of Hawaii?

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:34:01 -0700

What's the highest point of Hawaii?

Puu Wekiu, Mauna Kea, Hawaii, 13,796 Feet This is the tallest point in Hawaii. http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/hi_geography.htm http://www.americasroof.com/hi.shtml

Answer to What is a good allergy medicine other than Zyrtec or Claritin?

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:29:22 -0700

What is a good allergy medicine other than Zyrtec or Claritin?

From personal experience Claritin doesn't work, and niether does Zyrtec. I now take nasal sprays for allergies (these are perscription drugs so talk to your doctor if they are right for you). I take Astelin in the morning and Flonase at night. Amazingly in one day, my allergies have...

Answer to Should I go to New York or North Carolina for college?

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:59:17 -0700

Should I go to New York or North Carolina for college?

Depends which college dummy.

Answer to How did Eskimos live for thousands of years on a diet of meat, seal, and fish without any of the vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables?

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:28:44 -0700

How did Eskimos live for thousands of years on a diet of meat, seal, and fish without any of the vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables?

Well actually the Inuit (they are no longer called Eskimos) did eat vegtables. In the tundra there were small little flowers that bloomed that were of a bright purple color that they ate. However the majority of their diet was caribu, seal, and fish. This didn't seem to weaken their bones or...

Answer to Do people age more slowly when they are in space?

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:00:16 -0700

Do people age more slowly when they are in space?

Since there is no gravity there are fewer signs of aging. For instance, there will be less wrinkles on your face and less sunspots which are common on older people. Also since we measure our age in days (or ONE rotation around the earth's axle) the exact age of a person will be unknown. So...

Answer to What can you do to fix soft, peeling fingernails?

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:07:35 -0700

What can you do to fix soft, peeling fingernails?

Try some strengthining nail polish that you can buy at any drugstore.

Answer to My eyes always look very tired, i get enough sleep but i still dont know why they look that way. What can i put on my eyes to fix it?

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:02:43 -0700

My eyes always look very tired, i get enough sleep but i still dont know why they look that way. What can i put on my eyes to fix it?

As a home remedy that anyone can use: Buy a cucumber and the night before place it it in the fridge for the next morning. When you wake up, place the cucumbers on your eyes applying minimal pressure. The cucumber is known to refresh the eyes and body and the cold is a natural way to...

Answer to Why did popcorn become the standard in movie snacking? When and where did this start?

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:42:53 -0700

Why did popcorn become the standard in movie snacking? When and where did this start?

Okay so separate your question. During the late 1800's, popcorn was being sold in the United States by vendors on the street, in parks at Carnivals and Fairs. Some years later, when street vendors started setting up outside movie theatres, they were not welcome, at least as far as the...

Answer to I want to buy a Sidekick 2 cell phone, and I have Cingular as my provider, can I do something to make it work on Cingular even if they don't sell it?

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:02:41 -0700

I want to buy a Sidekick 2 cell phone, and I have Cingular as my provider, can I do something to make it work on Cingular even if they don't sell it?

The Sidekick II was actually made by T-Mobile. This means that it is not like Motorola or Nokia where the brand makes phones for differnt wireless providers. I had one and unfortunately there is no way to make it work with other providers.

Answer to what is sloppy second?

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:39:11 -0700

what is sloppy second?

When you get something left behind from someone who had it first and didn't want the rest.

Answer to Per capita, what area of the US boasts the wealthiest people?

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:19:50 -0700

Per capita, what area of the US boasts the wealthiest people?

As far as the cities and counties with the richest number of people here are the 2004 ranks: Rank City Median household income, 2004 1 San Jose, CA $71,765 2 Anchorage, AK $61,565 3 San Francisco, CA $60,031 4 Virginia Beach, VA $55,781 5 San Diego, CA $51,382 6 Anaheim,...

Answer to I'm trying to prepare for the ACT reading section, but can't seem to read the passages fast enough. Do you have any effective speed reading tips or other advice about the ACT reading section?

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:50:04 -0700

I'm trying to prepare for the ACT reading section, but can't seem to read the passages fast enough. Do you have any effective speed reading tips or other advice about the ACT reading section?

Buy a book with tips on the ACT. It tells you everything you need to know.

Answer to How do you make Schnitzel?

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 10:15:47 -0700

How do you make Schnitzel?

Wiener Schnitzel Ingredients For the traditional Wiener Schnitzel, the Viennese normally use veal, and lard to fry it. But you can also use pork, chicken or turkey and oil to fry it. It will taste just as delicious either way! *Four escalopes of 120 grams each *For the breading: ...

Answer to What is the number of children in an average American family?

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:26:36 -0700

What is the number of children in an average American family?

To find an exact statistic you might want to narrow your question down to "How many children are born to each woman in her reproductive cycle?" This is known as the Total Fertiliy Rate (TFR). The TFR for Americans is 2.09 in 2006. This usually means that there are about 2 children...

Answer to What age is really considered to be "over the hill"? Why?

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:36:11 -0700

What age is really considered to be "over the hill"? Why?

I thought that it was at 40...

Answer to How do you post a video answer?

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:43:23 -0700

How do you post a video answer?

Here you go! Also check out this question: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/61704

Answer to I have made a video to answer someone's question. Now how do I get it onto Answerbag?

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:39:56 -0700

I have made a video to answer someone's question. Now how do I get it onto Answerbag?

Answer to Now that we have been made "aware", how do we get the homosexuals back in the closet?

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:29:31 -0700

Now that we have been made "aware", how do we get the homosexuals back in the closet?

you must be joking

Answer to I have made a video to answer someone's question. Now how do I get it onto Answerbag?

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:51:32 -0700

I have made a video to answer someone's question. Now how do I get it onto Answerbag?

Answer to How do you make a White Russian?

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:15:30 -0700

How do you make a White Russian?

this is how to make a Black Russian and a White Russian.

Answer to Do puppies teethe like babies?

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:39:44 -0700

Do puppies teethe like babies?

yes, with my puppy and my friend's puppies they seem to like to chew on things, just simply to chew. Like on my hand or on an old show or dog toys. And i have found baby dog teeth. I found it in a carpet I have where she must have been chewing on a toy. They seem to shed a tooth layer like...

Answer to What is the right way to fold a shirt?

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 04:45:35 -0700

What is the right way to fold a shirt?

It isn't in English, but you get the idea.

Answer to How do you play croquet?

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:49:57 -0700

How do you play croquet?

this is a hilarious explaination!

Answer to How do I tie a tie?

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:47:36 -0700

How do I tie a tie?

Ha Ha.

Answer to What is a group of jellyfish called?

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:58:24 -0700

What is a group of jellyfish called?

smacks, swarms, and blooms http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jellyfish

Answer to What is an epicentre?

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:53:16 -0700

What is an epicentre?

\"The epicenter or epicentre...is the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the point where an earthquake or other underground explosion originates. The epicenter is directly above the hypocenter, the actual location of the energy release inside the earth. Seismic waves...

Answer to I had unprotected sex, and i am tired,moddy, urinating alot, and I haven\'t gotten my period, but i took a home pregnancy test and it was negative!! Could i be pregnant?

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:55:46 -0700

I had unprotected sex, and i am tired,moddy, urinating alot, and I haven\'t gotten my period, but i took a home pregnancy test and it was negative!! Could i be pregnant?

Of course you could. Stop the worrying and go to your nearest drug store and buy a pregnancy test.

Answer to Why are all the women posting questions about unprotected sex only worried about pregnancy and not about AIDS or other STD's?

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:14:58 -0700

Why are all the women posting questions about unprotected sex only worried about pregnancy and not about AIDS or other STD's?

It's possible that they are in a monogamous relationship in which they don't have to necessarily worry about STD's. Therefore pregnancy is at the top of their list, and to some, is scarrier.

Answer to How soon after a piercing can I go swimming?

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:14:14 -0700

How soon after a piercing can I go swimming?

I was in Hawaii when I got my ear pierced in the cartilage. It never seemed to close properly because I would spend hours in the ocean catching waves and getting slammed by them. When my friend a few years later went to Hawaii again with me we went to a piercing parlour and they said you...

Answer to I know there is no one right answer to this question. But is it true the in general white women (women with Caucasian features) are more attractive than to others? Atleast I feel it that way. Same with some of my chinese,african, and white friends agree o

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:38:21 -0700

I know there is no one right answer to this question. But is it true the in general white women (women with Caucasian features) are more attractive than to others? Atleast I feel it that way. Same with some of my chinese,african, and white friends agree o

Ask yourself if you really believe that white women are prettier, or the media and popular culture has made you believe that white women are prettier.

Answer to In what season of the year does William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" take place?

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 14:05:41 -0700

In what season of the year does William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" take place?

It should take place in a warm season like spring or summer...all of it takes place outside

Answer to what home remedy can i use to make my hair stronger and healthy?

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 11:24:00 -0700

what home remedy can i use to make my hair stronger and healthy?

Try adding a little baking soda to your shampoo or conditioner to reduce buildup and make your hair look more shiny. Hot oil treatments that you can buy at a drugstore also work if you do them once a week.

Answer to Where can I find homes to rent in Hawaii?

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 15:21:49 -0700

Where can I find homes to rent in Hawaii?

I have rented houses in Hawaii for a few weeks each summer. My favorite site is www.trinityproperties.com for houses on Oahu.

Answer to Where can I find homes to rent in Hawaii?

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 15:21:49 -0700

Where can I find homes to rent in Hawaii?

I have rented houses in Hawaii for a few weeks each summer. My favorite site is www.trinityproperties.com

Answer to What two states offer only full service gasoline at service stations?

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:59:39 -0700

What two states offer only full service gasoline at service stations?

I know that in New Jersey they only have Full Service stations.

Answer to What would be a good business to open up near a university or a high school?

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:47:02 -0700

What would be a good business to open up near a university or a high school?

A convenience store. -selling food and other commodities

Answer to Could Sudafed cause a seizure?

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 14:26:25 -0700

Could Sudafed cause a seizure?

I had a roomate in college and she had epilepsy. She said she couldn't take Sudafed because it could cause one...I don't know why though.

Answer to Is it illegal for minors to smoke tobacco in the state of New Jersey?

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 13:48:54 -0700

Is it illegal for minors to smoke tobacco in the state of New Jersey?

Under the age of 18 it is illegal to smoke any tobacco products in NJ.