With modern production techniques available, do we really still need laces on football balls?
on January 19th, 2012 | no answers

If you've had children, do you really know why you had them?
on January 10th, 2012 | 6 answers | 1 person likes this

My personal info has been removed from personal data sites, but the Google results are still coming up months afterwards. What can I do?
on October 16th, 2011 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

After a safety, why does the team who got the 2 points get the ball back?
on October 15th, 2011 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What transformation happens to Evie after the fake jail scenes & after she becomes highly scared and panicky?
on October 8th, 2011 | no answers

Do you think big bands, e.g. Pink Floyd, understand their standing/appeal in their fans' minds and hearts and if so, how?
on July 21st, 2011 | One answer

What are the initial & regular costs of a good & fast consumer shopping site? I also need consulting.
on June 6th, 2011 | no answers

Why is Michael Schumacher's name abbreviated to MSC when all other driver names have the 1st 3 letters of their last name abbreviated?
on May 4th, 2011 | 2 answers

Is there some software available that can create multiple variants (colours, size, shape, typefaces) of any typed text? Its for a logo.
on May 3rd, 2011 | no answers

If I register a company name, is it only registered in the state I register it in or is it registered in the whole of the USA?
on April 27th, 2011 | One answer

How can I find the top-level size of a particular market sector (e.g. home-wares in the USA) & without paying for this info?
on April 20th, 2011 | no answers

Why do I need a mortgage broker? Can't I just go direct to mortgage lenders? What's the benefit of a broker? Can they be 100% trusted?
on April 12th, 2011 | 3 answers

Is it a pre-requisite for successful techie guys to have Kermit the Frog-like voices (Gates, Brin, Page...)
on April 11th, 2011 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Is there a *totally* free pre-loaded "credit" card that I can top up via Paypal? This would be for online use only
on April 1st, 2011 | 2 answers

Why are gas retailers allowed to charge a fraction of a cent for gas prices? No-one else has this strange practice.
on February 22nd, 2011 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

I have a web shopping idea. I have no programming/coding skills. How realistic is it for me to learn and do this myself?
on February 20th, 2011 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

With what assets has China lent massive amounts of money & acquired colossal reserves of natural resources while being a communist...
on January 18th, 2011 | One answer

If a debt is settled for less than the debt owed, what tax will be due on the forgiven amount? Is a there a formula?
on January 13th, 2011 | 2 answers

Are all laptops (inc. Macs) able to be use electrical power in any country & so I just buy a power cable for the country I go to?
on January 13th, 2011 | 5 answers

Are legal business entities determined state-wide only or across the USA? Can 2 exact same legal names exist in 2 or more states or not?
on January 11th, 2011 | no answers

How flexible is DirecTV to giving a 2nd deal after the 1st one? I misunderstood the deal & now I have to pay $59 that I can't.
on January 7th, 2011 | One answer

I don't understand the ESPN program Around The Horn. Can you tell me what its about and what is happening in the show?
on January 7th, 2011 | no answers

I don't want children or to adopt any. Do you think that ultimately, the vast majority of women won't stay with me for this reason?
on January 3rd, 2011 | 8 answers | 3 people like this

Is it really better to have people blowing leaves around? Would it not be better for them to be collecting them instead?
on January 3rd, 2011 | 6 answers | 2 people like this

I get the feeling that lots of people have stopped using ebay. If this is true, where are they selling stuff in auction format now?
on December 30th, 2010 | 2 answers

Why is there such a big difference in price between a 64BG flash drive and a 64GB external drive? Is the technology not the same?
on December 29th, 2010 | no answers

Can I import email folders and their contents from Yahoo to GMX?
on December 22nd, 2010 | 2 answers

I am astonished that the Vikings stadium roof is made of nylon fabric!! Aren't dome roofs solid?
on December 14th, 2010 | no answers

Why was is necessary for Elizabeth Edwards to have her funeral in the pubic gaze and televised?
on December 12th, 2010 | 5 answers

Do you know of any magazines or websites that are aimed at airline crew & that accept advertising for rental property?
on December 2nd, 2010 | One answer

Why does the West Bank have this name when it is located on the eastern side of Israel?
on December 1st, 2010 | One answer

I have a few business ideas. How do I know or how can find out if I have what it takes to run a successful business?
on November 13th, 2010 | 6 answers

I had to step on a cockroach to kill it. How should I clean my shoe to get rid of any diseases, etc?
on November 11th, 2010 | 3 answers

Have a Directv HD dish & a HD TV. To get HD, do J just need to buy a HD box & then connect the cables or is there more to it?
on November 4th, 2010 | 2 answers

Why doesn't the makeup of the senate reflect the makeup of the house and vice versa?
on November 3rd, 2010 | 3 answers

I am now fed up with Yahoo's constant problems & slowness of their web mail service. Is there a good web alternative (not Hotmail)?
on November 1st, 2010 | 4 answers

Is there a site that shows the All-time Win-Loss-Draw record between any 2 NFL teams?
on October 31st, 2010 | no answers

Why is there a plain "N" on Nebraska's football team helmets when the college have a proper "N" logo?
on October 30th, 2010 | One answer

Isn't it bad English to say "I approve this message"?
on October 25th, 2010 | 12 answers | 4 people like this

Why do people keep including Bill Clinton in more and more publicity-attracting causes/stages & why can't he just step aside for others?
on October 25th, 2010 | 7 answers

Are the yards that "achieved" before the line of scrimmage but which don't count in football games, registered/recorded by anyone?
on October 24th, 2010 | no answers

What does "Around The Horn" mean as in the TV show in ESPN?
on October 21st, 2010 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Is it really possible for adults to have long-term, successful, healthy, unmarried & non-exclusive relationships?
on October 6th, 2010 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

Why does the weather in NC change quite quickly? A week ago, it was in the 90's. Now, its about 65-68 and 49 overnight.
on October 6th, 2010 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

Would anything happen in/to our society if all women only wore flat shoes and if so, what do you think would happen?
on October 4th, 2010 | 2 answers

There are some cities in Germany with "am Main" added to their names. What does this mean and is it part these cities official name?
on October 1st, 2010 | One answer

Is there a DVR machine that I can buy and record from satellite TV but without having to pay a monthly subscription (not DVD recording)?
on October 1st, 2010 | One answer

Is there evidence that business names beginning with certain letters (A, S, etc) have a greater success than others? If so, pls give a link.
on October 1st, 2010 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How the hell did Pelosi get a job as the Speaker when she can't string an intelligent sentence together that has more than 6 words?
on September 20th, 2010 | 5 answers

What criteria is used when a city looks at having traditional mailboxes outside home or letterboxes in doors?
on September 18th, 2010 | no answers

How do Colleges come up with their Nicknames?
on September 18th, 2010 | One answer

What is really worth the money & effort spent by Google to develop Google Instant, just to save us from pressing the enter key?
on September 15th, 2010 | 5 answers

Why or how did washing dishes by hand come to be known as "washing up"? Why "up"?
on September 13th, 2010 | One answer | 1 person likes this

When abbreviating month names, why is September spelled Sept instead of Sep?
on August 22nd, 2010 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

What's the point of eco toilets? I have to flush twice every time which seems to defeat the point. I used to flush once in my old home.
on August 22nd, 2010 | 4 answers

If you have children, do you know why you had them?
on August 22nd, 2010 | no answers

How did that twit thing determine 140 characters as the limit for messages?
on August 19th, 2010 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

How (& by whom) was the American Football season determined to take place during Fall & Winter, & with Baseball when it is?
on August 8th, 2010 | no answers

Is there a website that lists the VAT numbers for companies in Europe?
on July 28th, 2010 | no answers

Do you think there are more idiotic/time wasting/dufus questions asked on AB than are asked elsewhere or about the same?
on July 25th, 2010 | 2 answers

Do you know a place that sells a container that is good for washing powder & maybe has a spout to dispense it, like for fabric softener?
on July 24th, 2010 | no answers

Have moved house, fitted new TV aerial cable fitted (white 50ft cable) & re-tuned but there's no signal - is aerial the only problem?
on July 21st, 2010 | 2 answers

Who's Pete in "For Pete's sake"?
on July 15th, 2010 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

What's the origin of "dude"?
on July 14th, 2010 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Do you know where I can get a cease & desist letter/template for a dead person who was a co-signer on a loan?
on July 2nd, 2010 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I am looking for cooked ham & turkey that is free of sugar, honey, dextrose & other sugars. Do you know anyone who makes these?
on June 18th, 2010 | One answer

Can I rent a decent video camera? I only need it for a couple of hours to record my apartment after we've cleaned up and left?
on June 13th, 2010 | One answer

What is meant by "Give it up" before people applaud someone? What are we giving up
on June 8th, 2010 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How did the non-word "anyways" start to be used instead of 'anyway"? I've heard educated, well spoken people speak like this.
on June 8th, 2010 | 2 answers

Is there a single source to find out how Football players (not Soccer) chose their jersey numbers?
on May 28th, 2010 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How were USA area phone codes determined/assigned?
on May 25th, 2010 | no answers

How were country calling codes assigned to each country?
on May 25th, 2010 | no answers

Why can't a home rental agency give me a copy of my credit report, which they obtained & I paid an application fee.
on May 18th, 2010 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Can keylogger software detect text that is pasted into username/password fields?
on May 1st, 2010 | 3 answers

Why does a property management agency need to know details of my car on an application form for a rental home?
on April 30th, 2010 | 3 answers

Which cities/regions in the USA are the main centers for the music industry?
on April 4th, 2010 | One answer

How can I find a lawyer in the US to just verify my identity for a lawyer overseas? I've been quoted $200 which seems a lot.
on March 30th, 2010 | One answer

Why are there so many streets in Irvine CA that don't end with Street, Road, Avenue, etc?
on March 16th, 2010 | no answers

Which Firewire cable do I need if I am transferring my data from one Mac to another Mac? There seems to be various connector designs.
on March 15th, 2010 | no answers

Why a semi-conductor? What's it doing the rest of the time?
on March 5th, 2010 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What are the best cities to be in to work in the recording industry for house/techno/electronic music genre?
on February 28th, 2010 | no answers

What zip codes in Fort Worth, TX are the nicest areas to live in (not the most expensive)?
on February 20th, 2010 | no answers

What costs am I liable for if I just register a business but don't trade with it? I need a name to register a domain name in preparation.
on February 11th, 2010 | no answers

I can see other wireless networks in my neighborhood, so I assume my neighbors can see mine. I have WPA2 - Am I secure?
on February 7th, 2010 | 4 answers

How can I see if someone is piggybacking on my internet connection? What must I have to prevent this from happening?
on February 3rd, 2010 | One answer

If I sleep in the afternoon for a few hours, can I deduct that from the hours that I normally need at night of 7/8 hours?
on January 25th, 2010 | One answer

Why are school buses like military/prisoner vehicles?
on January 24th, 2010 | 3 answers

What are the rules that define how NFL/College Football teams determine the team's colors in any given game?
on December 28th, 2009 | no answers

Do you think the film Avatar will flop?
on December 26th, 2009 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

Can you detail for me everything I need in order to be able to watch web content (Hulu, YouTube, Network TV) on a TV via a computer?
on December 22nd, 2009 | One answer

I see some kind of "mechanical straps" above and below the knees of some football players - what are these?
on December 22nd, 2009 | One answer

Why is there a delay between the end of the College Football regular season and the Bowl games?
on December 20th, 2009 | One answer

How did the aviation pioneers establish the need for flight before there was demand?
on December 14th, 2009 | 2 answers

How is the NFL schedule made up and why is the process not witnessed by the public?
on December 13th, 2009 | One answer

Google Voice - what's happened to the international text message facility? I used to be able to send messages overseas until recently.
on December 11th, 2009 | no answers

How can I copy an email in Yahoo, so I can store it in 2 separate folders?
on December 9th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How did Charlotte come to be the largest banking center outside of New York?
on December 6th, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Why is Arizona on Pacific Time, when it is in the Mountain Time region?
on December 2nd, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I was & still am very disturbed and deeply troubled by the news of a gang rape of a girl in Richmond, California, much more so...
on November 17th, 2009 | no answers

Is there a cellphone service/plan geared for the very casual/rare cellphone use? I make LESS than 1 brief call a month on a cellphone and...
on November 17th, 2009 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

I've boiled some eggs and some of the shells come off easy, while others are hard to peel and I end up taking bits of the egg with...
on November 15th, 2009 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

Why is it that the food that tastes lovely, is mostly not good for us?
on November 14th, 2009 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

Why do we have so many electrical standards around the world and different plug adapters when electricity is the same everywhere?
on November 13th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

I can search for this, but does someone know a good site or book on how to go about naming a company and the considerations to take into...
on November 12th, 2009 | no answers

Is our society still saying that we can't ask a woman what' her age or are we past that now?
on November 12th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Can someone walk me through the last part of the film "Trading Places". I've seen this film lots of times, but I...
on November 9th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What's the point of a clear visor on helmets?
on November 8th, 2009 | 7 answers | 4 people like this

I think it would be fun to have a pot-bellied pig running around the house as a pet!. How realistic is this and what do I have to take...
on October 26th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

I once had an Iranian meal and which came with a small bowl of dark red spice in granular form. It was delicious - do you know what the...
on October 22nd, 2009 | 3 answers | 4 people like this

How can I get the "Donk Donk" Law & Order tune to sound when I get new email? Also, can I get it into my cellphone ring...
on October 15th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

An adult friend has an annoying habit of not screwing caps on bottles, securing lids on containers, etc., after they use them. Do you...
on October 14th, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

What's the point of having Delaware?
on October 14th, 2009 | 10 answers | 6 people like this

In the end, what's the point of everything?
on October 2nd, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

I have my own land, my own money free of any further taxation and I grow/rear all my own food. I can also generate my heat & light...
on September 27th, 2009 | One answer

In American Football (College & NFL), I see players running off and on to the field all the time. By what mechanism do individual...
on September 27th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

I am setting up address fields in a database and want to know about the French CEDEX reference. Is the word CEDEX part of the post code...
on September 22nd, 2009 | One answer

What's the difference between the year a company was founded and the year it was established?
on September 21st, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What's the difference between an interception and a pick?
on September 21st, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Is it possible to convert a graphic file/screen dump file to text to use in a spreadsheet?
on September 17th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Why does College Football have some different rules to NFL? And why don't both operations unify to one set of rules?
on September 13th, 2009 | One answer

When is the first televised college football game this season?
on July 28th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I have a worn/noisy upper control arm in the driver suspension. Must I replace this straightaway or can it wait a while as I can't...
on July 27th, 2009 | One answer

Why is worthwhile dental insurance not affordable or offered by companies like health insurance is?
on July 25th, 2009 | One answer

What does "pp" mean when shown for the number of pages in a book?
on July 25th, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Why is insulin so expensive? It is synthesized now so the cost should be low.
on July 22nd, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What's the point of Google Voice? Doesn't a mobile phone already stay with you wherever you are?
on July 17th, 2009 | One answer

Is re-using teas bags viable long term?
on June 20th, 2009 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Why don't airplanes transmit the flight log/details via satellite to a computer during flights, instead of keeping it in a box (or...
on June 6th, 2009 | no answers

There's a Spanish/Latin shown on TV (Telemundo?), to do with "dating" I think & each person has their star sign on...
on June 4th, 2009 | no answers

My TV is digital but since I got rid of cable TV, I don't have a clue where all the channels are & what's on/next as...
on June 3rd, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Are there any successful/well-known brand names beginning with "Z"?
on May 29th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Is there a quality ranking system (and website) for all the Caribbean/gulf area islands/holiday destinations? i am thinking of...
on May 29th, 2009 | One answer | 2 people like this

I am giving up cable TV as I can't afford it anymore. What will I really miss?
on May 19th, 2009 | 5 answers | 4 people like this

Is cutting your own hair with clippers a viable choice and if it is, have you successfully been cutting your hair for a while and not...
on May 5th, 2009 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Are there any live radio stations that are also online & playing Techno, Trance & House (not pre-recorded or loop music...
on March 7th, 2009 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How does wildlife in areas like Alaska, the Arctic etc., that get a lot of sunlight / not enough sunlight for several months, cope with...
on March 7th, 2009 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

How do I go about paying my taxes? I've not done it before and I have no idea where to start, what I need or when I have to submit...
on December 16th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What's happened to Greg Edwards? Did he just leave Gold?
on December 12th, 2008 | no answers

Does someone know if they are going to remake The Forbidden Planet?
on December 12th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Can someone explain, in plain non-jargon English, what the company Red Hat actually does? I know its software related but I can't...
on December 4th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

My electric company tells me the AC/heat pump costs A LOT more if I turn it on for just 2-3 hours and then turn it off, instead of...
on November 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

College football. Some teams don't have their players names on the back of the jerseys. Is their some rule or reason why?
on November 8th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Texas Longhorns - they have 2 players wearing the number 12 jersey, Colt McCoy & Earl James. How come?
on November 8th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

The stock market is measured in points, so what does a point equate to?
on November 7th, 2008 | 6 answers | 6 people like this

When I drive my car while its raining, the front windshield gets wet as expected, but the rear windshield is dry - how come?
on November 4th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Is there a way to copy/transfer the various "lists" of previously entered text held in IE, to a different computer with IE? I...
on October 31st, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

In college football, what is meant by "the spread" that I keep hearing about?
on October 28th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

In films, when people get fired from their jobs, they *always* seem to have a cardboard box handy to put their personal stuff in -...
on October 22nd, 2008 | 11 answers | 6 people like this

Some individuals in college football teams have varying numbers of stickers added to their helmets, like Ohio State & Florida State....
on October 19th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What's the point of the clear visor in football helmets?
on October 19th, 2008 | no answers

What's the origin/reason(s) for Fraternity/Sorority houses using Greek letters to describe their mottos etc. Why don't they use...
on October 9th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

Why is the HP's printer software so big at 489MB for goodness sake? It's just simple instructions to print, is it not?
on September 30th, 2008 | One answer

I am totally bamboozled by internet radio. Can you tell me if there exists a current standard/method/software for finding any station on...
on September 29th, 2008 | 2 answers

Car alarm turning on BEEP sound: Can I reduce the loudness of the beep sound that is commonly heard when someone presses the lock button...
on September 17th, 2008 | One answer

Does anyone know the formula for how the 4+ code, which comes after the zip code, is arrived at?
on July 30th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

When I am casually asked "How ya doing" and I'm not OK/well etc., how do I reply when I realise that the other person...
on July 29th, 2008 | 7 answers | 3 people like this

Why is drag racing so named? What is the "drag" part?
on July 27th, 2008 | One answer | 3 people like this

Have you ever been to one of those meat restaurants in Argentina (I think they called a "Rotary"), where meat is continuously...
on July 21st, 2008 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

Women over 25 only: What would you like men to talk about, generally, that they currently don't?
on July 19th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Who or what decided that vinyl records would be 7", 10" and 12"?
on July 3rd, 2008 | One answer | 3 people like this

Why do we not have to save changes to database files, in the same way that we do with word processing, spreadsheet & other kinds of...
on June 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Do you know how and when "Hello" became "Hi"?
on June 13th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Out of all the e-prefixed names of the internet in the late 1990's, it seems only email and ebay have remained? Are there any others...
on June 11th, 2008 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

How can I find out about the "personality" of any one US state or city, for living there?
on June 2nd, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Is a person essentially born with a great voice for singing and then requires a little tuition/help/fine tuning to get it right for...
on May 24th, 2008 | One answer

Why, when we have internet telephony widely available (the infrastructure of which has already been paid for), must we pay for any phone...
on May 21st, 2008 | One answer

American members only: If a check is made payable to me with my full name and I am paying it into my account which has my full name, what...
on May 3rd, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

We make and have made so many wonderful discoveries, inventions, improvements to our world and elevated and enlightened our societies...
on May 3rd, 2008 | 10 answers | 3 people like this

Is there a purpose to the outer, fancier, shower curtain other than decorative?
on April 30th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How do horse racing commentators remember the horses names by their colors during the race? There must be some technique.
on April 28th, 2008 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

Why have cultures in very hot climates developed their cuisine that is also very hot? Isn't it hot enough already?
on April 25th, 2008 | 2 answers

Is there anything that can be realistically done, by an individual (and the masses as a whole), to prevent us, as employees, from being...
on April 15th, 2008 | 4 answers | 3 people like this

I do this too sometimes, but why do some people dress up smartly when they are going to travel on a plane?
on April 12th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

I see a bit of John Candy in Kevin James & I just hope he doesn't end up down the same sad route that John did. What actor...
on April 12th, 2008 | no answers | 1 person likes this

Do you know of a site that shows which cars are in which insurance group?
on April 12th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

UK Eurovision fans only - who do you fancy in this year's contest?
on April 11th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

My stupid windoze computer has suddenly become unbelievably sluggish & it is taking an extreme amount of time to respond to very...
on April 11th, 2008 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

If Yahoo knows that an email is spam, why does it then deliver to your Spam folder instead of deleting it?
on April 9th, 2008 | 2 answers

Do you own a Ford Crown Victoria? If so, what are the pluses and minuses? I'm considering getting one.
on April 5th, 2008 | 2 answers

I don't know why, but I really like the image of the Columbia Pictures lady. It's like she's holding the torch for more...
on March 29th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How can I transfer some saved recordings on my cable DVR to some kind of disc?
on March 28th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Is there a definitive day as the first day of the week? There seems to be no consensus that I have seen.
on March 28th, 2008 | 9 answers | 5 people like this

Have been working on a business idea (web-based shopping), but I don't know where to go to begin it all. Do I need a business...
on March 20th, 2008 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Do you think AB-Rich looks like Steve Carell from The Office?
on March 16th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

What can I do to help my partner with her hair, which gets knots in it whenever it grows longer than usual?
on March 16th, 2008 | 2 answers

Do you know what the origins are of getting free refills on coffee/ soda etc., in American dining outlets?
on March 14th, 2008 | no answers

Has Dr. Phil turned into Jerry Springer Lite?
on March 13th, 2008 | One answer | 3 people like this

How long will it be before we will be able to watch any live or recorded program from anywhere in the world, direct to own...
on March 9th, 2008 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Why are dreams weird, undecipherable that defy easy understanding? Is this one of those aspects of the mind that we are not advanced...
on March 4th, 2008 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

I'm struck by often seeing black women, especially younger ones, behaving/responding in an aggressive, vociferous, forceful manner,...
on February 26th, 2008 | 11 answers | 14 people like this

Being new to the USA, what is meant by the addition of the word "already" to the end of a statement, as in "Alright,...
on February 26th, 2008 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

What does the well known expression "tell me about it" actually mean?
on February 26th, 2008 | 2 answers | 3 people like this

I have a smart idea for a web-site, but I have zero web design or programming knowledge. If I get someone else to setup & operate...
on February 15th, 2008 | 4 answers | 5 people like this

How do I remove a Microsoft Windows Network (XP) on a PC? I don't actually need a network, I only need to print (via a router) but...
on February 15th, 2008 | One answer | 2 people like this

For those who don't have one anymore, do you miss the sounds and anticipation of using a modem?
on January 28th, 2008 | 4 answers | 4 people like this

I have some television recordings on my DVR box that I want to keep when I give the box back - how can I copy or move my DVR recordings...
on January 13th, 2008 | no answers

Red peppers (Capsicum) - why do they cost so much compared to green & yellow peppers? Round here, they're $2.38 each.
on December 29th, 2007 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

Why is Chris Berman called "Boomer"?
on December 25th, 2007 | One answer

What's wrong with the Rodham girl?
on December 21st, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

How you do manage all the user names, PIN numbers, passwords, answers to "security questions" and other stuff demanded of...
on December 21st, 2007 | 8 answers | 5 people like this

NFL - Is the writing on the wall for Dallas' hopes this season with Tony's thumb trouble?
on December 21st, 2007 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

NFL - is Terrel Owens good or bad for this beautiful game and why?
on December 20th, 2007 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

NFL - why, after the Rams & Raiders deserted Los Angeles, has no other team come to play in this city or no new team been created there?
on December 20th, 2007 | 6 answers | 3 people like this

The public restrooms in my state don't have any toilet seat covers and it is not a nice experience. It doesn't matter how fancy...
on December 8th, 2007 | One answer

Detroit - is it really the most violent city in the USA? What's the solution for restoring it to a place that people really want to...
on December 7th, 2007 | 4 answers

Is there a legal way to connect to the net via a different IP address, in another country?
on December 7th, 2007 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Does anyone else think that the US power outlets resemble 2 Stay Puft faces in a OhMyGod! expression?
on December 7th, 2007 | 6 answers | 4 people like this

Is there a site or book describing the history and the personality of each US state?
on December 7th, 2007 | no answers

I heard that if you clean & then dry your razor well after each use, it can remain sharp for many uses, even for years. If true,...
on December 7th, 2007 | One answer | 2 people like this

Eurovision Song Contest: Does anyone know if I can watch this in the USA? If so, can you tell me the channel/network please.
on March 19th, 2007 | 2 answers | 2 people like this

What is at the root of the litigious nature of American society?
on February 1st, 2007 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

Thinking of selling a house by way of a lottery, for $1/$5. How can I get the property noticed/publicised worldwide, without spending a...
on January 26th, 2007 | 2 answers

Why is winning so wonderful and losing so crushing? (San Diego Chargers...Oh No, No, No!!!)
on January 15th, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

UK horseracing: What is Point to Point racing? Isn't every horse race a race from one point to another?
on January 13th, 2007 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

British sports - why do British athletes compete under the Great Britain label internationally, yet in other sports, like soccer, rugby,...
on January 9th, 2007 | 2 answers

Jade Goody (UK) - Sure I see what everyone else sees, but I also sense she has a lot of potential. Should a philanthropist step forward...
on January 9th, 2007 | 6 answers | 1 person likes this

Why do our voices get harsher/deeper when we get a cold?
on January 5th, 2007 | One answer | 1 person likes this

As part of my education, I'd like to know what is meant by "kick" in the phrase "kicking back" and why...
on December 30th, 2006 | One answer

I though Predator (1 & 2), plus Alien were superb films. However, I thought AVP was average/poor but I can't figure out why. If...
on December 23rd, 2006 | One answer

What is one job you thought looked great but you never did? - Mine is wanting to be The Gongman, who used to introduce all Rank Films by...
on December 9th, 2006 | One answer

Usually, I look after taking out the trash & other unappealing household chores instead of leaving it/some to my partner . Are these...
on December 8th, 2006 | 5 answers | 2 people like this

Have you consciously done something or went somewhere to challenge yourself and push you out of your comfort zone? What happened?
on December 6th, 2006 | 3 answers | 2 people like this

It seems that the whole AB world and his dog have answered this "bit of fun" question - except Prof. Stableboy. Hasn't he...
on December 6th, 2006 | One answer | 2 people like this

Do you think email should be metered & separately charged for? Please give your reasons either way.
on December 5th, 2006 | 8 answers | 3 people like this

What is Answerbag's chief doing to attract visitors to the site, to further enrich everyone's experience & knowledge, (even...
on December 5th, 2006 | One answer

To what do you ascribe the rise in aggression and anger in modern society over the past 15-20 years?
on November 30th, 2006 | 7 answers | 3 people like this

I didn't join Answerbag for ratings/points, but I see that its an important element for others. Is Answerbag likely to develop a...
on November 28th, 2006 | 2 answers | 1 person likes this

What is the purpose of news channels giving us pointless "news" from far off countries when the news items don't really...
on November 21st, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Shall I go and make a coffee, RIGHT NOW!!! ? (you've got 5 mins to answer)
on November 20th, 2006 | 3 answers

Has anyone done the Trans Siberian train journey (although there are different trips/classes/prices) ? What was it like and what tips do...
on November 19th, 2006 | no answers

Why, when many a singer is trying to communicate his/her thoughts/feelings/pains/dreams/experiences/story etc., via a song, do they mess...
on November 19th, 2006 | 2 answers

What's mean by the term "give it up" as used before asking people to applaud?
on November 19th, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

I've been living with my "friend" for 6-yrs. In almost every way, we are very close, loving, joyful, happy, free,...
on November 19th, 2006 | 4 answers | 1 person likes this

Can we vote to have Sunblynd change his creepy avatar picture ?
on October 29th, 2006 | 12 answers

Is there a site where I can find out the name of an old film from only scenes I remember, as I don't remember the film title or...
on October 27th, 2006 | One answer

What determines whether a 12 inch vinyl record is pressed at 33 RPM or 45 RPM, and are there pros and cons for either speed?
on October 26th, 2006 | One answer

Should I take UK electrical appliances to the USA and use adaptors, or will long term use with adaptors negatively affect the appliances?
on October 26th, 2006 | One answer

Do labels and producers still listen to demos on DAT tapes? If not, what format would you suggest?
on October 26th, 2006 | 2 answers

Where do we get our personality from ? Is it created or do we absorb it from somewhere ?
on October 23rd, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Is there a definitive "flow chart" or "music tree" that shows how genres of electronic music branched out from the...
on October 22nd, 2006 | One answer

Why does soy milk curdle in coffee but not in tea?
on October 22nd, 2006 | 7 answers | 1 person likes this

Everyone's personality - how are they created or where do they come from ?
on October 22nd, 2006 | 2 answers

I've seen people keep plastic coverings on their furniture permanently. Why do they do this, and isn't it uncomfortable?
on October 22nd, 2006 | 4 answers

If someone creates a trademark after you have created a domain name with the same word or phrase, can they legally take your domain name...
on October 21st, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Why is the UK country code suffix .CO.UK, when for all other countries there are only two letters, such as .US .FR or .DE?
on October 21st, 2006 | One answer

What was the first Techno record and when was it released ?
on October 21st, 2006 | 2 answers

I believe that there are no such things as days, nights, or weeks. Instead, we are living one long existence. What do you think?
on October 21st, 2006 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

Aperion - does any know of any tips/tricks or strategies on the best way to play this game ?
on October 20th, 2006 | no answers

How do I, step by step, transfer my vinyl records onto CD or as computer files ?. I use an Apple Mac but I have access to a windows PC if...
on October 20th, 2006 | 3 answers

Metabolic rate - can this be changed and if so, how ?
on October 20th, 2006 | 2 answers

What is the origin of the phrase "Going at it nineteen to the dozen" and what does it mean?
on October 20th, 2006 | One answer

Does Answerbag need a revamp and improvement?
on October 20th, 2006 | 9 answers | 5 people like this

I can't attach files using Yahoo mail and Firefox (1.5.0.6). Does anyone know what the solution is ? Yahoo deny its anything to do...
on October 20th, 2006 | 2 answers

I have tried using the Rules feature of my mail program, in which I specify an IP address that is sending me spam. Does this feature...
on October 19th, 2006 | 2 answers

I always dread the coming of Autumn and Winter, because of the shorter days and LOOOOOONG nights. I find my mood changes at night and I...
on October 18th, 2006 | 4 answers | 2 people like this

Do women really like men ejaculating in their faces, or is it just a porn film cliche ?
on October 18th, 2006 | no answers

Has anyone had real, lasting friendships or relationships with people that they first met online?
on October 17th, 2006 | 25 answers | 5 people like this

Sound engineering - can I study this field without spending years at university as I don't have the time (too old) to invest more...
on October 16th, 2006 | 2 answers

Brown rice - I've had hell of a job cooking it as it never comes out right. Either its too hard or turns out sludgy. I follow the...
on October 14th, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

What's the best or easiest way to remove artex from ceilings and the top sections of walls?
on October 13th, 2006 | 5 answers | 1 person likes this

How do I stick down old wallpaper, on the edge of door frames as well as on the wall. The wallpaper has been painted with emulsion a...
on October 13th, 2006 | One answer

I am moving to the US from the UK but removal companies estimates are sky high. Is there a way to reduce the cost such as doing some...
on October 12th, 2006 | One answer | 2 people like this

I am 45 & would now like to study sound engineering & perhaps music production but I've no previous experience/knowledge. I...
on October 12th, 2006 | 2 answers

I am going to rent a house to sharers who may or may not know each other before they live together. Because I have two bathrooms, should...
on October 11th, 2006 | 2 answers

Is there a site where I can download the Numa Numa Dance song webcam video by Gary Brolsma (not just play it online) ?
on October 10th, 2006 | One answer

Why does it get mouldy inside a fridge if it has been turned off and the doors left closed for a week or so, even though I defrosted it...
on October 10th, 2006 | One answer | 1 person likes this

Are there any girls/women who allow/enjoy having sperm regularly ejaculated onto their faces and who then rub it in like it was face...
on October 8th, 2006 | One answer

Why is "once" prononounced as "wonce" instead of what the letters of the word really sound like?
on October 8th, 2006 | 3 answers

Why do women have a single size clothes measurement for their whole body, yet men's measurements are measured separately?
on September 26th, 2006 | 3 answers | 3 people like this

When were world time zones invented, by whom and what method(s) were used to create them?
on August 21st, 2006 | 2 answers

Can I find a home/apartment to rent just for a few months in NC while we assess a new area, or must I sign a 12-month lease?
on July 20th, 2006 | One answer

How can I become less inhibited?
on July 19th, 2006 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

I have been trying for years to slow down my eating speed and to reduce my portion size, without success. These appear to be the only...
on July 5th, 2006 | 7 answers | 2 people like this

I'm emigrating to the USA (from the UK). What advice / warnings / tips can you give me to avoid me being scammed/tricked, which...
on June 28th, 2006 | One answer

Do women really like anal sex? I can see what a guy gets out of it, but what does a woman get out of it?
on June 24th, 2006 | 81 answers | 23 people like this

In UK or US horseracing, what is meant by the expression, \"backward\", as in \"this horse is a backward horse\".
on June 22nd, 2006 | 3 answers | 1 person likes this

Will electrical appliances, like computer equipment, radios, Hi-Fi etc ., work O.K. long-term in the USA if made for use in the UK, with...
on June 19th, 2006 | no answers

What is meant by "first day cover" concerning postage stamps?
on June 19th, 2006 | 2 answers

Why do some women shave their genital area?
on June 19th, 2006 | 89 answers | 27 people like this

Is there some sort of list that shows the general/average cost of living in all US states ?
on June 19th, 2006 | One answer | 2 people like this