http://www.answerbag.com/profile/82179 New Answerbag answers from rincewind11189 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:07:54 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:07:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/100197 Why do we not get shocked when we touch a battery? <br /><br />The voltage is too low for you to feel it on your skin, to prove this press both terminals of a 9V battery on your skin, nothing....now try the same on your tounge :-) CAUTION, this hurts :-p Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:03:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/100197 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/100196 Am i pregnant if i stopped taking pills, 3 days after we had intercourse after 1 day i had period for 3 days only?<br /><br />How long is a piece of string ? Try a pregnancy test ( from the chemist not the internet ) Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:00:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/100196 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/100195 If mother is o+ and father has a+ and his mother is rh negative can baby have type o blood<br /><br />If the mother is type O, then yes the baby would have a high chance of being type O also. Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:58:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/100195 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99654 Would it be fashionably ok to wear corduroy pants and a different coloured corduroy jacket? Or is that just too much corduroy?<br /><br />Just my opinion, but that would be too much. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:35:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99654 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99643 IF SOME ONE GETS HIGH EVERY EVENING AFTER WORK ON WEED OR CRACK AND THIS DOES NOT PREVENT THEM FROM WORKING DAILY ARE THAY CONCIDERED AN ADDICT OR ABBUSIVE . WHEN A PERSON HAS A FEW DRINKS OR BEERS DAILY AFTER WORK IS THIS CONCIDERED ADDICTIVE OR ABUSIVE <br /><br />Me and a mate, go to the pub after work, relax and talk about the day, have a couple of beers, maybe a game of pool. I didn&#039;t think that made us addictive or abusive, i just thought it made us happy. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:02:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99643 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99632 Do you believe in Santa Claus? <br /><br />Eeeek, its only 3 months to Christmas and you ask a question like that, of course I do, I&#039;m a good boy and have been good all year ( when people are watching ), I&#039;m too old for a bike I guess, but maybe ... just maybe :-p Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:43:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99632 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99620 What time does evening start? <br /><br />6.22, on average, this is the time I have finished work, walked most of the way home, gone into a pub, ordered my beer and sat down in a nice seat with my mate duane, thats the time I relax, thats the time evening starts :-) Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:53:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99618 If you are on a Brake with someone you do care for and you think its the best thing for you.. is it right to go out on a date... is it cheating? (answer pls for my sister i think its cheating she want another ap.)<br /><br />On a break then i guess no, but if you care for the person and think they are right for you, then maybe you shouldn&#039;t be on a break in the first place, and maybe you should think again about seeing someone else, just in case you mess up what you really wanted in the first place. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:39:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99618 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99162 My current boyfriend and I have been dating for 8 months now, and before we were exclusive a guy kissed me and I stopped it. I didn't tell my now boyfriend about it, but he found out recently. Is that kiss considered cheating?<br /><br />Short answer no, if your boyfriend is giving you a hard time over it, he needs to grow up. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:22:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99162 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99156 Who gave Frank Sinatra the nickname "The Chairman of the Board"?<br /><br />Sinatra acquired the nickname &quot;Chairman of the Board&quot; after founding Reprise Records in 1961. Later in the sixties, this label went on to record musicians as diverse as Jimi Hendrix, the Kinks, and Neil Young. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:54:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99156 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99155 Who would i contact about using copyrighted images from the Ghost in the shell, stand alone complex series? specifically, the laughing man logo?<br /><br />Ghost in the shell is a manga film, your first stop should be there, http://www.manga.com/ Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:35:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99155 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99147 Do Baptists receive communion?<br /><br />Yes, see http://www.beliefnet.com/features/intercommunion/index.html Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:16:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99147 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99145 What do look universities look at the most? Grade 11 marks? Grade 12 marks? Overall marks? SAT scores? Or what? <br /><br />They look at you, all of your marks, your SAT scores obviously, but mainly at you. You&#039;d be surprised what a good interview can do, good marks or not. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:15:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99145 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99140 In which countries are chocolate-covered ants and grasshoppers considered a delicacy?<br /><br />In Mexico, insects are sold by the pound in village markets and fried before being devoured. And some are sold in cans, like fried grasshoppers and chocolate covered ants. http://www.tesh.com/ittrium/visit?path=A1x97x1y1xa5x1x76y1x242bx1x9by1x2430x1y5x4ad6x5x1 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:01:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99140 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99132 What are butterfly wings made of?<br /><br />Butterfly wings are made of two chitonous layers (membranes) that are nourished and supported by tubular veins. The veins also function in oxygen exchange (&quot;breathing&quot;). Covering the wings are thousands of colorful scales, together with many hairs (setae). The name Lepidoptera (which... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:49:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99132 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99126 How do I let the largest group of people know about a new virus- Pest Trap- which just took me about 6 hours to remove from my system????? <br /><br />I Just found this, hope it helps someone http://www.spywareremove.com/removePest_Trap_Spyware.html Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:41:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99126 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99122 How do I let the largest group of people know about a new virus- Pest Trap- which just took me about 6 hours to remove from my system????? <br /><br />I&#039;ve tryed to remove it from a friends system tonight and failed. Any help would be great Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:32:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99122 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99119 What percent of Canada's area is Sasketchewan?<br /><br />Saskatchewan has an area of 651,900km&sup2;, Canada in total 9,976,140km&sup2;. As for the Percent, i hope your maths are better than mine but i make it 6.53% Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:27:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99119 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99111 I have a friend, we have been friends since 3rd grade (5yrs). Sometimes I look or smile at him, and after seeing me his face becomes red(!).I don't know wat I did...Does he like me? *^^*<br /><br />Sounds like it to me, if you like him in that way too then why not ask him, you never know until you try. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:58:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99111 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99108 My girlfriend constantly wears this t-shirt that has written in brail the word "Pervert". It is printed with puff paint across the front chest area. How long before the puff paint wears down to where you can't read it? <br /><br />depends on how many people &quot;read&quot; it :-) Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:54:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99108 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99100 making love<br /><br />Are you ? well finish your question when you have finished then, have fun :-) Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:27:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99100 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99098 What is the easiest way to make bootable disc for windows XP operating system.<br /><br />Head for this site http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:24:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99098 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99093 I STOPPED TAKING PILLS AND AFTER 2 DAYS I HAD SEXUAL INTERCOURSE A DAY AFTER I HAD MY PERIOD FOR 3 DAYS AND NOW I THINK IM SPOTTING. AM I PREGNANT?<br /><br />Probably not, but the best way to tell is to do a test and see a doctor, its very hard to tell on the internet if you are pregnant, thats what doctors are for. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:16:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99093 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99091 Do certain heart medications cause hair to fall out?<br /><br />The short answer is yes, many drugs can cause temporary hair loss. Drugs used to treat cancer, blood thinners, antidepressants and high blood pressure medications, as well as birth control pills and high doses of vitamin A and many more may all cause hair loss. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:12:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99091 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99087 Does standing up for extended time periods cause varicose veins?<br /><br />Varicose veins are caused by defective and/or damaged valves within the veins. Some experts think inherited problems cause some people to have too few valves or valves that do not function properly, also some people may be born with abnormalities of the vein wall. The resulting weakness may... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:06:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99087 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99080 What colony did john smith role <br /><br />He was a leader of the Virginia Colony, based at Jamestown. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Smith_of_Jamestown Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:43:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99080 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99072 What is the height of a basketball hoop for 8 year olds?<br /><br />While court size changes depending on age ( NBA 94x50, High school 84x50 and Jnr High school 74x42 ),hoop height doesent change and should be 10 foot from the playing surface to the top of the goal. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:26:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99072 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98659 How can i know what my cat is saying?<br /><br />Listen carefully, watch as well because they dont just say things with their mouth, they use body language the same as we do. Mainly they are trying to say please feed me, but http://www.messybeast.com/cat_talk.htm trys to translate more, well worth a look. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:08:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98659 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98657 Who was the worst US President ever?<br /><br />Its got to be George Bush. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:49:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98657 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98654 How can I improve my indoor soccer skills? (a video)<br /><br />When I was lad, wow I sound old, we didn&#039;t have video, it was just practice, practice and more practice. That was about the time England won the world cup. Then they invented video, and brylcream adverts, Hmmmm... Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:39:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98654 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98644 Do you think that Oprah Winfrey should be president?<br /><br />She cant be any worse than the one you have now :-), While your at it can we have Jerry Springer as our new Prime Minister please ? Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:16:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98644 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98641 What kind of pet would be the best first pet for someone that has never had a pet before?<br /><br />A Rat, no please read on I&#039;m not mad or drunk honest. They are very clean, smart, and very social little animials. http://www.ratsrule.com/ratcare.html gives you all the info you need, but please remember, like all our little furry friends they need time and care, never buy any pet lightly. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:10:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98641 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98558 Why is the currency in Scotland issued by three different banks?<br /><br />Banknotes in Scotland are issued by three different banks: The Bank of Scotland, The Royal Bank of Scotland and the Clydesdale Bank. Banknotes issued by the Bank of England and the Bank of Ulster are also legal tender and universally accepted in Scotland, http://www.scotbanks.org.uk/notes.htm... Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:46:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98558 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98074 Where are the golden plates now? Hidden away in a church vault? Or on display in a church museum?<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Plates has details. Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:04:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98074 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98069 How do i play games on my ti- 84 calculator?<br /><br />Take a look at this site : http://www.ticalc.org/pub/83plus/basic/games/ Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:43:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98069 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98032 Who the fuck is howard stern?<br /><br />An American radio and TV personality. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Stern Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:36:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98032 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98026 Is it fair to assume that having Emergency Appendectomy was nothing but Attention Seeking ploy? Is the Excruitating Pain real or made up? My Mom in law says my Emergency Appendectomy was for attention.<br /><br />Your mother in law is an idiot. Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:22:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98026 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98022 Where is the manuel eject button located on the original x-box <br /><br />For most Xbox consoles, the manual release button is located in a small pinhole to the left of the eject button under the disc tray. For some Xbox consoles, the manual release button is located under the disc tray. It can be under the &quot;O&quot; or the &quot;B&quot; in the word... Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:00:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98022 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98015 Who sang the original version of, "Tell Laura I love her"?<br /><br />The original was by Ray Peterson in 1960, Ricky Valance recorded and released the song in the UK later in the same year. Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:39:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98015 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97937 If I UNinstall/REinstall OFFICE 2003 will my Office files be ok or do I need to save them off my hard drive?<br /><br />They should be fine, but its always best to keep a backup of your files just in case. Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:05:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97937 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97936 Where can i find a tablet that contains nioxin in it?<br /><br />Take a look at http://www.thehairshop.co.uk/m_nioxin.asp Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:52:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97936 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97913 What is the land mass of each of the Hawaiian Islands? Also Population of each<br /><br />Hawaii consists of eight major islands plus 124 minor islands, reefs and shoals. The eight major islands (which make up over 99% of the total land area) are Oahu, Maui, Hawaii (known as Big Island), Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe (uninhabited) and Niihau (privately owned). Their collective... Sun, 24 Sep 2006 07:32:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97913 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97909 What are the causes of iron deficient anemia<br /><br />Iron Deficiency Anemia (also called IDA) is a condition where a person has inadequate amounts of iron to meet body demands. It is a decrease in the amount of red cells in the blood caused by having too little iron. Iron deficiency anemia is usually caused by a diet insufficient in iron or from... Sun, 24 Sep 2006 07:17:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97909 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97684 Do you consider yourself to be a "hopeless romantic"? Why or why not? <br /><br />I try to be, but I&#039;m not very good at it, the meal is over cooked or under cooked, the flowers seam to wilt before I get them home and the chocs, best not to mention them. But I&#039;m still trying. Sat, 23 Sep 2006 18:16:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97684 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97658 What is a good wait for my sister, she is 13, 5 foot 2-3 and weighs 116,is that right,she is totally stressing,afraid she is not the PERFECT SIZE.She dose'nt want to be to big or small?<br /><br />The site I used http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/iwc says .... &quot;According to your height of 5&#039; 3&quot; your ideal healthy weight is 115 pounds. Your recommended weight range is between 112 and 140 pounds.&quot; So she is spot on, she might be better worrying about other things... Sat, 23 Sep 2006 17:35:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97620 Do I need a sump for my saltwater fish tank? The pet store is trying to charge me $445 for one. Can I build one?<br /><br />A sump is nothing more than a container in which to hold water and other stuff for your tank. You can build one yourself, take a look at this page http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/diysumpplans/a/aa061604easysum.htm for details. Sat, 23 Sep 2006 17:00:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97610 Is this site bona fide- or is it just steal money or credit cards from unsuspecting people?http://www.learnchineseonline.org/payment.html they have a credit card payment page, that has not a single indication that it is secure-no padlock, no's<br /><br />The site seams to take some of its payments via paypal which is secure. HOWEVER the little box at the bottom which asks for credit card payments, takes you to a UNSECURE page that asks for your credit card details, this is not safe. I&#039;m not saying that the site is stealing money, but... Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:43:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97610 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97598 HELP!!!!! I am 16 and only got a few G grades in my GCSE exams(apart from a C in English) What are my options? What college courses would be suitable? Have I got no future worth living and will never get a well paid job???I live in England.<br /><br />Why not go and talk to your local college about your options, tell them about your interests and what you want to do and then see whats best for you. You could also try connexions who will give advice on jobs and training, you can find the web site at www.connexions.gov.uk Good Luck Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:09:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97598 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97586 I have an internal SLAVE drive with no operating system on it which i know for a fact will fail some time in the near future. I have transfered all files to another drive from the failing drive. When i remove the drive the system will not reboot. Why?<br /><br />I'd start by checking the master/slave jumper settings of any drive left in the PC, also the bios settings on your pc, to make sure its looking for the correct drives on boot. This site might also be of some help <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_6031_change-master/slave-designation.html"... Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:45:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97586 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97583 Do frogs drink?<br /><br />No. Most frogs absorb all of their water through their skin. See http://www.fernbank.edu/museum/frogs/funfrogfacts.html for more frog facts. Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:34:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97583 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94972 Is it really bad to drink when lifting weights? Can i drink vodka n still be able to put on muscle?<br /><br />Everyone knows that working out while under the influence of alcohol is dangerous because of the likelihood of injury, but few athletes realize that consuming alcohol after a workout, practice, or competition can cancel out any physiological gains you might have received from such activities. Not... Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:57:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94972 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94968 I had a miscariage about 5-6 weeks ago but i still have'nt had my period. my breast hurt but my nipples are not dark, and i am cramping could this just be stress or what? HELP Please<br /><br />Please go back and see your doctor who can help you, you might also find this site useful http://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:41:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94968 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94953 My sclera (whites of eyes) have bluish spots and I've also notcied a few tan spots as well; when I lift my eyelid up (to expose the un-exposed part of my sclera) it's white. The exposed part is not. How can I correct this w/o a doctor?<br /><br />OK, I guess I&#039;m gonna get bad feedback on this one but here goes, Its not a matter of treating the spots, you need to treat the CAUSE, and for that you need a doctor, not the internet. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:05:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94953 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94946 What would you think of someone who was right in the middle of playing a game of volleyball with complete strangers and just walked away?<br /><br />I&#039;d think they were either losing, very rude, or probably both. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:43:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94946 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94945 How do you get fountain pen ink of a carpet<br /><br />Follow the instructions on this site.. http://www.fabriclink.com/carpet/Carpetstain.html#Index Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:38:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94945 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94943 I have heard that bettas are supposed to build bubblenests. Mine doesn't, is there something wrong with it?<br /><br />A bubblenest is a nest made of bubbles, that the male betta makes for the female betta to lay her eggs in. They still make it when there isn&#039;t a female betta near or ever in their tank. Some bettas don&#039;t make bubblenests, this is not a problem, there is nothing wrong. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:21:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94943 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94938 Where can I learn Russian for free?<br /><br />A good place to start would be this site http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/russian/ Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:16:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94938 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94935 What dose this saying mean,"be seen and not heard"?<br /><br />Its usually applied to children and means &quot;sittng quietly in a corner, looking cute, but not making any noise&quot; Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:13:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94935 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94934 Bough 3 minnows one week ago, one got stuck in the filter. How soon can I replace he/she? I have cleaned the tank, changed 10% of water.<br /><br />If it just got stuck in the filter and died then you can replace it straight away, only if there was any sign of disease do you need to wait. http://faq.thekrib.com/disease-fw.html will give you some tips. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:11:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94934 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94907 How do you make someone feel better after losing a loved one?<br /><br />Not easy, time is a great healer and all that, not that they want to hear it. In my experience, just be there, listen and NEVER tell them you understand if you havent been through it, because that really doesent help. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:39:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94907 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94894 Did you konw taht tehre was a sutdy to povre taht you can raed as lnog as the frsit and lsat ltetres in the wrod are crrecot? The rset of the wdros can all be jbmueld tgeohter. Tihs is bacseue the hmaun mnid rdaes the wlohe wrod and not jsut the lteter.<br /><br />I dind&#039;t konw taht, waht a geart quseiotn :-) Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:14:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94894 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94838 My dog has been vomiting white foam with a little bit of blood this week, about three time, usually on an empty stomach. She has also been increasingly digging and licking her feet till they are red and sensitive. She is active and acting normal otherwise<br /><br />If your dog is vomiting blood there is only one answer here, take her to a vet as soon as possible, it may not be a serious problem but it needs checking out. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:20:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94838 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94459 Should house cats be treated if the humans have lice?<br /><br />There is no need, while cats can get lice they are different from human lice, dog lice only live on dogs, cat lice only live on cats and human lice only live on humans. Sun, 17 Sep 2006 11:47:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94459 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94452 Do you know of a DVD player that will play a DVD from the UK? I think I need what is called an all region DVD player- or is there software that you can install on your PC to play it? <br /><br />As US DVDs are region 1 and the UK ( and Europe ) is region 2 you do need a multi region dvd player, which are easy to find on sites like this http://www.world-import.com/dvd.htm Or this site gives details of software for yuour PC to play any region DVDs. http://www.dvdexploder.com/compdvd.htm Sun, 17 Sep 2006 11:29:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94452 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94180 Do doctors and dentists really use cat gut for stitches?<br /><br />They do use catgut, but this does not come from a cat as the name implies, in fact it comes from the intestines of sheep and goats, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catgut has more Sat, 16 Sep 2006 16:19:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94180 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94158 If I want to clear IE of my activity, I use Windows Washer. How do I clear Firefox in a similar way?<br /><br />In the tools menu, select the option &quot;Clear Private Data&quot; you will be given a list of options to clear. Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:18:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94158 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94154 How do we hook our ps2 to the internet?do we need a special adapter?<br /><br />You need a network adaptor. See http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/NetworkAdaptorFAQ for details. Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:02:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94154 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94005 What do red cap oranda eggs look like?<br /><br />The eggs look like tiny clear balls that stick to whatever they landed on there are some pics here... http://www.fishpondinfo.com/fish/twerp.htm Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:59:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94005 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94002 What month in 2007 does holy week falls<br /><br />Holy Week is the last week of Lent. Holy Week begins on 1 April 2007 and ends on 7 April 2007. Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:50:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94002 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94000 How can I find out how old my house is?<br /><br />Try http://architecture.about.com/cs/repairremodel/a/howold.htm for some good tips. Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:47:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94000 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93999 What does ultrapeer mean?<br /><br />Basiclly an Ultrapeer is a node on a file sharing network which accepts leaf connections and can route searches and network maintenance messages. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnutella explains it in more detail. Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:44:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93999 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93386 What are 5 natural resoures in the United Stated? <br /><br />coal, copper, lead, natural gas and timber. See https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html for more Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:06:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93386 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93303 What is the Nikon head office e-mail address?<br /><br />This web page should be of some use to you http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/contacts/index.htm Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:34:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93303 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92173 How much does a Boeing 747 jet cost? <br /><br />A 747/400 starts at $216,000,000 Full price list at ... http://www.boeing.com/commercial/prices/ Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:32:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92173 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92167 What is an anthropologist?<br /><br />A person who studies the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans. Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:12:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92167 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92141 Who is Brainiac? Was he ever in Superman?<br /><br />Brainiac has been one of Superman&#039;s most important enemies ever since the villain&#039;s first appearance, and was adapted into the Super Friends animated series, as well as the subsequent DC Animated Universe and the live-action Superman adaptation Smallville. See... Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:51:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92141 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91878 My fish tank has brown spots on its decorations. Is that ok?<br /><br />This sounds like it could be brown algae, often caused by inadequate light or low oxygen levels. This is a common occurrence in a newly set up aquarium. Take a look at this site which gives more details and tells you how to cure it. http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/maintenance1/p/algaebrown.htm Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:18:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91878 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91871 What languages are spoken in Mexico?<br /><br />Although the official language is Spanish, approximately 8% of the population speaks a different native tongue. However, no single alternative language predominates. The most important American Indian language is N&aacute;huatl, the Aztec language and its variants, which are spoken by 2.5 million... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:09:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91871 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91868 What does it mean to be 'pistol whipped'?<br /><br />To pistol whip someone means to hit a person with the butt or barrel of a handgun (pistol), typically in the head or shoulder area. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pistol-whipping for more info Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:02:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91868 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91863 How do take your iPod out of disk mode?<br /><br />On iPod hold &quot;Menu&quot;+&quot;Action&quot;(Centre button) If this doesen&#039;t work, sometimes it does some times it doesent, take a look at this site http://www.sprayfly.com/2006/03/ipod_stuck_in_disk_mode_1.php which should help you Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:54:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91863 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91854 How did The Beatles come up with the name "The Beatles?"<br /><br />There are many theories as to the origin of the name and its unusual spelling; it is usually credited to John Lennon, who said that the name was a combination word-play on the insects &quot;beetles&quot; (as a nod/compliment to Buddy Holly&#039;s band The Crickets) and the word &quot;beat&quot;.... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:38:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91854 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91849 What do spiders eat?<br /><br />All spiders are predators. They do not eat plants, but only other living animals. Insects, spiders, invertebrates, some small vertebrates are the typical prey items. Spiders use venom to kill or paralyze their prey. Venom is transported through a duct in the fangs. Digestive enzymes are... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:26:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91849 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91844 How do giraffes sleep?<br /><br />Giraffes rarely sleep. In fact, they only go into a deep sleep for about 20 minutes each 24 hours, resting their heads on their hindquarters. The rest of the time, they doze now and then. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:18:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91844 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91842 What do I have to do to become a firefighter? <br /><br />These sites will answer all your questions. http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/article.jsp?sectionId=8&amp;id=58 http://www.dos.state.ny.us/fire/firehowto.html And good luck, great job, we all owe them alot. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:16:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91842 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91841 How does a spider climb on walls and ceilings?<br /><br />Spiders have a number of small hairs on the ends of their legs. When they climb the walls, these hairs grasp the tiny ridges and cracks in the wall surface. This is why spiders can climb walls but not glass (like if you put them in a jar). Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:12:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91841 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91838 Why is the grass green?<br /><br />Grass and most other plants are green because they contain a pigment known as chlorophyll. The chlorophyll is used in the process of photosynthesis where a plant produces sugar in the presence of sunlight. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:01:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91838 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91837 Do pigs fly?<br /><br />Same as us, only on airplanes. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:59:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91837 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91834 Why can you see your breath in cold weather?<br /><br />Your breath has moisture (water vapor) in it. When you exhale into very cold outdoor air, the moisture-laden atmosphere from your lungs becomes chilled to the point where the water condenses into a fog. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:54:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91834 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91831 Can fish hear?<br /><br />Yes, fishcan hear, but hearing abilities vary among species. Hearing in fishes involves the sensory chambers of the inner ear. Each chamber is lined with sensory hair cells and contains an otolith (ear stone). http://www.amonline.net.au/FISHES/faq/canfishhear.htm has more Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:46:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91831 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91828 What land mammal cannot jump?<br /><br />The obvious answer is the Elephant, however there are others both Hippopotamus and Rhinoceroses come closer to skipping than jumping. Like the elephant, their body mass is too great in relation to their mass. In addition, all bats have weak legs and usually have trouble walking, let alone... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:43:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91828 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91823 Are squirrels smart?<br /><br />They are very smart and can learn easily, take a look at the vids on this site http://www.squirrels.org/video.html Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:40:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91823 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91821 When was the first potatoe chips invented?<br /><br />In the summer of 1853, Native American George Crum was employed as a chef at an elegant resort in Saratoga Springs, New York. One dinner guest found Crum&#039;s French fries too thick for his liking and rejected the order. Crum decided to rile the guest by producing fries too thin and crisp to... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:29:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91821 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91820 Do flying fish really fly?<br /><br />They glide, the glides are usually up to 30-50 metres in length, but some have been observed soaring for hundreds of metres using the updraft on the leading edges of waves. To prepare for a glide, the fish swim rapidly close to the surface of the water, with their fins close to the body. As they... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:27:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91820 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91812 If a man lived a life never self ejaculating or having sex what would happen to all the built up sperm?<br /><br />They die and are reabsorbed by the body. http://www.webmd.com/content/article/4/1680_51511.htm will give more details. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:15:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91808 When you drink a "Slurpee" real quick you get a "Brainfreeze". What exactly is a brainfreeze & is it harmful?<br /><br />This reaction can be sometimes triggered within a few seconds after a very cold substance consumed comes into contact with the roof of the mouth. This activates nerves in the region (sphenopalatine ganglia), causing the blood vessels in the brain to dilate. When vessels in the brain dilate, a... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:03:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91808 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91789 My 7 yr old Rott has been drinking water excessively during the evenings; she needs to go out all hours of the night to pee, she is also peeing in the house which is something she has never done before.<br /><br />Drinking and urinating more than usual, often with urinary accidents in the house, is the first symptom many owners notice when their dogs develop diabetes mellitus. This is easily treated, usually with insulin injections, you should take your dog to your vet for tests and treatment. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:12:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91789 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91763 Why don't house cats roar like lions do?<br /><br />Only four cats can roar: The lion, tiger, leopard, and jaguar. In small cats like house cats the bones in their throats are hardened and closer together and can only produce smaller vibrations. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 13:45:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91763 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91726 Why can't humans eat grass?<br /><br />We can, however grass cells contain something called cellulose, which we cant digest to get the energy we need. Cows and other mammals can eat grass because they have special bacteria living in their stomachs called symbiont bacteria. These symbionts can break the bond in cellulose for the animal... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 13:05:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91726 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91704 How did Bill Parcells get the nickname "The Big Tuna"?<br /><br />Parcells earned the nickname &quot;The Big Tuna&quot; when he responded to a bogus statement from a player with the incredulous &quot;Who do you think I am? Charlie the Tuna?&quot; The &quot;Big&quot; portion should be self-explanatory. From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Parcells Sun, 10 Sep 2006 12:18:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91704 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91671 Why does rubber bounce?<br /><br />During a bounce from a rigid surface, rubbers surface dents. Denting a surface takes energy and virtually all of the rubbers energy of motion (kinetic energy) goes into denting its own surface. For a moment the ball is motionless and then it begins to rebound. As the ball undents, it releases... Sun, 10 Sep 2006 10:48:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91671