http://www.answerbag.com/profile/82236 New Answerbag answers from Krezzy Wed, 30 May 2012 06:08:09 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:08:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99660 Does a market economy encourage consumption, pollution and waste?<br /><br />With respect to pollution, you should look at what the communist paradise of the Soviet Union did to its territory. There are places there that make our toxic waste problems look pristine. Market economies are driven by the desires of the market (the people). People don&#039;t want to live in... Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:59:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99660 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96850 What is the most polluted river in the world?<br /><br />The River Ganges, with a length of 2,510km, is one of the major international rivers of the world. The river and its tributaries pass through several densely populated areas of India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Millions of people in these countries are dependent upon this river for drinking water,... Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:02:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96850 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96846 Why is 3 the 'Magic Number'?<br /><br />3 (three) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the natural number following 2 and preceding 4. There are many terms for 3 the magic number so go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_(number) thanks! Hope I Helped! Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:42:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96846 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96844 What does GOP stand for in US politics?<br /><br />GOP stand for &quot;Grand Old Party&quot;. The Republican Party (often referred to as the GOP, for &quot;Grand Old Party&quot;) is one of the two major political organizations in the United States&#039; two party system; its great rival is the Democratic Party. In addition to controlling... Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:35:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96844 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96111 What is the longest penis ever recorded on a human male?<br /><br />It seems that the largest recorded length was 14 inches in Dr. David Reuben&#8217;s &#8220;Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex&#8221;. &#8220;Of all penis sizes quoted in the literature the largest is unquestionably the 14 in. erect organ mentioned by Dr. David Reuben in ... Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:31:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96111 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96110 I started shaving around my penis, and now hair is starting to grow on the penis. Is there any way I can prevent this?<br /><br />Here&#039;s a test i found were they tried to find out which is better shaving or waxing. Waxing would be more painfull than shaving. This website has all the info on what to do but its about shaving facial hair so just pretend it is penis hair! ... Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:27:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96110 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96109 My penis curves up and stays close to my body. Is this normal?<br /><br />Yes its all normal its just an erection. An erection of the penis occurs when two tubular structures that run the length of the penis, the corpora cavernosa, become engorged with venous blood. This may result from any of various stimuli. The corpus spongiosum is a single tubular structure... Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:22:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96109 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96107 I'm 17, my boyfriend is 15, and we live in Kentucky. When can we legally date and have sex?<br /><br />It might not be worth the risk. Here&#039;s what I think is the relevant Kentucky law on the subject: Sec. 11.41.436. SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR IN THE SECOND DEGREE. (a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree if (1) being 17 years of age or older, the... Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:15:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96107 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96105 What's the deal with psychics?<br /><br />In like every superhero movie there is always a psychic it&#039;s kind of annoying because you only want one person/thing to have beside. A psychic is a person who is believed to possess extra-sensory abilities, including: clairvoyance, psychometry and precognition. These claims are widely... Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:07:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96105 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96102 I am a Christian, and live my life according to the Bible. I have seen a girl I would like to get to know better. She knows my name but she is not giving me any room to know her. How can I make myself known to her?<br /><br />I am a christian too and i believe that it aint a sin too try and to be friends/Girlfriend with someone. Then what you do after frienship comes usually after a year or so. I have been great friends with a girl and then we hooked up for a lil wile but then i decided not to go along with it. But... Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:58:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96102 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95629 How do you tread thread worms?<br /><br />The common treatment is to take a medicine to kill the worms in your gut AND hygiene measures to clear eggs which may be around your anus or in your home. Medication You can buy the following medicines from pharmacies. You can also get them on prescription. (The medicines below are not... Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:58:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95629 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95628 How do you tell if you have thread worms?<br /><br />DIRECTLY - through contact with an infected person INDIRECTLY - through touching a surface such as a tap, doorhandle, or item such as a pencil, linen or furnishings that have been contaminated by an infected person. Threadworm Lifecycle You can be infected with threadworm no matter how... Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:54:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94987 What are organizations that work to stop deforestation?<br /><br />There is a fair few companies trying to stop deforestation but i doubt they accoumplish much. I think that they are very good people but need more thought into what they do to stop deforestaion. Like do something everyone will remember. Who will remember a protest. There&#039;s protests every... Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:58:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94987 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94984 What species of animal has the densest population (other than humans)?<br /><br />This is the best website ever i read all of the info on this page and this will surely help you! Sorry i couldn&#039;t paste the info in here because it had &quot;iligel&quot; characters. I hate that. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largest_organism Hope I Helped Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:48:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/94984 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/484009 What is a FSB?<br /><br />Federal savings associations (also called &quot;federal thrifts&quot;), in the United States, are institutions chartered by the Office of Thrift Supervision pursuant to the provisions of the Home Owners&#039; Loan Act, a U.S. federal statute. Although the activities of federal thrifts were once... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:50:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/484009 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/484052 What is the SEC?<br /><br />The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (commonly known as the SEC) is a United States government agency having primary responsibility for enforcing the Federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry. The SEC was created by section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:49:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/484052 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485883 What is a ROM?<br /><br />Read-only memory (ROM) is a class of storage media used in computers and other electronic devices. Because it cannot (easily) be written to, its main uses lie in the distribution of firmware (software that is very closely related to hardware, and not likely to need frequent upgrading). Modern... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:47:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485883 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485880 What is a RAM?<br /><br />Random-access memory (usually known by its acronym, RAM) refers to random stuff data storage formats and equipment that allow the storing data to be accessed in any order &amp;#8212; that is, at random, not just in sequence. In contrast, other types of memory devices (such as magnetic tapes,... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:45:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485880 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483776 What is a working capital?<br /><br />Working capital is a valuation metric that is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities. Working capital is also known as operating capital. A most important value, it represents the amount of day-by-day operating liquidity available to a business. A company can be endowed with... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:43:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483776 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485225 What does it mean to incorporate?<br /><br />Incorporation (abbreviated Inc. in U.S. business names) is the forming of a new corporation. The corporation may be a business, a non-profit organization or even a government of a new city or town. This article focuses on the process of incorporation, see also corporation. Steps for... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:42:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485225 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483772 What is goodwill?<br /><br />Goodwill means simply to have the will to do good in a community, or, to simply try to help people who are in need (for example, serving at a soup kitchen or at a homeless shelter). Business Goodwill is a concept used to refer to an individual or a businesses ability to exert influence... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:41:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483772 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483774 What is a GAAP?<br /><br />Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting. It includes the standards, conventions, and rules accountants follow in recording and summarizing transactions, and in the preparation of financial statements. Overview ... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:40:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483774 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/484978 What is a Terpsichore?<br /><br />In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (&quot;delight of dancing&quot;) was one of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic chorus. She lends her name to the word &quot;terpsichorean&quot; which means &quot;of or relating to dance&quot;. She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre.... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:39:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/484978 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93115 What is miometrics?<br /><br />I couldn&#039;t really find anything on miometricts but i found biometrics for you. Biometrics (ancient Greek: bios =&quot;life&quot;, metron =&quot;measure&quot;) is the study of automated methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon one or more intrinsic physical or behavioral traits.... Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:26:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/93115 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485893 What is an uplink?<br /><br />The portion of a communications link used for the transmission of signals from an Earth terminal to a satellite or to an airborne platform. An uplink is the converse of a downlink. An uplink or downlink is distinguished from reverse link or forward link. By analogy and less formally, the... Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:17:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485893 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485894 What is a downlink?<br /><br />In radio communications, a downlink is the link from a satellite to a ground station. Pertaining to GSM and Cellular Networks downlink is the transmission path from a Base Station (Cell Site) to the Mobile Station (Cell Phone). Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:16:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485894 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485915 What are Neurotransmitters?<br /><br />Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are used to relay, amplify and modulate electrical signals between a neuron and another cell. According to the prevailing beliefs of the 1960s, a chemical can be classified as a neurotransmitter if it meets the following conditions: It is synthesized... Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:15:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485915 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485900 What is a Odd?<br /><br />The word random is used to express lack of purpose, cause, order or predictability in non-scientific parlance. A random process is a repeating process whose outcomes follow no describable deterministic pattern, but follow a probability distribution. The term randomness is often used in... Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:13:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485900 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485954 What is an allerogy?<br /><br />The term and concept of &quot;allergy&quot; was coined by a Viennese pediatrician named Clemens von Pirquet in 1906.[2] He observed that the symptoms of some of his patients might have been a response to outside allergens such as dust, pollen, or certain foods. For a long time all... Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:10:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485954 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92010 Who invented the number square? <br /><br />Websites with tons of infomation of square. It All Depends of what Square you want. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_inch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_foot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_yard http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_mile ... Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:08:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92009 How do you tie a Windsor knot? <br /><br />The Windsor knot, also sometimes referred to as a full Windsor to distinguish it from the half-Windsor or erroneously as a &quot;double Windsor&quot;, is a method of tying a necktie around one&#039;s neck and collar. The Windsor knot, compared to other methods, produces a wide triangular knot.... Mon, 11 Sep 2006 02:47:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92009 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92008 How do you tie a Windsor knot? <br /><br />1) The wide end &quot;W&quot; should extend about 12 inches below the narrow end &quot;N&quot;. Cross the wide end &quot;W&quot; over the narrow end &quot;N&quot;. 2) Bring the wide end &quot;W&quot; up through the loop between the collar and your tie; then back down. 3)... Mon, 11 Sep 2006 02:46:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/92008 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485953 What is an airplane?<br /><br />An Airplane is a type of aircraft. The design of an airplane was first introduced to the world on the 17th Of December 1903 by the wright brothers. The Wright Brothers were very famous people for their skills and archecture for making aircraft. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-airplane.html Mon, 11 Sep 2006 02:16:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485953 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485952 What is a Fartlek Training?<br /><br />Fartlek training is running for a certain period of time at a constant speed, then sprinting for a certain period of time at a constant speed. Doing this repeatedly is called Fatlek Training! Mon, 11 Sep 2006 01:52:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/485952 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91453 What's the difference between gnocchi and dumplings?<br /><br />Summary: Gnocchi is made with mashed potatoe, eggs and flour. Dumplings are made with flour, water and buter. They are cooked in the same way which is in hot liquid but are served and eaten in different ways. Here are a few websites with lots of information of each foods. ... Sat, 09 Sep 2006 20:51:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91453 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91150 Why are flies attracted to light?<br /><br />The jury is still out on the tragically one-sided relationship between flies and front-porch light bulbs, but several interesting explanations abound. One theory suggests that moths are attracted to light because of their migratory nature. Flies regularly travel long distances guided by... Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:30:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91150 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91148 Can flies hear?<br /><br />Houseflies can take in only liquid foods. They spit out saliva on solid foods to pre-digest it, and then suck it back in. They also vomit partially digested matter and eat it again. The flies can walk on vertical planes, and can even hang upside down from ceilings. This is accomplished with... Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:26:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91148 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91147 Do flies sleep?<br /><br />I&#039;m no expert on the pests, but I&#039;d say they don&#039;t. The problem, though, is that sleep is not easy to define even in humans. We don&#039;t understand what happens to our bodies when we sleep, how we sleep, or why (although there are ideas about each of these). I think sleep is... Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:21:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91147 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91146 Why does electricity shock? <br /><br />An electric shock can occur upon contact of a human or animal body with any source of voltage high enough to cause sufficient current flow through the muscles or nerves. The minimum detectable current in humans is thought to be about 1 milliampere (mA). The current may cause tissue damage or... Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:20:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91146 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91145 What is friction?<br /><br />The definition of friction is a state of conflict between persons. Friction is a force. It is a force that slows motion and dampens energy. When wind blows through a tree the tree impedes the wind flow. This causes the wind to slow down. Friction releases some of the energy. This release can be... Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:18:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91145 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91143 The bing bang theory happen in space. Were did space come from?<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_bang http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/universe/b_bang.html http://nov55.com/bb.html these websites will absolutly cover your question. sorry i couldnt past the info in it cam up with illigel charactors :( Hope I Helped Though! Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:11:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91143 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91142 If antibacterial soap isn't better than regular, what is the difference between the two?<br /><br />Antibacterial soap is any cleaning product to which active antibacterial ingredients have been added. These chemicals kill bacteria. They do not kill viruses. In an informal survey of liquid hand and body soaps at the supermarket, most contained antibacterial chemicals [citation needed].... Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:03:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91142 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91141 What is the world's most venomous scorpion species?<br /><br />All scorpion species possess venom. In general, scorpion venom is described as neurotoxic in nature. One exception to this however is Hemiscorpius lepturus which possesses cytotoxic venom. The neurotoxins consist of a variety of small proteins as well as sodium and potassium cations, which serve... Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:01:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91141 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91041 Which porn star holds the record for appearing in the most XXX rated films?<br /><br />Ronald Jeremy Hyatt (born March 12, 1953), better known by the stage name Ron Jeremy, is a well-known American pornography star and director. AVN Magazine ranked him at #1 in a list of the 50 greatest pornography stars of all time. When he entered the pornography industry, he changed his name... Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:07:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91041 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91040 Which porn star holds the record for appearing in the most XXX rated films?<br /><br />From All Movie Guide: Possibly the most well-known pornographic performer in the history of the biz, rotund ladies&#039; man Ron Jeremy (aka &quot;the Hedgehog&quot;) has appeared in over 1,500 adult features since his debut in 1978. His playful onscreen demeanor, as well as his instantly... Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:05:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91040 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91037 What are some good websites which would give me A-Z information about interior decoration?<br /><br />I have found a few sites that might help you. Hope I Helped! http://www.theinteriordesignacademy.com/ http://www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au/content/content1.cfm?PageID=85 http://www.behr.com/behrx/inspiration/ http://www.homelifestyle.com.au/ Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:01:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91037 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91017 Whats the best form of studying?<br /><br />I have found a few good sites that might help you with your study. Hope I Helped! http://www.studygs.net/ http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:25:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91017 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91006 What is a good method to help children learn their times tables?<br /><br />I found a few good sites that you cold print out in large formats. Hope I Helped! http://www.multiplication.com/small_times_tables.htm In this website he/she can read them and find out his/her times table! http://www.multiplication.com/cmptrgames/quickpractice.htm In this website he/she can... Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:17:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/91006 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90630 Where can I buy electric vehicles in Canada?<br /><br />There are a lot of links here about cars in canada. i hope it helps. http://ca.dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Automotive/Alternative_Fuel_Vehicles/Hybrid_Electric/ good luck! Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:07:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90630 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90629 Where can I buy electric vehicles in Canada?<br /><br />I found another webiste for you good luck! http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesses/byP/ev/ecars/byGeo/byC/Canada/Canada.shtml Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:07:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90629 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90628 Dose the bible condone premarital sex?<br /><br />Scriptures used throughout Bible Sex Facts are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 1987 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers. All scripture verses should be studied within the context of the whole passage: who... Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:03:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90627 Hhat is the true meaning of life ?<br /><br />What is the true meaning of life? Why are we here? Why do we exist? Why do we have to live in this world of chaos, corruption and insanity? Do we deserve to live? Who or what made us? Is there a God? I know you have wondered about these questions. They have been bothering me for years now. I... Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:57:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90627 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90626 Hhat is the true meaning of life ?<br /><br />I have figured out the true meaning of life. It has not been easy... but it has been fun none-theless... The true meaning of life is purpose. The meaning is to find your purpose in life... your reason for being an intelligent creature... then teach others of the purpose of Humanity and in... Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:56:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90626 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90264 What's the meaning and origin of the Australian slang "fair dinkum"?<br /><br />According to stereotype, spoken Australian English is thought to be highly colloquial, possibly more so than other spoken variants. Whether this idea is grounded in reality or not, a substantial number of publications aimed at giving an overview of Australian English have been published. Many... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:25:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90264 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90262 What is the origin of Dr. Doom?<br /><br />Character history Victor was born to Werner von Doom, a noted healer, and Cynthia von Doom, who was said to be a witch. His mother was killed when Victor was an infant. While a child, he discovered his mother&#039;s magical artifacts and von Doom began his studies into the occult as well as... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:20:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90262 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90261 What is the origin of Dr. Doom?<br /><br />Doctor Doom, real name Victor von Doom, is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, he debuted in The Fantastic Four #5 (July 1962). His full origin was told in Fantastic Four Annual #2 (1964). Lee had previously used the name for a villain in a... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:19:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90261 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90256 When did the tradition of giving diamond engagement rings start?<br /><br />Diamonds Main article: Diamond Diamonds, long considered the most prized of gemstones, were first mined in India. Pliny may have mentioned them, although there is some debate as to the exact nature of the stone he referred to as Adamas;[5] Currently, Africa and Canada rank among the primary... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:00:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90256 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90246 Recently I discovered a secret file with porn images in it, and my boyfriend of 5 years lied to me about it, despite an agreement years ago to include one another in porn. Our sex life has also plummeted in the past year. How do I deal?<br /><br />Pornography is as old as civilization but the concept of pornography as understood today did not exist until the Victorian era. Previous to that time, though some sex acts were regulated or stipulated in laws, looking at objects or images depicting them was not. In some cases, certain books,... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:43:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90246 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90243 Is applauding (clapping hands together) used by all cultures to demonstrate approval? If not, or in addition to, what are these other methods?<br /><br />Generally, an audience will clap rhythmically in unison, about two claps per second, to indicate approval. When this rate is slowed down considerably and becomes synchronised throughout the audience participants, in many cultures this is considered an expression of mocking dislike or disapproval... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:35:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90243 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90240 Is applauding (clapping hands together) used by all cultures to demonstrate approval? If not, or in addition to, what are these other methods?<br /><br />A clap is the sound made by striking together two flat surfaces, as in the body parts of humans or animals. Humans clap with the palms of their hands, often in a constant drone to express appreciation or approval (see applause), but also in rhythm to match sounds in music and dance. Seals are... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:29:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90240 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90237 When and how did the wedding ring become a symbol of a married woman?<br /><br />History The inception of the engagement ring itself can be tied to the Fourth Lateran Council presided over by Pope Innocent III in 1215. Innocent declared a longer waiting period between betrothal and marriage; plain rings of gold, silver or iron were used earliest. Gems were more than baubles;... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:27:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90237 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90235 When and how did the wedding ring become a symbol of a married woman?<br /><br />In the British-American tradition, an engagement ring is a ring worn by a woman on her left-hand ring finger indicating her engagement to be married. By modern convention, the ring is usually presented as a betrothal gift by a man to his prospective bride while or directly after she accepts his... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:26:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90235 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90232 What is the origin of the running of the bulls in Pamplona?<br /><br />History of the Pamplona Bull Run The origin of this fiesta is lost in the mists of time. There are chronicles from the XIIIth and XIVth centuries which already mention the Sanfermines which, up to the XVIth century, were held in October to coincide with Saint&#039;s festival but were later moved... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:21:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90232 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90227 What is the biggest river in the world?<br /><br />The biggest river in the world is actually the nile river which is 6693 kilometres long(4160 miles). The second biggest river in the world is the amazon which is 6436 kilometres long (4000 miles). For more infomation go to either webistes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_river or... Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:16:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90227 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90220 Where can I zorb in the US?<br /><br />http://www.zorb.com/smoky/index.html This website says that zorbing will be coming to smokey mountains soon. I have been zorbing in rotoura in New Zealand and if you get to go zorbing i hope you have a great time because it is absolutly awsome fun. Good Luck! Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:59:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90220 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90202 What is the history behind bloodletting?<br /><br />Bloodletting (or blood-letting, in modern medicine referred to as phlebotomy) was a popular medical practice from antiquity up to the late 19th century, involving the withdrawal of often considerable quantities of blood from a patient in the hopeful belief that this would cure or prevent a great... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:35:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90202 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90200 What is the history and meaning of the word "def"?<br /><br />The word def is hip hop (including graffiti) slang for &#039;great&#039;, &#039;ill&#039;, &#039;dope&#039;, &#039;fly&#039;--generally, a positive adjective. If something is &#039;def&#039; then it is classed as being very good. Its long form meaning is DEFinitive. If something is very... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:33:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90200 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90198 What is the biggest county in the US?<br /><br />A county of the United States is a local level of government smaller than a state but almost always larger than a city or town, in a U.S. state or territory. The actual term &quot;county&quot; describes them in 48 of the 50 states; Louisiana uses the term &quot;parish&quot; and Alaska uses the... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:24:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90198 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90178 Answer to 17,16,13,12<br /><br />its minus 1 minus 3 minus 1 ects. Hope I Helped! Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:04:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90178 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90058 What are some quick ways to make money that won´t use the internet?<br /><br />I have a book called 101 ways to make money ad theres a crap load of stuff you can do to make money. Mowing the lawn, doing the shopping, getting good grades, get a job, food/drink stalls it really good i advise you to get the book if you want quick easy m oney. Good Luck! Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:23:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90058 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90056 How do you look at the internets history for an WIndows XP with AT&T Yahoo! internet? I need to find where the other users has been on this comp behind my back?<br /><br />In the top of the internet window is a little button next to favourites on the right. It&#039;s a little clock thing with a little green going down it. Click on it and it will show your history from whatever period it is set to. To change the preiod that your history stays go to the top window.... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:18:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90056 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90052 Who sings the song, "For you I will"? It's a guy talking about what he can't have. <br /><br />I have that song its by Teddy Grieger. It a pretty good song! Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:13:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90052 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90047 Is it safe for the human digestive system to drink laxative tea once a day for cleansing purposes?<br /><br />Yes the acidic ingredients in teh tea helps cleanse and refresh your body. I think it is pretty safe. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:07:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/90047 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89914 What is the origin of the term "dinosaur"?<br /><br />Megalosaurus was the first dinosaur to be formally described, in 1677, when part of a bone was recovered from a limestone quarry at Cornwell near Oxford, England. This bone fragment was identified correctly as the lower extremity of the femur of an animal larger than anything living in modern... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:04:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89914 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89913 What is the origin of Nova?<br /><br />The astronomer Tycho Brahe observed the supernova SN 1572 in the constellation Cassiopeia, and described it in his book de stella nova (Latin for &quot;concerning the new star&quot;), giving rise to the name nova. In this work he argued that a nearby object should be seen to move relative to the... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:56:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89913 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89912 Who was the inventor of answer bag?<br /><br />All content, either text, pictures, or graphics, on the site that has been contributed by users is designated as Open Content. Such content is subject to the OpenContent License: Open Content License (OPL) Version 1.0, July 14, 1998. This document outlines the principles underlying the... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:47:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89912 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89908 What is the origin of the saying "carte blanche"?<br /><br />Literal meaning Check owners are normally advised to specify the amount of the check before signing it. If created accidentally, blank checks can be extremely dangerous for their owner, because whoever obtains the check could write in any amount of money, and would legally be able to cash it (to... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:27:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89908 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89906 What is the origin of the term "soap opera"?<br /><br />A soap opera is an ongoing, episodic work of fiction, usually broadcast on television or radio. This genre of TV and radio entertainment has existed long enough for audiences to recognize them simply by the term soap. What differentiates a soap from other television drama programs is their... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:26:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89906 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89905 What's the origin of the term "Southpaw", the term for a left handed pitcher?<br /><br />Famous South Paws: Despite the suppression, there have been many famous left-handed people, and the associated right brain hemisphere that is said to be more active in left-handed people has been found in some circumstances to be associated with genius and is correlated with artistic and... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:23:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89905 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89904 What's the origin of the term "Southpaw", the term for a left handed pitcher?<br /><br />A person who is left-handed primarily uses his or her left hand, more so than the right hand; a left-hander will probably use the left hand for tasks such as personal care, cooking, and so on. Writing is not as precise an indicator of handedness as it might seem, because some people who are... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:23:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89904 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89903 What is the origin of the name "Skunk Works" ?<br /><br />Term origin The Skunk Works logo as seen on one of Lockheed Martin&#039;s hangars.The term &quot;Skunk works&quot; came from the then-popular Al Capp comic strip Li&#039;l Abner, which was popular in the 1940s. In the comic, the &quot;Skonk Works&quot; was a backwoods still operated by Big... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:20:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89903 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89902 What is the origin of the word "chocolate"?<br /><br />Chocolate see below for etymology) describes a number of raw and processed foods that originate from the tropical cacao tree. It is a common ingredient in many kinds of sweets, chocolate candy, ice creams, cookies, cakes, pies, and desserts. It is one of the most popular flavors in the world. ... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:18:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89902 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89901 What is the origin of the word colloquial?<br /><br />A colloquialism is an expression not used in formal speech or writing. Colloquialisms can include words (such as &quot;gonna&quot; or &quot;grouty&quot;), phrases (such as &quot;ain&#039;t nothin&#039;&quot; and &quot;dead as a doornail&quot;), or sometimes even an entire aphorism... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:13:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89901 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89900 What is the origin of the word "chipmunk"?<br /><br />Chipmunk is the common name for any small squirrel-like rodent species of the genus Tamias in the family Sciuridae. About 23 species fall under this title, with one species in northeastern Asia, one in the eastern portions of Canada and the US, and the rest native to the western part of North... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:11:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89900 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89899 What is the origin and meaning of the word 'moron'?<br /><br />Moron was originally a scientific term, coined by psychologist Henry Goddard from a Greek word meaning &quot;foolish&quot; and used to describe a person with a genetically determined mental age between 8 and 12 on the Binet scale. It was also once applied to people with an IQ of 51-70 and was a... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:09:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89899 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89898 What is the origin of Ant Man II?<br /><br />Scott Lang turned to burglary when his occupation as an electronics expert failed to support his family. Apprehended, he served his prison sentence and was paroled after three years for good behavior. Marvel Premiere #47 (April 1979). Cover art by Bob Layton.In prison, Lang furthered his... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:06:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89898 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89896 What is the origin of Two-Face?<br /><br />Two-Face is a DC Comics supervillain, an enemy of Batman. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, he first appeared in Detective Comics #66 (August 1942). Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson&#039;s novel The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Two-Face was once Harvey Dent, District Attorney... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:03:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89896 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89894 Does the origin of the word "confused" have anything to do with the philosopher Confucius?<br /><br />Mental Confusion, or simply confusion, is the inability to think clearly and quickly. Since the ability to think clearly and quickly varies greatly among normal individuals, and greatly in the same individual under varying degrees of stress, interest and motivation, confusion is partly a relative... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:01:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89894 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89892 How come we pee out of our sex organ<br /><br />Some tips for you Killer. A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, narrowly defined, is any of those anatomical parts of the body (which are not always bodily organs according to the strict definition) which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute the reproductive system in a... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:53:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89892 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89890 Which instrument is harder to play, the violin or the viola?<br /><br />Info On The Viola: The viola (in French, alto; in German Bratsche) is a stringed musical instrument played with a bow which serves as the middle voice of the violin family, between the upper lines played by the violin and the lower lines played by the cello and double bass. The casual... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:51:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89890 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89887 How would I know if I had autism ?<br /><br />Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from... Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:44:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89887 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89886 If you "had" to choose a way to die how would you die?<br /><br />Something un expected and instantly. Like bunji jumping and then killing yourself or sky diving and your parachoute dosnt work lol. Hehe. Just my opinioun. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:39:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89886 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89884 Why do so many celebrities have cosmetic surgery done, when it makes them look so hideous?<br /><br />To some people they think that because everyone else gets it they will look good as well but i agree with you they look hideous and michael jacksony. this website talks about plastic surgery but i couldnt be bothered reading it. Hope i helped. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_surgery Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:38:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89884 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89882 Can I count on Wikipedia as a reliable source?<br /><br />Yes i rekon heres a page that will help you trust it as a reliable sourse. I use it for heaps of things from history to math even. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia hope i helped. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:33:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89882 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89880 Why is my new kitten scared of using the litter tray? She is not just scared of using it, but she avoids walking in it at all costs. She did use it once to pee, but since then has done her business on the carpet. <br /><br />What you need to do is to force her to relise that she aint allowd to do her business anywhere but the liter tray. So whenever she is in that position ready. Pick her up and place her in the litter tray continue doing this till she relizes. I have cats too these so cute and cudlly. Hope i helped. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:15:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89880 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89879 If I got my dog drunk, is it wrong for me to laugh at it when it runs into the wall?<br /><br />No one has a sense of humor. If it hurt the dog it will recover sooner or later like humans. That is really funny that was a great question. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:11:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89879 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89871 Is it true that if you eat carrots for 2 weeks you go orange?<br /><br />This should help you Tom. http://www.steelgirl.com/carrot.htm Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:18:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89871 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89810 What is the best age for a teenager to have a cellphone and why?<br /><br />I think 13 because that is the first year of middle school and they have a lot more of responsibilities and after school activites. Mon, 04 Sep 2006 20:12:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89810 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89805 Does Answerbag have plans to automatically eliminate all extra question marks from questions?<br /><br />Thats a good question i dont believe so. Mon, 04 Sep 2006 19:56:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89805 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89801 Could you get a really good body and get cut up by just doing press ups and situps, or do have to do any other exercises?<br /><br />There is an awsome way of fitness called fartlek training were you sprint for a while then run for a while and repeatedly do this for about an hour. It is very effective and will help you loose weight and get in good shape. Plus you will start to burn fat after 20 minutes of exercise. Mon, 04 Sep 2006 19:47:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/89801