Answer to:
Have you ever had a threesome? If so, what was it like? I disagree fundamentally with Wickels, though I respect her point of view. For me sex is not just sex, but an emotional bonding that is one of the cornerstones of a relationship. If I were to have a threesome I would have to be emotionally attached to that person - male or female - and so would my wife, and that would spoil the bond we have between us. Of course this could be because of a...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I want to give my husband oral sex, but he says he doesn't like it. Before being married to him I had done that with boyfriends and they loved it. How can I convince my husband to let me? He is really uncomfortable with it. The truth is that if he's uncomfortable with it then you shouldn't push him all the time. It's a reversal of when a man having sex with a woman becomes rape. If he doesn't want it and has made that plain then it's wrong for you to pursue it so passionately. That said, you really should talk more about sex and what you both like and dislike, and perhaps why you like...

Answer to:
If a girl have only anal sex and she is virgin is there any chances of getting pregnant? Other than the extremely slim chance of sperm dripping across your vagina and some getting in there is basically no chance of becoming pregnant this way. However! If you are practising anal sex you must be very aware of the health issues involved. Hygeine is extremely important and STDs, and of course HIV, can be passed through anal sex. Lack of hygeine coupled with a tear in your rectum...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you had a chance to spend one more day with someone close to you that had died, who would it be and what would you do? Thank you very much Mental Mum. The pain never goes away, but you learn to live with it and stop second-guessing what might have helped change things. Someone once said "You have to live for the living, and not for the dead", and I have two other sons and a daughter. Because I know how special a gift they are I make sure they have the happiest, most rounded upbringing I can achieve.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I'm a 20 year old female with a 1 year old daughter...is it wrong that the only type of relationship that I want is a monogumus sexual one? I dont want someone always around me...telling me how to raise my kid and what to do with my life. I may have the wrong end of the stick here, but what you seem to be asking for is to have "sex on a stick", whenever you feel like it, but without making a commitment. While I know you have made a commitment to your daughter, I would question what message you are sending to her. If you feel it's the right message, then carry on, but if you want her to receive a different message...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I am a 23 yo single mom to an infant & just started dating a guy who is 24 years old (47yo). He has a 10 yo & 17 yo. My mom doesn't approve. Is this age difference too much? Will we not have enough in common for it to last? We like each other a lot. Age is not the most important thing in a relationship. If there's something about him you find special, then he may be the one for you, so why not give it a go. The only 'but' I'd add is this. Remember that age difference can cause pain and sorrow in later life. When you're 65 and retiring, he will be nearly 90, and may need hospitalisation, or may already be dead. I...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What one thing you would include on a scavenger hunt list? A favourite of mine from our last Hunt was to get a car registration plate (with the permission of the owner. We were awarded points according to how personalised or unusual the plate was - so garage plates were hardly worth anything, but the team that secured the plate "VAT 45" were impressively rewarded.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Can re-establish trust after repeated cheating (years ago) and (now) watching porn (alot) and sneaking to do it? Would that nagging doubt ever go away? I was once told that the secret of a successful marriage is to have an extremely short and selective memory. If you will always remember what has happened in the past then you will colour every future judgement with that. In that case you will always have your nagging doubt. If, however, you choose to forget what has previously happened then you have a chance to move forward. I can't say...

Answer to:
I think i am adicted to internet porn...My husband has been working long hours and i find myself looking at pics and masterbating ...is this normal? You're likely to get two polarised answers to this. My opinion is that it isn't a problem as long as you don't let it interfere with what togetherness your husband and you have. Looking at some of these pictures may even give you ideas of new things to try. You need to be aware of how 'addicted' you are, though. I reckon this is replacing the sexual activity you want...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What makes the wet spot When you have sex, or make love, the female genitals usually generate lubrication, and this, mixed with male ejaculatory fluid and sperm, can overflow the vagina and drip between your buttocks and onto the bed, causing a wet spot.

Answer to:
Why are men so excited at the idea of a woman putting their balls in her mouth A man's testicles are well protected by the body. If body heat increases then they descend to remain at as constant a temperature as possible. If it's cold they snuggle closer to the body. There are also many nerve endings around the testicular area to allow them this extra feeling, so it's a very sensitive area. When a woman puts the testicles in her mouth and rolls them...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do men care "who" they have sex with or just that they "have sex?" Is it at all exclusive for them. I've had a look at some of the questions you've been asking, alien(inastrangeland). I think you are having big relationship problems. Whatever advice you might glean from here will not stop the fact that you need to get professional relationship counselling (or more likely your partner really needs this), and may even have to end your relationship. However, to answer your question...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
When a man looks at a lot of porn does he begin to find his partner less attractive when it comes to sex, since love and sex do not necessarily go together in a man's mind? I don't see why a man would find his partner less attractive through watching lots of porn. My partner and I occasionally watch a film together, and have been variously amazed, revolted, tickled and inquisitive about the acts depicted. There are acts we agree that we do not want to try, and others we hadn't thought of, but think might be worth trying. Because of this I see these films...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Ok, how do i put this?on my pubic hair there is this wierd substance?(its like growing on the pubic hair hoenstly idk what it is, and im not sexually active,well not down there. any ideas?im kinda scared I can't help you with the information given. It's very evocative, but not very descriptive. I'm going to make a stab of a guess, and decide that you're female (from when you say you're not sexually active "down there"). I'll stop short of asking for a picture (that's just too pervy) but if you could describe in more detail what the "wierd...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What's the nicest/funniest thing a person has ever said to you? As this is in adult, I'll go with the adult theme (otherwise the question would be better asked elsewhere). The nicest thing was my now wife, when we first met. The first time we had sex she gasped and told me I was too big for her. Luckily, with patience and some lubrication, she was proved wrong, and we have enjoyed our love-life since. The funniest thing that I can publish was not...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why do men defend their actions with "we are made that way" then get so angry when they are told they're acting like they're always on the hunt for sex all the time? My morals are probably different from yours. I don't see wanting sex as being a "hunt", and would get wound up at the picture that produces, almost like a poor woman fleeing some sex-crazed maniac. Men think about sex a lot - it has been said that the average male thinks about sex every 6 seconds - and you would need a psychologist to explain that to you properly. But that is no...

Answer to:
Any suggestions for a 'sustainable way of life that doesn't depend on fossil fuels'? Starting from the point we're presently at, I'm not sure if we can be sustainable without some culling. There are too many people living, and I don't intend offering myself as a sacrifice. Of course, we managed for millenia without recourse to fossil fuels, so we could maybe take a page out of the history book. I like the way that the Native American Indians lived, moving...

Answer to:
What is the best book you've ever read and why. For me the best Sci-Fi would be Isaac Asimov's Robot/Empire/Foundation series, rather than a single book. Likewise A Series Of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snickett is the best childrens' series I know. The most interesting book I have probably read, though, would be The Master And Margerita, by Mikael Bulgakov. Written during the Soviet era, it couches the story that he wants to get...

Answer to:
Does jerking off a lot make you cum faster when you have sex? The answer could be Yes, or No. No, because you are desensitising the nerve endings by masturbating so often, so you are less likely to have physical stimulation. Also you have spilled most of your seed, leaving relatively little for orgasm during sex. Yes, because sex is mostly in the mind, and if you are masturbating a lot then you are fantasising a lot, and the added stimulation of the...

Answer to:
Is it possible to not have an orgasam at all. i have fingured myself plenty of time and it seems almost impossible! Yes, it's quite possible to not have an orgasm. There are two things that help, or hinder, masturbatory or sexual pleasure - how many nerve endings you have around your genital area (How sensitive you are), and your brain (what thoughts you are having). If you have relatively few nerve endings then you are less likely to be stimulated enough to orgasm properly. There's not too...

Answer to:
I have been married for 5 months and with my husband for 3 years but i am running out of sexual techniques any advice or new techniques for me to try? You can take or leave my advice as you choose, but I think you are perhaps trying too hard. Occasionally doing something a bit different is good, and it helps to keep love-making exciting, but trying to always do different things gets quite tedious in itself. If your partner doesn't know what to expect from any session then they will start to turn off. I speak from experience of several...

Answer to:
What embarrasses you the most? Not much, but mostly because I don't put myself in situations where I am likely to be embarassed. Things I can think of that might be embarassing (in an adult context) is being defacated on, being urinated on, having a public circumcision, and being made to eat and/or drink body waste. While any, or all, of these might be fun in the right circumstances, watching a video recording of the...

Answer to:
I was having sex with a guy and he peed in me, yes I know gross, but what should I do? If he peed in you without asking and you don't like that sort of thing, then you should dump him and move on. Some people enjoy peeing in, or on each other, and have "golden showers" and drink urine. It is a fetish similar to other fetishes. If you don't like that fetish, but still like this guy, then you need to make your limits clear to him. There is nothing that is...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Does it make you sad when you get a negative point for a well thought out answer? To my mind I always write godd and well thought out answers. Of course it depends on my mood as to how I actually answer a question, but there are very few that I would change significantly when revisiting them. If somebody isn't happy with the way I have answered a question, or simply isn't intelligent enough to understand my point (as sometimes happens) then they are wont to...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Has Answerbag lost its touch with this new layout? Im sure its cost them some fans. Joel and the team are not deaf to suggestions. They take people's comments on board and try to make the site the best that it can be. If some people have decided to walk, rather than communicate, then they were probably suffering from AB fatigue, or were looking for an excuse to leave and the change presented that opportunity. Remember that the raison d'etre of AB is communication,...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why is it called "the" Ukraine? This is purely a Western European construct, as there are no articles in the Russian or Ukrainian languages. Ukrainian people refer to Ukraine as YKPANHA (with the N the other way round), pronounced OOKRA-EENA. There is no "the".

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
My boyfriends likes rough animalistic sex which is how it is most often but I don't enjoy it much, I prefer it slow & romantic. Sometimes it starts off like the latter but turns into the former. How do I get him to keep it slow without saying anything? I'd say you can't change how he acts without talking to him. Of course there are ways you can help him to understand. One possible way is to start slow and romantic and tell him at that point how much you love it when he is slow and caring, and make a point of having a really strong orgasm (I'm sure you can fake it for a good cause). You may well find that he gets quick and...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
If i use a massage device to masturbate will i really go crazy,lose my mind,any bad side effects mentally? I'd like to know who told you this nonsense. It's like being told that if you play a particular (usually rock) song backwards at a particular speed then you can hear the devil telling you to do something bad. These are what we call "Urban legends", or "Urban myths". They are stories that people tell you to scare you a little. Sometimes they even claim that...

Answer to:
What is the difference between protocols and rules in a D/s relationship? Put at its most simple, rules are what you can or can't do, and protocols are how you do those things. The rule might be that you are allowed to beg for food, and the protocol is that you always start with the words "Mistress, dear mistress...."

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Where do you draw the line between making love and f*cking? (excuse the expletive) I would define fucking as addressing a purely physical need, in either one or both partners, while making love fulfils an emotional/spiritual need as well. There are times when my wife and/or I just need a good fuck, and others when we fully engage in the emotion of intercourse. That's how I see it.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Are there any woman who don't like their guy to ejaculate inside of them? Any guys who don't mind pulling out? I don't mean to interrupt his pleasure, but I hate having it leak out of me for HOURS after. It's starting to affect my enjoyment of sex. . . I don't mind pulling out to ejaculate. I'm not guaranteeing this will work for you, but my wife devised a plan to allow me to understand. After sex she would put on lovely knickers, and then she would place them on my pillow the next day, with a note asking me to wash them as it was my sperm that was making them all crusty. I laughed it off the first time, spoke with her about it the...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My boyfriend and I have sex a lot. Well I have been having vaginal burning and pain after intercourse. And dryness and pain during the second or third time during the day. I had a bladder infection that was treated but i am afraid its the pill..help? It may be the pill, as there are quite a few side-effects associated with different contraceptives, including erosion of the cervix with prolonged use. It may just be that your hormones are naturally finding a different rhythm and this is leaving you drier. Of course without more info, such as your age and type of contraceptive, my comments need to be quite general. If you are enjoying your...

Answer to:
Who masturbates Almost everyone who has achieved puberty. It's a natural act and, as long as you don't become addicted to it, it is actually healthy for your body - both for men and women.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What not to say after your wife has a baby? That wasn't really sore at all - I've been through more pain when I stubbed my toe. He doesn't LOOK like me! I met this charming couple of guys, honey, and they've agreed to video these moments. Meet Kurt and Gunther. They say they make blue movies.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Can you ever recover from a broken heart? Yes. The broken heart is when you feel like your genitals have been ripped out through your body, and there's an ache that won't go away in your breast. By contrast, I found love again, and I can only try to describe it. With my first look at this woman my heart swelled and felt like it might burst from my body. It ached, but only from the fear that I might lose the chance to tell...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Are the NAVY SEALS the best out of all the millatary http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/2005731213321.asp As discussed, the answer depends on how you define "best". The articles picks out the SAS, but it also states that the SBS are the elite form of the SAS. For me the general failing with US special ops units is that they are still trained to obey orders, rather than make decisions. I would also disagree with the author of...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
How do i heal the wound in my heart after meeting my husband of which we have been married for 12 years in bed with a lady who is 20 years and he 1s 40.We have 4 kids and he says that he loves me more than anything else is it because of bear as he says. You have major issues. You also won't like what I'm going to say to you. Before you can expect someone else to love you, you have to love yourself. Your grammar is terrible, and appears symptomatic of a regular under-achiever. I think you have done nothing with your life, you've probably let your body go so that you're now no longer physically attractive (if I'm...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If a boy (10-15) masturbates;how many time does it takes for the semen to come out Firstly, I think you're too young to be on this part of the site, and I've noticed 'age creep' on here lately. There's an age verification process you're meant to be honest about. Now, because you've asked the question I'll give an answer. When a boy masturbates he gets pleasurable sensations, and these can become addictive. The sensations are caused...

Answer to:
In the last month, several "superbaggers" have left AB. They seem to be predominantly adults. That may be irrelevant. They have found the discourse "disappointing." Any theories on why the exodus? Has AB become "insensitive or hurful" to you? I'm taking the opposite stance to stableboy, and his dog. I have periods when my workload is too great, and I can't get time to read through all the questions to find those that appeal to me. Very subjectively, I have found less good questions lately, and it appears that the apocryphal "I found a pill that..." has been replaced with "I sawd on TV...". This prompts...

| 7 people like this

Answer to:
When was the last time you had sex? Tues, 27 Mar. In bed with my wife. Numerous positions (but I'd been away for a couple of days, so we were happy to see each other).

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How girl musturbate There are two areas of the female genitals that generally have a plethora of nerve endings - the clitoris on the outside, and the 'g' spot on the inside. stimulation of these areas will usually lead to orgasm. stimulation is normally achieved by rubbing or vibrating the areas. Some women get enough stimulation out of simply moving their fingers up and down in their vaginal passageway,...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
This guy in my class has been harassing me for a years now. every time i confront him with the truth, he denies doing it. any advice? Here's a slightly different perspective on the situation, based on experience. It could easily be the case that this guy is autistic to some degree. Many people at the near end of the Autism spectrum function perfectly well in society, but have certain behavioural issues. One of these is that they DO appear to be harassing others, and another is that they WILL deny wrongdoing, even when...

Answer to:
Is there a birth control for men Yes, it's called a condom! There is a male pill, but I don't know how effective it is.

Answer to:
How often can one masturbate in a month or in a day. secondly what are the risks of contracting any diseseas The answer, quite frankly, is unquantifiable. One person may masturbate once, but for 20 hours, and still not reach orgasm, while another might masturbate regularly three times a day and orgasm each time. Basically you can feel free to masturbate as often as you like. The main problems tend to stem from issues of sensitivity and swelling. If you overindulge you can damage the nerve endings of...

Answer to:
What word would you put in the AB dictionary? (Please include definition.) Footword - the changing word in the phrase "... Upstart of Demand Media". Im sure it goes unnoticed by most of the 'Baggers, but I like to see what new adjectives are found.

Answer to:
In 50 words or less, tell me your story. Born, educated, my teacher war right - "could do better". One failed marriage, but three beautiful children. Then "SMACK"! Bowled over by a beauty. Now a step-dad. Life is great, and I've done better after all.

Answer to:
Would you have sex on top of your car? I would, and I have, at least on top of the bonnet. In the winter, in the dark, a warm engine is very welcome.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How do you know when your having a orgasm? I have no idea if you are male or female, so I will assume you are female for reasons that will become clear. If you are a male your orgasm is usually accompanied by an ejaculation of sperm and other fluid. If you are a female then you may find a fluid discharge, occasionally at great velocity when you orgasm, but this certainly doesn't happen to everyone. From observation I believe...

Answer to:
(1) What is virginity? 2 What is the gain of losing your virginty during an unprotected sex? 3 What is the diagram of a female like before and after losing her virginity.4 Do you think there is hundred (100) percent assurance that you are not HIV positive I'll assume you're old enough to hear this. 1 Virginity is when a person has not has full penetrative sexual intercourse (the penis has not entered the vaginal passage. 2 Humans are the only animals that use any form of protection to have sex for other reasons than procreation. There is no problem for someone to lose their virginity to unprotected sex, especially if it is within...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Are there any free porno films on the internet? Yes, there are loads of places to get free porno. Usually the films are split up so you need a joiner of some sort to watch them in any kind of sequence. As spunts said, though, I don't know how old you are, so I'm not going to point you in the direction of free films - I'll let you work it out for yourself.

Answer to:
How do you break a women's cherry? The expression is "to pop her cherry". It refers to the hymen - a small stretch of muscle that may, or may not, already be broken through other activities (such as gymnastics, horseriding, etc.) If it is still intact when the woman first has sex (sometimes called deflowering) then the experience may be painful for her and will usually result in some spotting (small amounts of blood...

Answer to:
Why do people have anal sex? Hi Violet. Judging by your username (and I may be wrong) I don't think you are old enough to ride the ride. However, you have asked the question so I'll try to answer it to the best of my knowledge (that being better than ignorance). I'm a man, so I don't know how sex really feels for a woman, but the basic sensation for a man is one that can be simulated by masturbating,...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Describe your most pleasurable sex you've had? I'm not going to ramble for the pleasure of any perverts who enjoy reading erotic stories - there are plenty of sites for them elsewhere. My most pleasurable sex was on the second day with the lady who is now my wife. I met her online, and we exchanged emails for some months before deciding to meet. The first day was very intense, but the second day was given over to becoming acquainted...

Answer to:
For the past one year I have not had sex. Is it harmful not to have sex? My husband does not come near me. Meanwhile so many admire me outside. They tell me that I am a very beautiful woman. I dont know why my husband does not see the beauty in me. As per my other answer, you are in a very depressed state, and I think you are in a situation you desperately need to get out of. Assuming that you haven't changed too much from your wedding day, I think that something has maybe gone wrong in your husband's head. I knew a quite beautiful woman, once, whose husband used to call her ugly and frumpy, and she started to believe him. He...

Answer to:
I have a very serious problem. Since I married my husband, he has been destroying my image, telling lies against me even if there is no querrel between us. I dont know what to do? I have four kids for him. He is denying paternity of my 3rd child.Advise me Please note the general disclaimer that answers are only individuals' opinions. To my way of thinking you have a serious decision to make, and it has the potential to change your entire world. By the sound of it your husband is some kind of power freak. He is domineering and can only feel powerful by constantly putting you down. He will continue to do this until you are a complete wreck...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My hubby loves anal sex.. ie he wants it done to him. He has many toys and some are huge! The other night I put my finger in his anus and I realized that it felt like a vagina.He has no bowel control problem now, but will he, someday? Your analogy to a vagina isn't too far from the truth. The circular muscle there is called a sphincter, and it works by contracting to close and relaxing to open. Like a vagina, if you are holding it open for periods of time and not exercising the muscle area as part of your daily routine (pelvic floor muscle and kegel exercises as an example) then you will lose the tightness. If your...

Answer to:
Is your portrayed personality on answerbag an accurate reflection of your personality in real life? I like to think so. "Above all else, to thine own self be true", reflects how I feel about being part of AB. With me, what you read is what you get. Shakespeare also wrote "Oh what a complex web we weave when first we practise to deceive", and those who hide their personalities find that it shines through despite their efforts.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Should guys dominate sex? Whatever floats your boat. As long as both, or all, partners consent to the act then there generally isn't a problem. Some women love to be dominated, while others prefer the role of dominator. There's no right or wrong answer.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Describe your sexual fantasy? This really depends on the mood I'm in. Some of my fantasies actually sicken me at other times. When I explained to my wife some of my wilder thoughts, and how I feel dirtied by them occasionally, she told me that fantasies are just that, and that the reality of any of them wouldn't be the same as played over in my mind. In fact we had a good laugh about some of my thoughts, some of...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Who thinks singwell and Pattija dhould be barred from Answerbag? I have no idea what on Earth you're talking about. Why would they be candidates for being banned? Perhaps they troll, and I just haven't been hit by them yet? I've had a discussion with singwell previously, and he was incalcitrant in his standpoint, but that doesn't mean he should be banned, just learn to accept others a bit more, rather than being so blinkered in his...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
DO you like to be texted a lot? I'm not sure why this is in Adult, but I'll answer it from an adult perspective. Like many other people (and all children) I used my mobile phone to excess when I first got it, and got to the stage of almost blow-by-blow accounts of any occurence. Then I realised something. When I was out with my mates we had progressive less to talk about, as it had already been said by text. The...

Answer to:
Which is better? "honesty is the best policy" or "better left some words unspoken?" support your answer pls.. Honesty. You want supporting evidence - here is my anecdote: When I was quite a bit younger, and with my first wife, my office at work was having a discussion. I said some slightly uncomplimentary things about my wife, in fun, and was unaware of who was listening to our conversation. That evening I told her what I had said and apologised. She was a little disgruntled but accepted my...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
If a married couple has a child should one parent stay home and raise that child? In an ideal world? Yes, it's so very important for the child to know its family and to bond with them. There are an overwhelming amount of studies showing how much better a child develops with one, or both, parents rearing it. Of course our society is selfish and money-grabbing, so if parents want their child to have the "good things" in life (electronics, etc) then they must...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
I have some cutlery with hallmarks I can't identify. If I read them correctly they may be Swedish and from 1908. Can someone help identify the marks? There is a R in a circle, a gothic D, a gothic A and a fancy S. Any thoughts? Here's a couple of pics, for what it's worth.

Answer to:
If you were a telepath would you read minds? whose mind would you read? Of course I would read minds - what's the point of having a talent like that and bottling it up. As to who's heads I would get into - that's a different proposition. I'd probably invade a few as I learned to control my powers, but after that I'd use it mostly to check another's thoughts to undermine their arguments before they even reach fruition, or to check...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Who is your favorite American Idol judge? Simon Cowell. He is honest in a way that the American judges seem unable to be. He is also, although, people don't seem to realise this, the record producer who is giving the contract to the winner, so he has a very vested interest in picking the best of the bunch. Simon started Pop Idol in the UK, exported it to US, and now does X Factor on UK TV as well. I'm sure this will be the...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Does the skin over penis goes back till the end if ur virgin? does it imply on ur first sex i'll bleed profusely? i seek clear answers! I'll try and give the clear answers you seek. The skin over your penis is called your foreskin. The foreskin should be able to pass, unhindered fully back from your penis to expose the entire head, or glans. A lack of ability to do this is really the only reason for someone to have their foreskin removed. If you masturbate regularly you might find that the skin of your penis bruises and...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Have you ever touched someone in the wrong place when they were sleeping? I'm not sure what you mean by "The wrong place". I have woken my wife up, on more than one occasion, because I felt extremely horny and wanted sex with her. She has been very obliging. She has also woken me up previously by arousing my member so she can scratch an itch. Is this what you're talking about?

Answer to:
I wonder is there somebody who never been in love?or must all ppl be? No, people don't necessarily have to be in love. Look at it this way. Some people are genetically predisposed to find others of their own sex attractive. Some people are genetically predisoped to find those of the opposite sex attractive. It naturally follows that some will find both sexes equally attractive and some will have no particular feelings for either sex. There are still those...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I only orgasm via the g-spot with my partner both during intercourse and foreplay. but i seem to not be able to orgasm via the clit. as much as he tries...no luck. why is that...what can we try? please help!! First - you don't need help. Many women are unable to orgasm through stimulation of their clitoris. One reason may be that there aren't enough nerve endings going to your clitoris to make it sensitive enough to be stimulated to orgasm. An alternative is that you have too many nerve endings and the stimulation too quickly becomes pain. This shouldn't stop you enjoying a full...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I've been dating this guy for a month, we have both fallen for each other. he just told me about his secret life of selling weed. hes been doing this for 5 years. am i at risk for trouble? what should i do? i know i should be realistic, help? I'm not sure how the American justice system views accessories to a crime. That, by the way, is what you are. Now please don't get me wrong, it is unlikely that very bad things would happen to you through the police system. If you are not part of the selling yourself then you really don't have much to fear from that side. The real danger is actually from the users he sells to and...

Answer to:
Which are the sexual fantasies that you have had fulfilled, and which ones remain to be fulfilled I'm sorry to disappoint you in the details. I'm nearly forty and those sexual fantasies that I have had that are practicable, I have fulfilled. Those that disgust me in my saner moments, or are just pure fantasy, have stayed as fantasies and will continue to remain so. I have been quite open and active in my sexual life and hope I will continue to be.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What form of energy will we be using in a hundred years? It would be nice to think that we may have cracked how to produce a sustainable fusion reaction. Unlike our present fission recors, which require heavy elements that get split to produce energy (I'm not doing the science bit), and result in bad things like radioactivity, fusion reactions take very light elements and bombard them together to make them join, releasing even more energy and...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Do you ever see news reports of accidents etc, and think, "I wonder if that was really an accident, or if some espionage got out of hand?." Yes. For those who live in UK there was the case of the top scientist, Dr David Kelly, who challenged the government over its assertion that that Saddam Hussein had WMD (prior to the Iraq conflict starting). He "committed suicide" by allegedly cutting his own throat then slashing both his wrists to the point of severing the tendons, having already taken an overdose of tablets. Now,...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
My long time girlfriend & I have reached a point in our lives where we have decided to go separate ways .. but remaing friends .. I am an extremely positive person .. & I am not very upset as some would think .. do you think this is a bad outlook or not? Your question is about your outlook. I think that having a Positive Mental Attitude is usually a good thing. Finding the good in a situation can help you, and those around you, tremendously. If you have been lucky enough to notice that things are not as you both would like them and to do something about it while you can still remain friends then I think that is great. As has been said,...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Once I was rubbing my clitoris and then i became like really hot and stuff.... did i have an orgasm or something? I think you are still quite young, and probably shouldn't be on this part of the site, but as you have asked the question I will try to answer for you. When you rub your clitoris, or other parts of your genitals, you can get aroused. This is when you start to feel quite hot and your genital area becomes sensitive, maybe even tingling. If you continue exciting yourself in this way you...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Did the holocaust really happen? I await the negative points and comments on my views. Yes the holocaust happened. It happened, but it happened over 60 years ago. There is a need to let go of this tragedy. It is now history and should not affect our present day as much as it seems to. To give a parallel, I am part of the MacDonald clan. The clan were massacred by the Campbells at their clan home in Glencoe. I don't...

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
Which is the best place online to find women for flings or satisfying fetishes? What seems to be the most popular are Adultfriendfinder.com or, for your fetishes, Alt.com There are many other sites that may, or may not, be helpful in searching out your particular fetish, but the two I mentioned are large enough to have a reputation they wish to keep. Smaller sites may not be exactly what they appear.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is the most common religion? With over 2 billion people worshipping in their various sects, Christianity is the most common religion, followed by the various areas of Islam (1.3 billion). What's interesting to me is that the third largest segment of the populace is either fervently UNreligious or undecided. Here's a good site: http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
When you go on a job interview and the interviewer tells you to tell him about yourself, what do you say? When an interviewer says this, they are actually giving you a chance to sell yourself and to show you have done some research on the company. You will be expected to give a brief synopsis of your life so far, highlighting areas that could be considered strengths in the position for which you are applying. For myself I have not just my degree, but I am actively involved with our local Scout...

Answer to:
How much money do you spend on your mobile phone every month? I am shocked! I bought £10 worth of credit on 22 July last year. I have just looked at my credit, and I only have £2.71 left. It's scandalous!

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I hear that doctors didn`t advise to put powder after nappy changing and they prefer lotion..is that true and why? http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/talc.htm http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnancyandbaby/baby/babyhealth/qas/0,,30_157313,00.html An interesting link for you. I don't stand by its efficacy, but it may answer your question. I have not yet contracted cancer, and I was dosed with talc when I was younger. Then again, I'm male so I might be okay.

Answer to:
How did you choose your Answerbag name (assuming its not actually your name, that is!)? This question's been asked before. My name is Ullyses - deliberately the incorrect of Ulysses, the hero of myth. Ulysses upset the Gods and was cursed to not reach his home for 10 years after his part in the sacking of Troy. He wandered in the wilderness for ten years before coming back home and discovering that his wife was still faithful to him, setting an impossible task for her...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you were kidnapped with a group of strangers with you on a bus and woke up being told that you must all kill each other and there can only be one survivor within three days or you all die would you do it or would you try to retaliate? Very "SAW"like. If I assume the parts of your scenario that you haven't put in the question then my answer would go something like this: In the days of the Romans, gladiatorial games were held, often with several people fighting each other until only one remained. The ones who generally won were those who let the others tire themselves out fighting each other, then used their...

Answer to:
If someone responds to a question with a humorous answer, when is it appropriate to give not helpfull points? At the end of the day you must make this decision yourself. My suggestion would be that if it fills the brief - i.e. it answers your question - then it is either to be left alone or uprated. If it is humorous, and makes you laugh, then it is probably also worth uprating. If it is malicious or deliberately fails to answer your question then it deserves downrating. Of course some questions beg...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
My wife says she wants more control of the decisions in our house hold, but then nothing gets done. what should I do? I think you have uncloaked yourself by using the word "control". That's what this is all about. You have been in control, and feel that you are the best person to make all the decisions. It is a form of dictatorship. Your wife wants to be included in the decision-making process, turning yourhold into more of a democracy. It is really difficult for a dictator to give up some of...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Can an email be stopped or delayed during transmission from sender to receiver? Yes. Your e-mail is not sent directly from your computer to the recipient's computer. It goes, as a minimum, through the server of your internet service provider and the server of the recipient's ISP. At either, or both, of these servers it may be flagged up as a possible junk e-mail or malicious. If so then it may be stopped or delayed before reaching the recipient.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What do you think is more important... quality or longevity of life? I have to say that as I grow older my answer is slowly changing. I have had reasonable quality of life so far. I've done things in my time that not everyone gets a chance to do. I've had ups and downs. And I'm not yet 40. When I was much younger I couldn't comprehend the passage of time properly, nor the rigours associated with it. Summer days were long and hot, and...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Will it be a good idea to have “auto refresh” feature for the AB home page? I actually don't think so, although I understand where you might be coming from. When I was a little younger I was a member of a couple of chat rooms, and found the main chat room forums to be most annoying - usually because the refresh rate meant you would be halfway through a sentence and it would suddenly jump 3 inches down the screen. If AB had an auto-refresh the same might happen...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Are you able to get over the loss of someone dear to you. If so, how? If someone is very close to you then you never get over it completely, but time does eventually dull the pain. It's just over 12 years since I lost my son. I went through all the different emotions, from burying my head in the sand to unconsolable despair. After a time I was able to talk about it with tears appearing only part way through the conversation. As time goes on it does get...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
In some countries it is mandatory to serve in the military for approx. 18-24 mos., after high school. Do you think that the US should adopt this policy? Why or why not? Depending on the country and how it implements it, National Service can be a rich and rewarding experience for both conscript and country. UK had NS for a time after the end of WW2, and used the conscripts as a home guard outfit, freeing up professional troops to deploy in theatre if required. This helped ease manpower constraints. The youngsters who served were taught discipline and respect in...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
Why don't the oceans freeze? As has been intimated it is all to do with temperature and concentration. You will know that the freezing point of 'pure' water is 0 centigrade (273 Kelvin). As you add impurities (salt, in the case of the oceans) it becomes a solution and the more concentrated the solution the lower the freezing point, until you have a saturated solution (won't hold any more salt), which freezes...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What do you do with a book after you have finished reading it? If it was a good book and I enjoyed reading it, I put it on my "good reads" bookshelf. If it was a good book but I couldn't get into it (for a variety of reasons), I will put it on my "Got to be in the right mood" bookshelf and may try it again when the mood strikes me. Alternatively it can be moved to my "offer it elsewhere" pile along with those books that I...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Would you declare your love on answerbag.com Why not! I declare my love for my wife. She is pretty, cute, gorgeous, stunning, beutiful, intelligent, clever, witty, humorous, studious, hard-working, loving, caring, a fun-to-be-with woman, understanding, and a whole heap of other attributes. I love her.

| 7 people like this

Answer to:
Getting married is important because.......? For me marriage is important because it is how my wife can stay with me. She is a non-EU national and would find it nigh on impossible to stay in UK in the present climate of EU expansion. While we didn't get married for her to live here, she wouldn't be able to live without our marriage. We have had long discussions about whether we would have got married in ideal circumstances,...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
When you look at the stars what do you think about? Aliens, Life, Death, God? When I look at the stars I look at the patterns they make - the constellations - and wonder what was going through the minds of the people who created these constellations, and what constellations there were that now no longer exist. I occasionally try to make my own constellations. If I am out of town at the time, perhaps camping, I get a splendid view of the Milky Way belt of stars, and am...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Should the death penalty be banned because of false convictions? Not because of false convictions, but because it is wrong and barbaric. Whether you view death as too good for these people, or too gruesome for them, it still points to the fact that killing someone solves nothing. There are far more appropriate punishments that are reversible if required. I do, however, believe that a sentence of any kind should a) reflect the seriousness of the crime, and...

Answer to:
What is a MUD? MUD - Multi User Dungeon. This is a term used to describe a genre of (usually) online games where many individuals access a core server from their own terminals and interact with each other. This does not preclude the use of computer interaction, but means that true friendships or enmities can be formed. Usually interaction is seen on screen by the use of avatars - computer simulations that...

Answer to:
Has anyone ever played second life? If you have then what are your thoughts on it? Yes, I've played. I was looking for a MUD for my son, and came across it. It kept my attention for a little while, as I explored my surroundings, but I started meeting people who were very good at using script and had created things such as houses for themselves. I'm not of that standard and realised that I would be an interloper at best. Then I discovered a rather seedy underside to...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What's a good comeback when someone says to you "Why are you so fat"? So I can squash rake-poles like you, squirt. Because larger clothes are cheaper. I want to get the world record for weight loss. I'm actually Siamese triplets - one set of limbs but three stomachs. Any of these should help.

| 29 people like this

Answer to:
How is Answerbag different from Yahoo! Answers? I have never used, nor do I intend using, Yahoo answers. There may be some snobbery in that, but I think that AB quickly weeds out the most malicious and rewards those who stay, in small ways (such as their designations). YA seems to attract more passing trolls. What I like most about AB is that it tries to keep as many subjects as possible from being taboo, so that even obscure questions...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
What does purity mean? Purity is that without contagion. A pure man may touch a non-pure man and remain pure, as long as he remains aloof from the failings of the other. I think that is the answer you are looking for. For myself, I reckon that this was how most people saw purity in the days of the bible, so those with disease, either mental or physical, were shunned to maintain their purity. Jesus cut through this...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Can the possession, use, or threatened use of nuclear weapons ever be justified, by any country, under any belief system or moral code? My own personal belief is that there can never be a justification for using such weapons, even in retaliation. The benefits that harnessing nuclear power can bring can be tremendous. If we could create a sustainable fusion reactor we would have almost free energy with clean waste. That is something worth working towards. But the other side of the coin - the weaponry - is abhorrent. It...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How is it possible that three Equal, Divine and Separated persons in the Holy Trinity are not three gods? I'm not a Christian, so I may be giving duff information. As far as I know Christianity is a montheistic religion, so they can only have one God. God, however, can be seen in different aspects. The Roman Gods, as an example, often disguised themselves as animals to see what mortals were doing. Some Christians believed that Jesus was not born divine, but became divine at His baptism, but...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Can you divide EVERY living person in the world into 2 distinct groups with no grey areas? Those who can and those who can't. Those who do and those who don't. With many activities either you do or you don't, either you can or you can't. An example - those who have won an event and those who haven't. Pretty black and white, I'd say.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Which is your favourite Monty Python sketch? My favourite is any sketch where the rest of the team burst in and announces "No-one EVER expects the Spanish Inquisition...". It's my motto.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Any thoughts on the Scout Movement? I've got many thoughts about the Scout movement. The brainchild of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, while he was in Africa, the first camp took place at Brownsea island in 1907. BP had written a book called "Scouting For Boys", and this was so popular a book that he was almost forced into creating the Scouts. The book centred on how the local children had come together during the siege...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Beer, cocktail drinks or shots? Usually wine, but occasionally a nice cold beer, and straight vodka when it's party-time. I love the way that Eastern Europeans drink their vodka (in the same way that good whisky should be drunk - straight), and have never had a hangover from drinking this way. When I use mixers I get terrible headaches, so I reckon it's not the alcohol but the cr*p they put in the mixers that...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What are the chances of life existing in other solar systems? http://www.columbia.edu/cu/augustine/arch/frear/rutler97.htm Shows the equation for the chances of life on other planets as N = R Fp Ne Fl Fi Fc L The problem is that it relies on our interpretation of what constitutes life, and depending on our answer shows that it's either almost impossible or almost certain that life exists out there somewhere. I plump for the idea that there IS...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you were raped would you keep the baby? I don't think there is a right or wrong answer to this - it is up to the person who is raped - but if I were a woman and got raped, leading to pregnancy, I would want to abort the child in the first instance. My reasoning behind this is that however loving the child might grow up to be they would be a constant reminder of the pain and humiliation, the degradation that I was put through by...

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
If God would like to be called by his name, as the Bible says and Jehovas witness' preach this by claiming any other name used would be worshipping satan. If Jehova Witness's spell his name incorrectly are they not worshipping satan aswell? unsided I also have no axe to grind. A quote comes to mind, from The Bard himself, "What's in a name? A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet". If God would like us to use a particular name then I reckon he accepts our fallibility. I have a simple name - Iain - and yet many people are unable to string 4 letters together properly and write "Ian" instead. While...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What are the next 3 numbers in this sequence:1/2,1,24? One equation that fits that is n*46-22=n+1 So 0.5*46=23-22=1 and 1*46=46-22=24 and 24*46=1104-22=1082 1082*46=49772-22=49750 49750*46=2288500-22=2288478 With only three points it's hard to guess whether it's a curve, a parabola, or what kind of shape the points create on a graph.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is a lucidity? Clarity. Conciseness. Straightforwardness.

Answer to:
Where did the term "Bible Thumper" come from? I couldn't pinpoint an exact time or place, but it came from the travelling evangelist preachers - people like Billy Graham - who would preach while holding the bible in one hand. These people would often thump their bible with the other hand to add weight to their interpretation, citing verses from inside. Because of this habit they became known as bible-thumpers, and the name cascaded...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What benefit did Hitler gain by signing a pact with Stalin? http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/RUSstalin.htm Stalin's own interpretation of Britain's rejection of his plan for an antifascist alliance, was that they were involved in a plot with Germany against the Soviet Union. This belief was reinforced when Neville Chamberlain met with Adolf Hitler at Munich in September, 1938, and gave into his demands for the Sudetenland in...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Last night my fiancee said I need to spend more time with her family and friends by myself or she won't marry me. I have moved 3 times in the last 6 months because of her. I drive over 2 hours to work each day. I go out alot with her. should i dump her? I've looked at the other answers, Froosh, and I have to say that its pretty unanimous from our point of view that you are being used. Your fiancee might not even see it that way, but it's what she's doing. She may have spent her whole life getting what she wants and she now expects you to carry on giving this to her without argument. If you want the relationship to continue...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you think some comments by the american idol judges are staged? They appear to get through around 10,000 applicants a day, who really must be weeded out before getting to their door. The good and the truly awful get put through to them, along with commentary on how they did and a bit of background. The judges will have an idea of what witty remarks they will toss before the individual even arrives. Remember, as well, that we only see a fraction of those...

Answer to:
What will your famous last words be? I like Pancho Villa's last words: "Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something". Mine would probably be along the lines of: "You can at least keep your thieving hands off my stuff until after the funeral!"

Answer to:
Is there a question that cannot be answered? Turns out that there are lots of questions we can't answer, such as "What happens to your soul after death?", or "What was the first intelligible sentence uttered by neanderthal man?". One question I have no answer for at present is "Where was this question posted on AB previously?", as I know it was but can't find the thing to link to.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do u remember the first time you stole something when you were a child? This probably doesn't seem like much these days, but the first time I remember consciously stealing it was an orange from our fruit bowl. I knew that we were allowed fruit if we asked and it wasn't too close to a meal-time, but I stole it. I remember after the meal my brother asked for an orange and my mother said no. She said that all the oranges were for me. I felt so ashamed that I...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you are forced to make a choice btn being dumb and being deaf, which one would you choose ? why? I remember a line from a book (can't remember the book) that states: "To hear, one must be silent". In this age of sounds and lights and fast living we so seldom stop to really listen to others. We have our own agenda. We're already deaf to so many pleas for help. I'd choose to be unable to speak, and it might help me to pay more attention to hearing what...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How many people here have only one brother/sister,and do you get along with them?Do you think they are your opposite? My older brother was a real pain when we were young, and completely the opposite of me. I tend to the dark - brown hair, dark complexion, brown eyes - while he was the fair-haired, blue-eyed boy. Always artistic and literate he was the apple of my parents' eyes while I had to try so hard to just be noticed, taking refuge in my maths and science. My parents still can't see past him,...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Who miss the old answerbag prior to the rankings? I don't miss it, but I don't really pay attention to the rankings either. The only thing they represent is how often people ask of answer questions, and how many people they impress. If you want to get good scores you can pick questions asked by the higher placed people, and quickly pick up answers that will score marks. I have no wish to do that. I'd rather tell the truth as I...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
At what age did you find your first grey (gray) hairs? How did you react? Motoarena's right. I started thinning beofre I found my first grey hair. It was (please don't be grossed out) on my chest and my wife teased me remorselessly about it. Whoever says that going grey isn't sore doesn't have a partner who thinks it's fun to pull out the grey hairs from their body.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If you could be a cross between two animals what would they be and why? I would want the life span of the Rougheye Rockfish (approx 200 years) and the wingspan ratio of the Wandering Albatross. Its massive wingspan allows it to glide for what seems like forever, truly master of all it surveys, and with an extended lifespan I could see more of the wonderous Earth in which we live.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Would you post some nice pictures((of yourself)) here? Here's one of my wife and I. And, because it's you, one of her hairy pussy. I'll look out a proper pic when you have uploaded an image of yourself.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How to talk to girlfeiend about feelings. Now, it all depends on what your feelings are. If you feel like committing murder then I would suggest by letter or e-mail, but if you are thinking of explaining how much you love her, how hurt you're feeling, or other intimate details then I would suggest doing some organising. Make her comfortable and relaxed. Have a meal ready for her, but too big a meal. Make sure you won't be...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What does tribbing feel like? The male glans and the female clitoris have about the same sensitivity, so you can get an idea of the feeling by either a) rubbing your glans against another man's glans or b) rubbing your glans against a woman's clitoris. I find b) to be much more enjoyable.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
If you had to suck a guys PICKCOCK to get out of jail, would you do it? (this is for the guys) This is a bit of a no-brainer. I am happily married, but if I was in a situation where I had to perform fellatio against unspeakable consequences I would certainly give a blow-job, and the best damn blow-job ever. Let's face it, I'd be willing to pretty much degrade myself to out of such a situation - where you 'have to' do something. What is the alternative?

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you are going to get married and she tells you how many people she has slept with...what number is to high? Before getting married my wife and I gave full disclosure on many things, without prejudice, including how many sexual partners. I had had more than she had had, but that wasn't why we did it - it wasn't some p*ssing contest. I counted a number into double figures, but only one since the break-up of my first marriage, while she also had had one other after being widowed. Anything more...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Hi im 18 and origonaly from england.. i moved 2 ireland 2 years ago.. im just woundren how wud i go about an abortion... and how much is it goen 2 cost? plz rite bak im goen out of my mind..... OK chickyflick. I'm not going to lecture you on the rights or wrongs of abortion, or ask whether you've thought through your options. In the first place you will be asked those questions before any surgewry takes place anyway, and in the second place I'm sure that you have given consideration to your circumstances. Please don't go looking for some back-street operator who...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Guess the breed of my dog? He's a cross between two breeds. If he's a cross between two breeds I thought the correct terminology was mongrel. Looking at the picture of him I think he could well be a cross boxer, great dane, although there's not anything to really judge size by.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Is God lonely? I have to say no. On the premise that God exists, He has taken many millions, billions even, of people over the centuries to be with Him. If He was lonely then that would be a great reason for creating the world and humanity in the first place. But think of the people He has taken to Him, from the great philosophers to the composers and artists, and the leaders of men. How could He be...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What would you do if you were god for a day? First I'd make one day last an eternity. That should give me time to do all the other wonderful and interesting things that the other posters would want to do.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Why did god has to take us through the rigour of living in this world when can give "us" paradise. why didnt he just put us there, give us only good heart instead of adding wicked one with it. i doubt if the scriptures are right about paradise and hell. My personal opinion: God is a construct of the human mind, so doesn't really exist, so can't have the powers we attribute to Him. This means that we live because we live, and there isn't a wonderful paradise at the end of it all - that's just so that we find it easier to accept the sh*t that we go through while on this earth. The answer to the question as you asked it:...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Do you reveal too much about yourself on AB? I can't say I think I have revealed too much about myself. I have certainly revealed a lot about myself, but either for what I feel are good reasons or because I prefer to be an open book where possible. I don't think there is anything on here that would hang me, if you want to put it that way. There are some things that I will not discuss, but not very many. Staffie's also...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
In england the government have decided to give drug addicts shopping vouchers saying this will be an incentive to get off drugs. i dont think this will work. what do you think? The government is confused and reaching out for what appears to be quick-fix solutions to problems that aren't going to go away. They're too bound by being PC to see clearly the way forward, or too scared to take the plunge. I hear what you say about taking drugs being a choice, but you know it isn't that simple. Peer pressure can start you, and once you're hooked...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you believe the saying "ignorance is bliss"? What a dichotomy! Yes, ignorance is bliss. Look at animals and children. The less they need to know the happier they are - the less stress they have. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and lots of knowledge is still more dangerous. Through our quest for knowledge we have created or invented some of the most horrific items and equipment imaginable. The torture instruments used by the...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Where can I find some anti-child porn sites that errase child porn? If you know what I mean... I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you have mistakenly downloaded some graphic and illegal images, and want to clean up your computer. The reality is that deleting such things from your system does not remove them, it just removes the path to where the iformation is still kept on the computer. Wiping your entire disk still leaves a ghost. The only way to bury...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Wats the biggist number know to man? As a convention for writing extremely large numbers, I like Isaac Asimov's conjecture. We presently write these numbers as 1x10 tpo (to the power of) a number. So 1x10 tpo 2 is 100, and really large numbers might be expressed as, say, 1x10 tpo 10,000. Isaac said that this could also be written as 1x10 tpo 10 tpo 4, so you can create numbers that are so large as to be meaningless. I reckon...

Answer to:
What is a good way to recover from being 'jaded'? I looked at the category, and you answer to the question of love. Let me start by sickening you a little with the cloying supercilious honey-drip of my relationship. I love my wife dearly, and remind her of this daily. I thought that my first marriage was how life was, with a routine quickly fallen into, and a divorce several years down the line when she 'outgrew' me (wanted to go...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do you "believe" in love? I don't need to 'believe' in love, because I have experienced it. And more than that I have experienced love at first sight. Strictly speaking, we had been writing to each other (e-mailing) for 2 days (starting on my birthday) when I asked if it would be possible to meet her and have a holiday with her. She agreed, and we arranged for me to travel during the school hollidays...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Due to an apparent identity crisis in our schools, how would you define or describe "Britishness"? I sat with my wife and asked her. We decided that we can define Scottishness (kilt/bagpipes/haggis and porridge - even though the majority of Scots aren't like that), Welshness (male voice choirs from the colliery and loads of double Ls), and Irishness (red hair, green clothes, pint of guinness), and even Englishness (bowler hat, serious, everything timed, tea in china cups), but there is...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Could you ever see 1 goverment, 1 religion and 1 currancy in the future? The dream seems good, but can never happen. One reason is that to have a single religion you would need to prove the other religions wrong, meaning that there would be no need for dogma or faith, so it wouldn't be a religion any longer, just a fact of life. You would also have to consider what size of government and how it would be made up. One representative per country? You can get 1...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
In the UK, what's the difference between being the insult of being called a 'cow' or a 'mare'? Cow is definitely the stronger of the two insults. You will find it pronounced in soaps as "Kaa", usually hurled by one drop-out female to another after it is discovered the second has been having sex with the first's boyfriend and just before there is a cat-fight. The implications of the insult are that the person is a)ugly, and b)uncaring of others feelings, even going so far...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Name your favorite black female singer of all times Please don't take this the wrong way, but I don't know the colour of most of the singers whose songs I listen to. I hope Aretha Franklin is black, because I like her music, or Dionne Warwick.

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
Do you value life based on nationality? No, but I do value life based on closeness to me, immediate family first. My son asked me a philosophical question - If a train is coming, you are standing next to the switch lever, and there are 10 grown people tied to one track and a baby tied to the other track, who would you save. My answer was that I'd save the 10 people unless the baby was family, in which case they could all...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Would you rather be with someone you love or someone who loves you? Ooh, to be an emotional crutch for someone or have them be an emotional crutch for me? I would prefer (assuming you mean that the love was unrequited) that I loved someone. It's said that it's better to have loved and lost, than never have loved at all. I'm just lucky, I guess that my wife loves me and I'm absolutely besotted with her.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
You're given £1Billion to spend, and one month to spend it. The rules are no investing/banking, max 10% to charity, and only one property (max £5M) for each member of immediate family. How do you spend the cash? Getting it to the penny must be almost impossible, but the purchase of moderately sized boats and aircraft should take care of most of the money. I like DementedPix's answer, and if it wasn't for my own rules I would have bought a small country somewhere, in it's entirity. I would be a very benign ruler - I promise.

Answer to:
If you were given a totally open minded person who wants your take on religion and religious beliefs in the hope it will help them conclude to their own, what would you tell them? You may, or may not, have picked up that I am agnostic, in as much as I don't believe God exists in the form that religions seem to portray It, but that there are questions that can't be easily answered by spouting science. I have looked at various religions, and researched some that don't exist in my country, and the closest I have come to something I could get into are...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Are you a reformed smoker?If so,how did you quit? I'm sad to say I smoked for quite a few years. When I met my now wife I made a promise to her, at the same time as proposing. That was that I would stop smoking on the day that she came to be with me. I knew this was the impetus I needed to really have the will power. I was true to my word, and haven't touched one since. The smell now makes me physically sick, and my body is in...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Would you like to be a minority? Let's see. I'm male, caucasian, straight, married, 3 children, public sector job, no mental disabilities, no physical disabilities, under 40, no disfiguring marks. I'm sure there would be many people who would want to be like me, but I face positive discrimination because of my colour, sex, sexual orientation, lack of disability, and age. Put together in that way I could...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If nothing is done to improve the moderation system on AnswerBag will you be tempted to leave the site? As an aside, I love the way that this upstart describes itself, presently "Fiery upstart of Demand Media". And there's the crux. This site is a bit of an upstart. Moderation is a double edged sword - too much and you stifle the free exchange of opinion that makes this site so interesting. If the moderators started weeding out questions of merit because of the content then we...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
I dont shut down my system daily. It keeps on downloading something all the time. Does this effect any part of computer (hardware). After how much time should the system be turned off regularly. how long can the system be running continuously. If my system was constantly downloading, or appeared to be, then I would be extremely worried. Have you checked for spyware, viruses, etc? You can download such programmes as AVG anti-virus for free, and sweep your system. As for how good it is for the computer - there are two schools of thought. The computer runs best at a reasonably constant te mperature, and the more you heat and cool it...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Should drugs (mainly marijuana) be legalized in the US? why or why not? In common with others I believe that alcohol and cigarettes do as much, if not more, harm to your body. This, however, is not an argument for legalising in itself, just a comparison that may mean acohol and/or cigarettes should be made illegal. That said I think that both prostitution and marijuana/cannabis should be lagalised but controlled. There should be specific areas, regularly...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
If there is a nuclear attack, and you have to go into an underground bunker for an unknown amount of time. What are three things you would have to take with you (there is already food in the bunker)? Massive memory mp3, filled to the brim with songs. Massive box of batteries (for said mp3, as there will be no electricity after a nuclear strike). The longest, most difficult to understand book I can lay my hands on - I'll have plenty of time to get through it several times and eventually understand what it's all about.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is there to fear about death? There's nothing to fear about death. It's the manner of dying that can be worthy of fear, or the timing. I may worry a little, on a subconscious level, about dying, but it is certainly not a fear. I fear dying in a painful and lengthy manner, or in front of my family, but I don't fear the actual act of dying, because it happens to everyone and everything.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is your greatest bigotry? I don't consider myself racist, but I am also honest. My biggest intolerance is people of foreign extraction who refuse to accept the British way of life and education system. When people come to a country they should do so because they wish to be part of that country. When I see children being taught in a non-British language (I count English, Gaelic, and Welsh) then I get outraged. ...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Should they make a new MASH series, set amidst the chaos of the Vietnam War? Why not have one set against the backdrop of Iraq or Aghanistan? Surely that's much more current and would bring home the daily death toll to the viewers. I'm sure there's coffin humour to be found there as well.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is the best political model,(communism, imperialism, socialism) and why? As Antigone says, the answer is subjective and theoretical. For society to progress it moves through the different forms of government as a constantly changing flux, and each tries to hold back the onrushing tide like Canute. For Communism to work there has to be isolation from outside influences, and the smaller the commune the better. It doesn't work, because someone always wants to...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Should Scotland separate from Britain and become an independent nation? As a Scot, I believe that Scotland should cut its final ties with ngland and return to independence. There is a lot of bigotry about this, as we have defended the right of Slovakia to separate from the Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, et al were once Yugoslavia, but the government refuse to allow Scotland to go its own way. I wonder why? OK, so oil and gas are starting to peter out....

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
Do boys usually like the girls face or their personality more? It's a truism of advertising that the packaging holds the initial attraction, but the contents are what sells. It's the same for relationships, and anyone who tells you different is lying. A potential partner's looks are what will get you interested, but their personality is what will make you want to keep them. So, to answer your question, a beautiful girl may get more...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
How do funeral customs in the United States differ from those of other cultures? I don't know all the American customs - just what I have seen in films - so I might be barking up the wrong tree. In Britain the coffin is often kept in the house until it's time for the service, which also often takes place in the house. It is left open for people to view and pay their respects, but is closed before the start of the service. Under British law the bady does not...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Have you ever felt like your partner (who you love more than anyone you've ever loved before) was only with you due to convenience? If so, what did you do No. When we first started chatting online, and I realised that there was a spark between us, I considered the possibility of a marriage of convenience. My wife's Ukrainian, and it would be justifiable for her to undergo marriage to give her son a better future. I thought long and hard about whether I could accept that position before moving forward, and decided that I could cope with such...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is it easier to leave than to be left behind? Of course it's easier to leave. It's the difference between action and passivity. If you leave then you are doing something, progressing your life in some way, creating and ending and a new beginning, gaining closure. If you are left then there is no closure, you are left dangling, wondering "What if...", waiting. It's definitely easier to leave to to be left.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Why absolute power corrupts absolutely? If you have no power then you have no influence, so are unable to corrupt. The more power you hold, the more able you are to abuse that power for you own ends (thereby corrupting that power). It's like a sliding scale, and at the end is absolute power and absolute corruption. If you are the only one to hold power that is corruption in itself. The interesting thing is that religious...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do you personally believe that the bible is a reliable source to the 'word of God'? I believe the much of the bible (mostly Old Testament) contains solid historic pointers, skewed toward the people whose history it is. The New Testament is a collection of accounts of the life of a man, chosen from quite a few more that disagree, that back each other up in many respects. Neither of the books of the bible should be taken as the word of God. There are too many areas that...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Are there any justifiable reasons for abortion, any at all? Short answer, yes. Slightly longer answer is that I agree with buncee, despite her downrating. The prospective mother has to live with her decision for the rest of her life, so she will have given a lot of thought into the ramifications of her choice. Forcing your beliefs on her will not help in any way, and may actually do harm. While I fully agree that the man must partake in bringing a...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Do the preservatives that are put into foods preserve us as well? Funny you should ask that question. It's actually the sugar substitute of choice that is preserving us. http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame/ With very few exceptions our drinks and chewing gum, and other products, now contain aspartame instead of sugar. The problem is that aspartame and stomach acid react to produce formaldehyde, which is that horrid liquid that they use in bology...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Are there any books out there about an extrememly dull person leading an extremely dull life? Something that will make me feel less dull about my dull self and my dull life? You're better than that. There are very few books about boring people leading boring lives, because that isn't what sells books. If you read a really good book then you get transported into the action, losing yourself in interplay of personalities and becoming the interesting character with traits that you should possess. There are books that I can pick up and put down, and I find I...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is the best question that you have asked on AB? Songs & Lyrics - What is the best song to cry with? 55 answers - Oct 2, 2006 - 26points. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/78922

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do you believe our societies are turning violence into entertainment? If yes, what your opinion of this phenomenon? Like other answerers I reckon it's always been a form of entertainment - watching the skill or just plain brutality of others gives us a small adrenalin kick. It probably goes through phases, based on the authoritarianism of the ruling bodies at the time. In Victorian times there was boxing as a spectator sport, but it was heavily regulated. Matters of honour were settled by a duel, but...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Which country in the world has the oldest history If the bible is to be believed (and I see no reason to dispute it's historical parts, apart from the dating), then the area we now call Iraq has the oldest documented history. Of course this is not to say that there aren't areas where humanids lived previously, but their history was never documented, and I assume that's what you mean.

Answer to:
Have any of you had your spouse or significant other cheat on you? What did you do? I did the stupidest thing. When I found out she was putting it about I found another woman and cheated as well. Two wrongs don't make a right. The only silver lining was that it ended our relationship very quickly, so we didn't go through the months of attempting reconciliation, blaming each other, tearing our children apart. This means that we can now speak to each other in a mostly...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Why is Shilpa Shetty such a stupid attention whore? I shouldn't answer this, because the question is already predisposed and at odds with my own views. Still, I don't mind giving my take on the whole thing. I can understand (while not agreeing with) your use of the term attention whore, as she wishes attention and wants payment for it, but I see no basis for your calling her stupid. She is at least intelligent enough to learn a...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you we're stranded on an island could you eat a dead person? (no other food on the island) Damned right I could. I love life too much to just die, and I know that human meat is edible. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't be right in there and scoffing the body as soon as it started cooling, but I'm not going to let myself get past the point of having enough energy to do the deed. I reckon that, given the circumstances, everyone would eventually succumb to the body's...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Where are you right now? And what is the time? You have asked your question from Houston, Texas. I live in Scotland, so I am exactly 6 hours ahead of you (your time plus 6 hours). I thought about just putting the time, but decided that it's then meaningless when other people look.

Answer to:
What is the best tasting wine under $20? I don't know how easy it would be for you to buy, but Bull's Blood, a Hungarian wine, is one of my favourites. Either that or Bear's Blood, the Bulgarian equivalent (which is far more difficult to find).

Answer to:
Can Potassium permanganate be used in place of potassium nitrate to make a black powder propellant for model rocketry? Would the proportions have to change? Yes it can, although I don't know what the proportions would have to be. I know only because we use potassium permanganate to clean out our fish tank if the bacteria get out of hand (it's a terrific reducing agent and stains very badly), and it warns on the label that it can be explosive. Of course you will have to let the police be aware if you intend purchasing it, because you...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Where is there a word only for the number 12 (dozen) and not other numbers? In speed I have heard 100 referred to as a ton. In money, you get some strange references, such as a pony (£25), a monkey (£500), and a grand (£1000). I've also heard of the score, gross, etc, that other posters have mentioned.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Knowing that a stroke can hit you without warning, what can you and I do to prevent a stroke from happening in the first place? What nutrients, food, and/or supplements should we intake to prevent a stroke? It's not really about what to eat, but about what not to eat, Shultz. We're all intelligent people here, so we know that too much salt, too much fat, not enough exercise, will all add to the strain on our body. The occasion red wine, containing antioxidants, or tomamto, can help you a bit. The main thing, I find, is to remove as many stresses from your life as you can. Loads of people...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you urinate in the shower? (Yes, this is a serious question, as I've had men tell me that they do.) I don't sit down to pee, so I have no qualms about nipping out of the shower and using the toilet. I tend to find, though, that I'm aware of my toilet requirements before I go into the shower cubicle, so I generally don't have this dilemma.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Would you rather go to prison for life or be stranded on an island? I understand the ease of being in prison - having bed and board provided, along with all the other mod cons, but that doesn't float my boat. With the assumption that there is sufficient supplies of fresh water and food (both animal and vegetable) on and around the island,that there are enough trees/bushes to make a reasonable shelter and that the weather is not too extreme (especially...

Answer to:
As people are posting personals on Answerbag, and in the interest of keeping things in order, would you like to write a little bit about yourself? I won't be posting a personal on AB, but I'll happily write a bit about myself. I'm soon to be 39, happily married for nearly 4 years, my wife's Ukrainian with a son, my son also lives with us, my daughter and younger son live with my ex-wife in England, she has two other children by her new husband, I help with Scouts, I own a cat, I have an accounting degree, I've...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
What should the purpose of prison be? The purpose should be to punish the crime and rehabilitate the individual. The first step for this to be successful in any meaningful way is to understand what constitutes a punishment, and what is acceptable as a punishment. Just now incarceration is deemed the punishment in itself, as it removes the individual from society, making society safer for a while and stopping the freedom of the...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Ok- today I am bumping into everything- doors, TV cabinet, sofa. I am not a clumsy person, and I am sober. How did I lose my coordination? This happens every so often. It's outside my area of expertise. Being slightly pessimistic in outlook, though, I would recommend you go and see you doctor. If this is happening every so often it could either be your ear (where the cochlea is) or perhaps a problem with your brain. There may be some pressure build up, so I'd get it checked out.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What's more important to get points? Quantity or Quality? The quality is definitely what gets you points. The only proviso I would put on that is that later answers to a question often get overlooked unless that question becomes spotlighted again. It is one of my few criticisms of AB, that there is little point in answering old questions, especially those that are 'seasonal', as the same questions will be asked again next year. While I...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Gday mate. How do you say hello? The stereotypical greeting for a Scotsman is "Och Aye The Noo.", but I've never heard that. If I am in a Dorric mood I'll say "Fit like?", which means "How are you" (lit. what like). Otherwise it's "Hi", or "Good morning/afternoon/evening" if I'm being formal. For my wife I say "Privyet", which is Russian familair...

Answer to:
When electric company workers retire, are they 'de-lighted?' Blacksmiths tend to get "fired". Executioners wait for their "severance" pay. Garage workers just "re-tyre".

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How did religion originate? Did man create God or God create man? The old AC/DC question - Who made who? The bible, written by man, tells us God made man is his own image. Actually it says "Let US make man in OUR image", which implies that monotheism is wrong, but that is another argument. It's a little ironic that the very medium that has allowed God's word to be spread so far is the medium through which His detractors have put their...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
What do you think of waterbeds? Anyone have one? I have one, and exactly the opposite of Aroundthe block, I had backaches until I got a waterbed and it has done wonders for me. My wife an I sleep in our waterbed every night (not only sleep), and it is always warm; molds completely to your body, so not stress points as you sleep; the matress is vinyl, so you don't get bed-bugs and the like, making it better than hypoallergenic; we...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Say you could build your dream house. describe 1 room of this dream house. That's tricky, because my dream house would only have one room, as such. A large oval space with a slightly domed roof, the central area would be the communal one, with 'rooms' placed around the outside. The 'walls' of these 'rooms' would be opaque screens that could be moved if required. The flooring would be proper varnished wooden boards, and the heating...

Answer to:
What is a Gordian knot? The Gordian Knot was a famous knot in Ancient Greek times, said to be impossible to unravel. Alexander the Great was faced with it, and his solution was to simply cut it in half - a very clever man. Nowadays we take a Gordian knot to be a problem that seems to have no solution, or one that is so convoluted as to be practically impossible.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Why is it impossible to lick your own elbow? and why do you have the urge to try it after reading this? :p People born with dwarfism, and others such as those who were disfigured through thalidamide, ARE able to lick their own elbow. Most people can't achieve this because the joint is a ball & socket joint, placed at a distance from your mouth such that the arc of your elbow doesn't intersect where your mouth can position at any point.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Im in love with my friend of 4 years, hes a white guy and im an asian girl of mixed ethnicity. I really like him and he likes me too. Just recently we exchanged I love yous. Its just sometimes he says "stupid asians", isnt this odd? Does he have issues I'll play devil's advocate, then, and say that it isn't too much of a problem. My wife is Ukrainian, and I often refer to her 'stupid Russian logic' while she points out our women's 'typical fat Scottish a*se'. However, we do this as part of a loving relationship, where I agree that too many Scots women are overweight and she recognised that much Russian...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
Why is it that I have to be tolerant or accepting of those that my religion says are doing unlawful things? I don't know your religion, but most religions teach tolerance for others. Moral diktat should encourage you to accept that they have their own tenets, and that these may not dovetail with your own. I would suggest that an unseen line is drawn when those things that are unlawful in your sacred book also become unlawful in the secular sense, so you don't need to be tolerant of a...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
If you had a chance to spend one more day with someone close to you that had died, who would it be and what would you do? To answer your question I have to assume that they would have aged as if still alive. I would love to see my dead son again. He would have turned 12 three days ago, and I would give him the best damned birthday party anybody has ever had, to make up for all the ones he's missed and all the ones he's going to miss in the future.

| 13 people like this

Answer to:
Who decides when something I want to do is guaranteed to me as a right, or given to me as a privilege? That depends on where you live. Some countries have a written, or assumed constitution, that lays out what are accepted as basic human rights in that country (or Union). Other countries have a different form of government, and they might decide what is a basic human right for their people. Coldwar CCCP had a very different view on some basic human rights to, say, USA. So, to answer your...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Can Pilots were glasses? I'm not sure about commercial airline pilots, but once a combat pilot has been trained his/her eyesight is regularly monitored and his/her helmet and gasmask visors are fashioned to correct any loss of eyesight clarity. This is because it's a lot cheaper to do this than to constantly train new pilots and lose older pilots' experience. They can't wear glasses because they...

Answer to:
Who is greatest soccer player of all times? How do you compare people who were at their peak in different eras? Many people claim Pele was the best of all time. He was certainly the best of his time, but would that still hold true now? If you are talking about strikers, then I would probably rate Ronaldinho as top. For midfielders I reckon David Beckham, and for defenders Alan Hansen. My choice of goalkeeper would be Dino Zoff....

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you think AB shoud add a private message feature? I don't believe so. I may be wrong, but the raison d'etre of AB was the expansion and sharing of knowledge, through asking and answering questions. Having a private message facility turns it into a forum, and there are plenty of those, both specialist and general, already lurking around the internet. AB has dared to be different, and I applaud that. As for the e-mail part, I have...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do you respond to a letter with no question and ends with this/i wish you two all the luck? I would definitely give thanks for the well-wishes. If you know the person then assume the questions they forgot to ask and reply to them anyway. The simple basics are "How are you? What have you been up to? How are the family?" et al.

Answer to:
Would you be okay with your significant other spending a lot of time with one of his/her ex's (as a friend)? I don't think I would be OK, and it's not a trust thing. If my wife (significant other) was spending lots of time with someone else it would mean she wasn't spending that time with me. Now, we don't live in each other's pockets, but we try to be inclusive of each other. As an example, I enjoy Scouting (as a leader) and my wife joins in with hikes and fund-raising,...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Have you've goten mad at someone and "trolled" on them? No, but I have thought several times times of doing it to a certain forklift operator who has downrated me for having a different opinion to his own. I content myself with the knowledge that it is a forklift operator who killed the prostitutes in Ipswich, and that is good enough for me.

Answer to:
Was Clinton a better president than both Bushes? Yes, and there's even a saying about this and Monica Lewinski: A bird in Bill's hand is worth more than two Bushes. Bush senior was perhaps unfortunate to come after Reagan, who presided over the end of the Soviet era, and so become the first truly peacetime president for a long while. He was quite restrained in the first Gulf conflict, and made the right choices. Bill Clinton...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
How do you use the word Touche? (Tue-Shay) Touché, to touch, or hit in fencing, is often used when a comment is met with a witty riposte (another fencing word). The emphasis is really on the 'witty' part of the reply, so the famous line by Winston Churchill who, when told that he was drunk, replied "And you're ugly, but I shall be sober in the morning" falls into this category. I don't think just...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How many people are satisfied with where they are in their lives, and what is the reasoning behind your answer? I'm satisfied with where I am in life. I don't make millions, but my job isn't too stressful. I have been divorced, but I now have a wonderful wife. I have been gutted by losing a child, but I have been blessed with three healthy, intelligent children. My car starts first time, every time. I have food in my house and money in my bank account. Anything else is just more icing on...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What group of people have the most interesting accent or an accent that is the most 'pleasing-to-the-ear'? Despite being a Scot brought up with the Dorric, I find the Geordie accent to be fantastic. Any person who can say "Wye aye, man" with a Geordie accent is special in my book.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Is there a superstition you blindly follow, and is there one whose existence you laugh at? I 'touch wood' for luck, without actually understanding why. I also think that the idea of black cats being a good or bad omen is laughable.

Answer to:
WITHOUT BRINGING RELIGION INTO IT, can you name one good reason WITH FACTS, to support an argument against gay marriage or the gay lifestyle for that matter? I've often wondered what the legal basis for marriage is, as opposed to the religious basis. View of most countries is that the joining of two people allows children to be raised in a loving, caring atmosphere. For many decades, centuries even, one partner would stay at home while the other worked to make the money to keep the family. This was overwhelmingly a joining of man and woman,...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
If you're divorced or separated... How much time did your marriage last? And, how much time before actually splitting did you KNOW your marriage was all wrong? I was married 10 1/2 years before separating. We had a big party for our 10th anniversary, and my ex-wife says that was when she first realised the sparkle was gone. For me it was some moths later, after I found she had put herself around town a bit. I did a silly thing and had a fling with another woman, and we decided that our marriage wasn't going anywhere so it was time to call it a...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Would you continue to watch adult movies even if you knew it bothered your spouse? No, I would stop. Thankfully my wife has no problem with this. When we were first together I was a little concerned that she may not share my views on sexual activity, but she actually suggested to me first that we might want to watch an adult movie. Some are just pure rubbish, but there are some that we learn new techniques from, and get a chance to see them in practice. I have watched a...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Have you ever engaged in phone sex with anyone? Spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend, or stranger? If you care to share more, did you have a positive or a negative experience? Yes, after my first wife and I had separated, I had a girlfriend who couldn't always be with me. I would phone her up and have phone sex, suggesting some things that I would shy away from in real life. I would get her worked up to the point of orgasm, where she'd be moaning and screaming down the phone. Definitely positive. I just couldn't reach orgasm when she did it to me, though.

Answer to:
What is a Orgasm? Orgasm is the point of ejaculation, in both men and women. Many women don't realise they are ejaculating, as they tend to have very little fluid displacement, but some get very wet. Men know they have ejaculated because they ejaculate semen within their fluid. Like women, though, different men produce different amounts of fluid.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What are Clitoris? The clitoris is the (sometimes) small nobbly bit found near the front of the labial lips. It is similar to the head of a penis, in that it can become very sensitive and a source of pleasure to its owner.

Answer to:
What is a Climax? The peak, summit, or most exciting part of something. With reference to orgasm, it is termed a climax because it is the peak of emotional intensity.

Answer to:
Are you and your partner from different countries and/or do you have different mother tongues? Yes, and yes. I am a Scot, born and bred, while my wife is Ukrainian. She speaks Russian and Ukrainian fluently, and has just about mastered English to the point where she is sitting her Higher English exam this year. I, on the other hand, speak English (actually the Dorric dialect, although I can put on a posh accent when required), with only a basic smattering of Russian.

Answer to:
What would you consider a "feel good" song? I'm making a mix CD to work out to and want some great songs for it! How about a great summer song? Mongo Jerry - In the Summertime. Survivor - Eye of the Tiger (it worked for Rocky). K T Tunstall - Suddenly I See.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Which is a more apt name, Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) or Operation Iraqi Liberation (OIL)? It started as Operation Continuously Assaulting Saddam's Havens (CASH), but has now turned into Operation Iraqi Redevelopment Assistance Narrative (IRAN), as that's the next place they're headed.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
You are first to witness an intelligent alien life form coming to Earth to interact. They have understanding of your language. What one question would you just have to get the answer for, before the authorities took over? I would probably point at the first object that looked extremely alien and useful and ask "Can I have that - as a souvenir?"

Answer to:
Have u ever pushed on a door that says pull? Worse than that, when I had just left school I worked for a short time as a waiter and tried going into the kitchen using the 'out' door, with easily foreseeable consequences. The diners thought it was hilarious. Unfortunately my paypacket didn't feel the same way.

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
What language does your name originate from? Iain is the Scottish form of the English 'John'. Of course, the Gaelic Eoin, the Danish Jan, the Russian Ivan, and many more are also the same, so I don't think that 'John' has any real claim of precedence. The likelihood is that my name came from Norse sources originally. My last name is definitely Germanic, and my middle name is my clan name, so that is home-grown.

Answer to:
Are you afraid to visit the dentist? I certainly used to be afraid of dentists, although I tried to keep regular appointments. That changed, though, after I met my wife and took the opportunity to visit a dentist in Ukraine. I had thought the experience would be similar to my early days here, with outdated equipment and butchers in charge, but I had a sore tooth so had to go. Let me explain: In UK you are allocated 5 minutes...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Celebrity Big Brother: Do you think that certain house mates are being racist towards Shilpa Shetty? I don't watch that trash, and neither will this latest scam make me want to. I believe, though, from the snippets that I have seen, that there IS institutionalised bullying within that household, mostly from that woman who was in the house before, and her mother (whose only claim to fame is having a daughter who was a previous BB contestant), although the others appear to have joined in....

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What book(s) are you reading (if any)? What's it about? And what's your opinion of it so far? A book titled "The Master And Margerita" by Mikhail Bulgakov. It is a commentary on Soviet Russia, written by a Russian during the Soviet era, so it is shrouded in metaphor and allegory. The basic storyline is of the devil coming to Moscow, creating havoc and, where I am just now, turning one lady into a witch. There is also a background story dealing with Pontious Pilate's life....

Answer to:
I am 55 Kilograms (121 pounds). how many helium balloons would i need to be able to float in the air? I don't know the number, but it really depends on the size of the balloons and how much helium is placed in each one.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How many times can you skip a rock across the water? Slate is usually good for several skims. I've managed twenty one one a lake, and 13 on the sea, but it was very calm that day.

Answer to:
Do you like learning about foreign languages and even about its culture? I really think that the two go hand in hand. If you want to understand a language, and not just learn it, then you need to understand the underlying culture. Visiting a country that speaks the language certainly helps. I still have a long way to go with my Russian, but visiting Ukraine helped my to understand how to correctly use certain words and phrases, and when to use them.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is the point of having a cake if you can't eat it, too? Littleknown is quite right. The phrasiology is outdated, but the premise is more valid today than ever, with greed being our main vice. We all want to have our cake a house, car, plasma TV, computer, mobile phone, etc. - and eat it - spend our money on exotic food, brand-name clothes and accessories, holidays abroad. We see these as becoming almost like rights, as we all want to have our cake...

Answer to:
Do you have a lucky number? What does it signify? My lucky number is 7.

Answer to:
Who's been the best American persident in your opinion? As this comes under moder events I would say Bill Clinton. He raised the US profile in a mostly good way. I don't know enough about American history to suggest a president from before my lifetime.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Are you patriotic? I have feelings for my country of birth, where I was brought up through my formative years, and where I now live. I don't want to see it raped by it's neighbour and feel proud to be identified as one of its inhabitants. However I do not place my countrymen above others as being better in some way. I see many of my countrymen who hold beliefs at odds with mine. There are avenues I wish...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you think political correctness is over done? Yes, for political correctness. I believe in ethical and moral correctness, but to take the seemingly right stance so as to not seem out of step with others is wrong. I value diversity and enjoy jokes where I am the butt as much as laughing at others' vagaries. We all sometimes make mistakes, and there must be some leeway for honest errors. As an example, I once produced a real gaffe by...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why is it so difficult to leave a partner after so many years although you dont love them any more,why is it hard to make the move and more importantly how does one get the strengh to make the move? It's emotional inertia. Even though you no longer have the feelings you once had, you still have feelings. Your partner knows all your little quirks, so you don't have to make a special effort. As fot getting the strength to make a move, it is easy to plan things in your mind, but you will find too many reasons to stay (dividing bank accounts, mortgage, children, pets, assets). If...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you could put just one thing right in the world, what would it be? I'd remove the ambition of anyone to become a politician. I remember a quote that anyone who wishes to become a politician should be banned from politics for life.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What are some common misconceptions about people from Scotland? Scots people all wear kilts all the time. None ever wear underwear under their kilt. They start the day with a bowl of oatmeal porridge. Their main meal is haggis - every day - even out of haggis season. Scots are all short, fat, red-haired, hairy people who would stab you as soon as look at you. Aberdonians have short arms and long pockets. Scots' wellies have two openings - one for their...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
What ways do religious cults and sects resemble or differ from the societies they operate in? This is just my opinion (never having joined a cult or sect). By their definition, cults and sects don't have a fair cross-section of any community, but seem attractive to those who are at a low ebb or are easily suggestible. They're run not just as a theocracy, but also as a dictatorship, with one person in charge. Certainly in our society communities are much more democratic, with...

Answer to:
What is your interpretation of the phrase 'Love is blind'? Perhaps sad that I am using this quote, but from Dr Hook's song, When You're In Love... "Turning round on your best friend if he puts her down" kind of sums it up. I see the phrase as referring to love bypassing your logic chip. You don't look for, or notice, those minor imperfections that others do - a slightly long nose, bushy eyebrows, big ears, an unsightly mole....

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Who thinks that very stick thin girls should be banned from tv adds and magazines and more realistic women be put in there place? Despite the fact that I think many of them look far too anorexic, I'm going to say no. When a company is trying to sell a product it wants to put the best face on that product, and we tend to equate the minutae of an advert with the product, so a beautiful fast car driven by, Johnny Vegas (or US equivalent) will not sell the car as well as the same car driven by Naomi Campbell. Having...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
An honest question: Why does it seem that atheists bash Christianity heavily compared to other religions? Is this just me? In my opinion there are a larger number of people from predominately Christian backgrounds who have turned to atheism. Other religions seem to be more inured in the culture where they crop up, so people 'live' their religion and there is less dissent. I'm not sure if that is a good or bad thing, as it's good that one is allowed to question their place in the cosmos, but...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How many countries have you visited thoughout your life? Let's tick them off: Scotland England Wales Holland Belgium Germany France Switzerland Italy Ukraine Libya Saudi Arabia Equatorial Guinea Canada USA (including Hawaii) American Samoa (Western) Samoa Australia I want to see Russia, China, Japan, South Africa, Peru, Brasil, Argentina as well, but they're still on my 'to do' list.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
When you brush your teeth do you leave the water running until youre finished? The answer's yes and no. No, if I'm brushing my teeth at the sink, and yes, if I'm brushing my teeth in the shower (depends on how much time I have in the morning).

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Is the U.S. ready for a female president? I really hope so. Loads of powers have had female premieres, be they governmental, presidential, or monarchy. They tend, in hindsight, to have been steadying influences for the country and represent progress. I would like to think that the everyday American is mature enough to take this step and regain the respect of the world.

| 9 people like this

Answer to:
If u were ivf or adopted would u want to know. I would want to know. IVF really isn't a problem, as your life parents are also your biological parents (unless it's through donation, in which case I would wish to know who the donor was). I don't know if I would ever act on the information, but it would be good to know my beginnings and where my biological ancestors came from and what health risks their DNA might hold. Your...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you was invited to live on the moon to be part of a new colony, and was allowed to take only 2 personal items what would they be? Because humanity basically craves communication I reckon that there would already be a satellite array and computer sharing set up, so there's no need for them - they'd be supplied, along with electronic books and games, by the company. Assuming I was doing this alone, I would need a photo of my family as my first object. The second object would be a necklace - one of a unique pair I...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If there was a package on your doorstep with your address but someone elses name that you don't recognize,would you open it?If not,What would you do? Qchucka is quite right. Regardless of the address, if the package is named and it isn't your name then it is illegal to open that mail. You should saend the package back, having written "Not known at this address" on it, or a forwarding address if you know it. I asked about trashing mail belonging to others and was advised that this is also illegal. You are, however, allowed to...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Do you find female breasts offensive? Do you believe the sight of them uncovered could traumatise small children? Pardon? This must have reference to some other event. Like all other parts of the human body, some look great while others are better off being covered, but none of them would traumatise young children. In fact their purpose is to nourish our babies so having them showing should not be taboo. The only reasons for clothing our body are to protect against the elements and to conform to...

| 7 people like this

Answer to:
How does God feel about gay marriage? I know this is semantics, but.... Is it right for two people who love each other to make a commitment? Yes, Can they marry? Not in the sense that I understand the word. Mr McLister says it is a union of two PEOPLE. I disagree. Marriage is the joining of a man and woman in wedlock. I don't care what you wish to call any other kind of union, but it isn't marriage. Men and women who...

Answer to:
Does God love the Jihad-ists (the members of Jihad organizations like Alqaida)? I was taught that God loves everyone. He maybe mourns the actions of some, but that does not detract from His love, in the same way a parent loves a child even while they are chastising them. So, yes, God loves those in Jihad.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Why does Mr Bush have us believe that he has Americans best interest at heart, yet spends billions trying to right the problems of another country when the U.S has so much poverty and homeless and so many Americans are dying from sickness and drugs? Mr Bush created the worst problems of Iraq by his invasion. I am surprised he is sending as much money as he is, because he doesn't seem nearly as moral in other areas of his presidency. I was apalled by how little he did for the hurricane victims, and how late he left any effort at all. We're told that we get what we deserve, and UK obviously deserves Blair and Brown (shudder),...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you could go anywhere in the world you wanted but only could take one person with you who would it be (wife, husband, mom, dad, movie star, rock star)and where would you go I would definitely take my wife. As to where we'd go - I've been to Samoa before and know it's gorgeous, a real paradisde, so we might go there. The other alternative is to go to Bulgaria. It's about as far as you can get from UK while still being in the EU, and has a coast on the Black Sea, so it's much warmer.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you wear your watch on your left or right wrist? On my left wrist. I am left handed, btw. If I'm in a work situation I wear it facing upwards, but when I'm outside, or playing squash, I tend to wear it so the dial faces inward.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Would you want to see a movie of your life, including what's to come? Or would you rather wait and live it? I definitely want to live my life. I can't really imagine how depressing it would be to potentially see your life cut short by an accident 5 days for now, or the onset of some progressive disease that debilitates you. And even if you live a long, full life with many successes, how soured would those successes be by knowing that they were going to happen? No, I'd rather do everything...

Answer to:
I have a friend who's in a serious relationship... we did somethings that we probably shouldn't have done...he doesn't seem to be bothered at all by it. Should I be? You should be, yes, and you obviously are, which is why you looking for advice. You feel guilty, because you know he is, or should be, committed to another. The reality is, though, that this is mostly his problem. He is the one who can always say 'No'. He must be aware of the potential consequences of his actions. you were silly, and should avoid being silly again while he is still...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you really care what colour someone is? I am not racist, but I do care about colour. If someone has a yellow tinge then I will be anxious until their doctor has confirmed that they aren't jaundiced. Blue lips always make me nervous about a person's health. Purple, and black and blue marks on someone's body make me want to protect them from harm. So, yes, I care about colour, but not about race.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Underwear do you change daily, everyother, or whenever? At least once a day. I need to feel clean undies first thing in the morning.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Does the following sentence make sense? While the inquisitive student openly questionned the teacher's explanation, she was not so imprudent as to suggest that the teacher was wrong. I agree with RFlagg. If the student questioned the explanation openly then she was, indeed, suggesting that the teacher was wrong/inaccurate. This is definitely imprudent, as she could well face a scathing retort for her insolence. I, personally, son't like the use of the word 'while' as it can be misconstrued to imply that the two events are not only concurrent, but also have a...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Similar question-Found my boyfriend's wedding ring from his prev. marriage in a drawer months ago . He acted like he didn't care & said he was going to sell it to a pawn shop. I found it the other day. Is he still attached? Is he ready to let go & move on This is a mountain being made out of a molehill. I'm sorry, but you need to relax about this. My ex-wife asked for my wedding ring when we separated, so the two bands would be together for our sons/daughter (whoever gets wed first). They are kept in her house and her now husband has no problem with them being there. The band doesn't magically have part of my spirit in it. My now wife...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
With your significant other, to you negotiate with one another for sexual favors? For instance, "If you vacuum for me, I'll ____ you tonight!" Are there any other couples that do this? I can't say that my wife and I bargain like that. The closest we get is if she wants a massage, but that then becomes foreplay as she relaxes. Please don't misunderstand my personal point of view, or think that I'm in any way prudish, but I have always seen that kind of bargaining akin to prostitution as one is paying (in kind) for sex, but I see the allure of having a kind of...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
In the UK, what is the easiest way to find sex. No paying, just a simple way to find a woman who wants fun There is no completely simple way, but there are quite a few websites that profess to be 'dating' sites while allowing members to offer their bodies for fun. A couple of these are free, and depending on where you live you can find some women who want a good going over. If you live very rurally then it will be much more difficult for you. Another option is to find a local(ish) dogging...

Answer to:
Would u enjoy having ur partner watch u with someone else?have u ever been asked to do this? I would never ask my wife to watch me having sex with someone else. We made vows and intend sticking to them. That said, I have taken part in 'group' sex when I was much younger (and fitter, I have to say). I was driving this particular night, so I wasn't drinking, and when the time came for my mates and me to go some girls asked if they could get a lift too. There was some...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Whats the best think you've been taught? How to spell correctly.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Go to a window, look outside, hows the weather? Lots of driving rain. High winds (constant 50 mph with gusts over 90 mph). This is in the Central Scotland area.

Answer to:
What are you afraid of and why? I'm not scared of death, but I AM scared of being killed, mostly because someone who was willing to kill would not be beyond inventing a gruesome torturous way to enact the deed.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is "potted meat" really made out of? Usually potted meat, or 'potted heid', as my Great Uncle used to call it, is made from the bits of meat taken from the skull and bones of the animal. It used to be one of the jobs of the apprentice butcher, to clear as much meat as possible for burgers and potting. That's why it was called potted heid (head).

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How close do you see pain and ecstacy as being? For me, emotion is like a sphere, with the strong emotions of joy and pain being really close to each other, so that the greatest joy, or ecstacy, is a hair's breadth away from pain. At least one person I know sees the emotion scale as being linear, so that they couldn't be further apart - at opposite ends of the spectrum. I'm interested to know how you see the relationship. This...

Answer to:
Why is it, that no matter how many activities and hobbies and stuff I fill my life up with, I still manage to feel bored a lot of the time? I don't know which hobbies and activities you have tried, but I think you are maybe going about this the wrong way. You are looking to physically fill up your time in the hope that it will also fill up your mind. While you are learning the ropes or a new hobby or pasttime I'm sure your mind is kept active, but it soon starts to wander as you master your chosen activity. your problem...

Answer to:
Is boredom harmful? What's boredom? I find that I am seldom bored enough to notice. Whether it's Scouts, helping my wife with her studies, helping the boys revise for their exams, reading, abluting, hiking, swimming, exercising, or anything else that I do, I keep my mind and/or body active most of the time. I think that excess boredom would give way to too much introsception, probably the creation of a...

Answer to:
Why do some people NEVER ask questions? I don't often ask questions because many that I would ask have already been asked, and others that I ask are very specialised and bring one, or maybe two answers. I also get quite upset if I ask what I think is a sensible question and I get stupid answers, or trolls who feel the need to be obnoxious. If I choose to answer a question then I am choosing to have my answer challenged, but if I...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Have you ever been to a country and been disappointed with the experience. If so, why? No. All the countries I have visited have been positive experiences for me, and I think that if visiting a country is a negative experience then you, the visitor, are at fault for having unrealistic expectations. That said, I have never visited the Balearic Islands as I have very low expectations of what I would find there and consequently might be pleasantly surprised if I ever do go.

Answer to:
What is the suffering of Jesus known as? I always believed it was The Passion of The Christ. Kristos was a Greek word meaning something like God/King, so being called The Christ was like being called The King, which is where we have this idea of him being called The King of the Jews. Passion is quite simply a very strong emotion, so calling his suffering a passion gives an idea of how much he suffered. So the Passion of The Christ can...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If you could rule one country, which country would you choose? hahaha sorry for those of you who read that before my edit! Firstly I'm not sure if I would be a good ruler. I'd probably end up being a despotic dictator, mostly because I have an allergic reaction to politicians - I get really angry when I hear the lies they spout. I have to disband my government because of this, and lay out my vision for the country. I'd also need people who were like-minded to carry out my vision, and they are...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I am about to take a huge step by changing the country i live cause i have to and i decided to go and live with someone i love.But people say it is really hard there and i won't like it.What's your stand about it? :/ I have picked up on what you say about "cause I have to". Without prying too much, why do you have to? My wife came to this country amidst warnings and advice telling her that she would be prostituted, raped, left to fend for herself, and many other scare-stories. None, I'm glad to report, have come to pass. Life may be harder where you are going, but that isn't an...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you believe that in Saddam Hussien's case, death was a just penalty for his crimes? No. I don't believe the death penalty is right for anyone, so I would be hypocritical if I agreed with Saddam Hussein's death. Without adding to conspiracy theory I find it interesting that another answer seeks to remind us that the West did not kill Saddam. If I remember correctly we went to war based on a thinly veilled excuse of WMD ready to attack UK within 45 minutes, which...

Answer to:
Are you worried about global warming? Why? Rather than limiting the question to Global Warming, I would say I am anxious about Climate Change. The reason I say this is because the effects for Scotland could be very different from some other areas. The Gulf Stream is a warm current of water that flows across the Atlantic and ends up running to UK. If that changes then our temperature and weather systems could change quite dramatically...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
What are the milestones of a baptist- comming of age, marraige, divorce, and funerals... i need as much details are possible (for a school project). thanks once again brit Carrying on from porshacat's answer, I also would debate whether divorce is seen as a milestone in a Baptist's life. I somehow think that they see milestones as those things you expect to happen, and divorce is usually something that blindsides you rather than something that you enter into a marriage intending.

Answer to:
I have been dating a girl for about 6 months, and I'm worried about a male friend. She picked me over him when we both dated her, but still hangs out with him and says he's a friend. She hid this from me till I asked, and she still hangs out with him.Help You've put down quite a lot here, and I think that will help you to think more clearly as well, so I will give my take on what you have written. I think that you no longer trust your girlfriend. Trust is one of the cornerstones of a relationship, so losing it makes the foundation much more wobbly. The choices I reckon you have are to start the relationship from scratch, carry on as you...

Answer to:
Is it just me or are most of the questions that are being asked on AB lately for opinions and chat? I've been away over Christmas.New Year, so haven't been paying attention, but I notice quite a few "What is your favourite....." cropping up. I suppose these are opinion based.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Who is your favorite actor to ever have played Dracula? For me it has to be Christopher Lee. I remember the Hammer House of Horror films with Peter Cushing as Van Helsing. They used to scare me rotten.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Do all of the earth's atmospheric levels rotate with the earth? No. Different parts of the Earth are at different altitudes, and their movement through our atmosphere created pressure fluctuations - high and low pressures. The dynamics of these pressure differences aren't simple to explain, but basically they try to even out by pressure moving from high to low pressure areas, creating the winds and climate scenarios we see. Pressure tries to even up...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I've heard people say that viagra packets caution that only people over the age of 18 should take it. What could happen if you're under the age limit and you take it? Funny you should ask this question. I was just reading this morning about a small boy who has been prescribes these tablets for a heart condition. This implies that they don't have a massive deliterious effect on younger people, but I don't think that teenagers on the cusp of adolescence would benefit from having their bodies messed around with.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you were the last person left on Earth, what would you do? So many things, so little time. With money not being a problem, but reliable transport being a massive problem, I would want a fast but fuel-efficient car to travel in. I would do all sorts of silly things, get them out of my system, then get in the car and start driving. Being on an island would complicate things a bit, but I reckon I could navigate a motor boat across the channel then find...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I don't understand how one cannot believe in God.. can those who do not believe explain why in a good manner? And how can people rate me down w/o evening answering my question? I think the crux of this is the term "belief". If you believe something then you do so on faith, without actual proof one way or the other. So, while I cannot prove to you that God does not exist, you also cannot prove to me that he DOES exist. You can use your beliefs and tell me that this miracle has happened or that that occurence leads you to see things in a particular light, but...

| 14 people like this

Answer to:
What is the worst commercial jingle? I personally can't stand the Mcdonalds jingle "I'm lovin' it", but, then again, I can't stand the taste of Mcdonalds' either.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Do generally happily married people ever have brief moments when they secretly think "I've married a moron" or something similar? Yes, she does. We all have mad moments and, if we're going to be honest, we embarass our partners occasionally - by accident or deliberatley. I have made the odd faux pas in my time, and been roundly chastised after the event, but that is life and it helps to separate the good moments as well.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
What is your favourite advertisement? (Sorry to jangobean, but my first attempt at this question has disappeared in the ether. This is the closest I can find for you, Jango, old bean.

Answer to:
What is your favourite advertisement? (Sorry to jangobean, but my first attempt at this question has disappeared in the ether. Trying this again. Sorry again to Jangobean.

Answer to:
Would you give an answer to a question knowing that you would be down rated severely? Yes. You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs. I have been downrated on religious matters, because some people are not open to counter-arguments, and I have been downrated on opinion questions, because some readers don't understand that my opinion is my opinion, and I don't care what on earth they think, as that's their opinion. I also occasionally get down-rated...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Do the ends justify the means? Why or why not? I'm going to say no. If you want a certain outcome then you know what is required to hopefully make it come to pass. While you, as the proponent may benefit from taking these steps to produce the result that you want, others may suffer because of your actions. That is not justifiable. Take, as an example, the impending death of Saddam Hussein. The allies and their population wanted him...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What do you think about "House" on Global TV? Is he following the unethical medical practices or he is taking safe risk to save the patient? I really like House, and not only because he started his TV career as a comedian alongside Stephen Fry. He plays a sarcastic, condescending doctor who happens to be very good at his job and not afraid to save a person's life just because it's inconvenient for the hospital lawyers. What is most complex is that he likes to shock with his cutting satire and direct statements, speaking...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How does cum taste? Any metaphores? The anonymous beginner is just about right, though I don't know what the Garden of Eden tastes like. Any of his excreted fluid contains waste from what he eats, so if he eats healthily and not too spicily then his sperm will taste of not too much. If he loves his curry, then it will have a curry tinge to it, and if he eats only strawberries for a week then his sperm will taste strongly of...

Answer to:
If you could buy 1 thing that you've always wanted but could not afford, what would it be? A house.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is 3% of 8000? Also, what is the easiest way to learn this process? Percent means "out of a hundred", and I always thought the sign kind of gives the game away by having the one and two zeros right in front of you. when you have a percentage the first thing you do is divide by one hundred (move the decimal point as suggested by drublic). Then you multiply by whatever the percentage is, so x%of y is (y/100)*x.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Can you tell me about Latvia? East European country, capital is Riga, lies on the Baltic Sea (if it is cold, in Europe we call it Baltic, which gives an idea of how cold it is), sandwiched between Estonia to the North and Lithuania to the South it also borders Russia to the East. Latvian is the main language skopen now, but many of the older populace, say 30+, speak fluent Russian. It is a beautiful country, with the rural...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What are you ashamed of/for? I am most ashamed of what I did with the woman I met after I separated from my first wife. I didn't know what being on the rebound was in that way, and so I thought I loved this woman. When I cam eto realise I didn't I stayed with her for some time, giving her the impression that our relationship was going somewhere. That shames me. When I eventually plucked up the courage to tell her...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
If any two answerbaggers were to marry each other, which two would it be? Why? It look like bigkado and venusstar are top of the charts at the moment. It's a great question, but tends to favour the 'baggers who have been here for some time and got to know each other, so could be seen as favouring the epitomous 'clique' that has mythilogically arisen. It would certainly make a great advert, though - "Answerbag brought us together. They answered our...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I think I may be being stalked, not by one but several people, I dont think the police would take this seriously as i have no concrete proof, what should i do? I'm going to take this seriously. The first thing you need to do is to journal it all down. If something untoward does happen then at least times and places have already been noted so that it can be easier for the authorities to do something after the fact. The other good thing about doing this is that you may notice certain similarities in when and where you are being stalked, and can...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Is Paisley in Glasgow? The way that towns and cities have grown up in UK, means that the original settlement of Paisley is distinct from the original settlement of Glasgow, but over the years the two have grown - Glasgow more quickly - and there is now really no distance between the two that is not built-up. For those who don't know, Paislet is just to the Southwest of the City of Glasgow, and is accepted now as...

Answer to:
What is your favourite car? My dream car is a Lamborghini Diablo, but my favourite affordable car is the Toyota Celica. Can you tell the difference?

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
How can you help someone who has suffered if you are not a professional counsellor? Depends on what they have suffered. I'm not a professional counsellor, but I have lost a son, so know what someone else who loses their child unexpectedly will go through, and what they need to go through to come out the other side. It is similar with certain other experiences, and this means that I know that giving well-intentioned advice is not the way forward in many situations. As the...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How can someone say they love you and not actually mean it or feel it? It's only a group of words. Some people are serial liars, while others say it get what they want. The 3 great relationship lies are: "That really suits you", "I promise I won't c*m in your mouth", and "Of course I'll still love you tomorrow". Love is something that happens, quickly or slowly, to someone and is a way of saying "There is something...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is your favourite advertisement now, or ever? I'm sure this would be answered, but it somehow never got onto the answer page. I hope this second answer will put it there so people can tell me what their favourite ad is.

Answer to:
What ringtone do you have on your cell phone right now? I got the closest (you need to turn the sound up a bit) that I could find to it without being able to load music. The toy is a being called Cheburashka, and starred in a series of Russian cartoons. I think it's cute and I'm soppy like that so have it on my phone.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What are you most proud of? Simple, my family. My children are all hale and hearty, my wife is beautiful (http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/72780, about half way down), and I have no real problems.

Answer to:
When I run, it feels like only the balls of my feet hit the floor. When I try to make them rock back to the heel, it feels funny. What could be the problem? It is natural for only the balls of your feet to touch the ground when running. Indeed, this is how most animals run. By using the balls of your feet you are extending the length of your legs by about 5 inches each, meaning you have a longer stride and can cover the ground more quickly. So, there's no problem.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is your favourite advertisement now, or ever? Mine is definitely the new Irn Bru advert. You get to see some of the places in Scotland, and it is a wonderful play on the cartoon feature "The Snowman".

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Was there a separation between the clergy and the laity in the first century Christian congregation? There wasn't really a "clergy" or "laity" in the first century. There were some other prophets who spread the words of Jesus, such as they understood them, and some learned people who decided to write down what they had heard of the man. Some of these writings were brought together in 326AD to form the book we now call the New Testament, under Emperor Constantine.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Does the Bible accurately report historical events which can be verified by secular research? It depends on which book(s) you read. Some cast doubt, while others verify. I personally take the view that most of the events are explicable and took place, though not necessarily in the timeframe given in the bible. When it comes to the characters it is more difficult. Some of the characters are, in my opinion, made to seem more important than they actually were in history, while other...

Answer to:
If points were not rewarded for anything would you still be here on Answerbag? Yes. For me the points don't matter, which is why I'm only where I am. I enjoy answering the questions and giving my best advice or knowledge, and I love learning new and interesting facts. I find a lot of questions I answer are from relative newcomers and if I DO get rated then it is only a +1 or +2, and I have no problem with that. The comments says things like "Thanks" do...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
What's the worst that can happen? I'm sure that there are worse things than I can think of offhand, but I reckon, on a personal level, that being made to watch each member of your family killed in some gruesome manner, then just being released would count among the worst things.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Truth, or dare? I'm game. Truth. Hit me with it.

Answer to:
What street sign best descibes you? We only have one life.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Who do you hate and why? I don't hate anyone, in the classic sense of the word. There are people I fear, people I pity, people I am upset with, and people who I just don't get. There's no-one, not even the classic KKK or Hitler, who I actually hate, though. Hate isn't a short-term emotion - it eats away at you and thrives on imaged sleights and insults.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why did Russia invade Afghanistan? http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/cur/Baker_00/2002-p4/baker_p4_12-01_mj_sz/ Gives a good answer to your question. In brief, Soviet Russia wanted to shore up a failing Communist government and stop the spread of western influence across central Asia. The difficulty for Russia, and indeed for today's US and UK troops, is that the Afghan people have a very different culture and don't want...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you were a drink, what type would you be? I'd be grapefruit juice - refreshing and more-ish but with a slightly puzzling aftertaste, and a great accompaniment to all you other drinks.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What do porn stars do for arousal? For filming they get aroused in a purely physical sense - the men have 'fluffers' (women who get them hard through masturbation or oral sex), and the women use gels and lubricants to keep them moist. There is really no emotion used during filming, and this tends to come across in the lack of eye contact, etc. I suppose that outside their work they have just as much emotion in a...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
How do you become a witch? That depends on what you believe a witch to be. If you are thinking about someone who is very close to nature and who understands the healing powers of many common plants and flowers, then you probably would do well to study botany and medicine, then join a Wiccan society. If you are looking to join with Lucifer and destroy the world then you will be searching more for lost books of power,...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
Do you believe it is unpatriotic to buy foreign-made cars? No, UK used to design and produce quality cars, but now the quality is in Japanese and German designed and manufactured cars.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What does your family "coat of arms" look like? The MacDonald Clan motto is "Per Mare Per Terras", meaning by land and by sea. The Scottish national motto is actually a better one - "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit", or Wha Dar' Meddle Wi' Me!

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Do you dress from the bottom up or the inside out? Inside out. Undergarments, shirt, trousers, tie, shoes, jacket during the week, and undergarments, shirt/t-shirt, trousers, boots/trainers at weekends (depending on the weather).

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I found out my fiance cheated a year ago, 2 months after our engagement. We had utlimately hit a dry spell on both ends. She admitted but i found out from snooping around. We both love one another very much. Im not ready to give up yet,should i stay? You've given the answer yourself - you're not ready to give up yet. If you love her and she admitted the offence, then you can work past it. Yes, it's hard to know that she broke the trust, but you need to look at things in a different light - look for positives or lesser negatives. Your relationship was just starting off. She's had to live with her guilt for a year. Your...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Making the first move. how should a girl go about doing that? I'll assume you're quite young, if you've never been in this situation before. I also need to say that I'm male, so you know this is a male perspective. Men like to think that they are the ones making the moves, so it's usually not a good idea to ask him out directly - he will see that as detracting from his masculinity. Perhaps one of your friends can mention that...

Answer to:
Anyone own a Ford Focus? going on a trip in one. any problems? I don't own a Focus myself, but many of my friends have one, and they all say it's a reliable car with very little that goes wrong. I hope this helps to allay your concerns a bit.

Answer to:
Will u do any role in a movie which u hav been offered? The temptation is to say "yes", but I can think of certain types of film that I would definitely refuse to be associated with short of absolute starvation. If it was as an ordinary extra - man holding a funny t-shirt - then I would go for it, but if it was a much darker, more adult theme - man wearing leather thong and paraphenalia rapes muscle-bound hunk - then I would politely...

Answer to:
My boyfriend suffers from Asthma. I have a cat and 2 dogs, and he always has a tough time at my house. Does anyone have any advice on how to slow down the symptoms, and make it easier for him? Asthma is not connected to animal hair, so I have to assume he also has a fur allergy. If that is the case you need to decide whether your pets are more important than your boyfriend.

Answer to:
Im trying to win a prize at work & I need to work out these fairytale stories. I just have the initials. For example I was given TTBGG which is The three billy goats gruff. Can anyone work out these: TTLRH TMTJ MTOTH TBTM TFAHW TTBGG LMG TFAHW - The Fisherman And His Wife LMG - The Little Match Girl That's from http://experts.about.com/e/l/li/list_of_fairy_tales.htm You can look for yourself.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Who made god? If god made this world and all who made him? Very similar to the question posed by AC/DC in their song "Who made who?". If you believe in God then He obviously made you and everyone else, so that is your answer. If you don't believe in God then He is a construct from our consciousness to cope with our frailties, and that is your answer. In the end it is a debate about belief, and not one that either side will win.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
People were sitting at a table. 21 appetizers were passed around from person to person in order around the table. MARIE took the first one. Each person took one each time the tray was passed around. Marie took the last one.How many were at the table. If Marie started AND finished, then by taking away that last drink you can see how many people may have been around the table simply by looking at the factors of your number, in this case 20. The factors here are 1 (not applicable as you mention people instead of person), 2,4,5,10, and 20. Any of these would fulfil you question as it stands.

Answer to:
Hi All. Has anyone engaged in MMF or FFM group, three some sex activity. And was there any relationship fall out from this. My Girlfriend is wanting to try MMF but I am a little unsure as this is new to me. I like the idea of FFM but I am worried that thi I've not been involved in it myself, but I can give you a couple of common-sense tips. Three things I see as being important in such a venture are Honesty, Trust, Rules. You need to be honest about why you are doing this - is it to fulfil a fantasy (perhaps as a one-off), or to perk up your sex life (might become a regular occurance, maybe leading to swinging). You need to trust your...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
My boyfriend wont give me any attention... because he wants sleep. but yet he will have sex wtih me, and then go right back to sleep without giving anything back to me. is it mean of me to come on here as a way to bug him so he cant sleep? lol I reckon you're both being mean, in your own ways. I know that we all feel too tired, at times, to give much to our relationship, but if this goes on for too long then we start destroying it by our wanton indifference. It may seem contrived, but he needs to set aside time every week to pay attention to you and to pamper you. On your side you are being mean by keeping him awake, even if you...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What's the difference between an iPod and an mp3 player? Apart from the money? An iPod is Apple's version mp3 player, and is set to interface with iTunes to make downloading from this site easier. It also has some functionality, such as allowing you to tab tunes as favourites, etc. A normal mp3 player will simply hold your mp3 songs on a flash drive and play them in order (usually alphabetical). Is an iPod worth it? I don't think so.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is the best "free" website to send e-cards from? I'm not sure which would be best, because that's down to personal preferance, but you can try 123-greetings.com, or just type free e-cards into google/yahoo/etc.

Answer to:
How do I polish shoes? I can only explain how I polish my shoes and hope you understand. Firstly you need a shoe polish (Kiwi is a brand-name I can think of) that is about the same colour as your shoes. Don't use brown polish on blue shoes, as an example. I use an old toothbrush to put the polish on the shoes. It is environmentally friendly (recycling) and the brush is small enough to get the fiddly bits on some...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Should Britain continue in the EU which is now overun by piss poor Eastern Bloc countries with nothing to offer but cheap labour. Amazing how the unemployment rate in Britain is getting on for two million again. CHARITY begins at home, but not in the EU. Britain should make its mind up one way or the other. We have danced around the outskirts of the EU for so long now, scared to go our own way but also scared to plunge into the middle of European politics. As a result we are getting the worst of both worlds. The Eastern Bloc countries actually have far more to offer than we wish to admit, which is why the jobs under threat are not just manual...

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
How many centimeters is a inch As a rule of thumb it is 2 1/2 cm to one inch. Funny, that expression - a rule of thumb. It actually comes from the measurement of an inch.The nail joint of the average person's thumb is about an inch long, so measuring quickly one would use their thumb to measure and this was termed a thumb rule, or a ruler made by using the thumb joint. This has since become known as a rule of thumb,...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
More than I realised - 134, including Pushkin and Bulgakov, Pratchett and Adams, Feist and Eddings, and of course Asimov. I really must sort out my bookshelves.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Whichis the smallest possible no. which can b written in any possible way using two +ve integers? 69 is a good number. It's same turned 180 degrees, if that's any help. It's also a favourite of mine for other reasons.

Answer to:
OK sari, I have a 7'0" fake tree with tinsel and several different kinds of baubles on it. It has a fairy on top that my sone made when he was 9, and every year we buy one new decoration as a family, removing one of the more basic decorations to make space. These will eventually be handed down t our children as they have need of them, and we will have a memory of each year in each...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Any good tips for potty/toilet training 2 year olds? I'd pretty much go with little foggy. Always use the proper toilet, and tell them what a big girl/boy they are now. You can get a child seat that fits on the normal seat. Always toilet them just before bed. If they aren't quite ready don't get frustrated. Our first son was 2 1/2, our daughter 16 months, and our youngest son was just past 2, so you may have a false-start. Always...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do you know if some one really loves you The short answer is that you don't have to ask. I suppose that the things they do to and for you, the fact of them being there for you, their conversation, the electric feel of their touch, the feeling that something is missing when they're not there. I don't know, there is just an understanding when you look in their eyes that they love you. Some people say it, others show...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Who re-places questions submitted in the wrong category? If a question is put in the wrong category it can be flagged up by any answerbagger, using the 'flag this question' box just under the question rate box. One of the staff team will then examine and move if required, or remove perhaps. If you find one and flag it up you get moderation points.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Which do you like, Pepsi or Coke? I don't generally drink either - I prefer Irn Bru - but because it's so difficult to get outside Scotland I'll say Coke.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is your favourite AC/DC song? I've got big balls. Oh, sorry, AC/DC song? Yes, I've got big balls (I just wanted to write it twice because I'm puerile). Either that or High Voltage.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
What do you want for Christmas 2006? I want the bit of candy stick you offered. Actually, lame though it sounds, I already have what I want for Christmas - my family with me. I went through the divorce thing a few years ago, and went out with some experience and found the lady I want to be with. Didn't work quite like that - I actually just wanted her as a friend til I met her, then I wanted her with an ache I can't...

Answer to:
Answerbag won't let me attatch images. How can I fix this problem? It should do. I assume you are using the little "add an image" icon just underneath the answer box. You should be able to browse your computer, pick the right photo, and then upload it. I just have.

Answer to:
Is suicide illegal in England? Yes, punishable by death LOL. The punishment for suicide in UK, both under Scottish law AND English law, is that the person is not allowed to be buried on consecrated ground.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If you see someone struggling for help with something do you help or ask if they need a hand first? Why? I ask first, because I have tried to help someone before just to have them shout at me that they were doing just fine, thank you, and I could blody well just leave them alone. Things aren't always what they seem.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Get your creative juices flowing, what else can LOL be used for? Luscious oral lipstick leave only lentils lewdness over-leaf lights off, ladies Learned of Leicester lump of lard

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If Santa sat you on his knee and asked what is your most inner secret what would you reply? I couldn't divulge my most inner secret, as it would no longer be a secret. The only person who knows it, apart from me, is my wife, and that is simply because I couldn't go to our wedding without her knowing absolutely everything about me.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
In a world that is willing to pay an exorbitant price for freedom, why aren't more people exercising their options or making better choices? None of us have perfect freedom, as that would be completely chaotic and anarchic. Many countries, though, have a great degree of freedom - of thought if not deed, but the present climate seems to be highlighting those freedoms as they disappear one by one from our society. If you think the price of freedom is exorbitant, then you should try living without it - that is a much higher price to...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Please ignore Bob, midori. English is his first language, so he is intolerant of people who have learned enough to be understood but not yet got a doctorate in English language and Grammatical Use. Your question is a good one, and comes down to the economy and taxation. Governments tax the sale of tobacco, and make loads of money from it, which they use to help other parts of the economy. If...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do you feel about your in-laws? I love and get on really well with my present mother-in-law, but the previous one made the Wicked Witch of the West seem like Goldilocks. It's strange how the scales get lifted after a failed relationship sometimes.

Answer to:
If you could be reincarnated as any person or any thing what would you come back as? I want to come back as a ray of laser light. I want to be shot out into space and to see what's out there first hand.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
When your eye is itchy, is it your actual eyeball or the skin around it that is itchy? There is normally a thin layer of mucus-like fluid between the eyeball and the eyelids. If this dries up then there is some friction caused, and your eyelids can feel itchy. I'm not sure if you can actually feel anything on your eyeball itself, apart from maybe the feeling of pressure.

Answer to:
As opposed to Scottish Prime Ministers, or Welsh Prime Ministers? Do you want a list of them? Do you want my opinion on how they fare? Do you want a discussion on whether they should replace the monarchy completely? Without a better structured question it is impossible to know what answer you are looking for, so my answer is useless to you. Please think about what you want, then repost.

Answer to:
From a quick discussion about this I now believe that dying in your dream is a way of telling you that you need to change your life. It is a metaphorical death, or ending of your present life, allowing you to then start anew. If you ignore your dream then you are ignoring your inner feelings. It's up to you to believe this or not - I am kind of sceptical, but the person who told me...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
When scuba diving how do you explode your lungs with the air tank? do you really have to try to make it happen or could be from a simple mistake? its the one thing that is preventing me from getting a license. I'm not a diver, so I'm using a bit of common sense here. In normal circumstances our natural position of the lungs is to be deflated, and they get inflated by our rib muscles expanding the lungs, creating a lower pressure in the lungs which is equalised by air being drawn in. The difference with diving is that you get your air from a compressed cylinder, so if you use the same...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
julio needs to draw a line segment 15cm long. he does not have a ruler. he does some sheets of letter size 28.0cm by 21.5 cm paper. describe how julio can use the paper to measure 15cm. Julio is a clever bloke, so he takes two pieces of his paper and places them side by side so that he now has two widths of 21.5cm, giving him 43cm. He then takes another piece of paper and lays it against this length, but on it's long side, so he has covered 28cm of the 43cm, leaving 15cm clear to draw his line segment.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If you could go back in time with plans of world domination what would you bring back in time to meet those goals? Without getting into the argument that you could no longer exist or something like it. I've given this a couple of false starts, because just about anything can become a two-edged sword (metaphorically speaking). Take back a gun and you might be assassinated with it, etc. So I reckon I would take a platoon of SAS (Spetsnatz/Navy Seals/Ghurkas/ninja) with me to ensure a nice safe transition of power. They would be fiercely loyal to me and their reward would be to rule their...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How come we compete in horse racing? are there any other animal riding races like with elephants or pandas? In many arab countries they have camel racing, and I have seen ostrich racing in southern Africa, but I don't know if elephants compete in races.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Do you think that schools should have dress codes? From my experience of schools, both with dress code and without, leads me to recommend a dress code. I know that it means everyone has to pay out money for the uniform, but there are two massive advantages to this: If all pupils have to wear the same uniform then it is far more difficult to distinguish how much more money the rich ones have, and it is much more easy to identify that the...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do you have kids? If yes, what age did you become a mother or father and how many? I was 22 when my oldest son was born. 15 months later came my daughter, then a son who, unfortunately didn't live very long. After that came my youngest son, when I was 28. A few years later my wife and I divorced, she has remarried and had two more girls, and I married a lovely lady who has a son just days older than my daughter.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What are some good topics for a dissertation (in theology)? Why Emperor Constantine decided to censor the books of the new testament and whittle them down to only the ones which said what he wanted them to. you could also discuss the male dominance shown in the bible as we know it, and the goddess worship that so frightened the men of the time.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Am I wrong for making my fiance choose between me and her male friend? I see no other choice. She won't introduce us and they are very very close. She made over 200 calls from my house phone in 2 months. Most of them before 6am when I wake up. I'd say you are right. I'm sure you've already thought of the questions - Why won't she introduce you? Why does she phone so early? If she is calling so much from your phone, then how much is she calling from her/his phone? No, if she is your fiancé she has agreed to marry you, which means no secrets, no lies, no others. If it is a misunderstanding then...

| 7 people like this

Answer to:
Would you eat food made from genetically modified crops? Yes, and probably already do without realising it. The only difference is that farmers used to pick the biggest/juiciest/ brightest by hand and seed from them, now it's done by science. The end result's the same.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Is there a song you like that most people don't? If so, what is it? My wife likes the song "Dobre Vecher" as sung by Ruslana (she who won the 2004 Eurovision song contest). Being Ukrainian, her choice may seem understandable. The song is a slightly jazzed up version of a traditional Christams evening incantation. Despite my best efforts, both here and in Ukraine, I have been unable to find ANYBODY else who rates this song at all.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is there something that you do EVERY night before going to bed? Yes, I make sure my wife is comfortable in her side of the bed, give her a kiss, then switch off the light and get into my side of the bed. I won't go into what happens after that.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is your favorite old school video game? Arcade style, my first favourite was Galaxians, but on my Spectrum (yes, I had a Spectrum) there were games designed by Ultimate.. They included Jetpac, Psst, Cookie, and my favourite - Attic Attack. Other than that I used to play text adventures, but they are so difficult to get nowadays.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
What is your favorite Christmas song? Depends on my mood. If I'm introspective then Gregg Lake's 'I believe in Father Christmas', but if I'm in more of a fun mood then I like Mel (Smith) & Kim (Wilde)'s version of 'Rockin around the Christmas tree'.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How do you think it might affect one's choice to rate others (up or down) if rating was not anonymous? I am happy for my down-rates to be shown. I think carefully before dumping on someone and will generally put a comment that makes it quite obvious I felt they were out of order. If I just don't agree with an answer then I don't rate it at all. Apart from one - I disagreed, but the answer was so well written I had to rate it up.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why is the destruction of an old building or structure referred to as an "implosion"? It is clearly not an implosion, but a series of syncronized explosions. Although the destruction is caused by a series of controlled explosions of incendiary devices, the net effect is not to blow the building outward, but rather to keep destruction as minimal as possible by making the building collapse in on itself (the Twin Towers were a perfect example of this kind of implosion). Although it is not, strictly speaking, an implosion, it is not an explosion so we...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Are you afraid that al gore in "an inconvienient truth" is right about global warming? Am I afraid? No. Do I believe the truth of it? Pretty much. Can I do much more than I already am? Not unless there's a popular revolt or until election time comes round. There are scientific studies that suggest varying degrees of argageddon coming our way, but they all agree that we are doing more harm to the world than good, and unless we stop and try to reverse this process then we...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What does your name mean? The name, meaning, and origin of Iain Iain Meaning: God is Gracious Gender: M Origin: Celtic/Gaelic http://www.babynamebox.com/i/Iain.html I'm sure that others can find their name meanings here. Iain is the Gaelic version of the English John or, variously, Jan, Ivan, Johan, etc. My middle name is my clan name. I like the way my wife's name is set out, though....

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I invited my friend to a formal Christmas dance. After she accepted, I find myself thinking about her all night after I see her. Does this mean I like her or am I caught up in the dance? By going to a formal dance, would she necessarily give me a shot? Simple answer, then one where I read too much into your question. Simple answer - she likes you and is happy to be seen with you. She will give you a shot if she's not already with someone else and you ask properly. I love when you ask if you might be caught up in the dance. What an expression! Life is a dance, and so is our interpersonal relations with others. If you are caught up...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Should there be a skate park built in Magherafelt? I think this is a great idea. We are presently having a skate-park built where I live, despite the protestations of a section of the community that "it'll encourage more hoodlums and drunks into town". Actually, as was pointed out at a public meeting, skaters don't drink or do drugs because it upsets their balance and detracts from their enjoyment of their sport. That's...

Answer to:
How does one become an ideal Answerbagger? I'm not sure if there is such a thing, but the closest I have abased myself before are Lady Fuschia and Boredasmustard. They are both gorgeous intelligent temptresses, with voices like those sirens I had to escape from, and intellect sharper than the teeth of Cerberus.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What food do you believe best represents your country? Scotland holds the haggis as it's food, but I would rather have a prime Aberdeen Angus steak or delicious Scottish Salmon. As for my wife, Ukraine has something very similar to a lump of lard, called Salo (sah-low) as their dish. It is salted pig fat, I believe, and is guaranteed to give a coronary. They tend to eat it with vodka.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is "stacking" in airports? Quite literally what it sounds like, only with huge flying hulks of metal. When there are delays affecting the landing aeroplanes the control tower advises aircraft to take up a holding position where they circle the airport at a given height. Because the aircraft are placed at different heights, but all making the same circuit, they are said to be stacked, and they are then given permission to...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How do I get over all the bad stuff that's happened in my life over the past 18 months? All the robberies, the illnesses and deaths in my family, losing my job, my house and my business? I dont know why it's happening, but how do I get over it? I'm sure you've had the platitudes - one day at a time, time's a great healer, etc. You may also have had the religious leeches - look into your heart and find Jesus, etc. The reality is that life can be sh*t. I'm not a counsellor, so I'm not going to counsel you. But you've had illnesses, death, and theft, lost your job, house, business and self-respect. You...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Who was the greatest person of all time? Difficult to define "great" but I would say that Leonardo Da Vinci seemed to have a genius in so many different disciplines that he could be held up as the "greatest" person.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What question would you love to ask, but believe you would never get an answer to? My question, because I don't trust mediums so wouldn't believe their attempted answer, is "What does God (or however/whatever may exist beyond death) actually look like?"

Answer to:
If Christians were to begin celebrating the birth of Christ at another time of year, would there still be enough 'holidays' around Nov-Dec to have a gift-giving holiday season and time off work? What would it be called? I suppose the holiday could always revert back to being called Saturnalia - the festival of sun-return. It is was celebrated long before the Christian faith subsumed it, and will continue to be celebrated way into the future.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What's your favorite kind of cheese? Cheddar for me, but the rest of the family prefer smoked stuff.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Where did you get your avatar from? I wondered for years in the wilderness, exiled by the Gods, until I finally found my home here on Answerbag. My avatar came with me.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Hey, i don't know the english word, but when the baby is inside your stomach, you can take a test to find out if the baby have some sort of dissease. What kinda thing can you find out with this test?? what dessease'es and other things.. It's called, if I understand you correctly, an amniocentesis. Try http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/examinations/amniocentesis.htm It is basically testing for genetic abnormalities, and there is a risk with the test itself, but you have to weigh up the good with the bad for yourself.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Where is the crazy-est place you have had sex? Now, there's crazy - weird, and there's crazy - stupid. The stupidest place was on a bluff not too far from where I used to live. We didn't realise that there was a car-park not too far away and had a group of American tourists walk past us about 10 feet away. I was SO embarassed. The weirdest place for me would be midnight in the Black Sea. The plankton is phosphorescent and...

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
Your favorite politician and why, past or present? Robin Cook. He stood alone against the rest of his cabinet, for his beliefs, and (many say) was killed for them. He had principles, which most politicians don't even know how to spell.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Does Masturbate leads to weight loss? How to control it? Masturbation leads to weightloss in the same way that any other exercise does by using calories. The average masturbation will use around 200 calories, the equivalent of a 30 minute brisk walk. I'm not sure there is any need to control masturbation unless you feel uncomfortable or are making other people uncomfortable by your impulses. You're also less likely to eat while...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I have been a step mom for about 6 months now and it seems like the kids do not respect me and they try to get inbetween me and thier dad, they tell me they love me and they are happy I'm their mom, does this mean I'm doing a bad job or what is wrong? Absolutely not. Children are devious little devils, however angelic they appear, and they understand a lot more than they are given credit for, even if it is on a different level to us adults. The children will not automatically respect you. Depending on their age they might never respect you. If they are young enough they will come to accept your authority, but older children become very...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What is your reaction to a gun pointing at you? Would you freeze or would you run thinking you can outrun a bullet? I reckon I would freeze and then lose control of my bodily functions, if not during then after the incident. Seeing questions like this makes me glad that guns are not legal in UK, or I'd have to emigrate.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is the best thing or thing you have ever won? The only thing I have ever won was a fancy-dress competition when I was 5. We weren't particularly rich, so when my brother and I asked to take part in the competition my mother got hold of some crepe paper and made two "Robin Hood" outfits. My brother had a placard stating "Robin Hood", and mine said "And his Merry Man". The judges had a good laugh and...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What "controversial" topics in AB have you found to be most dangerous to address? That'd be ones that you wish you had never seen. Occasionally a question comes up that I know I can answer, but I also know that I'm going to get down-rated as soon as pen touches paper (metaphorically). A question along the lines of "Can a paedophile have any saving graces?" is set to get either an easy answer or or a down-rate. The more thought you give to the answer the more likely you are to get lambasted. Sometimes I will...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Should I be a little disheartened that my status as "Brain" appears to be statistically speaking reliant on the 60 points I got for telling people what I looked like? No. If you had obviously lied by pretending to be green and slimey then you would have been down-rated, so your intelligance kicked in and made you describe yourself properly. I'm now going to look at this picture of you, so you might get still more points.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I'm a very skilled hacker and HTML artist.I have made over 13 websites of only 6 I am proud of.I found a way to automatically make my badge number go up,I haven't used it yet but would you hate me if I did? I have you as level 8 just now, Zladdy, as of 11 Dec 06. Feel free to make yourself whatever badge number you want. You can abuse your position by down-rating people, or up-rating people, with more efffect than you should possess, but no matter what level you achieve your answers will still draw the same attention. If you answer well then you will get up-rated in turn, and if you answer badly...

Answer to:
What do you all do? I do finance during the day, I'm an Assistant Scout Leader on the occasional evening, and some would even have me as a freemason. Other than that I fly around saving the world and sometimes get to sit quietly with my wife and enjoy a romantic evening.

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
Is it better to love your job but make no money or hate your job and make a ton of money? I can only answer for me personally. I would rather have my job, which I enjoy but don't make heaps from, than have loads of money from a job that made me paranoid and a nervous wreck. I work to live, I don't live to work.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
1992 Toyota Camry SE V6 (3.0L). There's a weird almost rumbling noise coming from the rear when driving over uneven/rough/bumpy pavement. It's unrelated to exhaust (I had it checked) - could it be the rear struts are going? It sounds like one, or both of your rear suspension strut bearings. Changing them is fiddly and time-consuming, but much cheaper than buying complete new struts. Your choice.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you think it's bad that i'm only 13 with all of my family being basically full on Catholic and I'm atheist?I always hate it whenever I see people mentioning Christ and my view on him is that he was one of the very first DOCTORS. No, it's not bad. I lost my religion when I was 6, and asked some questions that I thought were reasonable, but the teachers thought otherwise. I believed that Jesus may have been a time-traveller (probably from watching Dr Who) and wanted to know why he couldn't be this. The answer was to throw me out of Sunday School for being a disruptive influence. In my mind a lack of answer was...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Are we obligated to take care of our elderly parents even if they were horrible parents to us? You are not obliged to do any such thing. One would hope that most parents were reasonable to their children, and time and hindsight would show this to the now grown children. But if the parents were really nasty then there is nothing that says you are honourbound to look after them in their dotage. That is a matter for your conscience.

| 7 people like this

Answer to:
Why do adults say that it's wrong for young children(about 12)to wacth porn and use swear words?I mean urges are natural and swearing only offends us because we want it to This is kind of two questions in one. Swearing - using expletives in place of other words shows the ignorance and lack of vocabulary of the user. It is seen as being offensive because we want the younger generation to be better educated than we were and their use of "F*ck" every second word shows us just what NEDs (Non-Educated Delinquents) we now have on the streets. Porn - There...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If there was a suspected serial killer on the loose and active in your area, what action would you take to try and protect yourself? Serial killers usually have a particular prey in mind, so if you know what the connection is (and in the Ipswich case it seems to be prostitution) then you want to avoid activities that will draw attention to you as having that particular prerequisite. This doesn't mean you'll be immune, but it WILL lessen the likelihood of becoming the next victim. The other thing that everyone can...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is a safe amount of time each day to let my 5 yr old use the computer? I would mostly agree with Frank. Now that most screens are LCD/TFT rather than the old CRT monitors there is not nearly so much of a problem with eyesight, as long as you ensure they're not craning close to the screen. At 5 I would expect you to supervise your child in some way, although you have the ultimate responsibility for how you accomplish that. I would certainly be wary of what...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you think North and South Korea will unite one day? If so, do you think it's going to be soon? The present climate seems to encourage independence rather than unity, so I don't think North and South Korea will join as things stand. Even Scotland is trying to gain independence, but the English government/monarchy seem not to want to let go. I wonder if this will change when they have finally bled our natural resources and we start to become a net deficit to the rest of Britain,...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
So, just what is the off-side rule? The offside rule is quite straightforward. At its simplest it is as follows: If your team is attacking (has possession of the ball) and there is no member of the opposition between you and the opposition's goalmouth except the goalkeeper, and you are actively taking part in play (or could be considered to be interfering with play) then you will be judged to be offside. The only real...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Mormons and Freemasons use many of the same symbols on their "lodges" and "temples." These symbols include the compass, square, beehive, and more. What's the connection? Beehive? That's a new one on me and I'd love to know what the symbolism is. The square, or set-square, and compasses are used in a freemason's lodge as they are instruments used by masons to ensure that their work is satisfactory, and this is transferred to everyday life, along with other masonic instruments. The 'temple' part comes from the bible. I have no idea what...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What was your worst day ever? The day I held my dying son in my arms and watched him slowly slip away. That said I think that Jenniferx has a worse time and my heart goes out to her.

| 7 people like this

Answer to:
What would make a father molest his own child? Do you think it's a chemical inbalance in the brain? I just dont undarstand. I think it's seldom a chemical imbalance, although that's a handy excuse to hide behind. Usually there is a background of abuse of some form for the person. If it has been left unchecked then they believe that it is acceptable for them to perpetuate that abuse. The most notable case in recent history is that of the Pitcairn Islanders, who had almost ritualistic paedophilia.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What other word comes to your mind when you hear the word mop?*Mop can not be an answer* I think of "Broom", but not for the usual reason. There is a Scout song called "Boom Chick-a-boom", and one of the verses is done like a janitor. The line I think of is " I say a-broom, chick-a-mop, a chick-a-mop, a chick-a-broom".

Answer to:
What would you rather be, a Ninja or a pirate? I want to be a ninja pirate, sailing the seas and whooping ass in every port. I'd call myself Wong-John Silver (I await the screams and down-ratings for that bad and tasteless joke).

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do u drink orange juice in the morning or coffee? It depends how much time I have. If i am running a little late then a quick orange juice will suffice, but if I have time I love to make Turkish coffee. Funny, but I can't stand the instant stuff - it both looks and smells like a cat has been first. But properly ground beans, in water slowly heated to almost boiling then poured into the cup actually tastes quite nice. After that I need to...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is the big deal about virginity? As I see it, Antigone, the main plus of virginity is that you don't know what you might be missing. It helps proect against a range of sexually transmitted diseases, although there is no defence for when you finally give up your virginity. Some people just like to feel supercilious that they have something that you can only lose once.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Why do we use the word "ethnic" to describe anything typically African/Indian/ Asian/South American? It's one of those words that is used as a euphamism and will soon be like 'gay' (originally happy, but now another word for homosexual). Ethnic is taken to mean someone or something from the areas you describe, and has connotations of 'quaint', 'picturesque', and 'old fashioned'. Although I like the fact that our language is still dynamic I get...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What are some good guidelines on what to wear when you're meant to be going out somewhere but don't know how formal/ dressy or casual it will be and don't really have a way to find out? This is so much easier for men than women, but I'll try to help you. I'm surprised that someone who has your background in fashion is having this problem, though. I hope you have, in your wardrobe, something that you don't mind trashing too much. You are going to have to be smart, but in a casual kind of way. What is quite chic just now is a loose-fitting top, armless, that is...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why is masturbation wrong?how can we avoid it? Who says masturbation is wrong? There's nothing wrong with masturbation. The only excuse you may have for thinking this is if you have been constantly told (brainwashed) by someone in authority that bad things will happen if you masturbate. It is an enjoyable thing to do, especially to a partner. It can form an important part of love-making. It can be used for physical release when the...

| 29 people like this

Answer to:
Should I check to see if the question I want to ask has already been asked, or just write it? You should always try to check, as it becomes difficult to think of new ultra-comments for the same - or similar - question all the time. Of course you may find that you NEED to ask your question a specific way to get the answer you are looking for.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do you get a fast food franchise called nando's where you live? Not in Scotland, but my daughter goes there all the time, down in England. We can get Nandos sauces, though, in our supermarkets.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What are your initials? IM. I'm not sure why you got rated down for this. I have no problem giving my initials as it's not hard to work them out from my e-mail address anyway.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you think certian music would affect how a baby would behave. Yes. It has been shown through studies that children and adults of all ages are susceptible to mood changes through music. Children who listen to certain styles of music before examinations perform better (or worse) than they would normally be expected to. Listening to music while pregnant can help the progress of the foetus. So likewise the beats and rhythms of music can affect a child's...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Can someone motivate me to go to school like I should? Motivation only works if the basic will to do something is there. It's like my stopping smoking - I knew all the risks but needed something to give me the impetus to stop. In the same way you know all the arguments for and against formal schooling. If you are a real self-starter and work better doing your own research in a 'bubble' then school isn't actually the best...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
If you worked in a hotel and were looking after a customer's car keys, and they came and asked for them on check out, clearly intoxicated- what would you do? A sticky one, because it's their property but you would become an accessory to any incident that may take place. I would probably start by telling them that if they were insisant then they could have their keys, but I would be honour-bound to report them to the local police, offer to make them a cup of coffee, and then try to find the manager. It's called upward delegation, sweetie.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I got my breasts augmentated and I didn't really want anyone to know (it really is not very noticable) Is this really something I should hide? My gf told everyone! The fact that you got your breasts augmented suggests that you were really quite embarassed about the size they were (although I have no understanding of why people are embarassed by what is naturally theirs). If you took the step to augment your breasts then subconsciously, at least, you wanted to be less embarassed by them - or, turning that around, you wanted to be able to show them off. So,...

Answer to:
Can you tell when your partner is "faking it"? My partner, to the best of my knowledge, has never 'faked it'. There have been many times where she has not climaxed, or we have climaxed at different times, or I have not climaxed. I occasionally have sex with her because she has a physical need for it, as she occasionally does for me, but usually our wish for sex is mutual and relaxed and we both achieve orgasm. If she doesn't...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why do people point to their wrist to ask the time? If they are close enough to hear the response, seems they would be close enough to simply ask. I reckon it's simply reinforcing the question. If you only ask the time there is no sense of urgency or need, but if you also pantomime your wrist then you convey a greater need to know. Like another poster, I have been flummoxed when asking for the time. A well to-do gentleman, who obviously had a fob-watch approached and I asked the time while pointing to my wrist. He pulled his...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Can cocaine be transmitted to another person via vaginal fluid? Not in large enough quantities to have any real effect. If you take cocaine then it is inhaled and passed into the blood stream very quickly, giving a 'hit', or blood rush, as I understand these things. As your blood is cleaned then the various bodily fluids that come into contact with the excrement can pick up trace amounts of such things as cocaine, but only in really minute...

Answer to:
I've always wondered about this: How much do women walk around with a sex drive? It often seems to me that they want sex to capture a man, have children, or get affection, but once that's accomplished, many seem to care less unless their man becomes angry It sounds like you have a chip on your shoulder. The question can be aimed at men just as much as at women. I love and enjoy sex with my wife. We no longer go like bunny-rabbits, but we enjoy a deeper love and a more evenly paced sexual relationship. Sex doesn't need to stop because you're married with children. You just need to understand that there are other pressures on your...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
As my age progresses, why does Christmas seem to come closer and closer together in time? Because you're heading toward something spectacular, John. Eventually time will concertina so much that you will believe that all your Christmases have come at once. That'll be about 5 minutes before the implosion that will wipe out the time paradox and send you to heaven, but it'll be fun while it lasts.

Answer to:
How goes the goat? I had no idea you were a freemason.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What does the term, LIFE HAPPENS, mean to you? My first thought is that it is a corruption of the more crude SH*T HAPPENS. This is a form of fatalism, where you are being told that it doesn't really matter what you try to do to avoid something, there is always the part you can forget that will result in ultimate failure. The golem in the gears, as it were. Deus Ex Machina. The spanner in the works.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
When I examine my computer I come accross many missing shortcuts, unknown file extensions, etc. may be due to many installs and downloads I have done . The computer has also become slow. Which free tools can I use to clean my computer? Another way, and one which is not recommended unless you have an idea of what you are doing, is to partition your disk using the DOS FDISK command. For this you need a boot disk, normally a floppy, that will boot before the rest of your system. Go into dos and execute your fdisk, then partition your hard disk. When I did this I used a very small C: so that I could intsall Windows 98 on it,...

Answer to:
Are you the type person who waits for the "WALK" sign to allow it, or do you cross the street when it is practical to do so? What does this say about you? Jay-walking is not nearly as serious an offence in UK as it appears to be in US. If I see that it is safe for me to cross the road then I have no qualms about so doing. I think it says that I am decisive and forward-thinking.

Answer to:
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF THERE IS NO SUN LIGHT IN THE WORLD? I'm sure we've had a similar question before. The main thing about sunlight is it gives heat, to keep us alive, and energy, to allow plants to photosynthesise, so without it we'd all be dead. Right, with that out of the way, let's see if I can work out what you wanted to ask. If we lived in complete darkness then we would quickly (as a race) become photophobic and evolve...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How much, on average, does a professional submissive make in a year? This is almost an oxymoron. If you are a submissive then you wouldn't be demanding money (that's a dominant trait) so you would end up with nothing. Actually, I've never heard of professional submissives. Submissives tend to have the greater need, to be protected and nurtured and disciplined, where dominant figures would tend to look for submissives they don't need to...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
If you were married for a really long time, and your partner dies, would you re marry and how soon? When you lose someone you love then it is difficult enough to go on, let alone think about what comes next. Given a bit of time you usually start to feel lonely. Family may help, but they soon go back to their own lives, and friends who are still couples become unsure of how to handle a widow(er). If you still feel young enough then you are quite likely to look for another relationship - to...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you like your national anthem? While the Scots still officially have the British national anthem there are many times when other tunes/songs are used instead, such as football and rugby. Usually it is Flower of Scotland that is played: O Flower of Scotland, When will we see Your like again, That fought and died for, Your wee bit Hill and Glen, And stood against him, Proud Edward's Army, And sent him homeward,...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is The Anti-Troll Club? I suppose the best thing to do is to explain what a troll is, even if you already know. A troll is someone who comeonto a forum such as this with the express intent of disrupting and insulting those who use the forum. The easiest way to do this on Answerbag is to down-rate people for no reason and without justification. It is upsetting for those people to whom it happens, as they put a lot of...

| 9 people like this

Answer to:
O.k since no one answerd they are from norway, Is anyone from Europe here ? where? Yes, cami, there are quite a few from Europe, but mostly UK. I am Scottish, BAM is English, Lady Fuschia is Welsh (I'm going to get hit really hard by both), and my wife is Ukrainian. I think Roger Kovaciny is originally from Eastern Europe, but now lives in US. I'm glad you're from Norway as we need some strong Viking blood to get rid of the trolls that seem to be prowling...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
When taking the Oath of office, should one be able to swear on the Quran? Or should the Bible be the ultimate solitary text used by all who take any type of Oath in and out of the judiciary? This answer is in two parts. First of all you have to remember that US is a mostly Christian country, so the laws and statutes reflect a mostly Christian belief and those called to the bench swear to the Christian God to uphold the law as it pertains to US. Secondly, though, if you are giving evidence at a trial and are asked to take an oath on the book of the sacred law then you can ask for...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I heart there are people who lear a language that some aliens speak on star trekk. why don't they learn a real langugane? Yes, nona, there are people who learn to speak Klingon, the language of the Klingon people as used in Star-Trek and its sequels. The extraordinary thing about Klingon is that it is a complete language, and was designed as such, complete with grammatical rules and exceptions. It was created by a group of professors of language (they may have been just doctors of language) so that it could be...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My television has no picture and no sound First of all we'll get rid of the more obvious questions. Is it plugged in? Is the fuse in the plug OK? Is it switched on? Are the other electrical goods in your place working? Is the cable attached to the TV? Is the aerial in properly (both ends)? Does it work at another socket? Right, now that those are out of the way we can look at the problem without worrying too much about human...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is the highest level and what is it called? I was sure the highest attainable level was STAFF. I'm sure that Joel has more power than any simple sage or deity, or even a Stabledog. The jury's still out on Beyond BAM.

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
When a player wins two out of three or three out of five sets, the player has won a _____? A firelighter? A torch? No. Wait.....I've got it - a MATCH!

Answer to:
What is a rim job? A rim job, or rimming, is when one person gives sexual gratification to another person by using their tongue in and around the partner's anus, or rectum.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Describe to me a type of sex OK. This won't be easy, though. Anal sex. This is when the man, or woman wearing a strap-on phallus, penetrates their partner's anus.Because the anus doesn't produce its own lubricant it is a good idea to have some artificial lubricant handy. Whereas the vagina is a series of ribbed mascle, the anus has a sphincter, or muscle that conracts to seal the passageway. This has to...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
HELP! My boyfriend is coming to see me n a week! Last we had sex. It sucked. REALLY BAD! It was embarrassing for us both. It was our first time with each other. We both aren't virgins. Can a guy please tell me what they like a girl to do..guy's be honest! This may sound a bit lame to you, but it is the best advice I can give. 1. Don't decide that you are definitely going to have sex. If it works out that way then fine, but if you feel you have to have sex then it is going to be bad. 2. Make the setting right. If you have dimmer switches for your lights then turn them down a bit, or use a lamp or candles - mood lighting. Have some relaxing...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
Is using pornography as a means of relief in a relationship considered cheating? Some partners consider it so, but I don't agree. At the very worst it could be seen as cheating in your mind, in that you are gaining sexual release from viewing another person. In most relationships, though, one partner has a higher sex dirve than than other partner, and there are three choices - 1, become frustreated by the partner's lack of sex drive; 2, force your attentions on...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
What is your darkest sexual fantasy? I can understand why there are not yet any answers here. I won't give away full details of my darkest fantasy either, as it is too easy to have these things come back to metaphorically bite you on the bum. Some thoughts have to remain private. What I will say is that my wife would no longer be my wife if I enacted such a fantasy, and I sometimes disgust myself that I could hold such...

| 12 people like this

Answer to:
How to discriminate between the real Santa Claus and just an actor dressed as a Santa? That's an easy one. Lock him up and have sex with him at least twice. We all know that Santa only cums once a year, so if he orgasms both times he is obviously just an actor. If you enjoyed the sex you can now feel free to molest him as many times as you wish, as long as he is up for it.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What are your thoughts about bisexuality? If you've read other answers I've given you will know that I am not hedged in by religious morals, so I feel more free to make judgements based on my experience. I have not yet met a bisexual person who is any worse than any other person I have met. To paraphrase Shylock, if we prick them do they not bleed? How someone lives their life is their choice as long as it does not impinge,...

Answer to:
What do you understand by the word "liberal"? I take it to mean a party that favours more freedoms. From the Latin word 'liber', meaning free, something liberal tends toward freedom. In UK there are three main parties - the Conservatives, who tend to want things to be unchanging (esp with regard to social standing), Labour, who have traditionally been supported by and have supported the poorer, disadvantaged working man, and...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Coffee (whats your favorite brand) We get our coffee from a shop in Aberdeen, UK, called MacBeans. They grind our coffee very finely for us, so that we can heat it in an ibrik (Turkish coffee pot) and have proper tasting coffee. I have never been able to, and still can't, stomach that horrible instant coffee. Yuch!

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I'm starting a new cloth diaper delivery service. Are there still parents that use cloth diapers & how much would you pay per week for a cloth diaper service in your area? I remember....oh, sorry, got carried away. I remember when my children were just little babies. We would use Pampers if we were going out and about, because it may not be appropriate to change nappies quite so often, but around the house they had terry cloth nappies. The manufacturer of the nappies, if I remember correctly was a company called Zorbit (probably short for absorb it), and that is...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Are you a cold weather human or hot weather human. I am a hot weather human stuck in a cold weather human's body. This is probably because of where I live, i.e. in the foothills of Scotland. WE have rain in the summer, snow in the winter, and wind all the time. I do enjoy when we get to visit my in-laws, who live in Ukraine, and have the warmer, drier weather. The vodkas help as well.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
When did you join Answerbag? I joined on 19 Sep 2006. I am miffed now, because I note that superpanda2 joined after me and is further up the food-chain. Note to self - must try harder.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
How old are you? how many people have you slept with - and how many times? I'm 38 years, or 1,225 million seconds, old. I have slept (known in the biblical sense) with 15 women. My present wife, two ladies before her, my first wife, and eleven women at various times before that. I have never bedded anybody under legal age, although I had an interesting experience with a very mature lady when I was much younger. Please forget the "How many times"...

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
How do you get in a relationship? Do you mean "How do you start a relationship with someone"? If so, then my simple advice would be to start off trying to be friends. Talk to them, get to know them, and decide if there can be more. If you still want to date them, then ask them out for a meal/cinema/other event, and see how it goes. If you both enjoy yourselves then you can do it again, and start to know each other...

Answer to:
How old are you? Now I'm scared. I just discovered I'm over one thousand million seconds old (that's 1.2 billion for my American friends). How scary, and I won't be 38 for much longer either!

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
A strangely worded question. I am not sure of the reference for this. If it refers to humans or personified animals. If humans, then I would interpret it as follows: Cotton is seen as being white and fluffy, as cotton looks when it is first picked. This is often associated with spring and youth, when children will laugh and jump and run and play without the worries of adult life. In...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you think science and religion should agree? Is this even possible? This is just my opinion (I await the trolls), but I see only one way in which science and religion would ever agree. That would happen only if science discovered proof that religion was correct. The reason that they don't agree is simple and fundamental - science is (supposedly) based on provable knowledge, while religion is based on faith that everything is as it should be and God has all...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
In The Simpsons, while at church Bart gets the organist to play and upbeat song called The Garden Of Eden. Where can you get the sheet music to this song? I'm not sure where you would get sheet music for it, but you DO realise that it is about 17 minutes long? There was a fab around that time for really long songs/tunes. Another one is Deep Purple's 'Child In Time'. Good luck with finding the music for it.

Answer to:
I am not familiar with drug use. My question is, how can you tell if somebody is using drugs like, vicodin or cocaine?? What type of things should I be looking for? If you didn't know them before they started using drugs then you may nt know, or put it down to their personality, but if you knew them previously then yu will notice a significant change in their personality and temperament. that's why so many drugusers lose their friends, because they change who they are.

Answer to:
Do relationships that start with infidelity work ? My wife of 17 years has left me to move in with someone from her work. The other man has left his wife of 10 years. My wife & I have 3 kids. The other man has 2 kids. All below 14 years old. A relationship that takes place directly after a long-term deep relationship has much less chance of working. Normally at least ne person is simply looking for a way out - a way to kickstart their life and such a significant change gives them the impetus to do this. After they have cut the strong ropes tieing them to their past they will look to their future and findit easier t cut the much...

Answer to:
How often do you think about sex? Often. And not always at appropriate times. It's my wife's fault, really, for being so damned beautiful and sexy.

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
Would you put your tongue up your girlfriends bottom? Not my girlfriend's, but my wife's. If your partner is hygienic then it can be quite tantilising for them.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
What exactly is a "blow job"? I've a good story about this. Many years ago, when I was still at school, I went to a party with some mates and, later in the evenng, one of them disappeared with a girl. We noticed them at the top of the stairs heading for a bedroom so, being that age, we all crept up the stairs and found the room. The door was closed, but we opened it a notch without being noticed. They were having a...

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
Have you ever had double anal? It's something that occasionally happens in porno movies, once a porn star gets past her best and is starting to wane, but the reality is that a normal person who isn't into things like fisting would have too much pain in taking two penes inside his or her ass. It really wasn't made for even one penis, but I can understand the attraction for a sizeable percentage of people....

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I love to look at guys butts. My friends say it is a fetish and I disagree. Is it a fetish? A fetish is usually seen as something which you cannot attain true arousal without. Looking at a pert bottom and enjoying the rippling musculature is not a fetish unless you need to have a stud standing around while you make love to your partner. I would say it's only a healthy sex drive finding an outlet.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Does anyone else think the new notice for when you've given someone to many good ratings is a little patronizing? I obviously haven't been as generous as I had thought, because I haven't seen it yet. I'm sure it IS patronising, though, or at theleast condescending. Why don't you re iterate for us and I can tell you properly. then I'll go out and find some deserving person to rate until I get it for myself.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is your favorite blonde joke? A blonde, red-head, and brunette are having a friendly meal at a chic restaurant. At a break in the meal they adjourn to powder their respective noses. Imagine how astonished they are when the mirror suddenly speaks to them: "Ladys, if you wish a great a great surprise then tell me a truth about yourself. But beware! If you lie then you will be whisked out of existence!!!!" The...

| 11 people like this

Answer to:
What are some names of fetish? I'm not sure exactly what you're after, but here are some types of fetish: necrophilia - love of sex with dead people foot fetish tights/stockings fetish fetish for camel toes (wearing tights or knickers that are too tight and creates a 'camel toe' where your mound of venus parts into your labia) hair fetish (usually pubic and underarm hair, although sometimes facial...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is your current job? And what jobs have you done in the past? Finance in the Civil Service, which isn't real finance. Luckily it's not mainstream Civil Service so I come closer to real finance. In the past I have had other administrative positions, been a baker's apprentice for about a week, and worked in a Maltings. That was quite interesting as I helped to test germination rates, etc., and at the end of the season, when it was quieter,...

Answer to:
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? I enjoy wings. You can travel quickly and see things from a different perspective. Distant lands come much nearer. Then again, I remember the cautionary tale of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, and crashed and burned. I like cages. Yes, they keep you in, but they are comfortable and also keep others out unless you invite them to enter. Then again, you might know where you are with a...

Answer to:
THE SCREEN SIZE IS SMALL IN PORTABLE B&W TV,WHAT IS WRONG Bob is right, but I will assume you mean that the image on your screen is not filling up the entire screen. If this is, indeed the case, then you have a serious problem. The way that the picture is shown is by exciting particles that then give off light. The particles are shot at great speed onto the screen that you watch. They are known as cathode rays, and the type of TV is called a...

Answer to:
What free software is available for download to remove trojan/worm viruses from a PC? You can get free antivirus software from www.grisoft.com/free It is called AVG Antivirus free edition. I don't know how it might handle viruses already there, but it is not bad at general protection.

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
How should i confront my boyfriend??? We have major trust issues, so i happened to check his text messages in his phone and found a picture of one of his girl-friends in a bath towel with her stomach showing...how do i confront him since i snooped? OK. Here's a little story, about how my marriage ended. My wife and I started having trust issues. She told me that her father was not well and she needed to go and see him. I believed her and even paid for the flight. I happened to be online just after she had gone and discovered that instant messages are archived on Yahoo Messenger. I looked, and found she had arranged to meet a man in...

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
My boyfriend of 3 years says my vagina is too loose so I must be cheating on him. I do kegels, but what else can I do? I am surprised that he feels your vagina is too loose, unless his penis is extremely narrow. The question still needs to be raised as to how he made a comparison to be able to tell that you were 'loose'. I am not sure if you have had any other men, otherwide you would know what size he is compared to other men and would probably have insulted him by telling him that you could hold a...

| 10 people like this

Answer to:
How would you describe the word "good"? The concepts of good/bad and good/evil are human concepts. In generic terms, good is constructive rather than destructive. It is calming rather than chaotic. It is helpful rather than selfish. Of course there are times when the opposite is true, but mostly it works that way.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I feel that my clitoris may be numb or damaged. Maybe due to over stimulation or something. How can I really find out? Also, I can never have an orgasm through sex. Very worried. Any ideas/advice? I'll start off by saying that you are not alone in being unable to orgasm through sexual intercourse. There are men and women who cannot achieve orgasm this way. While some of it is psychological, there are physical reasons that can affect you ability to orgasm. The 'G' spot is touted as the place for orgasms to happen, but not everyone is sensitive in that area. Partly this is...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
My man admitted to me that he fantasizes about women other than me when pleasuring himself. This bothers me greatly. Should it? You don't say whether he is pleasuring himself while you are there or if he is alone when doing this. If you are there, and it is part of your lovemaking, then there is a problem. He should find you attractive enough to be able to orgasm without having to think about other women. If you are not there, though, it is a different story. The human brain finds holding a specific image...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
What do you hope for? Oh, this is so clichéd. Personally - to win a massive fortune on a lottery and then live a rustic life with my family, and the hired help. Globally - world peace, as then there would be no excuse for price hikes that only line the government's pockets.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
When you feel down, who brings you up-- again? My wife. If I have had a hard day at work, she tells me how easy it was and that I should do more around the house. If I am paranoid about someone speaking behind my back she helps me to plot revenge and dispose of their body. If I have an accident she calls me all the clumsy names under the sun and makes me fix it. At the end of the day, when it's time for bed, she cuddles me and tells me...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What is your favorite band that you think I have never heard of? My favourite band is Yes. They're from an age gone by, so you may not know them. Another band I enjoy listening to is Blackmore's Night. Have you heard of either of these?

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
What is the first thing your eyes are drawn to when looking at a woman? I look at her mouth frst of all. I've figured out that how her mouth looks tends to tell more than other areas - for me at least. Some women wear too much lipstick, or none at all, while others know how to accentuate with a 'less is more' touch. A genuine smile might have to reach the eyes, but it starts at the mouth, and a mouth that is too often downturned shows its own take on...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is your favorite type dance to do or to watch? Favourite dance to watch is that Riverdance thing. I can't do all that stuff. My favourite dance to dance is (I'm waiting for people to jeer) Strip the Willow a Scottish country dance that involves a line of men, a line of women, and lots of twirling and 'Heuch'ing. Watch for the kilt birling out of control, though.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Okay, I've used ALOT of different avatars over the time I've been here, but wich one was your favourite? Avatars are like clothes - you wear what is most appropriate at the time. So while I have not seen all of your various avatars I feel that it is the person underneath them all.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I got trolled again by a newb! Does anyone know if AB is going to do anything about trolling? I vote you need to be at least a level ten before you can vote. What say you? I am behind you on this one. Most of the newbies are actually quite well behaved, but there are some who join, ask a question or two, then downrate the answers for fun. It is extremely annoying because most of the users, and almost all the 'old hands' are here because we like what we do - whether asking or answering or both. Perhaps not quite level 10, but level 5, anyway.

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
Are you afraid to become old? why? What a dichotomy! I want to live for a long time, but I am anxious about the effect that time will have on me - body and mind. I'm not afraid of growing older - there seems to be a shift in health so that older people are staying much healthier for longer. I can cope with that. What I can't cope with will be when I start to deteriorate to the point where I can't walk to the end...

Answer to:
What christian religion does not allow (or highly discourages)the females to wear pants? This is one of those questions where I love the difference between British and American English. I'd certainly give any religion a go if it discouraged women from wearing pants (knickers). More seriously, though, I believe that the Plymouth Brethren frown on females cladding themselves in male garb. They also strongly suggest that their women wear headscarves at all times when the...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
Do your legs wobble when you slap them? I'm not sure about them actually wobbling! If I relax my muscles and slap them then there is a slight, but very quick, ripple. I really couldn't call it a wobble, because that is more like jelly. I have a reasonable musculature, and what is called variously Rugby legs or Athlete's thighs - heavy muscle tone in my upper legs. I try to keep myself reasonably fit so this does stay...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I'm far from sexist, racist, or judgemental in any way, but why do I love off-color jokes? You don't need to be racist, sexist, etc. to love hearing jokes. The point of a joke is that it is funny. There is a punch-line, and often this requires a perception or misconception to be brought into the open. As an example - Many people see Canadians as being slow, Irish as being less intelligent, Scots as wearing skirts, English as being snooty, Australians as being stupid/hard, New...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is swallowing cum harmfull I assume you mean human sperm, as I cannot vouch for animal fluids. The answer is that swallowing cum is like swallowing any other human fluid. If your partner has any of a range of diseases or conditions then they can be passed on this way. Having said that the same diseases can usually be passed on through the simple act of kissing, so it doesn't make too much difference. If your...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you think that some day everyone in the world will speak the same language? If there is a language that is already accepted as being universal then it is English. Of course whether it is American English or Queen's English is another matter. If the world continues to become a global marketplace then eventually everyone will speak the same language so as to be understood. This doesn't mean they will not still have a native language. If the globalisation fails...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What makes a criminal a criminal? I mean I am sure that every single person here has broken atleast one law,no matter how small, where is the line drawn? My father once said to me that "Nothing is illegal unless you get caught". Criminals are people who get caught doing wrong things. There are many other people in the world with criminal tendencies, but they don't get caught, so are not criminals they are politicians instead.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Do you think it makes more sense to say that people are basically good and corrupted by society, or that people are basically bad and must be kept in line by society? You could try reading "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. It takes place on an island where children have survived a plane crash. It shows how a closed society will always tend toward barbarism, so I have to say that people need t be kept in chaeck by society. I don't agree with the good or bad thing, though, as that is a label.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How many questions do you rate up out of say, ten? It depends on the questions. Possibly 5 out of ten, and one out of ten down-rated, but I will read the question and mull it over before doing anything.

Answer to:
I am having troubly believing my religeon. i am catholic but i dont believe that God created the world and a bunch of other stuff. I also go to a Catholic school and don't really believe everything we learn in class. What should i do? I will start by saying that I am not religious. If you are having a crisis of faith, then you should speak with someone who can explain your doubts and give the answers you need to win back your faith. The Father or his curate should be able to help you. If you find that you don't want the reassurance of your religious minister, or that your questions are too wideranging to be...

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
Why do people believe that using a "Y" shaped willow will help them find water? It is commonly called water witching, I think. It is called divining, and the belief is that there are ley lines all ver the Earth and that where these meet there is extra power, or aura, that can be detected by people who are 'tuned in'. The stick, or rods, are a way of channelling the energies to the point where water (which carries lots of energy by virtue of the fact that it is basic for life and is always moving) can be...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Does anybody on AnswerBag use/go to any other similar sites? (I know that they are out there, I picked this one because it looked like the best one, and I think it is too - That is a "up" rating to all of you!!) I only use this site for answering, but I have joined several fora to ask specific questions. As an example I asked about Slovenian recipes here and got only one response - and that was adequate at best. So it is a great site for some areas but to be taken with a pinch of salt. Oh, and watch out for the downraters. Occasionally people come on and down-rate rather than comment. It is cowardly...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is rosetta stone the best program for learning a language, are there any that are as good but cheaper? It all really depends on what language you want to learn and where you live. I know this might sound lame, but if you live in Scotland and want to learn Gaelic you can get all your resources free from LearnDirectScotland. If you are in Russia and want to learn English you will probably get some dodgy pirate copy that has many mistakes in it (from experience of my wife and several other...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How do you know if what you are doing is brave or stupid? If you survive and everyone claps then it was brave. If you die, or your mum tells you off, then it was stupid. To paraphrase a quote, a brave person is one who got too scared to run away and then somehow survived.

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
Would you walk around naked if it was socially acceptable? If Cazhead thinks it's cold in England he should try Scotland. Kilts were invented for a reason. Of course, we don't wear anything under the kilt, so I would happily wear the bare (sorry for the pun) minimum that was ecologically acceptable. In winter this would probably close to what I wear now, outside, but in summer it would be much closer to what I tend to wear inside.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I missed 4 years of school and got g GRADES IN MY gcseS. i told my uncle/cousins the situation/what's been happening the past 7 years. dad went mad at me...wanted to cover it all up. Did i do the wrong thing? The courses offered at colleges have to cover everything required to allow a student to pass an examination in the subject and level they are designed for. This means that, providing you fulfil the entry criteria for the course, with some hard work and effort you should be able to pass the exam. I use my wife as an example. She came to this country 3 years ago, now, with no English skills AT...

Answer to:
What's the farthest you've driven in one day, with out stopping for sleep? 649 miles. This equates to around 1040km. I used to do this journey several times a year travelling home to see my parents.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you have what it takes to make it in the espionage trade? What skills would make you a good spy? Ah, a paradox. Even talking about being able to make it as a spy negates your being recruited. What skills? Second, or even third language - spoken as native if possible. Calm in stressful situations. Clear thinking and decisive. Average looking - doesn't draw attention to self. keeps reasonably fit. Has an idea of what 'information' is reliable. Do I have what it takes? I...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If there was an island where you could exile your ex-wife to, would you and why? No, I wouldn't give her the relaxation, but if she wanted to buy an island for my wife and me then I would happily accept and become a castaway.

Answer to:
In PE at school, we did athletics - jumping and running mostly. How does someone realise that they are good at more obscure events such as pole vaulting? There is usually some sort of correlation between the more tradional events and the more obscure ones. Pole-vaulting, as an example requires speed on the run-up and a lithe body to vault over the pole. Someone who is good at high-jump and running will probably perform well at this discipline. Hammer - Shot Put - Javelin. Something like that, anyway.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
We have a problem. We have central heating. Can Santa fit into a radiator? We thought a bit more laterally. Our children got to hide a "magic" key outside, usually in the garage, so that Santa could get in to the house to leave his presents. It was a key that we showed the children could not open any of the doors to the house, so that it needed Sant's magic to make it work. He always left a thank-you note for making his rounds easier.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you were stuck on an island and could bring only 1 thing what would it be I was going to be smart and say "A Boat", but that is already a comment, as is "a plane". So I'll stay on the island and live as long as I can. I assume the island has fresh running water and enough fruit and animals to keep at least one person alive, and enough trees and leaves to build a shelter, given time, so the only real other necessity is company, otherwise...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why is the Hebrew Bible nothing but fairy tale and legend? I am not religious. I want that made clear at the start. I have no bone to pick or axe to grind. The Hebrew bible - what we tend to term as the Old Testament, is the closest thing we have to a history prior to around 900BC. There are a few corroborating snipets from other areas, but the bible is the most complete. The timelines are not as precise as they should be, and some events are...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is a Odd? Odd is that which is unusual or out of place in a given scenario.

Answer to:
If you had $10,000 to use for philantrophic purposes only, how would you dispense your goodwill? $10K isn't very much, but I would put it in trust with a percentage of the interest being placed to help creative young minds - perhaps in the form of a bursary to a college for a term (I wouldn't get much more than that).

Answer to:
Are you sympathetic to the plight of the Bosniaks in the Bosnian War? I am sympathetic to the plight of any non-combatants in any war or conflict. It was not the majority of Bosnians, or any other nation, that created war, but rather the governments and ruling committees. I have never experienced what it is like to live in a war-zone, so cannot fully understand what these people have had to live with, but I have seen the aftermath of similar conflicts and so my...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is choice, and what does it mean to give up choice? Surely this is a pondering time question, but, then it's your choice to put it in this category. Choice is a fork in the road of life. When you have any decision to make you have a choice, even if it feels like Hobson's choice. At the very least you can choose to do or not to do any particular thing. Often the consequences of your action or inaction is what will drive your...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How many people actually have and use a letter opener? I have, and use, a letter opener. Actually I have one at work that I use and one at home. My work one is pretty utilitarian, but the one I have at home is a miniature replica of William Wallace's sword. I use it to open all my letters apart from any blue air-mail ones, as they are more delicate.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
If you could turn back time would you change anything? I have given this some thought, and understand the dichotomy of cause and effect and how it doesn't relate to your question. If I were going to change things then I could, indeed, be somewhere completely different and doing completely different things with completely different people....etc. The reality is that I am content with where I am just now. If I had changed anything in my past...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Why don't men like big women? It has already been said that many men like a rounder figure of a woman. Other men prefer women with a more petit figure. What hasn't yet been said is that there is a certain genetic imperative involved in our thinking. We know that women tend to prefer men who are more athletically built because these would have made better hunters in our distant past. Their genes would have been...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
What would be the best line for talking a girl into wetting her pants? I think that if this really turns you on you need to offer something in return that she will find appealling, and then go through with your offer. It may mean getting tied up or being spanked or having to muff-dive her for a week. That is the only way I can think of that you can ask her to do this for you without taking advantage, and I would never recommend that.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
I've been living with my boyfriend for 6 years now...he wants adventures with other couples I don't..Is that normal? The main thing to remember is that you should always feel comfortable with any experimental sex. If you are not comfortable with meeting other couples for sex (and I personally would be on your side here) then you should not be forced into it. That is the equivalent of rape, emotionally if not physically. My first wife liked pretty straight sex, and wasn't adventurous in the bedroom. I had...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
How can I tie myself up? The real question should really be "How can I untie myself after tieing myself up?" There are slipknots you can use to get the rope/etc. ready to tie yourself, but if you want to experience proper bondage then you should really seek out someone who is properly versed in the techniques of rope-tieing. There are correct ways to tie ropes for bondage so that the 'victim' is...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I have been dating this guy for 7 months. his divorce will be final in jan. for the last 3 weeks he's been distant and doesn't call or text back. what does this mean? he says he's crawled into a hole and he is sorry. did he find someone else? I don't mean to sound too harsh, but you are completely ignorant of the emotional upheaval he is facing just now. Despite knowing that the divorce is going to happen the reality is now kicking in. I don't how long he spent with his wife, but he will have invested a lot of emotion in the relationship and its final demise is a bad time. After our divorce my ex wife asked me out for a...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
If you had the power to go back in time and change one thing, influencing the present, what would it be? In my own life I would change nothing from a long time ago. I'm happy where I am, so changing stuff from way in the past would maybe affect that. I would end up, selfishly, changing last weekend so that I won the lottery. If I were to be more global in my thinking, though, I would change King James 6th/1st's mind about where to set his parliament. Placing it at London meant that the...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why am i up at 3:20? and why am i on answerbag? Because, being a gentleman, you have decided to welcome all the Brits who AB as they rise. Either that or you are insomniac or have some problems that aren't allowing you to sleep. If it's problems then you are on the right site to ask those questions that trouble you and get a myriad of responses. I just hope you don't drive forklifts at work.

Answer to:
Who is your favourite comedian? I am going t show both my age and my Britishness here. Monty Python, The Two Ronnies, Morecambe & Wise, The Godies, Not the Nine o'clock News, Billy Connolly, and Fry & Lawrie are all up there, for differing reasons, as are the individuals involved. If I was really forced to pick just one, though, it would be Ronnie Barker. Fork 'andles!

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What is the saddest thing you have seen or experienced in your lifetime? Holding my son as he slipped away from this world. My (now ex) wife and I had made the decision to withhold treatment for him due to his prematurity, and sat with him and our two older children while he slowly (but thankfully painlessly, due to the morphine) lost his little battle for life. No matter how many times I replay the options I don't know if I made the right choice at the right...

| 10 people like this

Answer to:
Why are some questions shown as not helpful when I have answered the question fully originally & factually I dont get it!? I'm in the same boat as you, porshacat. I try to answer questions knowledgably and as fully as I can. There are some questions that I know I can't give a meaningful answer to, and these I will not even attempt. It is offputting when I then see a not-helpful rating against my answer. The area where this seems to be most prevalent is in the religious section and I now don't venture...

Answer to:
Do most of you out there really think that life is that bad? Life is what we make it. For the greatest majority, we know that if we(had) tried harder we could be financially/emotionally/physically better off, but most of us reach a plateau where we are content to be. There are some who give their all to achieve a goal and there are others who retreat from reality in confusion. There are many who, despite their best efforts, do not achieve their goal, but...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is a Fuck? The act of fornication. Knowing someone in the biblical sense. Sexual intercourse. Coupling. Also used as an expletive or replacement for other words when vocabulary is not sufficient.

Answer to:
What is fuck Are you going to behave and be nice? OK. There are two answers to this. The word refers to a sexual act, and it is often used as an expletive. The sexual act is that of sexual intercourse, coupling, knowing in the biblical sense, fornicating. It is used as a description of this act, and has undertones of the act being more physical and less emotional than some acts of love. When it is used...

Answer to:
What are the advantages of the stock market? You've either badly misjudged the category for your question, you are trying to be funny, or you are asking about a market that sells stocks for the purpose of bondage. If the first, then please resubmit your question in the correct category. If the second then haha, it was extremely funny. If the third then the advantage to customers of having all the equipment you require under one...

Answer to:
How number '007' got associated with James Bond? It is quite simply his code-name. The idea was that official correspondence would not identify the person, so he could use his real name in all his dealings without being associated with his actual employment. Ian Fleming was a spy himself, and may well have have a similar code-name. I know that he had a wry sense of humour and often thought up interesting names for Mr Bond's enemies....

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
If a woman gives a guy a oral sex and he ejaculates in her mouth, then a few minutes later she masturbates using her saliva to lubricate her vagina without having rinsed her mouth or anything - what are her chances of getting pregnant? The statistical answer to this is that there is a chance that she could get pregnant. It is a very slim chance, but works along the following lines: A man ejaculates something in the region of 3 million sperm. Sperm can live for up to 14 days. The seminal fluid that they exist in is slightly alkaline. Human salivary amylase is slightly alkaline, keeping the sperm comfortable. Even after...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
My wife told the court that she served me with divorce papers. The problem is I was overseas at the time. Is there anything I can do? Shakespeare said "Oh, what a complex web we weave, when first we practice to deceive". Your wife has stated to the court that she served you with divorce papers. She must have recorded when and where she served these papers. If you were out of the country then you should have a visa in your passport showing dates you expected to be away, along with the airport/port authority stamp to...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is a mistress escort? What do they do when guys vist them? A normal escort is a lady who will accompany you when you are attending a function or party and will not embarass you during this time. A mistress escort is definitely in charge, so you will accompany her to your party and you will NOT embarass her, on pain of punishment. If you are just talking about going to see a mistress, then you had better be prepared for a rough time. As I understand...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What makes a nut a nut and a bean a bean Probably several things, but the most obvious one seems to be hardness. Beans are soft on the insdie, and usually on the outside as well. Nuts are hard on the inside and usually pretty tough on the outside too. I'm not sure where coffee beans come in the spectrum. They may be one of those misnomers that occasionally crop up.

Answer to:
I keep dreaming about my deceased husband. He tells me he loves me a lot. What does this mean? I think you are aware that this doesn't need much in the way of interpretation. You miss your husband. You had a deep emotional attachment to him and it's difficult for you to accept that he is really gone. You don't really want to move on from where you are. If you believe in those things then your dead husband's ghost is telling you that it is OK for you to move on...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I am 19 and have a friend who is a 14 year old girl but we are not going out. Her mum knows my mum. But a few times we have shared sexually explicit text messages. Is this illegal in UK. If so what would happen to me? It would be something along the lines of "making lewd and salacious suggestions to a minor". I doubt it would come to court, but it is silly of you to knowingly pass these things on to her. You must remember that the police don't have an official sense of humour and if they feel you are grooming her then they will act to stop you.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Is it possible for an ex gf to still love you and want to be with you but just need space because now isn't the right time for her? I would need to know WHY now isn't the right time. If two people love each other then they usually find a way to overcome even big problems, and two people are usually able to cope better than one. You must remember, as well, that a woman's love is very different from a man's love. From the very little information you have given I think your ex has implied that she still likes...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do I encourage a teenaged boy to involve his father in his life even though we are divorcing? It's not easy explaining to children that you and your partner's divorce does not mean that they also will be divorcing from a relationship with one of you. When my 1st wife and I divorced we agreed to put our differences aside to speak with our children. Children often blame themselves or one parent for the break-up, and they will change their relationship to protect themself and the...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If you found yourself in an extreme situation, would you be prepared to take life in order to save your own? Yes. For most people life is very precious, and it's easier to live with guilt than to die for a principle. The ethics of this question get murky, though, when the other potential victim is a young boy or girl, or a member of your own family. However, you asked if I would be prepared to kill, and my answer has to be Yes.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Does the U.K. have a national holiday similar to Canada Day or Independence Day? I would have put this as a comment on Lady F's answer, but I think it may run out of characters that way. I note that the question asks whether UK has a holiday similar to Canada Day or Independence Day. You need to think why Independence Day is celebrated, and from where it comes. Almost without exception it celebrates independence from colonial rule, usually at the hands of the British....

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Definition of recruitment & selection process I don't know if this is what you want, but... Recruitment is the identification of the need for work to be completed and the assessment of how many people will be required to do that work, followed by advertising this fact. Selection is the act of trying to find who you believe will best suit the needs of the job that you have advertised. Put simply recruitment=advertising,...

Answer to:
Does anyone else find Thanksgiving a strange holiday in light of history? (Slaughter of the Native Americans.) If you think about it, most holidays refer to violence of some sort. Easter has connotations of Jesus' death on a cross. Halloween is a celebration of evil. Guy Fawkes' night (UK only) celebrates the man who attempted high-treason. So why shouldn't thanksgiving celebrate the wanton slaughter of an indigenous people? We Brits should have more guilt than you as it was us who...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you were offered and given tickets to either the Super Bowl or the 7th game of the Stanley Cup Finals or to the 7th Game of the World Series or the Championship Game of the World Cup, which would you choose and why? Being a Brit, and not really understanding American football or baseball, my choices are immediately narrowed. I have been to a World Cup match and found the atmosphere to be lively and friendly. As a Scot I have never had any problems with opposition fans and will happily drink with them after Scotland get their backsides kicked. Because I have experienced this atmosphere already I believe...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Is it safe for a man to urinate inside his partner during anal sex? In the same way that it is safe to orgasm inside a woman when having anal sex. The easiest way for any diseases or conditions to be passed from one person to another is through an exchange of bodily fluids. If there is scar tissue or an open wound then this could cause big problems, so you need to be careful and hygienic. Having said that urination is not the most hygienic form of sex, but the...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
On average, do you think most people are average? It's because there are so few average people that average is average. In any given area the majority of people will fall into an area of the spectrum for that category. That makes them average. Once you start adding more categories, though, each majority will change its individuals until there is perhaps one person who fits the label of being "average" in all the categories....

Answer to:
My boyfriend's parents invited me over for Christmas dinner. I think I should bring something. Any suggestions? I'm not sure what age you are, Jackie. If you legal age then you usually can't go wrong with some good wine and chocolates. If there are reasons that htese wouldn't be acceptable (diabetes, alcoholism) then find out from your boyfriend what they enjoy (jigsaw puzzles, music) and get something appropriate. rest assured they will not make a scene if they already have what you...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What is your favourite song to play, and why? Just now I like listening to Mike Oldfield's Tres Lunas. It is a concept album and, although there are lyrics for some parts, it is mostly about the tune. I need something to relax me after all the nasty answerbaggers who rate down for no reason.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Are these correct?: (1) In September (2) On September 3rd (3) In 1997 (4) On September 3rd, 1997 The answer is yes. If something happened during a specific day or date it is said to have happened on that day. If there is no specific date within the month or year of your question then it happened sometime in that month or year. The difference is how specific you want to be. Not answering this question, but as an aside, it is similar to whether one should say "how much" or...

Answer to:
My girlfriend is bigger than me , is this a problem? No, this isn't a problem at all. I assume you mean height wise, and not that her vaginal orifice is wider than the girth of your penis. If you are anxious there are many positions that limit the size difference or make it nothing to worry about. If she goes on top then you won't notice a size difference, as an example, and "doggystyle" negates any worries about size. As they...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Does anyone know the origins of why so many languages were created? It's not really that so many languages were created. If you look at the very basics of written language - the letters, then there are far fewer character sets than you might expect. We have what we term "western" script, cyrillic, arabic, etc. There are far fewer scripts than spoken languages because spoken language developed well before written script, and some of the earlier...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why is a condom also known as a "rubber johnny"? A condom is known by many different names, depending on your age and location. The term "rubber johnny" is one of the easier ones to explain. The male penis is also known as the John Thomas. A more familiar term would be to call it your "johnny". The latex condom, therefor is quite simply a rubber device that fits over your "johnny", making it a "rubber...

Answer to:
What explains how cum smells like it does? There are two answers to this. Firstly, the basic smell/taste of semen or female orgasmic fluid is slightly salty due to the elemental makeup of the fluid. Secondly, like all other fluid excretions from the body, the smell and taste are dependent upon what the person eats and drinks. If the person has a lot of fruit in their diet then it smells and tastes quite nice, while someone who likes...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do the majority of women shave their pubic hair? I really can't speak for the majority of women, or even as a woman, being male, but I can tell what I've witnessed from the women I have known - both biblically and as friends. Most women seem to prefer using a cream or waxing. From what I understand when you shave you get stubble growing quite quickly (similar to the stubble on a man's face) and it is itchy and uncomfortable....

Answer to:
Do accents and language variation have anything to do with evolution? Only in as much as languages that are alive (being spoken everyday) will evolve of themselves, and if they are in isolation then they will evolve in different ways. To take accents first, before such things as automobiles and aeroplanes and trains the way that people moved about was by riding a horse, sitting in a carriage, or using Shank's Mare (walking). This meant that most people...

Answer to:
My man has a female friend come over that she was too friendly with him,at the end she called me a bitch 4noreason. i feel he didnt defend me, he said he never saw her b4 like that so he didnt. next day she admitted to being drunk, should I forgive him? It depends on what he has done since. If he feels that just leaving like that is acceptable then you need to confront him about it. If he has told her that she won't ever be welcome in your house in that kind of state, then I would say he has discharged his responsibilities (however belatedly) and is worthy of forgiveness.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Wouldn't it be funny if the ratings system of AB was an elaborate study to see how humans cope with disapproval with us as lab rats? I have to say that I feel quite disappointed when I get negative ratings. I try to give thought to each answer, even when it runs contrary to group thinking. I note that religion is the area where you are most likely to offend by having an opinion, and I don't even wear a white coat. I prefer to give positive responses to questions and answers, and seldom mark anything down - it needs to...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My boyfriend and his ex-wife divorced 1.5yrs ago. They didn't have kids. After a few months, they started talking and e-mailing again. She moved far away, and he has moved on with me. But he still wants to hear from her every few months. What should I do? I'm not going to make excuses for him, but I will try to explain the way he is maybe thinking. Men are fundamentally different from women, in that we tend to assume that everyone will understand why we are doing something even if we don't understand it ourselves. Some people get on far better as friends than they ever do in a relationship. He knows, from experience, that a...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why does a women's pussy smell so awful after an orgasm.Is it normal or only happens with my partner?any one experienced that awful smell after u finish having sex I think you have serious issues, or perhaps your girlfriend does. No, there should not be a disgusting smell after sex. If there is then it may be for a variety of reasons. Firstly what you eat produces the odour of your excretions, so eating lots of fruit and veg gives a nice smell, while eating garlic and curry is much more distasteful. Secondly hygiene is important. If you don't...

Answer to:
Can i have sex with you? Are you male or female?

Answer to:
If you could pick one thing to give an alien race to represent all of humanity, what would it be and why? I'm in a cynical mood. I'd give them the biggest nuclear device I could find. It would represent the violence that has been associated with humanity throughout its entire history, and the added bonus is that we get to blow them up and conquer their home planet, thereby perpetuating the violence by which we have achieved everything else.

| 7 people like this

Answer to:
I'm trying to think up an appropriate nickname so I can force everyone to call me by it, Any ideas? You probably don't want the sort of nicknames others would use. I have sort of grown used to being called "Nightmare", as my last name is Mair. I've turned it around to be something not so bad. With a last name of Flagg you can probably expect nicknames like "Droopy" to be high on the list. The best I can think of is "Patriot" because you are always...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is your fave reality tv show? The only one I can even watch is X Factor, and it's not really a reality show - more of an extended talent contest. Why would I want to spend my time sitting on a chair watching a bunch of people sitting on chairs and discussing crap things that I would never want to discuss myself? If this is entertainment then the people who watch it need to get a life.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Does a USB cable for a cell phone also charge the phone when it is plugged in? There is certainly the capability for that to happen. My Motorola RAZR V3 does just that. The charge jack and the USB jack have the same socket in the phone, so when it is connected to the computer it draws on the mains power at the same time as speaking to the 'puter.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How much of a priority is sex in your relationship, and how serious is your relationship? Sex is not one of the highest priorities in my relationship with my wife. Our relationship is incredibly serious. This, however, doesn't mean that we don't have sex/make love. We certainly do, but it is not something that we feel we must acclompish five times a night, every night. We have sex because we want to, and if one partner is too tired or not in the mood then we don't...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
Who is your favorite Russian writer of all time? Alexandr Sergeyivich Pushkin. My wife is forever quoting wonderful verses from his assorted poems, and his life itself was incredibly full and colourful. Nice question.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
When your girlfriend cheats on you because you cheated on her, should you forgive one another and start over if you both love each other, or is the damage irreversable OK, Jay. The damage is not irreversible, but you DO need to understand why the cheating started in the first place. If there has been a problem then you need to address that problem before you can move on, or it will just happen again. Her cheating on you was quite shallow, but understandable as her way of getting back at you and letting you know that what's good for the goose is good for...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why can't we abolish religion once and for all? There are so many answerers here that give good answers to this good question. I am pleased to see that so many have taken a stance of not judging whether religion is right, but rather that it will continue to exist as long as people feel the need to have a 'father' figure. I personally don't agree with religion as it stands. It presently exists to provide power some some at...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What is a good energising rock song? I like "Coming Home" by the Scorpions. The long version starts of slow but then gets lively. Also, although I doubt many people would know this one, "Lights Out" by UFO. Again, the long version is the one to get.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I cheted on my girlfriend of two years. She found a video on my phone of me kissing another girl. 2 months after , she i found out she slept with her ex. She says it was a mistake and she still loves me. what do i do. I still love her , should i stay with Please see my answer for your same question in another category and stop duplicating questions.

Answer to:
I Cheated on my girlfriend of 2 years and she found a video of me kissing another girl on my phone.2 months latere she slept with her ex. She says she wants me not him and that she was upset and confused. Should I stay with her First question to answer - why did you cheat on her? Second question - why did you leave evidence of your deceit? Third question - were you surprised that she acted as she did? If you love her and she loves you then there should be no need for such stupidity on either side. Rather than wondering if you should stay with her you need to ask why she has stayed with you. Stop being so selfish...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Is time a measure of atomic motion,if so does time stop at absolute zero? A nice piece of lateral thinking, but no - the measurement of time is a subjective human trait. Time itself is linear and neither speeds up or slows down, objectively. For any given object, though, time is subjective when applied to that object and such outside influences as speed and temperature can have an effect on its subjective time. So while time may speed up or slow down for an...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What are the easiest GCSE's to do so i can get 5. I do home schooling as well? What is easiest depends on what your strengths are. If you have a logical mind then maths and the sciences are going to be easier for you. If you are more artistic and enjoy reading then the social sciences would be more your thing. There should be no such thing as an 'easy' GCSE, but if you study then they should all be achieveable. If you wish to go on to bigger and better things...

Answer to:
What are some of the disadvantages of wearing pants? Needing a new pair when you visit UK and discovering that UK pants are undergarments when you thought you would be buying trousers - tres embarassing!

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My friend is dating a guy that was in prison for 7 years for shooting his step dad that bet his mom.. Everyone looks down on her because of that ! what should she do? Convoluted, this one. Stepdad beat on his mother (wrong thing to do), so he shot him (Killed? Two wrongs don't make a right). He went to prison for this deed (Did he confess? He has served time for the crime, so it should be wiped clean). From his point of view he has found a nice girl who loves him (Trying to get back on the straight and narrow). From her point of view she knows his...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
If you could meet one historical figure from any time, who would it be? Assuming that I could interact with them (understand their language) I would chose Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. It's not that I agree or disagree with his vision, but I would like to know whether the communism he wanted (and never achieved) could have made the world a better place. He must have been such a vital man, with such idealism, and he nearly created a loving caring society. Joseph...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
I live in PA- How do I convince my parents to move back to New Jersey or New York?Or to let me move in with my grandparents or Aunt?They said after high school, but I cant wait that long. I WANT EVERYONES OPINION OR HELP!! I don't think you're going to like my answer, but I'll give it anyway. There are probably good reasons for your parents moving to PA (Pensylvania?), such as their job(s). If this is the case then wanting them to move back because it is more comfortable for you - i.e. your old friends and knowing the neighbourhood, and maybe even the weather and temperature - is actually quite...

Answer to:
What is the point in having a boyfriend before you turn 18? If I understand correctly many states in America don't allow sex or marriage until 18. In UK it is 16 that is the legal age. Regardless of age, though, having a boyfriend is not just about sex or sexual desires. Humans are basically a social animal. We work better in social situations, which is why we have hamlets/villages/towns/cities and go around in gangs/groups. Part of finding your...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
What 'value' do you consider the most important in any relationship? truth. If you can't be truthful, or feel uncomfortable when telling the truth, then there is something wrong with the relationship. Truth is the basis of trust. It is where humour stems from. It is where love gains understanding.

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
Should pennies be eliminated from our currency? We used to have ha'pennies (half pences) and before that even farthings. As time goes on and we tie ourselves to some stupid world economy we find that the value of things stays the same while the cost actually increases. This means that over time it becomes uneconomic to make the lower coinage. If you wish to get rid of pennies then you should go the whole hog and get rid of all...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How early did you first desire having sex with a crush from school? What did your desire culminate and/or lead into? I spent many of my formative years at a boarding school, seeing the fairer sex only from a distance. So when I got the opportunity to return to a state school I was quite nervous. I had not long started in the classes when I was propositioned by an attractive young lady. I had seen her once or twice but thought she was way out of my league. It turned out she was very shallow. However, while I...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do you think we should pull out of Iraq? I am not sure which "we" you are talking about, but I believe the British and American forces should leave in an orderly manner as soon as possible. This is not because I think that we are bad people, but because I think we have lost the war already. We may have achieved our immediate ends, but we have done much more damage to our image and the threat to our countries than if we had...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What would life be like if all electronics suddenly vanished from the world? Assuming that it had a cause, I would suggest that most people now are far more educated than they were, say, two hundred years ago. If there was something that stopped the re-invention of electronics then we would have widespread panic and looting, and communities would create their own vigilante groups to fend off the profiteering gangs that would want to use this to their advantage. Money as...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Does cheating affect a marriage badly even though it happened 2-3 times with same woman and the wife doesn't know about it? Are wives usually that blind that they can't tell if the husband is having an affair? Do husbands' attitude change? I have to agree with John to an extent. Even cheating once brings into question the efficacy of your marriage. Doing it 2 or 3 times means you don't even feel guilty enough to stop. Assuming the wife doesn't know is an even more stupid mistake. If you need to look for sex away from your marriage then your marriage isn't working. There is no excuse for it. Now, don't get me...

| 9 people like this

Answer to:
How do you name non-binary compounds? It depends on how the compound is made up. As an example you have carbohydrates. They contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. But, given the right bnding, so do ketones, aldehydes and alcohols. Normally you take the compound and name it as you see it, so Trinitrotoluene is also known as 2-Methyl-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene, although most people miscall it dynamite.

Answer to:
Broadly and simply, what do left-wing, right-wing and moderate political viewpoints represent? Left-wing = Socialist (Communist at its extreme) Right-wing = Market Economy (Oligarchy at its extreme) Moderate = Democracy (the best-fit line, if you will).

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Are PS3s so expensive because they have technology that can read discs faster? Ah, the famous Blueray technology. I'm sure that if it takes off then others will follow suit and it will quickly become cheaper and more common. In the meantime, yes, the technology adds to the price.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is a "variable annuity"? Just my opinion, but this sounds rather simple. An annuity is a sum of money that is paid every year (although it can be in monthly payments if the payee wishes) after the end of the year to which the payments relate. If something is variable then it can go up or down. Therefore a variable annuity would be an annual payment that can go up or down, probably due to fluctuations in interest rates...

Answer to:
Why does the key pad of a telephone not use the same principle-layout as that of a computer or calculator keyboard? The keyboard number-pad was a direct evolution from the old counting machines. These were designed with the most commonly used digits nearest the user, so zero is at the very bottom and one is next to it. The telephone developed from the original dial 'phone, and the zero was deliberately placed furthest from the ring point so that it wouldn't be accidentally used. For the same reason...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I have been with my bf for only 6 weeks and he is the sweetest, most mature, loyal person i've ever been with and I have really strong feelings for him but sometimes I have trouble finding him attractive. How do I get over this shallow behaviour? You may find this clichéd and too soppy to read, but then you may not be a born romantic - that's just the way some people are. There are different kinds of love, and different ways to get to those loves. Some loves spring unbidden and fully fledged in the blinking of an eye. Some loves are planted as seeds and grow with care and nourishment to be like the mighty oak. Some loves...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Is a Staffy a good first dog? I don't want a breed of dog everyone has like a Labrador or Golden Retriever. You say you don't want a dog like everyone else has, yet you are thinking about a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. There are loads of those about, usually dragging some Ned (Chav) on the end of a chain lead and generally being vicious. The Staffy is the dog of the working class lout and is used to show the strength of the person owning it. Now, I know that Staffies can be cute and lovable...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is chop suey and who created it? I assume you mean Chop Suey. Here is a link that you should find interesting. I t claims that the dish is purely an American invention. http://www.snopes.com/food/origins/chopsuey.asp There are many other interesting origins to be found.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How can we know that we have been taught all there is to know about any particular subject at school or university? We can't. Depending on how narrow you want to make the criteria, I would argue that there is always more to learn and new discoveries to make in any given subject. As an example, History is always being made so there are new twists and turns, maths has many theorems that require ultimate proofs - as yet not forthcoming, English is a live and dynamic language with new words constantly...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I see a white girl that I would love to make mine. The only thing is that I'm black, and she's a Christian. How can I let her know my feelings without the interracial barrier? Being a different colour or being religious is no barrier to having a relationship. Only the mind behind the mask can be the barometer of a person's views. The easiest way to let her know your feelings is simply to tell her. I know it sounds too simple, but there you go. Tell her how you feel, and ask if she feels the same way at all. Don't pressure her - give her time to think about...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
Would Muslims flip out if, in a tv show, someone was talking to the prophet Muhammad on the phone and we heard a voice being depicted as Muhammad's? There would be some who would flip out, but that is true of every religion. Take the Mormon response to an Ozzy Osborne concert, or the banning of Monty Python's The Life Of Brian as examples. There are fundamentalist views in any religion and it is a truism that these are usually the loudest voices.

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
My girlfriend is talking to my best friend alot and he always seems to get on messenger whenever she's on and both log off at the same time. And have had lunch together on numerous occasions? She also seems to be avoiding me lots lately? Is she cheat The best way to find out is to ask her, or ask your best friend. It is easy to confirm your fears and say she must be cheating because she seems to have cooled towards you and is spending time with your best mate, but that is paranoic and I am not going to point you there with no proof. It is equally possible that they are planning some big party for you and don't want you to get wind...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why do we use mercury in thermometers? Mercury is used for several reasons. Firstly it expands at a constant rate over the temperatures we are likely to encounter in everyday life (between -40 and 100 celcius, and even further in each direction). Secondly it does not freeze or boil between these temperatures, such as alcohol would do. The only drawback with mercury is that it is poisonous, but if you don't go round brealing...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Is it better to ask good questions or to give good answers? Paradoxically the two compliment each other. A good question will tend to lead to good answers, whereas a bad, or badly worded question will give often divergent and unfocused answers. Hindsight is a great thing, and a site like answerbag allows us to look at which questions that have been asked have received the most answers. There is usually a corrolation where these can be seen as being good...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How would you define a "win" in the Iraq war? This really does depend on your point of view, so my answer is likely to be very subjective. For Mr Blair and the UK Labour Party a win is being able to withdraw troops, or leave the troops in Iraq, and still get returned to power at the next election. For the British soldiers a win is not dying. For the US presidency a win is not getting prosecuted for war crimes or invasion. For US...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
Is there any rule for vertical angle when installing a satellite dish? You need to know the lattitude and longitude of the satellite in relation to your home. If you are a little bit off you should still get a picture, but there will be interference. If you have the correct equipment then you can pick up signals from any of the satellites that are positioned in a geosynchronis orbit above the Earth and are above the horizon as you see it.

Answer to:
What is marxism? I don't think marxasism exists, but maybe you mean Marxism. This is the following of the ideals expressed by Karl Marx.

Answer to:
For $10,000, would you take a drink from a commode, randomly selected, in Mexico? This sounds suspiciously like the man who walked into a bar, chose the most beautiful girl, and said "I'm a billionaire. I want to have sex with you. Will you have sex with me for $10,000,000.00?" "why, of course" purred the woman, with a glint in her eye. The man then puts $5 on the table and says "There you go". With a haughty look the woman says "What...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I am 18 ....have missed all of secondary school...have been mistreated at home..have been bullied in primary school/emotionally tortured. was too scared to say anything. now am in a terrible situation...I am still being abused..how can i fix my education? No disrespect meant, horseandponymagazine, but if you have been abused and are still being abused then that is the first thing you need to deal with. I don't know if it is abuse solely from home or if the abuse is from your peer group as well, but it is a serious problem that you need to get sorted before moving on to your educational problems. Deal with one thing at a time and you will...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Who's the greatest woman who ever lived? I don't agree with the answer given, but here is the result of a BBC poll: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/events/millennium/nov/winner.stm I personally would have said Boadicea (Boudicca) deserves to be there. She may have been a savage by Roman standards, but she suffered a public flogging and was forced to watch her own daughters being raped for her beliefs. Her place in...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
I think I speak for all girls when I say that we hate to be ignored by someone we fancy, especially if they're ignoring us on purpose. Do guys feel the same way? I think it's fairly safe to assume, icanmakeyeasmile, that nobody likes to be deliberately ignored - for whatever reason. If you fancy someone and have let them know and they suddenly start ignoring you then they show two things - firstly that they don't want to go out with you, and secondly that they are not good enough for you. If someone doesn't fancy you the way you fancy...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
My husband and I have differences and we're separated but still living together (difference bedroom). we have a small child and both share to pay the mortgage and can't afford to rent an apartment plus paying mortgage. Any suggestion what I shou You already know the answer, but I understand how difficult it is to face up to it. Either you or he has to move out and move on, however difficult it may be financially. I will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you have attended a reconciliation service and your differences are too great to patch up. This probably means that you either argue all the time or don't talk to...

Answer to:
I had my son 6 weeks ago. My boyfriend pulls out everytime, When can I get pregnet? Is it possible im pregnet again? Is it true if the guy already ejacuated once he cant get you pregnet a few hours later Several questions. I'll try to give each an answer. You are most likely to get pregnant at the time of your ovulation, around two weeks after the end of your period. Sperm can live for up to 14 days, though, so sex before this time could still cause pregnancy. Pulling out, or the rhythm method, is no guarantee of there being no sperm. Before the actual ejaculation there is a preseminal...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why doesn't society let abusers of alcohol/drugs etc. face their natural fate, if this is what they are driven to do and especially if they repeatedly refuse help? Isn't this natural selection ? The idea of natural selection is a two-edged sword, though, DetailLover. Working on that principle you shouldn't allow transplants, prosthesis, or cancer treatments either, as they go against natural selection. It is absolutely true that we, as a species, are killing ourselves by over-reliance on manipulated factors, such as drugs and radiotherapy. Once you start stepping down the road of...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is spiritual enlightenment and how does one know when he is enlightened? As a layman I would have to offer the definition of spiritual enlightenment as the understanding of your place in the world and how you interact with the rest of the world, humans and other animals and plants. You know you have achieved enlightenment when the metaphoric lightbulb above your head comes on and you exclaim "so THAT's what it's all about!" Of course this is...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Who said that "the idea that eating fish increases the power of your brain is an old wives' tale?" Someone who had no idea what they were talking about. Fish is one of the few sources of iodine in our diet - a substance crucial for the brain - as well as containing all that Omega 3 and other minerals.

Answer to:
Is it true that if you keep trying to sneeze with your eyes open they explode? I suppose that it could, theoretically, happen. It is impossible, it is said, to sneeze with your eyes open, as the closure of the eyes is a natural reflex that closes the tear ducts, stopping the force of the sneeze from travelling that way and causing possible damage. That being the case if you sneeze with enough force through your tear ducts you could cause pressure on the eyeball, but it is...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Is there any long-term problem caused by jogging on hard surfaces instead of grass or dirt? I wear good cross training shoes. Yes. The lack of give in tarmac or other hard ground leads to impact stress over a period of time. The prime candidates for this are impact-aerobics instructors, many of whom became cripples before the danger was recognised. This is why tai-bo and pilates have become more popular now. The human body was not designed for the constant jarring that jogging or running produce, and your sinuvial...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Does laminating inkjet photos prevent fading? What's a good inexpensive laminator? It's not so much that it prevents fading, but it prevents the ink for drying out of the paper, thereby keeping the colour much better. Leave it in sunlight and you will still get sun-bleaching.

Answer to:
Repair computer Send it to me and I'll sort it out. I have a very competative rate.

Answer to:
My husband's daughter has been in college for four years. Now she's talking about doing her master's degree. She's 24, so don't you think it's about time for her to get a job and stop expecting my husband to pay? At 24 she shouldn't need your husband, her father, to support her completely. She can certainly do her masters degree if she is capable, but must also take on the responsiblity of her age and status. She must have some independent means of supporting herself in life, and then the occasional top-up from her father isn't so onerous. You need to broach the subject carefully with him,...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do I help my suicidal boyfriend? Should I stick it out or leave? Many people here are advocating that you get help for your boyfriend and that under no circumstances should you leave him. I am ambivalent. You should certainly try and help him. Why is he suicidal? Are you central to this (Such as, is he threatening to kill himself if you leave him - emotional blackmail)? Will he speak with a person or group who are more qualified to help - psychologist,...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How to learn new language online for free To an extent it depends on which language you wish to learn. Although I would never condone the use of P2P software I know that if you have such things (e.g. limewire, napster, bearshare) then you may be able to find entire CD courses on some of the more usual languages. Sometimes you can only find partial courses, encouraging you to pay for the more advanced areas. If it is one of the more...

Answer to:
What would you do if you had a time machine? Fun answer or serious answer? Fun - I'd go forward to next Saturday, get the lottery numbers, again for the following week, and still again, then come back and become very rich very quickly. Serious - the same a sthe fun answer except I'd buy my dream house and a dream holiday home, tell me boss to go stuff, and live happily ever after.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is the white fluffy substance at the bottom of my tropical fish tank, that keeps regrowing at a rapid speed after every cleaning? It sounds fungal. I would be inclined to add (after proper reading of directions) potassium permanganate to your tank. One word of warning is that it will ramove the 'good' bacteria from your tank as well so might take a little time to settle into a steady state again. When you change water you should give the stones a quick 'hoover' as well to stop build-up of faeces.

Answer to:
How do you spell whiskey in Scotland? Bear in mind that whisky has always been Scottish and whiskey originated in Ireland. The original spirit was distilled long before there was an industry set up, and was given the name from the Gaelic Uisge (actually uisge beatha [oo-is-ge bay]). Uisge is water, and whisky was called "water of life". The Irish equivalent was originally called potcheen, and this name is still used to...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What will happen if you touch the positive and negative battery onto your car when u have an alarm? You'll hurt yourself. At this point you might actually be quite happy if the alarm goes off, as at least someone might notice you're lying there and call for medical help. Then again they might just steal your car. Don't go touching battery electrodes.

Answer to:
What if you want to know the answer 2 a question but no 1 answers it And you still want 2 know but you can't cause it would get rejected? Some questions are either too specialised or too difficult for the users who are on Answerbag to answer for you. That's life. In most cases, though, someone will have enough knowledge to give you a reasonable answer or at least let you know where you can look. With very few exceptions Answerbag will allow questions in almost any area, from very personal and sexual questions to...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is Munchausen by proxy considered a form of serial killing? Someone who suffers from Munchausen's Syndrome by proxy would, or should, not be a serial killer. The condition makes them harm another person, usually their own child, in an attempt to gain attention. They love the reflected attention from, mostly, medical staff. Killing the real victim would defeat their purpose, so they look only to create curable conditions. If their syndrome...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Why are men never satisfied with the one they have committed to? Plenty of us are satisfied. I am more than satisfied - I live at wonderment that my wife agreed to marry me, and I wake each morning filled with all the love in the world that she is still there. The question is a biased one, and filled with a certain amount of vitriol. Please don't judge all people by your own experiences, hurtful though they may have been.

| 13 people like this

Answer to:
What part of the great wall of china is the oldest i looked but couldn find nothin I had a quick look for you using another search engine. There seems to be some reasonable resource at the following website. I hope it helps. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/history/

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is an offside? Added to the other definition of offside, a player is not considered to be offside if he is in what would normally be deemed an offside position when a foul is called and remains where he is. He can accept a pass from an indirect freekick and score legally.

Answer to:
What is a golden goal? A golden goal is when, during a cup tie (not a league match) there has been no score during normal play and extra time has been allotted. There is normally 15 minutes of play at each end, but a golden goal ends the game with the scoring side automatically winning.

Answer to:
Why is American football better than soccer? I agree with anonymous more than perryman. American football has more strategy, yes, but it stops and starts so much more. It appears to be a hybrid between rugby (both league and union) and Association football, but with the flowing grace of neither. The only point I would pick with anonymous is the idea that American football has a huge following worldwide. Many countries enjoy watching and...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Does a circumcised penis reduce the risk of transmitting AIDS? No. Why would it? HIV is transmitted through body fluids - semen, blood, etc. Being circumcised doesn't reduce the chance of you having an orgasm, so it won't reduce the chance of you transmitting HIV. What a strange urban myth to have.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What word in English is used to describe a person who doesn't believe in religion but believes in the existence of God? There are quite a few names - parson, vicar, bishop, archbishop. Christian believers tend to refer to anyone who doesn't share their religious mores as 'pagan', though this is now accepted as a religious form itself, worshipping nature (I know it's more complex, btw). If you believe in God - the Christian God - then you are a Christian regardless of what you thinking of...

Answer to:
What is the most uncommon name ever given to a person? There is a person who lives in New Zealand who is called Ivan Itchyanus. He is listed in the telephone book. As far as I know he is the only person in the world with this name, and possibly the only person in history with said name. The would make him tied for the most uncommon name at the very least.

Answer to:
What created the universe? Was it God, or some kind of big bang? My own thought - the big bang. But a more important question to me is "Why?" If there is a supreme being then why create a whole universe just for our edification? It would be vain, in this instance, to think of ourselves as the only experiment in the petrie dish. So believing in God increases the chances of there being other intelligent lifeforms elsewhere. If there is no...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
My ex is bothering me. We're both remarried, but he still calls me once a week. He complains about his wife's body and begs me to visit, which I did once and now regret. Should I cut the friendship off? Yes. I keep in touch with my wife simply because she has two of our children and I have the other. We can be friendly about things and talk often - but only really about the children and never about our respective spouses. She made one drunk confession to me not long before her marriage, and I explained why she shouldn't do what she had done. Everything I say I then tell my wife, as she...

Answer to:
How do u put someone in his place who always boasts and brags about himself all the time ? I was always told "A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing". Use this to your advantage. Boasters always like to talk about themselves and what they have done. They hate when others have done things they haven't and tend to play down others' achievements, but that is a weakness. You can easily catch a boaster out by having some information they don't have. As...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Will picking my scabs give me skincancer Not in any direct sense. What picking your scabs WILL do, however, is to make healing time longer and give you slight disfigurements. Of course if the scabs are there because of cancer then picking them won't help your cancer in any way.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Whats more comfortable for an uncercumcised man a blowjob with the forskin forward or pulled back during oral sex 'Comfortable' is perhaps not the right word to use. As an uncircumcised man I can tell you that I enjoy having fellatio performed regardless of whether my foreskin is covering my glans or not. The foreskin protects the glans from being too sensitive, so some men might seem almost in pain if the foreskin is pushed back for oral sex. There is a fine line between ecstacy and agony and...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Can a ex wife get part of my retirement im in the military in arizona In UK your ex-wife would be entitled to half of any accrued pension from the time you were together, unless she had specifically abdicated this right in a pre-nuptial or divorce agreement. I don't see why this would be any different in US. EDIT* On the plus side you would be entitled to half of her accrued pension for this period.

Answer to:
Expressed as a percentage, how reliable is evidence obtained through torture? It's both 100% and 0%. This may sound like flim-flamming, but there is a serious point behind it. It is 100% reliable in that you will get exactly the information you are looking for - 100% - but it is 0% reliable in that the information you are looking for and the truth might be completely different. I would swear my mother was married to Adolf Hitler under enough torture, and absolutely...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
In the UK, when you move house, are the new occupants of your old house legally entitled to open any mail addressed to you No. The mail is addressed to you. The first thing you should do is organise a forwarding service through the Royal Mail's website. Check the mail that comes through and decide if you should update the records of the companies sending this mail. If mail is specifically addressed to you then it is illegal for anyone apart from yourself, or the mail provider if they think it is suspicious,...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
WHAT IS THE SONG ON THE TV ADVERT FOR NO 7 MAKE UP. wHO SANG IT AND WHAT YEAR? I don't know which year precisely, but the song is White Rabbit, and the version Iknow is by Jefferson Airplane, although I think Janice Joplin also sang it. That would make it late 1960's.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What current does a calculator use Aleternating or direct? The current from the mains is alternating current, so some calculators are designed to use the AC from the mains. Most, though use batteries or transformers that create direct current, or DC. There is the occasional financier who is bisexual, and he, or she, is referred to as an AC/DC calculator.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Who do you think would be a better president: pamela anderson or you I'd be a better president, but she'd be a more popular one.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Adsfasdfasdf asdf asdf asdf as Only if you're playing it on the ZX Spectrum, otherwise it's SHIFT,z, and SPACE BAR. Unless this is a cheat to get a special stage on Colin McRae's rally.

Answer to:
Why are Halloween colors orange and black? Halloween, or the eve of All Hallows day, 1 Nov, also known as All Saints' Day (NOT to be mixed up with Halloween like some sites do) was the night of the year when dark forces were at their strongest, just before the day when the influences of good held sway. This is where (and not, as some think, from shipping) the phrase "The day is darkest before the dawn" comes from. ...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why are adversarial troll types rewarded with respectable rankings? Sometimes even a troll's comments hold nuggets of truth, despite their aggresive stance on matters. When other users see these comments they can decide to award a useful rating that increases the troll's standing in the community. Of course the troll may not like this and go all out to destroy other ratings by rating down just for the fun of it. There's no accounting for taste....

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If George W. Bush is my Seventh Cousin, 4 times removed, then how would you describe our family tree, and so what would that mean? If your parent's sibling has a child they are your cousin. If both you and they have (separately) children, then those children are 2nd cousins. Your children are 2nd cousins, once removed, from your cousin. So a 7th cousin 4 times removed from you means you would need to travel 7 generations back to find a sibling connection, and they are removed by 4 generations from you any way, which...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If the Amish can't use tools that originate from later than 1899, why don't they use these 19th-century tools to build their own tin lizzies? (There were experimental cars in the 1890s so the Amish COULD build primitive cars by hand...) I have learned something from your question. I didn't realise that there was a specific date after which technical discoveries were fobidden these people. I always assumed that they worked on a kind of "deus ex machina" theology, where anything that required specialist knowledge was unavailable to them, precluding cars and generators and steam engines, and so on. Thanks.

Answer to:
My mom is half Creole, a quarter Italian, and a quarter Irish. My dad is half Native American and half white. What am I considered? Where were you born? That is what you are. I think people spend too long worrying about their lineage, to the detriment of actually living their life. We are all Earth people and deciding where you come from as a label is only going to distance you from other members of Earth. I can quite rightly call myself a Scotsman, having been born here and with a lineage that is mostly Scot, but I am...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
I would like to visit Scotland, but have never been there before. Where would you recommend we stay that is nice, not too touristy, rural and low-key? But you want to be quite close to all the amenities? Perth is right about in the centre of Scotland, so you could go there. Stirling is where the rail system branches between Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the north, so you could go there. Aberdeen is a beautiful city, so you could go there. Inverness is, of course, famous for the Monster, s you could go there. Here's a thought or two: ...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do the Scots feel about Americans moving to their country? As a Scot I have no problems with this. If yu want to move to my country, though, you must be prepared to accept our culture and our climate as your own. It is wet almost all the time - get used to it. It is too cold in the summer and not cold enough in the winter - get used to it. Our roads ARE tarmaced (something to do with a Scotsamn inventing the procedure) and We rarely wear kilts or greet...

| 11 people like this

Answer to:
Im looking for a laptop that can hold a ton of muzik and videos what specifications should i look for? If you want it to hold lots of data then you need a large hard drive the bigger the better. If you are buying a reasonably new computer then the other areas should be fine. If you don't need t have all your music and videos immediately to hand, though, you might consider buying an external hard drive. They are much cheaper and much less expensive. And the other great thing is that when...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do I get kicked out of a boarding school? If you don't mind me asking, what is so bad about a boarding school? I ask because I attended a boarding school from age 8, but couldn't wait to get out when my parents came back to this country. My excuse, though, is that the boarding school was all male and I was receiving unwanted attention. The educational side was fantastic as we had the best of everything. I also felt...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do I get kicked out of a boarding school? Having sex with a girl in school grounds worked for my brother.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Is it dangerous for a 12 year old girl to get her belly button pierced? Dangerous ANd, as far as I'm aware, illegal. You want this fashion statement to be like a sheep - part of the crowd. Why not do something different from all yur mates and have no piercings or tattoos. That'll shock them.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Where can I find the Modern English translation of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice?" I'm not sure why you would want it, unless you specifically required for some English comparison. Shakespeare should be read in as close to the original as possible as the wording is central to the thoughts he is trying to express. I hope you find one, though.Good luck.

Answer to:
Is the end of false religion near? To answer this question requires one to take a standpoint from one religion and base the view of other religions on that. I am going to take the opposite viewpoint, for the duration of my answer, and look as an alien might view our religious system. Humanity has based its religions on there beig something more than we are able to touch and feel and prove. Whether it is a spirit or supreme...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Do you believe that strength through unity, and unity through faith would be a good way to govern a country? I'm going to answer this again, because I'm bored (though not as bored as mustard). There are several different tried and tested ways of governing a country. There are also quite a few theoretical ways of governing a country. What all of these acknowledge, to at least some degree, is that theory and practice are never the same (as Napoleon said "No plan survives contact with...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do you detect how serious someone is in a relationship with you? Communication is a good start. It was through good communication that I found out my first wife no longer loved me. I know this sounds negative, but because we communicated well we have able to maintain a friendship of sorts, even after the divorce, which is better for our children. When I met the lady who is now my wife, I fell head-over-heels in love with her straight away. I let her...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What kind of damage could salt water do to a mobile phone? Salt water can make the mobile phone not work. That's pretty damaged. The sodium chloride in salty water aids in the oxidation of the various metal elements and compounds. This means that even if you dry the phone out and are lucky enough to not have sodium chloride crystals form on the circuitry then your phone is still going to be ready for the bin in double quick time.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What race do you prefer to date and why? I have had, in my life, relations with women from several different cultural backgrounds. Some are more accommodating, some are more intelligent, but usually this is a personal characteristic and not cultural. The only exception was an arabic lady I knew, for whom culture and religious obedience were very strong. While I understand her views I couldn't carry on a relationship on that...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
What do you do if you like a guy but he's better looking than you, do you ask him out or let him know? And we are 2 diffrent races so does that make a diffrence and can you judge a person on looks if they arent the race your used to dating meaning yo Whoa! What's this about him being better looking than you? If you start off thinking this way you are never going to feel good enough for him. You need to sort out your issues with beauty first. We are all beautiful, and some of us show our beauty in different ways. Love is just a way of telling someone else you are insoired by their particular beauty. So he is NOT better than you, but a...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Does it matter the amount of make up a girl wears how long her hair is if it's real or not or her race? Generally these things don't matter too much. It depends on your natural looks, but I have found women who cake on make-up to be generally shallow where women who use make-up to highlight their features tend, in my experience, to be more intelligent and more fun. The length of hair also doesn't matter but if it suits your face shape then you will appear more attractive. At the end...

Answer to:
Elimination method and substitution method... x-3y=7 and 2x-6y=21? Elimination method: x-3y=7 2x-6y=21 doesn't work because 2x-6y=2(x-3y)=2(7)=14, regardless of the numbers x & y represent. Please post the correct question.

Answer to:
Have you ever seen a ninja in a kilt? So no-one's seen me? It shows how good I am at my job.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Where on the net can you order cheap, (Preferably not used.) Kilts? There's no such thing as a cheap kilt. If it's properly made it's going to cost you. If you want the choice of the full range of tartans then www.lochcarron.com will send you to a site where they make the tartan. If you don't care too much about the tartan, or it is a relatively common one, then type 'kiltmaker' into your search engine and take your pick. There...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Is a person a pedophile if he/she is sexually attracted to someone who is under 18, but who has the body of an adult? Must be an American thing. In UK you can legally marry at age 16, as yu can through most of the rest of the world. So someone under 18 won't bat an eyelid at being fancied, and I would say you could not be termed a paedophile for loving someone under 18 but over the age of consent in the country where you live. If US has laws stating 18 as the minimum age then you have to abide by that and...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What's you're talent? I have a wonderful talent for saying the wrng thing at the wrong time. It is almost infallible. If I can open my big mouth and stick both feet in at the same time then I will find a way to do it.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Why do some people not appreciate things when people try so hard for them? There are many times when (especially different generations) we have a different view or expectation. I have found myself being frustrated by my son not tidying dishes after himself, when he sees his tidying of his bedroom as trying hard. I don't always tell my children how much I appreciate them, and that is wrong of me. that said they don't always show their appreciation of me,...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I keep receiving phishing scams that claim to be from eBay. How can I stop them? You don't stop them. What you do, though, is not to open any links or reply to them, but go independently into e-bay, open your account and check for veracity. If e-bay has not sent the e-mail then you can forward it direct to them (they have an e-mail address specifically for this) and they will check it out. If everybody does this then the phishers will get nowhere and find other scams...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked? Peter Piper didn't pick a pack of pickled peppers. He picked a peck of pickled peppers. At the time of Peter's life there was no discovery of oil and plastics had not yet been extruded and formed into handy packs to keep items vacuum sealed. That is why the peppers were pickled - to keep them fresh throughout the long months. A peck is an old imperial volume measurement of 2...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
When you have cheated on someone is it wiser to just break it off or should you tell them that you have cheated on them? Wisdom dictates that discretion is the better part of valour. But if you have cheated on someone you really need to ask yourself some searching questions before moving on. Why? springs to mind. If you just break things off you will end up being asked the question anyway, so should be prepared. I would think about what I want from life, from my relationship, and what I expect from myself and...

Answer to:
Do you spend solid blocks of time on Answerbag or do you just drift in and out throughout the day? I just drift in and out of doing other things throughout the day, in between spending time on Answerbag. I look every so often and then get caught up in the pleasure of it. then reality intrudes once more and I am left waiting for the next opportunity to while away my day.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
My girlfriend and I are in a happy relationship. She's wonderful, we get along great, we've never fought. And we've been going out 15 months. Sometimes though she will get very silent. I get paranoid and think that she's mad. What shou I think that you don't live together. It is not natural to never fight in a relationship. There are many parts that are required for a relationship to be successful, and if there is going to be any emotion involved then it has to be every emotion that is involved. I am a little worried that you have never fought. Are you really that closely linked in mind and action that you never need...

Answer to:
Have you had your 15 minutes of fame yet, and if so what was it? This comes from the famous Andy Warhol quote that in the future everybody would be world famous for at least 15 minutes. I don't know about world fame, but I have had several minutes of national fame when some members of a Scout troop camping with us got e-coli and were rushed to hospital. The film crew wanted footage of Scout people and I happened to be helping take down their tentage....

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is Progressive Christianity? An oxymoron? Christianity is based around a book that dates from the 'beginning of the world' until approximately 35AD. It is written in historical form and its text is non-changeable. This means that it is static. People who believe in Christianity believe in this static, unchanging, infallible book. Therefore there is no progress, because that implies it is not complete. ...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I've been with my bf for 5 years, we have argued the whole time,i love him but a few weeks ago i kissed another guy & have been txting him since i have never done anything remotley like this before. I have felt sick with guilt since. What should I'm not going to give you advice straight away. First I'll tell you a little story, then you can decide. I married and spent many happy years (10 to be precise) before getting separated then divorced. Looking back (hindsight is a wonderful thing) I am surprised at how much we argued and how little we had in common. When I spoke to my ex-wife about it, after our divorce, she told me...

Answer to:
How about an Opinionbag? That's a great idea, but you would need a moderator to ensure that opinions didn't degenerate into simple judgements. I am definitely far too opinionated and somewhere to release my pent up furies would be conducive to my blood pressure. Why not suggest it to Joel himself?

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What's a really sexy way to be annoying? I'm not sure, Sak, but I know that lechery is a really annoying way to be sexy, if that helps. It probably depends on age. I find being called little pet names really annoying, but if my wife does it while kissing the nape of my neck or <deleted content> then I would most likely find it incredibly sexy.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Is it true that a mans g spot is in his but? Yup.

Answer to:
Which years do you value most in your life? Ever since I have been old enough to reason I have appreciated every year for its own worth. My parents worked abroad when I was younger, and I learned about quite a few cultures over the years, so they were all valuable to me, as well as learning about growing up. When I left school and went to uni I discovered about the wider world of making my own decisions, which proved very valuable. I...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What should you do if you fall in love with someone and find out they are your second cousin? Keep your love platonic.

Answer to:
What is a "white ballot"? Try the following link. It should explain it all to you. http://www.sos.state.mn.us/docs/8250.pdf#search='white%20ballot'

Answer to:
Why do poles smell? Ambiguous question. If you mean the people, then everyone has their own individual aroma, and certain cultures tend to have aromas that are very similar within that culture. Usually this is because of the diet of that culture (you smell of what you eat). To pick on one culture, though, for your question is in extremely bad taste. If you mean the poles used to hold things up, then Mr Greymatter...

Answer to:
Do cows really say moo? Being Scottish, I was always taught that coos say moo and cows say mow. The word is onomatopaeic so, yes, cows make a generally mooing sound.

Answer to:
I just broke up with my girlriend and I started dating someone else withn a week. I still love my ex but I dont know if it would work... Last night I cheated on my present girlfriend with my ex. My ex wants to get back together but I dont know what to do. Immediately - finish with your present girlfriend. You took her on the rebound and it isn't fair to her in the slightest to be in a relationship like that. Next - sit down with your ex and decide whether you want a relationship or not. Be grown up about it. If it's not going to work then move on.

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
How can I help my 14 year old friend cope with the loss of his 19 year old boyfriend who was recently charged with sexual molestation toward him? It doesn't seem right because I could never believe that it was intentional. they seemed to be so in lov He definitely needs counselling as soon as possible. This sounds very like Stockholm Syndrome, where the victim comes to love and protect their abuser/kidnapper. Immediate therapy is required to allow him to sort out what is real.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Has anyone had real, lasting friendships or relationships with people that they first met online? Both, thank you. One of my best friends lives in Australia and we met online, at a pen-pal site. Weirdly enough I also met the woman who is now my wife on the same site. We haven't been married as long as Bob has, but over 3 years now. As with any relationship you will get those people who are honest and serious about wanting a relationship or friendship and there will be others who...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Can I wear a ring on my little finger? I'm male. And? I'm male and wear a ring on my little finger. Then again I also wear my wedding ring (when I wear it) on my right ring finger (I have my reasons). If it suits then why not do it. If it looks as blingy as it sounds, though, I would look in the mirror first.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What nationality of women do men find most attractive? This is going to be an answer within an answer. Many caucasian men find Asian or African descended women attractive, possibly because of the assumed mystery of someone of a different colour, but there are surprisingly few interracial marriages. This implies that, while men profess an allure for women of different ethnic backgrounds, they actually find people of their own ethnicity more...

| 7 people like this

Answer to:
The family of the bride cheated and got my son married to their daughter against the wishes of their daughter. The girl and boy communicated for few months before wedding. But girl says she was forced by parents to marry.What legal action can be taken? This is too complicated with the info you have given. You need to give more info. You say the bride's family 'cheated'. In what way? Did they claim she was pregnant? Dying? Gonna shot everybody? Why did she say "I do" at the wedding if it was against her wishes? If they have not consumated the marriage why don't they get it anulled? There is far more to this...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Does Bob Dylan have a Jesus like quality to you? I don't think so. Jesus, if we are to believe, told humanity how to live their life so that they would have a chance of the big prize in the afterlife. Bob Dylan merely makes comment on the way people are living in this day and age. He doesn't promise to wash away sins, heal people show the way to a better next life. In fact apart from being male he has very little in common...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do I differentiate between the Holy Spirit and the Antichrist's spirit? As per an answer to another question, God is the anthropomorphic personification or 'rightness'. The bible says he exists as God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. If you listen to your body you know when your body is telling you something is right and when it is telling you something is wrong. If God is 'rightness' then 'wrongness' must be...

Answer to:
Why doesn't God talk to us directly? God is the anthropomorphic personification of the idea of 'rightness'. If you do something you know is wrong you feel in your gut that it is wrong. Just because you don't listen when you do things right, it doesn't mean that your body isn't telling you. You feel a bit happier, a bit more relaxed, a bit more at ease with yourself. That is rightness speaking to you,...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If you don't follow God's rules, but you have been a good person, will you go to heaven or hell? Men are mortal and fallible. To encompass their desires in order to make people live good lives (and have them doing just whatever they wished) religion was created. Like all great power-bases the theory is fantastic but the practice is corrupt. When people grow up and mature many realise the need to believe in a higher justice is not required as they have mastered what is right and wrong in...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My boyfriend and I have group sex with friends at parties but my mouth gets sore from licking and kissing 6 penises at once...do you have any techniques i can use to stop this. If your mouth gets sore, is it because your muscles are sore or is the skin being rubbed? If it's the skin then you can use a variety of lubricants and nice-tasting jellies to stop the friction. If it is muscle fatigue then you need to exercise those muscles more. Try sucking/licking/kissing cucumbers or carrots (depending on size) in between orgies/swinging and that should help your...

Answer to:
Is Lady Fuschia a lady or a Lady, and to what is the flower a reference? When I first saw your username I thought that it may have come from a character somewhere, but never read or saw 'Gormenghast' so missed the reference. I would not have guessed you middle name being used, though. If it's alright by you I will continue to think of you as a Lady (slightly eccentric and wearing dresses that are a touch too frilly) who tends to her garden as a...

Answer to:
Let's say I'm working for the CIA for a moment. I'm about to torture someone, where should I place the electrodes for maximum effect? Sports and Recreation is a good place for this. Depending on the current used you can have great fun here. Passing an electric current through the penis to the prostate would be interesting and quite painful for the victim, sorry opponent, if they are male, and forcing the stomach muscles to contract will leave them with that' spewing my ringer' effect. I might suggest the nipples...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
At what age do teenage boys normally take down posters of near-naked women from their bedroom walls? The only reason boys will take down posters of near-naked women is to reassure a girlfriend that she is the 'only one'. It's no different for women. My office has more sexy calendars of ner-naked men than any other type. Mel gibson was the most popular until recently. I can't compete with that.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
A friend of mine has a big floppy pair of manboobs. How might he go about getting rid of them? Easy way out - surgery. The more difficult way is for him to get off his fat backside and actually do some exercise. As he gets fitter and his muscles start to improve and tighten his man-boobs will slowly disappear. His other alternative is to dress up as a woman and offer his services as a milk-maid or some such.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is AB user Ulysses named after the original Greek legend, the James Joyce novel or the '80's cartoon? If you know your Greek, and I'll bet you do, then you'll know that I deliberately mis-spelled Ulysses. I chose that because Ulysses was forced to spend 10 years in the wilderness, the same length of time I was married for forst time round. Quite ironic, in that my wife decided she wanted more from life the same night as our wedding anniversary, right after the big party was over....

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
I thought men were the ones who loved to experiment with sex, but it is starting to look like I'm much worse. Am I just not meeting the right men? I am sure that many men would queue up to try to show you how open they are to new ideas. I am happily married so wouldn't be one, but marriage doesn't stop me enjoying new experiences. If you know what you want to try and what not then you can look online at such sites as www.alt.com (as per my comment to Lady)and find people who share your interests. If they are too far out for...

Answer to:
If a woman enjoys anal sex from a man, is it okay for a man to want a woman to perform anal sex on him? It's fine. No problem at all. Everyone's different, and some people find anything outwith missionary to be disgusting while others prefer much more variety. There are certain acts that I personally find repulsive, but I realise that some people enjoy them and, as long as they are not directly affecting me, they should be free to perform these acts. My wife and I have never yet...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is your idea of Utopia. Despite the fact the Utopia translates as "Nowhere", as it can never exist as a paradise on Earth, I would love to see a world almost entirely without politicians or lawyers. If there was ONE elcted government, with ONE representative from each and every country - regardless of size - and ONE language spoken by everybody as the language of communication, then this world could move...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Do most boys tell their parents when they lose their virginity? No. They may turn the discussion, after a suitable length of time, to ward finding out a bit more, but boys will generally boast and brag to friends and try to find out what they want to know from their peer group. Sex education in schools is vitally important for this reason - that it gives genuine information and not school-yard gossip, and warns of the dangers of STDs. A parent will...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
What music should i use for a 50th Birthday party slideshow? I was impressed with my brother. He did something similar for our Mum's 60th. He organised the pictures into decades and our Father picked our Mum's favourite song of that decade. He then used some free music editor to cut the songs down and mix them into each other. I couldn't believe how easy it was, and my Mum really loved watching the CD. She still drags it out to show guests.

Answer to:
I love this guy he is a plumber works long hours has gone away for a few weeks. we use to make love alot before he went away. now back we don't make love as much. could he of meet someone else being away.he still works long hours. It's difficult to know, exactly. If nothing else has changed then I would suggest that he isn't even looking for someone else. Us men are fickle creatures who can go for seconds without even thinking about sex, and frequently don't actually engage in the act for hours at a time. What I'm trying to say is, so he doesn't want to make love so much. It's not a...

Answer to:
Why do some people go on about how little they care about something? If they don't care, why do they talk about it all the time? I agree with AntigoneRising. These people, if confronted, will spout a diatribe even more vociferously and vitriolically, then reiterate their lack of feeling on the subject/personality. They also signally fail to recognise the irony of their actions.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What is the most annoying thing for you? The most annoying thing on answerbag is when posters decide to give negative criticism or not answer what are obviously serious questions. We all have our own opinions about subjects, and answerbag help us to share and offer information and advice. This is good positive stuff. When someone asks a serious question and is told "I don't like your question so I won't answer...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How many people in the world know what is the capital of Canada? Survey results 1,521,662,097 people know the capital of Canada. Was I close?

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
HI , I am currently compiling a list of the greatest ever rock artists. You can vote for your all time greatest by answering this question or by going to www.clik.to/rockgods Bruce Dickinson (what a voice).

Answer to:
If you could pick a place in time that you could go back to weather it was when you were alive or befor you were born when and were? There are so many mysteries that I would long to be an unseen observer to. E.G. when the Tsar's family were shot did one daughter really escape? When Elvis left the building did he really die? I don't if I can really choose one, but I suppose witnessing the crucifiction of the man we call Christ would have been something to remember, or rather witnessing his coming back to life....

Answer to:
Would you fight for you to stay alive or one other? if you had to pick for only one to be able to live? If it was a member of my immediate family I would prefer them to live. If it was ANYONE else I would prefer my life, thank you.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Who do you think is the best music group ever? The best based on what? If it is based on popularity then I would have to say The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. If it is for musical ability, then I would tend toward Yes, ELP, Pink Floyd. If it is crowd 'wow' factor, then I've seen fantastic stage shows for ELO, Iron Maiden, and Madonna. If you are looking my opinion on the best all-round original music sound then I chill out...

Answer to:
What is the difference between faith and blind faith? Blind faith is where you follow, without question, any and all dictates of your chosen religion, even if they seem paradoxical. One might even call you dogmatic (not dogmatix - he was Oblix's little dog in the cartoon strip "Asterix the Gaul"). Faith itself, however, allows you to question the dogma of individual areas so that you can reconcile being told to "turn the...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Are "food intolerances" (such as wheat, dairy etc) a real problem or are they mostly in the mind? They seem to be real. There are two ladies at my work who are celiac (I hope I spelt that correctly), and they claim they had terrible problems prior to cutting wheat out of their diet. This is where I'll get shot down. I believe that part of the problem is that we are all too clean these days. When I was young I would go and play at our local dump. It was great. We would use our...

Answer to:
If irish people are supposed to be dumb then why are U2 so sucessful? Every country, or group of like people, will have another country, or group of like people, about whom they make jokes. Certainly for the British the Irish tend to be the but of the jokes, although most of these jokes can be turned around to make another nationality play dumb. I understand that Ukrainians use Moldovans, and Rednecks (or Canadians) tend to be the fall guys for Americans. A...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is best, USA music or UK music? I have to be biased and say UK.

Answer to:
What degree burn would you get for lighting a firework and putting it up your bum? The degree of burning would be the least of your worries. Copious internal bleeding and organ failure would be your most pressing problem for the 3 minutes of absolute agony before you die.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is there such a thing as a "yeast allergy"? Yes. It appears that there are allergies to almost everything. I remember a news item several years ago about someone who 'allergic' to the 20th century. Basically anything non-natural adversely affected them. It's a bit like phobias. If you can think of something that people could possibly be scared of there will be somebody with that phobia. With yeast, I know that the...

Answer to:
If you had the power to go back in time and change one thing, influencing the present, what would it be? I'm really selfish, so would have to go back in time and buy the entire island of Manhattan from the Indians before anyone else got there, then rent the land to everyone, with the money going into trust and the deeds lodged with a law firm with instructions to find me on Christmas day 2006. What a prsent I'm going to get this year! (Fingers crossed).

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
If you could have superpowers, what kind of powers would you chose? Omnipotence? Or if that isn't allowed then omniscient. Knowing everything would mean I would know what everyone was thinking, and would know what to say to sort out all the problems in the world, and would know how to keep it that way. And don't even think that. I know what you're thinking. It's disgusting, so don't even go there.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My boyfriend of 2 years says that he have found the right one and wants to get married. We have a 1 year old son. I would like to but is it too young to get married? We're both 19. Should I wait to marry him or go ahead. Marriage really has nothing to do with age. The laws on age are there to protect those who are too young to understand the implications of what they may be doing (as well as keeping them safe from sexual predators). By age 19 you should have some understanding of the responsibilities that marriage will highlight. Whether it is a religious ceremony or a civil one you will be asked to make...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you think christians are gay (better say no because I am one)? A strangely worded question. You ask the question then direct the answer you wish. Are you in politics? There are gay Christiians. There are Christian gays. The two are not mutually exclusive, though. I know of gays who are not Christian, and I know Christians who are not gay. And, of course, while slang format of the word is used to indicate homosexuality the word "gay" means...

Answer to:
How are plebeians and patricians the same They're not, as such. The pleb was a citizen of Rome, and a patrician was one of the 'fathers' of Rome. So they lived at the same time. That is the only similarity.

Answer to:
CHEVY ASTRO VAN, 1996 4.2 LITRE. WON'T TURN OVER TO START. NEW STARTER, NEW BATTERY. PLEASE HELP. Battery could be a dud, or the starter motor. Most likely, though, is that both are ok and your problem is in the wiring leading to your starter motor. Teaching you to suck eggs, the only reason for the starter motor is to crank the engine to get it to fire and turn itself over. If the starter motor is not working then there is no 'juice' getting to it. Although the battery also...

Answer to:
What would be the proper address for a person whose name is Emperor Frederic Von Seidl De Bathory Di Medici and holds the royal title of Prinz or Koenig? If he is the ruler of an empire or kingdom then he is entitled to be called 'Your Majesty', while if his is a principality then 'Your Highness' will suffice. And you should bow so that your head is cmpletely lower than the level of his head - it's common courtesy.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Please help. I am 16 years old and got G grades in my GCSE exams. I was out of school for 4 years. I would like to re-sit them at a college. Would this be suitable for someone in my situation? I don't see why not. I am going to assume you are still in UK. At 16 you will be looking at 6th form colleges or your local Poly. Any of these will offer good courses, but you will have to buckly down and d much of the work yourself. Colleges differ from schools in as much as schools tend to drip-feed you, with teachers checking your work all the time, but because you would probably...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What's your favourite alcoholic beverage? Bull's Blood, red wine from Hungary.

Answer to:
It is my job to be a hero in life. I cannot express myself the way I'd like to. Everyone has their own type of persona and I am the serious type. I wish I could do things such dance in a crowd but I cant. I find it very embarassing. I need to talk Just a thought have you ever thought about having a test to see if youare at all autistic? Don't go jumping down my throat, please. I'm quite serious. Autism is the name given to a very wide spectrum of conditions, and you describe symptoms that are often associated with people at the near side spectrum. I am not an expert but my son has been diagnosed with Asperger's...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Would you share an idea on how to make this world a better place for everyone? I'd postulate a site like this, but it's already been done, as you can see. An agreement that all countries will have one (already existing and not Eseranto) language would help communication a lot.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How do I get more msn contacts? I want to talk to new(ish) people! Why don't you download and start on ICQ? I know it ended my first marriage, so there must be loads of people out there wanting to talk (Uh-oh, there goes the cynicism again). ICQ is not a bad IM at all, and you have the option of talking about a specific subject or just taking pot luck and speaking to whoever is there. Not being judgemental, but you could find outside interests that...

Answer to:
Is it wrong to wish that your crush and his girlfriend would break up? There is nothing wrong, OuZ, with wishing for something to happen, but it would be very wrong to force the issue. Very quickly: man wanted to be king, found people who would betray present king, became king, had them killed. When asked why he said " If they can betray one king, why not another?" If this boy thinks a lot of you and really feels that way, then his present girlfriend...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is it wrong to wish that your crush and his girlfriend would break up? There is nothing wrong, OuZ, with wishing for something to happen, but it would be very wrong to force the issue. Very quickly: man wanted to be king, found people who would betray present king, became king, had them killed. When asked why he said " If they can betray one king, why not another?" If this boy thinks a lot of you and really feels that way, then his present girlfriend...

Answer to:
Missionary too many other positions, thanks. Oops, sorry. We're in religion. Eh.....no. I don't believe that anybody needs to convert others to their way of thinking. That's religious abuse and has caused untold damage in the world. And there are still too many other positions, thanks.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
There's a guy at school, he is super nice to me.. i thought he liked me cuz i dunno he just did certain things. :P but now he knows i like him.. our msn convo went like: actually it is u(the guy i like)he said:really?well ill see u monday wat does he First he wants time to think it over. This is a good sign, as it means he is taking you seriously. You will have to wait until Monday, I suppose. When you meet you should speak to him like the friend he still is and not push for an answer. He will tell you in his own way in his own time. But what you need to think about is, if he says no will you still want to be friends?

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you were so inclined, how would you rob a bank? How would you prepare? Tell me your plan. I've never really given it thought. I don't think it's impossible though. Hypothetically, if you were ging to do it, you would need an nside person and a computer whizz. But would it not be easier just to make the money honestly?

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I\'m a first-timer to pot and I was wondering if anybody could give me info on like where I find it, and how? So no-one is telling you what you want to know so you rate them all down. Your question shows naiivity and immaturity. Many people around today have tried drugs of varying addictin and strength. Some move on t other drugs and others don't. but I would suggest that over 99% find a friend or acquaintance or colleague or schoolmate or passerby that does or is doing drugs of sme sort and use...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Why peoples believes that 13th of friday is not a good day? Very simple, and goes back to the days of the Knights Templar, a French King, and a man called Jacques DeMolay. He was the leader of the Knights when, on Friday October 13, 1307, Phillip IV decided to steal the Templar wealth by force, with the blessing of the Pope. The templars were decimated, some say exterminated, and the day became known as one where bad luck abounded.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
For males: What is your biggest turn off in a woman? I'm gonna get slated for this. If she's a double bagger (One for her head and one for yours in case hers slips off). My father once told me that you don't look at the mantlepiece when you're poking the fire, but I believe a truly ugly mantlepiece probably means the fireplace hasn't been cared for that much. In reality my biggest turnoff is obesity. I don't...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Is it just me or is everything about Avril Lavigne craptastic? Having an anti-Avril day? or is it an anti-Avril life? I am way too old to really listen to any of that 'sk8er-boy' stuff. I note you enjoy punk, and that is good. My era is before that. the days of Deep Purple,Led Zeppelin,Yes,ELP,Rainbow, and on from there through Iron Maiden,Rush,Scorpions, and lately Blackmore's Night. I guess I am just mellowing out too much. But yes,...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What does approved and rejected mean on the profiles here? Best I can make out a question is rejected if it is a duplicate (or really close to being one) or if it is considered in really bad taste (they allow bad taste, but within limits) or if it is not appropriate for the category (asking about sex in the Kids' section is not big or clever). It is approved if you have several ratings that are reasonable. You cannot rate your own question. You...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How can an adult man respectfully introduce himself to a woman he doesn't know without her thinking "here is just another guy trying to bed me." Please don't say tell her she is attractive- I have learned here that is not always apprec Try honesty. It might just work. "Hi, I saw you sitting here and wanted an excuse to introduce myself. I'm John, by the way. I decided just to come over and see if you would like a drink. I know it's forward of me I don't even know your name - but if you don't mind me buying you a drink we can get to know each other a little. I'm actually really embarassed...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
What if it were impossible for anyone to lie? We still have the final recourse, as used by Sir Thomas Moore. When asked to condone the kings actions he felt unable to lie, yet could not speak his mind for fear of death. He stayed silent. Unfortunately they killed him anyway.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
BLANK/Fashion football jerseys(Fashion jerseys like the ones used to make replicas for casual wear. not designed for pads) to purchase. Fashion/Replica Football Jerseys start as blankI am not looking for the actual stock football/uniform jerseys I don't know if you have Nike,Adidas,Lotto,Kappa or other similar stores near you. If so you will find they sell many blank shirts. Football sirts are made by a sponsoring firm, let's take Nike, who will produce shirts of the team, and also produce blanks shirts that look very similar but without the logos. These sell for less. If you haven't these stores then I can't help...

Answer to:
I am having my tubes tied in a few weeks. I am 32 and have 2 school aged children. I know it is the right decision but I kind of feel sad at the same time. Do you think I will regret it in the long run? I think not. My oldest is now 16, and my wife and I watch both young and older mothers of babies and toddlers and remember what hell we went through as they grew. The sleepless nights, the spewing, the fountains when you change their nappy (daiper) or even worse, the timebomb they left in there (time bomb because you could only stand the smell for a limited time). Then they learn to crawl all...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Does the fact that I find a person annoying because they are so judgmental make me judgmental of them? In my judgement, yes. Wait, that makes me judgemental too! A good rule of thumb is "Don't judge where you have no compassion". In other words try and see the problem from the other side. If you only look from one side you don't see the whole picture, or where the shadow is cast, so you will make your judgements based on biased information. It is not always easy to lok...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What is proper procedure for removing a hat? A hat with the brim. How is it handled properly? If the brim is stiff, as it is on a Bowler hat, then one uses the brim to doff their hat. If it is more maleable then one uses the front of the hat proper. Hats such as a Havana or Trilby would fall into this category.

Answer to:
What is the sexual aspect of lip gloss? I'm going to call you Sak - it's easier for me to remember. We are cautioned that 'All that gistens is not gold' because, very like Jackdaws (I think that's the American term for crows) we tend to covet shiny things. We have an incredible fascination with glinting objects, so shimmering lips will naturally attract us. It's the same with spangly outfits. And the...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why are somepeople bad at math? Allow me to elucidate on the Captain's answer. Everybody's brain works a slightly different way and people are brought up in different cultures and countries, with parents who have different strengths and parenting methods. It is little wonder, then, that some people will be much better and logic and the sciences, including mathematics, while others will have a far more artistic or...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If the guy u like so much,tells you that he loves you but u kindah rjected him,then u tell him after 2months that you love him too,tells you that he was flatterd,but doesnt give you no sign at all,do you think he still likes you? Probably, Avril, but you hurt him when you rejected him. He is trying to even the score. It's something young people do, and often older people too, to protect themselves. If you want him you're going to have to climb down a peg or two and make a proper move. Ask him to come to a café to chat as friends. Tell him you need to speak seriously with him and want to be relaxed. You...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What happens to people after death? rocheg's about right - buried or cremated. As for the 'soul', nothing. Despite the people who want to save you in this world and the next, there is no next world. This is it. Finish. Kaput. To quote Monty Python (not the parrot sketch, though I am sorely tempted) "Life is quite absurd, and death's the final word".

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
How to get the guy you really want badly? How low are you willing to go? If he likes you and isn't presently in a relationship, then you can ask him. In this day and age it isn't a problem. If you're willing to do anything, and people like that usually get a name for their behaviour, then you can offer yourself completely as his lovetoy. I REALLY don't recommend this, firstly because you are too young, and...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Is it wrong to commit suicide? Fundamentally thing is nothing wrong with suicide, as long as you ensure that no-one will be unduly upset or hurt by your actions. Plowing into a petrol tanker and blowing yourself and many other up is wrong because you are affecting other people, but there is no reason why you shouldn't be allowed to lie in bed and slip quietly away with an overdose. A word of caution, here, though,...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
Does freshly cut hair really grow back thicker? Mine doesn't. It may appear to grow thicker because the hairs aren't so heavy once cut, so stand up more, giving the appearance of thicker hair for a while.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My TV screen will go completely black, but I can turn it off then on and the picture will come back, only to go black again. I must continue to turn it off and on to be able to watch anything. Is it time to replace this TV? Yes. Your Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) magnets are knackered by the sounds of it. The ray relies on electromagnets to 'pull' the picture outward so you can see it. If it is collapsing then you have a major problem with your CRT EM and are probably getting enough radiation projected to do serious damage to you. I'd change your TV.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What's your IP? If you're looking for a definition, IP stands for Internet Protocol. If you are looking to get my IP address, no. Hope this helps.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you smoke? Not now. I smoked when younger, and like several of the posters I quit several times. I made up my mind, when I asked my present wife to marry me, that it was time for me to stop. I agreed with her that My last cigarette would be smoked the day she arrived in this country. Now, I wouldn't expect people who have never smoked to fully understand, but I knew that the anxiety of waiting for...

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
Whatever happened to the loincloth? Last I saw, Tarzan was wearing it, although I heard that he passed it on to George (of the jungle). I don't buy into this shame business. In the climes where I live we need more clothing because it is so cold (see: Why do Scots tan blue? A discussion). In warmer areas I would have no compunction about wearing only a loin-cloth. The locals might disagree and may even get in touch with...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why are so many users of this website bad at spelling? I'm now disappointed. I thought that most questioners, certainly, were aware of the character restrictions and so would use slang or textese to shorten their question. Answerers, trying to be as helpful as possible, immediately rush to their aid. This means that typographical errors are bound to be symptomatic. Again, commenters have very limited space so they must contract their comments...

Answer to:
What would it take to re-value the dollar so $10 current dollars becomes $1 new dollar? How hard would this be? Extremely. Because of the trade throughout the world - of every currency - if you wish to devalue your own currency then traders are going to want to sell your currency and not buy any until your devaluation has taken place. If they own $10M, which is worth say £6M, then after devaluation this is only worth £0.6M and they have lost heaps of money by doing nothing. The pariah...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you love your boyfriend, and you know he loves you how long should you stay in the relationship and wait for him to ask you to marry him? how long is too long? 9 days? I say that because I asked my present wife to marry me 8 days after meeting her. I haven't regretted one moment, even when we argue. Perhaps you can nudge him to his decision subtly. Bridal magazines in the bathroom or boudoir. Jewellery catalogues in the kitchen.

Answer to:
Are you for or against the death penalty? Against. This is an emotive subject, and not one where I will change anyone's mind, nor will you change mine. Every society has flaws, and the people in power always want to pass the blame. I accept the judgement of the country where I am living, provided that the accused has had a fair and full hearing. Yes, even Saddam Hussein or Osama Bin Laden. Even Adolf Hitler. There is a...

| 11 people like this

Answer to:
In grade 8 i had a very good freind, lets call him batman, but he acted sweet and nice on msn, at school, he wasnt as much, now we just started high school,he has new freinds(emo's)he doesnt talk to me at ALL!! is he ashamed of me? what should i do? This may sound corny, but watch the musical 'Grease'. John Travolta, aka Danny Zuco, is in love with Olivia Newton-John, aka Sandy, but he has a reputation and a gang. He needs the whole film to grow up and mature, but manages in the end.

Answer to:
Is there a difference in the alcohol content of draft beer and bottled or canned beer? Every can or bottle must tell yu the alcohol content, by law. The abv (alcohol by volume) is usually around 4% - 5%, but can be considerably more.

Answer to:
Find two events that took place on september 21,1990 That's easy, but quite personal. My first wife's waters broke in my Alpha Romeo, and I got a puncture rushing her to hospital. My son didn't come until several days later, by which time I had replaced the spare tyre. The seat was a much more difficult problem, and you have no idea how much insurance companies laugh when you try to explain to them why you need a new seat.

Answer to:
Can you describe yourself in one word? Precocious. I like how it fitted me all those years ago and can't seem t let go of it.

| 22 people like this

Answer to:
Is anyone out there my Uncle Ray? (you'd be around 6ft, very skinny and a load of curly hair?) No, but I seem to remember from a previous question/statement/comment that you're not overly keen on him anyway. There's no point in asking what crap has been laid on you - you'll let those who need to know know when you are ready, or you'll beat the s**t out of the proponents when you are able. In the meantime most of the community here is pleased to have you rye...

Answer to:
What religion (or lack of religion) do you follow and why? I can't say I'm atheist, because I have seen too many who almost make a religion out of not believing in any god. But I don't see any of the major religions that screams to me that it holds the same views that I hold. Buddhism or Unitarian Universalism are probably the closest, but still fall short in some areas. I guess I would require proof of the veracity of a religion to...

| 9 people like this

Answer to:
How do I get my girlfriend to stop contacting her ex boyfriend? I don't think you'll like my advice. You need to be blunt with her, and for your own good. Tell her straight out that you have a problem with what she is doing. If you are really against her continuing a friendship with him you have to let her know, and be prepared for her likely reaction. She maybe doesn't see the problem. But if you don't confront her she will just...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How can i make my man last longer? he go in 3 min and i get nothing. help me There are many possible reasons why your partner might ejaculate quickly, not least is that you may be so attractive he is too turned on by you. This advice has to be generic without knowing if there are medical conditions to take into account. Make sure he is relaxed, and that you are relaxed as well. Many men orgasm quickly because the female's vaginal muscles are really tight. Spend...

Answer to:
Why are Americans so anti-communist? I would suggest it comes from a steady stream of propaganda. We had a similar stream in the UK - not as hateful but still 'better dead than red' stuff. We were shown how poor the Soviet countries were and encouraged to link Sovietism to Communism. My wife couldn't believe how many lies had been told about the Eastern Bloc countries, as she also discovered lies told to her by...

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
What do you say to unwanted religious people that knock on your door trying to save your soul? My first wife had one that always worked. "Where do you live?" she would ask. The reply always came back "Why, madam?" "Because I'm sleeping off night shift just now. I'll pop round to your place about 3am and you can talk to me then, OK?". One lot actually gave their address. Fools!

| 8 people like this

Answer to:
How might one with little-to-no political power or influence go about dissolving the Catholic Church, and giving its money to charity? The Catholic church is so fractured across the world you would need to get a mandate passed down from the Pope himself. Working on that principle you will have to set up a pretty effective sting. Something along the lines of film footage of the Pope praying to Mecca might be shocking enough. Or finding the hidden room of proofs that God doesn't exist, that is located somewhere in the...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Who believes in the spiritual world, and in good and evil? If you accept good then you have to accept evil, for one can't exist without the other. Good and evil are how we conceive such things as fairness and equality, and work on a slide-rule. For everybody and for each situation the point on the slide-rule where good meets evil will be different, but it still exists as a judgement of what we think. As for the spiritual world - you need to...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why does all my english coursework revolve around rapist, murderers and general sickos? The answer is quite simple - it's what sells. Look at your national newspapers - death, murder, rape, embezzlement. And that's just the business pages. Books are no different, so to sell a book you make it 'interesting' for the readers. Hence your coursework being a reasonable cross-section of good English literature.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Am I not pretty enough? Is my heart too broken? Do I cry too much? Am I too outspoken? Don't I make you laugh? Should I 'try it harder'? Why do you see... right through me? Yes you are pretty enough (but beauty is only skin deep). No, your heart's not too broken (although you may be emotionally disturbed). No you don't cry too much (it's nothing compared to the rise in sea levels because of Global warming). No you're not too outspoken (it's refreshing to hear the truth rather than just what people want to hear). Yes you make me laugh (with...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why is it when you help people, it always turns around and bites you in the ass? It does seem that way sometimes. Even on this site, where the great majority of people want to help, there are some who enjoy sowing dissention. I asked a couple of questions last night, because I am curious about people's thoughts on the matters, and some jerk posted 'why should we answer you' with a smarmy self-righteous abandon. I didn't reply because that would be...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
You know about the crash of Cory Lidle*s plane into an NYC condominium. Well, why didn*t he turn his plane so he could ditch it in the river? He would*ve had a greater chance of survival and wouldn*t have put others* lives in danger. I know it is just coincidental, but the event that sparked all the original anger happened on 11 Sep, and this happened on 11 Oct. Is there something weird about 11th? Without lending to conspiracy theorists it is difficult to arrive at a suitable explanation. It is just too sickeningly like what happened to be anything other than some stupid stunt gone wrong.

Answer to:
Is there chances of impregnating a woman when you have kind of retarded ejaculation ? Yes. Of course you both need to be careful. To give the best chance your partner should lie with perhaps a pillow under her bum, and you should try to ejaculate as far inside her as you can while not making it uncomfortable for her. While some men have a very strong ejaculation there are plenty who basically dribble from the end. I know it is not the cleanest thing to do, but if she stays...

Answer to:
How come so many people who were molested or raped when they were kids turn out to be child molesters or rapists themselves? Psychologically, I think, there are two reasons. Firstly it has actually happened to them and they may try to get rid of their feelings and nightmares by 'passing it on' to another. Rape has a lot to do with power and they psychologically reclaim their power the same way that they lost it. Of course they only feel this power when they are actually doing such things, so they will do...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If there really is a Heaven, what is it like? According to the romans you were ferried across the river Styx to the underworld when you died. To show how different they were the Christians (The New Testament having been decided upon by committee under Emperor Constantine in 300something AD) decided that Heaven would be a place in the sky. If I must have a paradise t believe in I would opt fr Valhalla. You get to have a pretty good time...

Answer to:
I live in a presumed speed state. I am a paramedic and have legally (red light/siren) driven this road (lived on it ten yrs) in my own car a lot faster than my ticket. Is this a defense to speeding? If I drove this safely, legally many times before, FAST. No. Not getting caught is no excuse for breaking the law again. If you were speeding and got caught, then you deserve the punishment.

Answer to:
Originals or remakes? And a film to prove your point? For this also. Remakes. War of the Worlds is a case in point. The technology to do it justice wasn't available when the first film was made. Now please answer sensibly, yada yada yada......

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Originals or covers? And a song to prove your point? OK. Originals. Killing Me softly is a case in point. I believe it was practically murdered by adding in "one time", "two times" to the chorus. My point's proved, now please answer sensibly or retire.

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
Can I get married in Canada if I am a United States citizen? If the Registrar/Public Notary/Other position responsible for registering such deeds is willing to licence the marriage then you can get married there. The marriage may have no legality in another country, though. An example is my own wedding. My wife had to prove there was no bar to her marrying me (her late husband's death certificate) and we were married in this country. However our...

Answer to:
What's the most embarrassing subject to be an expert on (in Answerbag?) On the adult side there are some areas that people may be embarassed to be associated with. But keeping it clean for all the minors who frequent this site, I reckon being an expert on crazy thoughts, like Lady Fuschia (it's past her bed-time so I can get away with it, I think), must be quite embarassing. Then again it's maybe the most sensible area to be expert in. I might have to...

| 7 people like this

Answer to:
An angstrom is one ten-billionth of a meter. How many angstroms are in a meter? Is that an American billion or a British billion?

Answer to:
My boyfriend cheated. He is really sorry and asking to work things out. This is the first time that he did this. Should I stay and give him a chance or should I just break up with him? I like my little story as allegory. There was a man who wanted t be king. He managed to get some people close to the king to agree to betray him in return for money. When he sat upon the throne his first decree was to have the traitors killed. When asked why his reply was simle "If they would betray once, then they could do so again". If you can accept that what was wrong could...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
As far as usage is concerned, whats the difference between dashes, commas, and parentheses in respect to parenthetical elements? A comma is used when you are adding some information to describe something in more detail or to add a note of something interesting. The boy, who was wearing his favourite red jumper, was dirty once again. Dashes are used when you want to insert a sentence inside the sentence you are using because it would not have the same impact if it followed on as a separate sentence. The boy had...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
When and why did hyphenated words such as "to-day", "good-bye", "to-morrow" and such lose their hyphens? I don't think they have ever been hyphenated. Today and tomorrow are most likely contractions of the day and the morrow while, as has been explained, god be with you (god be wi'ye) became goodbye. You can't lose what you never had.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you could instantly kill any one person on the planet, who and why? I'm going to assume there would be no comeback in this hypothetical situation. That being the case, I would kill Ivan Itchyanus, who lives in New Zealand. I don't know him from Adam, but I would love to see the headlines when they found him.

Answer to:
I broke up with my boyfriend over something stupid. I apologized twice, but he says he just wants to be friends. I really love him and want him back. What do I do? I'm going to upset you. If you told him you just wanted to be friends, and he was trying to get back with you, what would you expect of him? You'd want him to cool it and be just friends, or to move on and move out. He has told you the same thing, so why would it be different? I reckon he feels really hurt that you broke up, and probably is wary about even considering having you...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If you could choose to know everything about one particular subject, what would it be? Language. If I knew all about every language then I could perhaps get people to see beyond their preconceptions and allow everybody to understand everybody else. If that failed then I would have a great job as a translator for highly placed people who would pay me loads of money.

| 11 people like this

Answer to:
I would like to become pregnant. I have been sexually active for over 6 years and have not had any children. I know that it is me though and not my bf because he has 4 children. What can I do that is not tons and tons of maney to have a child? The first thing to do (and it will cost money in America) is to have your fertility checked. If you're not fertile then you need to look down the road of fostering or adoption, both of which would cost money and require you to satisfy agencies you are the right material. Without knowing more about your personal circumstances, here is some generic advice for if you are fertile. If you...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Are females sexually repulsed/turned off by hairy men? What if they have hair on their napes and lower back? I'm pretty hairy (but don't anyone or they'll all want a bit). Some women like their men hairy, while other women like the bald look. If you're worried about hair on your nape, then get it shaved off. I'm married and my wife doesn't consider liking my hair to be a fetish - she just loves to snuggle in on a cold evening and feel the warmth that my body is more...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why do the Slavs suffer so? I don't know about the Slavs suffering - Ukraine just beat Scotland 2-0! Now that's suffering. The Slavic people haven't really suffered over the years, they are just geographically placed so that Europe on one side and Asia on the other side have wanted their land. They are still there, so they must be doing something right.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Every fall around this time my lawn grass is covered with leaves from birch and other trees. Is it harmful to the grass to leave the leaves there, and remove them in the spring? Not sure why this is under computers. Yes, it is fine to leave the fallen leaves lying on top of your grass. Nature has been doing this for countless millenia and the planet has not suffered because of it. The leaves turn to mulch, which composts and feeds the soil and grass.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Can you get arrested for aiming an invisible (non-existent) gun at a police officer? Yes. If you doing anything that is threatening to a policeman then he can arrest you for attempted whatever-he-cares-to-make-up. It's called abuse of power, but you would never win in a court of law. All he needs to say is that you made a movement as if to draw a gun and he reacted. People have been shot playing silly beggars like that.

| 12 people like this

Answer to:
Why does my skin burn within 10 minutes of being in the British sun but in similar temperatures and sunshinein Italy, my skin doesn't burn, but turns gradually brown? You're not frm Scotland, then. When we go sunbathing our skin turns an ugly shade of blue. Firstly you probably use a sun-tan lotion in Italy, and secondly you are more likely to be aware of the heat of the sun. In UK you will not notice so much and are less inclined to keep your body moisturised and protected from UV.

Answer to:
Are there any words without a vowel? Rhythm is one that stands out. Oh, and every single word in ancient hebrew, so I am led to believe.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
George Clinton or George Bush? And why. Bill Clinton? I don't know a George Clinton. If it is Bill, then definitely Bill Clinton. He was a much better statesman and respected throughout the world, and is still respected now. George Bush (either) is seen as a warmonger by most, and has not exactly kept the American economy flourishing.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How would you mentally torture a rapist? (for my english monologue!) PLEASE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE! I definitely go with Lady Fuschia's reference to A Clockwork Orange. The lead was played by Malcolm McDowell, and he played it very well. The book is even creepier. The thing with rapists is that feeling of power - they have it and their victims don't. Forcing them to be physically and mentally reviled by their own intended actions, while seen as cruel by some sections of the...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is vegetable juice dangerous to drink whilst making extended stays away from toilet facilities? Certainly not. When I go camping I have no compunction about defacating. The only downside is taking it all away with oyu at the end. There's something about the great outdoors that really allows you to appreciate an overactive stomach. Just sqatting and taking in the view is something that vehicle drivers never seem to have the time to do. I UK we're lucky to have the right kind of...

Answer to:
What's one part of the body that there is no known fetish for? I've never heard of anyone with a cochlea fetish. They would have to be really unbalanced to go there.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
How might one go about getting a date with a girl using only a pen, some superglue and an electric toothbrush? It will require a little research as well. First you follow (at a discreet distance) the lady who you are stuck on (oops, Freudian slip) to see what her habits are. You need to know something that she does regularly, such as popping in for a coffee after school. Now that you know she will be at a certain place at a certain time you can put your plan into action. Get a job at Starbucks, or...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What's your least favorite food and how much would someone have to pay for you to eat a portion of it? I found the meal served in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' to be quite disgusting. I can't remember all the courses, but there were baby snakes, monkey brain and sheeps' eyeball soup. I won't put an exact price on it, but let's say lots of money would have to change hands to get me near such a meal.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What tv channel is the england match on tonight? I can tell you that the Scotland game is being shown on BBC2 Scotland (1st half) and BBC1 Scotland (2nd half). I assume it would be the same for the England game using English channels.

Answer to:
Do you belive you can find love more then once or that no love will compare to true love which only happens once? You can certainly find love more than once, because love is another way of saying "there's something about you I find extraordinary". At different times in your life you are open to see different things as being extraordinary to you, the beholder. I certainly loved my first wife, but wasn't prepared for the depth of feeling on first meeting my now second wife. I...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Which is the best Airline in the world ? http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Saudi_Arabian_Airlines-94332-1.html The best I've flown with is Cathay Pacific, but I know Qantas and Singapore Airlines have a good name. The best service I've had when things went wrong is with British Airways, which surprised me. Aerosvit is too basic, but their flight attendants are the most accommodating I have found. I hope this helps, and I don't think I shall look at your link.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What are the upper and lower limits of temperature and pressure beyond which, life cannot survive? Is there a limit to life? Or is it that in some far-off planet in a far-off galaxy, life thrives in climates which are beyond earthly limits? A big question, with a very small answer. From the research that has been done to date life has been found on Earth in the coldest, driest and darkest regions. This life tends to be microbial or bacterial - simpler life forms are more able to adapt to survive. In direct temperatures of over 40C proteins begin to denature on our planet, so life using our building blocks could survive on much...

Answer to:
I broke up with my boyfriend a few months ago. i really still like him and i think he like me too because he always stares at me and tries to make me jealous. i really want him back what should i do? we broke up because i believed a lie about him. OK. First thing to do is to speak to him. Tell him you feel foolish for believing this friend, and that she is no longer a friend. Ask how he feels about what happened, and express your sorrow and embarassment. Then tell him you still have feelings and wondered if he might like to invite you out for a meal/cinema/whatever it is you enjoy. His reaction will let you know if you have a chance...

Answer to:
I broke up with my boyfriend a few months ago. i really still like him and i think he like me too because he always stares at me and tries to make me jealous. i really want him back what should i do? we broke up because i believed a lie about him. I think I answered your other question. Why did you break up? Without knowing why it didn't work first time we can't advise if it can work again. I'd personally say he is in it for good sex, and doesn't want commitment, but without more info I could be well wide of the mark.

Answer to:
My ex is always glancing over at me and trying to make me jealous? i really want him back. should i go for it? Me personally? I wouldn't. Yu? I can't offer advice, really on this one. If you want him, go for it, but Remember why you broke up. Why DID you break up, btw?

Answer to:
I need to lose 45 pounds, because i'm continously made fun of. Can anyone help me, like what foods to stay away from, and how much I should work-out? 45 lbs? That's 20 kilos, right? If you eat a little less (take a smaller plate for meals) and eat sensibly between meals then you will have made a good start. By sensibly I mean things like fruit or fresh veg or Tracker bars (but not too many of them). Keep away from chocolate except as a special treat, and then not to much. More fruit and veg n your diet, generally, will also help....

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Can the board count non returned vote slips as an automatic yes toward the issue in question. The quorum was reached. The issue was voted down if you count only those vote slips returned, but the board passed the issue by counting those not returned. As with many questons like this the first step is to check the agreement. In normal circumstances any unreturned slips would be counted as abstentions, if a clear majority of residents was required to change rules then that majority would not have been reached. If, though, the Association agreement states that a majority of returned votes only is required then they can pass changes with...

Answer to:
Does anybody know some interesting or rare facts about Christopher Columbus? I need a few good facts. Christopher Columbus did not discover America. I don't know if that's interesting or rare, but it's true.

Answer to:
Why does my boyfriend Tyler Burge take a poop every twenty minutes? Too much information! Maybe he's just full of it. Maybe he has an incredibly fast metabolism, or maybe he has a serious intestinal problem or incredible infatuation with his own bum. Only he really knows.

Answer to:
What would be a good costume and makeup for a female to wear to a fancy dress party on Hallowe'en? Here's a picture I found of Elvira, I hope.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My picture in my tv suddenly went black, but the sound still worked, we turned it off, waited a few mins, turned it back on and it worked again, but it keeps doing it, then it won't do it for a while any ideas? It depends on what type of TV you have. If it's a CRT(Cathode Ray Tube) then your CRT is basically bust. If it's rear projection then the bulb is set on a timer and this means it is time to change the bulb. If it is plasma, cry. If it is LCD then it needs serviced. I would explain more, but each type has lots of possible problems and I don't have space, time, or inclination to...

Answer to:
In my monologue for school, we have to explore the subject of violence, and I seem to have drifted into a long and painful torture. Does anyone have any ideas of tortures I can write about? (keep it relatively clean, I have to read this out!) When it comes to torture, here's some thoughts you may, or may not, have had: 1 Jacques Demolay http://www.jacquesdemolay.org/ 2. Torquemada http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torquemada (Remember - no-one expects the Spanish Inquisition) 3. Tortures associated with Freemasonry (Can't find a page offhand) 4. Tortures of WWII. Hope this helps a little.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why would a woman tell her partner about her past sexual experiences without being asked? Why not? She wants to be honest and up front. I don't see any problem with that at all. I spoke with the lady who is now my wife, when she first came to live with me, and explained everything I could remember about my past life and sexual history. I felt it was only fair for her to know all my discretions and indiscretions so she could make up her own mind if I was the sort of person...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Who holds the world record for largest phallus, and how big is it? The British Labour Party has a massive knob who will soon be in charge. Other than that there are people who augment their phallus, so I don't know who would hold the record.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is a decree nisi When you are getting divorced, and the court has made a decision, they will issue a Decree Nisi, instructing you that a final settlement has been reached and that the marriage will be dissolved on a certain day. On that day a Decree Absolute is issued. If something happens to one partner while only the Decree Nisi has been issued, then the other partner is still legally wed to them, with all...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Imagine for a moment that I am a right-wing politician. How might I go about privatising sex? This is tricky as, like water, everyone is used to being able to have it for free - out of the public purse as it were. First you need to organise regulation. There need to be acceptable times for different sex acts, and persons employed as regulators to ensure that these 'acceptable' standards are kept to. The added bonus here is that you can release all the peeping-toms and...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Can non-British people generally distinguish between accents from different British regions? My wife knows the difference between Aberdonian and Glaswegian. She can also generally tell most Scouse, Newcastle, Welsh, Irish, London, and Somerset people, though relies on being called 'Duck' to point out a Stoke person. Then again she's only lived here a few years and has yet to meet a proper Cornishman (such as Jethro).

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
My mother died Feb2006.'Notice to Creditors'published in newspaper April&May06 stating all persons having claims against the estate were required to present their claims within 2 months or they would be forever barred.Is this true?Do I send You say you published a Notice to Creditors in a newspaper, but which one? If you have hidden a notice in some small local newspaper then you could well be deemed to have not taken reasonable steps to notify creditors. I would also have some problem with the part about being forever barred. While it might put off some potential creditors it has no real legal standing. A creditor who is on a...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Does my violent and gruesome imagination indicate that I may have a mental problem? As long as it stays in your imagination then there is no problem. A mental problem is only such if the way your brain works or what you think impinges on your, or other people's, life. If you have a gruesome, sick, violent, ugly imagination, then that is fine, as long as your conscious mind understands that your thoughts stay there. If you find yourself starting to act out some of the...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Everytime she talks to me, she ask about how my break up is going on. after, i ask 4 number. so i txted and got replies. once,i neva replied2qs so she called and started to talk. i txt after and she txt a gd txt but she is now ignorin my txts&calls? The question's a little confusing, so I don't know if my answer will help. I believe there is a girl who seems genuinely concerned that the relationship you are in just now is coming to an end and she doesn't want to see you being hurt. When speaking you asked for her mobile phone number and used it to text her. She replied to these texts. One time lately she texted some...

Answer to:
When will the world end? You went for 2011, I notice. I reckon that annihilation will not actually happen, but that the world will be decimated by the most virulent strain of MRSA ever seen (or some such 'nasty'). The rising tides and flooding will carry the disease, plus others, and the human population will be devastated. The world, however, will heal itself and continue along. Funny, really, because...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Whats going to happen in 2012 This will probably come back to bite me on the bum, so I am posting a health warning with it - I cannot tell the future! It's just over five years away. This will give time for the next US administration to either clear America's name or to move further down the road they're presently on. I reckon the latter will happen and 2012 will see USA engaged in a conflict throughout...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
Is there life before conception? Yes. I am basing this on my own thoughts and those of a site I looked up about life as we would see it when looking for ETs. http://www.astrobio.net/news/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=428 The mere fact that sperm and eggs respond to stimuli, grow and reach equilibrium, and have a (basic, certainly) nervous system qualifies them both as life. Unfortunately...

Answer to:
What is oxidative damage? When it comes to oxygen there are two basic processes: Oxidation and reduction. N.B. I'm keeping this simple. If something oxidises then the substance adds oxygen to its chemical structure. The obvious example is iron, which becomes iron oxide, or rust. If something reduces then it loses oxygen, such as a carbohydrate getting charred on your BBQ. So oxidative damage is oxidation that...

Answer to:
Is it possible for a man to produce too much sperm, and have a 'blow-out', per se? No. Any unused sperm are simply re-ingested into the body. Think of it as your own little euthanasia factory - if they're not used they have to go anyway.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
I caught my girlfriend kissing a male friend of hers. At first she said it was only a goodnight kiss, but later she admitted to putting her tongue in his mouth. Is this cheating? I have to side with the yeas. Slipping the tongue in is definitely cheating. It was a choice she made. If you love her, though, forgive it and move on. Don't bring it up all the time.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If the greatest empires and kingdoms througout time were resurrected in their prime who do you think would be victorious if it was an all out war between them? Nobody The nukes of USSR and USA would see to that. And before you go defending anyone, remember that USA are the only country in the world to have used nuclear devices as a weapon of war.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
If k > 0, what is the solution of the set: a) absolute value of 5x + 3 <4 b)absolute value 5x + 3 > 4 and c) absolute value 5x + 3 = 4? I think you mean if x>0. 5x+3<4, so 5x(+3-3)<4-3, so 5x<1, so 0<x<1/5 5x+3>4, so 5x>1 (as above), so 1/5<x< infinity 5x+3=4, so x=1/5

Answer to:
What are the pros and cons of being an only child? A lot of people have placed only children as being better because: econmically they are better off. They receive more attention. They feel more secure. Et al. I disagree. I have an older brother and an older half-brother. Apart from my wife they are the only people who truly know me - everything about me that not even my parents know. I can speak with them when I can speak with no-one else....

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
When the greek empire came to an end was the olympics discontinued and revived later or was it continued when the empire fell apart? The Olympics, as such stopped as a pagan thing for many centuries, to be revived in 1896 in Athens.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What's the phobia called when you have a fear of blood? Haemophobia.

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Would I be right if I said that women are much more discreet than men are when it comes to looking at someone they find attractive? Probably, but that is not always a good thing. There are women who sometimes feel a lack of attention, and mens unsubtle approbation can make them feel better, so they dress to get a kind of high from the attention. Us men are happy to oblige. In general men don't like to think they are getting hunted, as they feel they are not in control of the situation. The truth that they never were in...

Answer to:
HOW SHOULD THE BOOT IDE HARD DRIVE BE CONFIGURED? A} PRIMARY MASTER B} PRIMARY SLAVE C} SECONDARY MASTER D} SECOND SLAVE PLEASE COOSE 1 Your boot drive is your Primary Master, you can slave other drives to this, or choose such things as DVD ROMs as Secondary Masters.

Answer to:
WHAT IS RECOMMENDED CMOS SETTING FOR IDE HARD DRIVE? a}TYPICAL B}CUSTOM C}DEFAULT D}AUTO PLEASE CHOOSE ONE , THANKS Typical is fine.

Answer to:
If you had to choose between Hillary Clinton, Condoleeza Rice, and Oprah for President of the USA, who would you vote for? I'm obviously out of step with my American cousins. I would have thought Hillary was the one. Why Oprah?

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
So you get ratings and grades for helping people out and answering questions on answerbag is that how you make the experts list? Very quickly: When you answer a question people who read it can give you a 'usefulness' rating. If you are giving good answers to popular questions then you can become an expert in a given field. These are updated all the time, though, so you might pop in and out of the lists. The more questions you answer and get rated for, the higher your grade goes, so you can soon be up amongst...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why is women's clothing, in general, so much less practical than men's clothing? I reckon it has to do with self image. A sort of 'how you look on the outside mirrors the inside' ideology. Women want to look nice, and there are many who spend a lot of time and affort to find those items that show off their natural beauty to best effect. They will usually wear appealing clothes even when going out on normal, run-of-the-mill business. This shows respect for...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Should listening to "Afternoon Delight" repeatedly be punishable by death? Would you just play it for me? And again? One more time? Actually, it's quite catchy.....what's that axe in your hand for? I didn't mean it,..h-honest! get that away from me!! HELP!!!!

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is a wife of 21 years entitled to when divorcing her husband? Half our house, custody of the children, and what else? Entitlement differes depending on where you are and whehter there was any agreement previously drawn up. A rule of thumb is that you are entitled to half of everything that has happened while you have been together, so if he has a pension that was invested before you were together then you might not have an entitlement, but any pension he has accrued while with you should be accounted. Of...

Answer to:
Can coincidences happen by fate? or is fate, fate...and coincidence, coincidence? Are they impossibly different? never to be used together Fate is like religion - If you believe in it then there is no other right road. There is no room for coincidence because Someone/Something has it all covered. Coincidentally, fatalistic people tend to live longer because they are less stressed. Weird.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What do you think of George W. Bush? I think that Mr Bush has been used by less scrupulous people for their own ends. That he has allowed this to happen does not speak too favourably of him. There are choices that we have to make in life, and the choice to go to war in Afghanistan was understandable. However, he caved in to certain voices in his administration when it came to Iraq, and I think history will not look kindly on...

| 9 people like this

Answer to:
How can you get over glandula fever sooner? You can't really get over it more quickly. Glandular fever is often referred to as 'The Kissing Disease' because it most often occurs when you have anew partner and your mouth isn't used to their particular bacteria. It takes a few days, then settles down. My mother used to tease me if I had glandular fever, because she reckoned I must have a new girlfriend. Of course...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How does marijuana enter and exit the body? Quaski's about right. Marijuana and cannabis are inhaled in their gaseous form, so you burn them and breathe in. As for exiting, they waste products are cleaned out through the liver and disposed of as part of your normal bodily functions (urinating).

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What do you think about waiting and giving somesone space but still have them say i miss you? wrong or its ok Hmmm...What are you waiting for, and how much space are you giving? The phrase 'I miss you' can be interpreted in so many different ways that it doesn't give a clear signal at all. Sorry, but it's not a question that is answerable with the info you have given.

Answer to:
What's your favorite word? My favourite word is 'obfuscation', although that might be just hiding my real answer. It's so handy when discussing politicians.

| 9 people like this

Answer to:
Is it ever really worth the trouble posting about controversial topics such as abortion on internet forums? It depends what sort of answers you are looking for. With such topics most people see them as very black and white, so you will get more extreme views, often with no real justifications to back them up. There are some people who try to keep more of an open mind about these things, but can get very quickly dragged into defending a comment or point of view, leading to a narrowing of the...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Told my roommate thatI had feelings for her but she only wanted to be friends.Last week she snuggled up with me on the sofa,albeit after a few drinks,telling me she could kiss me but later threatened to move out when I told her my feelings again.What' Women are very different from men when it comes to friendships and love. She likes you as a friend, and ONLY as a friend, and expected that telling you once would be sufficient. That you didn't seem to get the message means that she now feels a little threatened - if a few drinks has you declaring your feelings again then what might happen if she was completely drunk? You have to face that...

Answer to:
Why do people troll on the Internet? For those who want a little more information: http://members.aol.com/intwg/trolls.htm I am not really sure why some people feel the need to do this. I have noticed that occasionally people try this on Answerbag, but most of the users are friendly and serious about trying to give and get answers to questions that matter to them. Also thankfully, most members of Answerbag realise when someone...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
My wife cheated on me with a family member. Is it even possible to consider getting over this? Of course it's possible to consider getting over it. The question is whether you want to consider this. You need to think:: Who did she sleep with? Has she done something like this before? Was there a reason for it (revenge?)? Do you still have feelings for her separate from your hurt and anger? Is she repentant? If she is truly sorry, and you still harbour feelings, then you can...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What do I do when no-one hears my cries.I am a 21 year old female, who is very attractive...but yet is totally depressed. I am at my familys house for the hoildays and no-one notices that im so far into depression. I dont know what to do anymore. Hi Butterfly and Shouldnt. First of all, for both of you, you are making the first step already. You recognise that you have a problem and are looking for ways to solve it. Family are often no good as they see only their own problems and not those of others. And depression has nothing to do with looks, btw. The easy answer is 'Go and see a psychologist', but I think that either...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How would you solve this? "a square with an area of 16 is partitioned into 4 congruent squares. what is the area of a circle that passes through the centers of the 4 smaller squares?" Square A = 16 Squares B,C,D,E = (16/4) = 4 = 2 squared Diameter of circle Z = diagonal of B,E Under Pythagorus the square on the hypotenuse (H) = the sum of the squares on the other two sides So H = 2 squared + 2 squared = 8 Diameter of Z = square root of 8 Area of Z = Square root of 8 * Pi (3.14.....) You can work that out yourself.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why is it that guys think they are getting laid on the first date? Heck at least give it a few more dates? Right? Oh, how embarassing. I'm a man. Many of us believe that there might not be a second date coming, so we push our luck to get it all on the first date. Ironic, but that is probably the main reason for not getting a second date. It's a viscious circle, with each rejection leading to more of a desire to get that 'score'. However, I have a confession. I fully intended, on...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is it true that boys actually get hurt emotionally more easily than girls and they just hide it better? This all stems from how children are brought up from the earliest years. Traditionally boys have been brought up to be 'men'. They are taught it is wrong to show emotion as they must stay strong for the rest of the family. Girls are taught that emotion is a great way to cope with stress and they can rely on a 'man' to not fall apart, so it is ok for them to. In reality we...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
How can you sleep on a plane? I've never had a problem with that, Kate. When I was younger (about your age) I would top and tail with my brother on trans-atlantic flights, using two seats. If you're coming to Paris then you will have lots of time zones to travel as well - about 9, so your body clock will be out the window. Take a day or two to relax until you can sleep better at night. Long haul flights are quite...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What do you recommend to do/see/visit in Paris? There are many things to do and see. depending on your age, of course, you might not agree. Louvre - massive art museum with La Gioconda (Mona Lisa) and Venus de Milo. Eiffel Tower - big iron structure. Loads of models of it on sale. Sacre Coeur - a basillica Notre Dame - Where Quasimodo lived River Seine - nice boat trips Metro - Paris version of the Tube Champs Ellyse - big road ...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Why is Santa elderly? Elderly people as seen as being more trustworthy and less scary for children. Also the people on which he may be based would all have been older by the time they had achieved fame. Als age and wisdom are often seen as going hand in hand. Finally, a young rolemodel would constantly have to update his appearance to be hip and trendy, but an old person doesn't have this problem.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why do strawberries have seeds on the outside? berry n., pl. -ries. Botany. An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary and having the whole wall fleshy, such as the grape or tomato. Interestingly, strawberries are not berries by definition. The fact od them having seeds on the outside, while still allowing them to be a fruit, precludes them from joining the berry club. Of course people don't care because they're tasty...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Why are bobby pins called "bobbypins", why not "johnnypins"? Their proper name is a Kirby-grip. they were named after Mr Kirby, the same man that gave the world the Kirby cleaner. I assume the 'bobbypin' name came from the same time as bobby-socks. I can't tell you exactly why they were called that, though.

Answer to:
Do you find it possible to type an answer on AB and sing at the same time? Last time I typed the lyrics of a song that's exactly what I did. It really annoyed my wife.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My boyfriend & i hav been dating 4 2 & a half years,does any1 hav any new & exciting ideas 4 a really romantic & kinky evening. Because we've been dating for so long,i'm out of ideas 4 making him feel special & 4 giving him a difficult without knowing how far you and/or he is happy to go and what you have already tried. I'll assume things like missionary and doggy have become dull. The occasional romp in the kitchen with fresh fruit would have soured as well. So here are some thoughts. Take them with a pinch of salt and do alittle research before trying any. If you already tried or find too disgusting then I...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How come these days people call a men gentitals "dick and cock" and women's gentitals "pussy" instead of calling by it originally name "penis and vaginia? There are many names for both sets of genitals, and some are just more popular than others at a given time. Calling the genitals 'penis' and 'vagina' respectively sounds very proper and almost medical. It doesn't enthuse people to hear the genitals spoken about in a matter-of-fact manner. They prefer to call it a dong or dick or cock or shaft or whatever makes it seem...

Answer to:
Does it really matter if your pussy is hairy or not when you first have sex cause i mean how do you no wut dat person like Their diction is often a giveaway as to their hygeine - good diction means their care about themselves and their self-image. Apart from that it makes no difference whether you are hirsuit or hairless. As long as you keep yourself clean then it is fine. Some men love hairy women, while others prefer their partner with a clear genital area. I would tend to leave your hair in place, as it is...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do most teenagers have no close friends? It's extremely unusual to have nobody you turst enough to call a friend. My son has some issues, but he has friends. My stepson has a very close friend they skateboard together. My daughter has three friends who share their lives with each other (always sleeping over at each others' houses). My younger son has issues as well, and even he has a friend. I would suggest that not...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How can I let him know for sure that I am interested and make it easy for him to make a move? He is my karate instructor and I've liked him for ages. His body language says he likes me too - he has a degree in psychology so he must know wot he's I don't know your age, so can't answer this properly. If you are old enough that your instructor would have no problem dating you, then you can simply tell hik you find him attractive and have no attachments to other men just now. If you are much younger you might find that his smile is simply one of friendship and you are reading to much into it. If you are underage then please...

Answer to:
My family just buried me grandmother and my sister is in town. My cousins want us to get together with them tonight. My boyfriend is furious and is threatening to go out if I'm not with him. Is he wrong? Yes. If your boyfriend can't cope with you seeing family, and is jealous of you having relationships with your family, then he sounds too controlling for my liking. He is definitely abusive, using mental cruelty instead of physical cruelty (I hope he doesn't physically abuse you). You should be looking for someone better than him.

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
My X broke up with me 3 wks ago. now he is jealous of everything and calls me all the time but he has never said he wanted me back. I have not called him at all and i act like it doesnt bother me. did he make a mistake by leaving or whats going on? The only mistake will be if you take him back. I don't know why he left you, but he did the leaving. Now he is jealous because you haven't fallen to pieces and begged him to come back. If you want to wind him up, everytime he calls say "sorry [name] I'm busy just now. Call back in an hour or so, please." When he phones back and asks what was so important just tell...

Answer to:
What are some ways to make one day or night special to really say i love not by just saying i love you but by showing them? A question normally asked by men, so I'll assume you're one. First you want to have a meal started for when your partner gets home (will assume female). She doesn't want to get home and be confronted with a meal straight away, but having the smell of a cooking meal is a great way to be greeted. She will probably want a shower or bath, so have a towel ready laid out on the bed,...

Answer to:
Why do people say that a car is a 4 door or a 3 door, But it only has 2 doors? The terms 3-door and 5-door refer to hatchbacks, where the boot (trunk) door is counted as a doorway into the vehicle proper. If it is a 3-door, then it has 2 main doors and the hatch. A saloon car would be referred to as a 2-door or 4-door, because the boot (trunk) does not access directly to the main seating area of the vehicle.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is meant by ram and rom in relation to a computer RAM is Random Access Memory. ROM is Read Only Memory. ROM is what the computer reads in its boot-up sequence. The information is held in low level memory and gives the computer instructions on things like how to boot up and which pieces of software to open in which order. RAM, on the other hand is the memory that we think of as memory. It is where you hold all of the optional software and...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Will contact with an alien civilization that practices no belief in a god as variously described in humankind’s holy books break the faith in such a god? Has the science of men broken these beliefs? If someone wants to believe they will do so despite all evidence to the contrary. In fact it often strengthens their faith because they see it as a test. Any alien professing no God would be seen as the incarnation of the Devil and hunted down and killed by those who are too stupid to understand. Humanity need to do a lot of growing up before...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How does a duck know what direction south is? Ducks will take the same ath year after year to reach their winter home. Young ducks learn which landmarks to look out for and when they become older ducks they teach the new young ones. While this is not on the concious level of the duck brain it is ingrained so that they follow the same landmarks and adjust their heading accordingly. If there have been problems with one route they will detour...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Why is affirmative action being pushed by the Left more than Equal Opportunity (please assume they*re different)? Like many plicies, the theory is great, but it doesn't work quickly enough in practice. Our government want to show that they are equal opportunists, but wiping away centuries of downtreading women doesn't happen in one generation. The ones who are balshy enough to get up and in the public view are terrible at their job, and so are seen as being 'trophy' ministers (Hazel...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Does anyone know how important/ big a role Ruth from pirates of penzance is. A list from most important to least important would be good if anyone knows it. Thanks x The Pirates Cast : Pirate King : Gary Wilmot Ruth : Su Pollard Major-General : David Alder Frederic : Joshua Dallas Seargent/Pirate : Giles Taylor Samuel/Policeman : Mark Roper Pirates/Policemen : Jamie Beamish, Steve Bradford, Rodger Dunklee, Howard Ellis, Dickon Gough, Andrew Hutchings, Ramin Karimloo Mabel : Karen Evans Edith : Sarah Hillier Kate : Alison...

Answer to:
Would you care to update your **Terms Of Use** to add info pertaining to the types of submissions I'd make (and made earlier)? (You rejected two questions that only adults should read, and were ALREADY in the adults category, and I need to know why.) If they were already in the Adults category then they were probably rejected as duplicates. There are some very strange questions that get asked, and sme very good answers that come back. If you still want to ask the question, and it is seriously asked, I don't mind you sending the question direct to my e-mail address so I can try to answer it for you or suggest a phraseology that might...

Answer to:
My boyfriend and I have been having sex for the past 4months... he still masturbates, and sometimes he has to "masturbate" to get it up...is there something wrong with ME?!?! if i can't get him up on my own? He doesnt do drugs, he's 23 There's nothing wrong with YOU! I'm assuming that you are reasonable looking, so if he needs some help to get an erection the problem (it's not really a problem) is in his mind. It's all to do with psychology. If he sees it as just sex, separate from the rest of your love, then he won't be that turned on by it. There may be something that happened to him previously...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I got a speeding citation in CA in a 25 school zone when going 36. I speeded up to 36 only after the end of zone, but the cop is using just the border line of zone. Does the radar also records the exact position of the car? The radar won't recoed the osition of the car. Your only hope is if there was a radar picture taken. Photographic evidence, while it can convict, could also prove your innocence in this case. You culd show that the speed was taken in a faster zone. Other than that you will be hard=pressed to fight a ticket against a policeman's word.

Answer to:
If you are born blind how do you know what colours and every day objects look like? You don't know what they 'look' like, but you can still understand them and sense them in other ways. Some blind-from-birth peole can 'feel' the colour of things.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How does excersizing make you live longer? There are no guarantees in this world. Exercising keeps the body more active and ensures better musculature and better muscle tonation, which in turn gives better skeletal thickness. If it is combined with a decent diet then you have a good chance of not dying so young. This is because an exercised body usually gives better bloodflow, allowing your immune system to work more efficiently as...

Answer to:
If 50 tickets are sold and two prizes are sold and two prizes are to be awarded, find the probablity that one person will win two prizes if the person buys two tickets. If 50 tickets are sold with one prize, and he buys one ticket, he has a 1 in 50 chance of winning. If he has 2 tickets then he has a 2 in 50 chance of winning, or a 1 in 25 chance. If there are two prizes he has a 1 in 25 chance of winning the first and a 1 in 49 (one ticket gone) chance of winning the second prize as well, so the overall chance of winning both prizes is 1 in (25*49), which is...

Answer to:
When looking for people to test new medicines and other misc. medical therapy on, if these experiments are possibly dangerous, why don't they test them on condemned prisoners since they'll probably die either way? With many of the medicines it is pretty much Hobson's choice. My first wife and I had a child very prematurely, and he developed a condition that was going to be fatal. We were asked if we would agree to trial a new drug on him to see if it could help. We agreed. He later died, but lived over a week more than expected, and this gave some very useful information to the doctors to allow them...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Whats your favorite monolgue from a play? The quality of mercy is not strained. It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven, Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed. It blesseth him that gives and him that takes. It is mightiest in the mightiest, It becomes the throned monarch better than his crown. His sceptre shows the force of temporal power, An attribute to awe and majesty. Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings....

Answer to:
Are there items or substances that you are not allowed to send in a package? (liquids etc.) Even so, how will the postal service know what you have in your package? Are they allowed to open it up to see what is inside? There are many items that it is illegal to send, such as illegal drugs. If you send an item you should clearly mark what that item is and what dangers there are. The postal service will not accept some substances, such as sulphuric acid, and you must contact another more specialised service to move something like that. If the USPS are unsure what is in a package, or believe it to be...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
I'm $8500.00 in credit debt. What is the best way to remove this if I am saving for $6500.00 holiday? If you do the simple arithmetic, $8.5K + $6.5K = $15K. I don't know what you earn and how much you can comfortably put aside each month. The sooner you pay off your credit card, the less extra money you will pay on interest, remembering that interest is added a month after the that to which it refers (if you pay off your CC you will still have interest to pay the following month). Not...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Approximately what percentage of the people you encounter do you find sexually attractive? I don't think I can put an absolute percentage on it. I am a man (no surprise there, then) and there are occasions where I find anything on two legs attractive. There is a difference, though, between a passing "Mmmm..." and having any thoughts of real attraction. I find my wife's friends attractive, but not in any kind of sexual or relationship way - just an...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I am trying to find Lyrics /Artist details for a novelty song played in the late 70s early 80s.I can only remember a partial line YOUR RED SCARF MATCHES YOUR EYES,please help to stop this buzzing around in my head. http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/l/lovingyouhasmademebananas.shtml Try that. It is a song by Guy Marks.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Hi i am 26 weeks in 2 my 4 pregnancy i know my partner is the dad but i had a dream it was not Two questions: Did you have sex with your partner around the time that you would have conceived? Did you have sex with anyone else around the time you would have conceived? If the answer to the first is 'yes' and the second is 'no' then he is the father. If you have been playing around then you deserve the anxiety of not knowing. Blunt, but true. Now, assuming you...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
My BF of 3 years is emailing his ex back and forth, but he is not "allowed" to know that I know this. She keeps asking him about having lunch, but he emails only about her child (not his). How can I say something w/o admitting how I know? Excuse me? Why is he not 'allowed' to know? Who has decided this? Her? Get real! If he is your boyfriend then you should be able to talk with him about everything and anything. From the little you have written down I think his ex is having a great laugh, mostly at your expense. He sounds like he is trying to help someone whom he thinks has some problems or difficulties, and he is...

Answer to:
If time is represented as HOUR:MINUTE:SECONDS and if we could write it as SECONDS:MINUTE:HOUR the MINUTE is still inthe middle, does that have a connection with "TIME STANDS STILL" when WATER IS TIME? No. You are taking two conditionals to make your point. In other words you are saying that if condition A is one thing and condition B is another thing then does that imply condition C. Perhaps philisophical, but I doubt it. The question I would prefer asked about time is whether it was pure coincidence that 'the' attack on Americe happened on September 11. In UK this is written...

Answer to:
Is the word "IS" a PRONOUN or a PREPOSITION? What are the TWO LETTER PREPOSITIONS apart from TO, BY, and IN? and why is HUMAN form TWO LEGGER? Whats the connection does anybody know? 'Is' is not a pronoun or a preposition, it is a verb. If you decline the verb 'to be', you have 'I am, you are, he/she/it is'. another two letter preposition is the word 'or' or perhaps 'of' could be one. As to why we are bipedal, that has nothing to do with coincidentally having some words with two letters, as the far greater majority of...

Answer to:
My girlfrined and I have had unprotected since april 2006 but she is not getting pregnant. could I be unfertile? Smoking certainly doesn't help, but yu are clear of that now, and as you are clearing up (It takes about 3 years until you are as clear as you will get) so you should find things getting better fertility-wise. Your beer binges als don't help. There is nothing wrong with a drink or two, but excessive drinking has deliterious effects on your body. Age shouldn't be too much of a...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My girlfrined and I have had unprotected since april 2006 but she is not getting pregnant. could I be unfertile? You could be. Or she could be infertile. Or both of you could be infertile. Or it could just be bad luck. My first child - wife on pill, drunken Christmas dance, bit of a chat on the big white telephone, sex next day = pregnant. So, no fertility problems. Second child - planned, things worked like a charm = pregnant. Third child - I know what to do, I know it works, so why did it take 18...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
If i used the morning after pill and started my menstral cycle (of period/bleeding) can i get pregnant? if i had unpretected sex, the night before the bleeding started? There is a theoretical chance that a sperm could exist for 14 days and meet the new egg coming down, but this is extremely unlikely (I mean EXTREMELY unlikely) as your period will almost certainly flush out everything that was trying to go up. I would suggest that you can rest safe this time, but please remember that unprotected sex adds to the risks of not only pregnancy but of catching...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How does the sea transport materails# I think you are talking about things like that clichéd message in a bottle. Our seas are tidal - they rise and fall, or flow and ebb, and depending on which a particular part of the sea is doing it has undercurrents that either move things closer to the shore or take them away from the shore. Added to this is drift due to the wind. Yachts are prime examples of how man has been able to...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Why is "MAHARISHI" institute of college / academics in USA? It should be in India, not in USA. USA is obedient only to God and Nature, USA does not need no people who call themselves MAHARISHIs or YOGIs for they must have derived the authority p I think I detect a hint of xenophobia, or at least racism here. USA is not obedient only to God and nature. USA was founded by people who were fleeing persecution in other countries and those who were looking for adventure, mixed in with a couple of diplomat types. It was a haven for people from many countries, and still holds itself as a paragon of freedom. Of course you are entitled to...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
David Hasslehoff? William Shatner.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I have been to countless interviews, but no one will hire me. I've never been fired, nor do I have any outstanding negative qualities...why won't anyone hire me? There are no hard and fast rules as to how many interviews it takes to get a job. I have been for interviews that I know I did great in - gave all the right answers and body-language signals - and still came away with nothing. I had six interviews before landing my present position, and know that this is very few, on average, when job-hunting. The main problem is that you start getting...

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
I didnt realize i was the rebound girl to my bf.things got serious very quickly & after only a month i lost my virginity 2 him.I asked if he still had feelins 4 his ex & he said yes. Was he just transferring feelings from her to me?Wat should I do You can't turn back the clock. You can only lose your virginity once, so that is over and done with. The main thing is to sort out with him what his longer term intentions are. As an example, I still have feelings for my ex-wife, but sexual feelings. She is the mother of our children, and we separated while there was still some friendship left. This means I care about what happens to...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Who's your favorite actor? OOH it's so difficult to choose. Kevin Spacy? Kevin Bacon? Sir Alec Guinness? John Cleese? I reckon I have to plump for Rowan Atkinson, but only because of Mr bean.

Answer to:
How long is an eon? About as long as an aeon? I believe it is around a thousand million years, so I might not be around to see the next one, but hey, you never know.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Do you like the name your parents gave you and do you think that name suits you? Yes I do. You may, or may not, know that the small knife tucked into the sock of a Scotmans kilt outfit is called a Skean Dhu (more precisely Sgian Dubh, meaning Black Dagger). When I was born, quite prematurely, I was covered in a fine black hair, and my father called me Iain Dubh, because it rhymed with the Sgian Dubh. So I became Black Iain. I certainly lived up to my name with the amount...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
How can I be a nicer person? It's difficult to know without knowing what kind of erson you see yourself as just now, and what kind of person others see you as. Some quick generalisations for you. Give more (not necessarily money, but your time, expertise, etc.) without expecting anything back. They say it is its own reward. Accept that people will, from time to time, criticise you. The criticism is not always...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What are some social or ethical problems does construction have? Should I be building this apartment with substandard materials? This housing is to be built so poorer people can be housed. Should I really screw as much money as possible for as shoddy work as I can get away with and then watch as rich people queue up to buy and price all the housing out of poorer people's ability to buy? Does quoting £40M to the Scottish government really...

Answer to:
Would it be acceptable for an employee to take a day's holiday from their main job in order to do other paid or voluntary work unconnected with their main job? Canadian Public Sector workers are getting a raw deal. My employer lets me have 3 days to help out with D of E, and they help out with some of the costs of the children doing it (equipment, tents, etc). It benefits my work, because I stay loyal to them, I stay fit(tish) to continue helping with D of E, and I learn leadership, teamworking skills that can be utilised at my work.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is there a house in New Orleans called The Rising Sun? More to the point, if it exists has it really ruined a lot of youngsters?

Answer to:
What picture do you see in my Avatar? I was sure it was a picture of a heap of Stonecutters (or a coven of Rosecrucians, if you prefer) in the forefront, with what is obviously their meeting hall in the background. I supposed it was on some Scottish island and they were meeting to discuss crop failure and who would be sacrificed. Just goes to show how wrong (and disappointed) one can be.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How does Answerbag decide on the order of the answers to questions? The number of ratings, the overall rating, and how new the answer is all affect which answers are shown first.

Answer to:
Why is it legal to make homemade beer and wine but not hard liquor? It was wisely said that 'Nothing is illegal unless you get caught doing it'. Now you wouldn't want to get caught illegally producing spirit and avoiding tax payments to your gtovernment, would you?

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Are my breasts supposed to drag on the ground? I keep tripping on them. Any suggestions? I can understand your breasts dragging on the ground, but not the tripping over them. Surely when you're kneeling and scrubbing, or abasing yourself before your rightful master it is proper for your breasts to drag. If you are tripping over them while you walk then you need to learn how to swing them to and fro in rhythm with your scurrying so you can get more done. (I'll sit...

Answer to:
Do illegal immigrants have a right to vote in any election, in the United States? The operative word there is 'illegal'. If they are not legally in the country then they have no right to vote, and (as was intimated in a previous question) no right to sit on a jury.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How did stately homes/country residences mow lawns in the Tudor period? They played croquet etc. so they must have had short, neat lawns. They employed people, or had serfs whose job it was to cut the grass. They would work under the head gardner. They didn't so much 'mow' as chop scythe shear and roll. The rollers were very heavy and would ensure the ground was reasonably even and the grass, even if cut a little unevenly, was all pressed the same way so that one could enjoy one's bowls or croquet.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
I'm 5 months pregnant and have gone from an A-cup to a C-cup size bra. Are they supposed to get this big this soon? The great thing about humanity is that there are no absolutes really, so there is nothing to stop your gizoolies from becoming bazongas this early in your pregnancy. My s-i-l is just a little further on than you and has had the same 'blooming' effect. As for the stretch marks, if you rub oil (I'm sure someone will have other fantastic herbal essences) on to the stretchy areas...

Answer to:
I have high blood pressure, can i have sex with my girl friend atleast 15 minutes with out ejaculation? I can't answer this question because: a) I don''t know if you are prone to premature ejaculation b) I don't know how high your blood pressure is c) I don't know your age or other contributing factors d) I have no idea what your girlfriend looks like.

Answer to:
What time of year does your best friend remind you of, and why? My best friend reminds me of Autumn. I had just discovered Jeff Wayne's musical version of War of The worlds, and was always singing or humming 'Forever Autumn'. We had started back at school, and there was a new lad in the class with bright ginger hair. I remember comparing that hair to the colours of the autumn leaves (not in a sexual way, thank-you) and that has always stuck...

Answer to:
When you're done crying, what is the best song to feel better with? I was looking more for actual song titles. You know things like: Always look on the bright side of life (Monty Python) Suddenly I see (K T Tunstall) 500 Miles (The Proclaimers). No, wait, that's going too far. La Cucaracha! I want songs for next time I'm depressed and want to get dragged back into the land of sense and happiness. I'm happy just now, btw, and want to stay...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Is there a scientific or psychological reason why people enjoy different types of music? I'm inclined to suggest that it's not only culture and peer pressure, but there is a certain amount of psychology. Firstly culture wouldn't explain why MODs and Rockers existed at the same time, or Punks and New Romantics, or a whole range of styles that co-existed. People make a choice, from the available ranges of music, as to what suits their psyche. My brother was...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
How do I contact someone from this site. (tjatherton's) Thank you so very much for your answer. I'm in southern california also (sandiego)... If you know the username of the person you want to contact then check out their profile. It should have an e-mail address. Please don't abuse this, as people on this site have trusted that all users will be mature enough.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I'm doing a subjective (across all mediums) art project. What's a creative way to merge the concepts of washing-lines and nudity? I'm not sure which medium would be most appropriate, all media have their advantages. Another name for a washing-line is a clothes-line. It is for hanging clothes in a similar way to how we hang clothes on our selves, so pictures of the clothes-lines being 'dressed' while a naked human has washing hanging from them might work.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Am I the only one who thinks a girl shouldn't ask guys out? I'm sure there are others who feel the same way as you. There are some who probably still need their parents to decide who will be best for them, but that tends to be more of a cultural thing, so I won't rock the boat too much. If there is someone for whom you feel something, and you are a boy, then you might be a little embarassed but will find a way to try and let her know how...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Should illegal immigrants be allowed to serve on juries in the United States? Twelve good men, and true. That leaves out anything illegal, then. No.

| 9 people like this

Answer to:
What's the process for getting Answerbag HQ to approve a new category? My own way of doing it would be to either drop a note to Joel on his blog or to use the feedback. He gets round to reading everything eventually.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
As i was going to be at work, we agreed that my wife would answer the door naked to convince driver to take upstairs. Turned out driver was a mate of mine now i cant face him. Is it her fault for knowingly getting naked for my mate. No. You made an agreement and she stuck to it. How can that be her fault? There are ways you could deal with it that would help it to blow over. Telling your mate that he was (un)lucky because she normally still has her vibrator with her, might be a start. Then you can admit the truth. You have to be able to see the funny side of life, and if you let this eat away at you then you will become...

| 4 people like this

Answer to:
Why does body hair grow to a certain length and stop, while scalp hair continues to grow unless it's cut? Your body hair does not only grow to a certain length then stop. There are several factors involved in why you generally don't have too long hair on your body. Firstly the follicles are much shallower, so the hair is much more likely to fall out. Secondly your clothing is much more likely to snag hair. Thirdly the combination means that you are constantly losing the longer hair from...

Answer to:
29yr old, moved in w/ my 30yr girlfriend. She has 2 daugthers, 11 & 7. When I first met them they misbehaved badly.Through some stern discipline at mothers request,they are much better.Am I legally allowed 2 do this?(discipline 11yrold/spank 7 yr old? I am not sure about the legality in US, but ethically I think you have done great. I have one of my children from my first marriage, and my wife has her son, one year younger. When they first came to stay there was a bit of ruckus as to whose toys were whose, rather than sharing. (There is an organisation in UK that deals with child abuse, where the child or other concerned person can phone...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Once you place an envelope into a mailbox, does it become the property of the US Postal Service? Can you ask for the letter back if you change your mind? I assum the US mail service is little different from the Royal Mail. The first thing is that the letter never becomes the property of the mail service. You enter into a contract with them, by placing the stamp on the envelope and the letter into their mailbox, for them to deliver that letter to the address stipulated. If you decide that you have made a mistake and the mail has not yet gone...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Who was the oldest man mentioned in the Bible? You would think it was methuselah, wouldn't you, but there is sme ther dude wh never died, so is theoretically still alive and so is the oldest person mentioned in the bible. I can't remember his name, but it was a question on QI (good quiz, for our American cousins).

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Would it be possible to incorporate poisonous gas into a scented candle? You would be wanting smething on the cyanide level. Cyanide combines with many other elements that sjould allow it to become a gas when burned. I'm sure a friendly chemist will tell you which are best. I hope dearly that this is for a bok or play, as there is always a papertrail left (like you asking the question here) when people do bad things.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Since I was about 9 years old I have had what I have always called a sixth sense. I have the ability to smell blood.Its a sick sweet smell. I smell it then I see an accident nearby, sometimes not. Family and friends have seen this happen. anyone else? Although no-one has yet answered my question about what senses are out there, I have been told there are between 17 and 21 senses that humans can take advantage of. Deja vu is a sense that it is difficult to explain, and your sense is probably allied to this. Without knowing what the accident is you can tell if there has been blood spilt, and possibly even how much, in rough terms. People...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How much lag is there between when a comedy show comes out in England and when they start showing it on PBS here in America? I have no idea what PBS is, in USA, but I would suggest a lag of two seasons, on average. If a show has great reviews from its first series it will be commissioned to make another run. If this goes well then a third run is agreed and the show is marketed around the world. Much less than two sreies and it is not worth the marketing required. It works the same in reverse, but probably one season...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What's the meaning of "Stairway to Heaven?" TJ put all the words, which makes it easier. Jimmy Paige wrote "Yes there are two paths you can go by...". He meant that for those who have power they buy their way to heaven through the church and its corrupt leaders. This is why the lady believes that she can have what she wants. Her gold will see to that. The corruption of the church preaches giving money in return for being...

Answer to:
Do you think it is easier to ask permission before doing something or do it and beg for forgiveness after? It's easier to do it. Of course if you know you should ask permission then you are showing how little respect you have for the person you should ask, and begging for forgiveness demeans both you and them after the fact. What is easier is generally not what is right.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
What are good things to put on your resume? If you want to keep it honest then it depends what you have done in life and how old you are (no, I'm not being ageist). I'll assume you're young, so: Have you been part of a voluntary organisation (e.g. Scouts) where you have experienced teamwork, leadersgip, decision-making, developing new skills and so on? Have you had a hooby or interest that requires dedication,...

Answer to:
Who is Kaiser Sousa? If it's who i think you are asking about, then it isKevin Spacey, that great British thespian. He plays the part of 'The Gimp' and dices with the police, telling them the entire story of how he has come to be there without them knowing who he really is.

Answer to:
What is your favourite proverb? Too many cooks spoil the broth Many hands make light work Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.

Answer to:
What metaphors and similes have a connection to fish and fishing, or contain the word 'fish'? After answering boredasmustard: So long and thanks for all the fish.

Answer to:
What are the impacts of information technology on the society Some basic impacts - learning to speak English has become more important, news has become more immediate, memories have become more digitised, music has become cheaper. There are so many other impacts, but you could write an entire thesis and not cover even half of them.

Answer to:
Can you get all your answers off answerbag and basically wipe yourself off it for good? Joel started this site with a great deal of idealism. The basic principles are great. But you have to expect rough patches with any system, be it political or answerbagical. If you wish to remove yourself we will mourn the loss, but will your stand really have made any difference? You have a lot to offer and help a great many supplicants. How long would you really give it for before you felt...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Who invented the devil? If you subscribe to the whole bible thing then God did, because he made everything. If you are not religious then you must still be able to see the necessity of such a dichotomy. The need to have an ultimate evil to balance the ultimate good. Or, more precisely, the need for a scape-goat when things don't turn out the way they were planned. Historically there has always been a...

| 9 people like this

Answer to:
Why is it I often seem to be able to remember very complex things but forget really simple ones? Your getting old, Lady. I'm sure someone can answer this far better than me, but it won't stop me from trying. Some things are ingrained into our brains, even people with certain degenerative conditions remember them (such as basic command of the language and how to do certain tasks). These things, while originally learned, become such an integral part of everyday life that the...

Answer to:
If you could live in any historical era, which one would it be and why? Romantically I would maybe enjoy the Rennaisance era in Italy, or the Golden Age of Greece, but realistically I reckon that somewhere in the past 27 years is where I would be most comfortable. The added bonus is knowing which companies to invest in (say Microsoft) and what inventions to plunder (blutack, tippex,CDs). Is that too cynical?

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Why is it that no matter what color of bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white? The colour in the bubble-bath often colours the water, so you can get a lovely pink bath from strawberry bubble-bath. The bubbles, though, as was said, act as a light prism. Because there are so many of them the prismatic effect is actually negated and the light is 'rejoined' to give the impression the the bubbles are white.

Answer to:
I am trying to delete some files through Windows explorer. I got this error:--------------------------- Error Deleting File or Folder --------------------------- Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk.------------------------- Wha There is another way, jumping under Windows to the DOS (Sata Operating System) but it's not worth trying to explain unless you know a bit about computers and how to manouever in DOS. I concur with the previous post about going into safe mode.

Answer to:
How can something be "New and improved"? There certainly does seem to be a touch of hyperbole in use with such claims. If a company improves on an existing product then I suppose it could be seen as being a 'new' version of that product so they claim it is 'New AND Improved'. It's all semantics, really.

Answer to:
If you're married but retain your maiden name are you known as Mrs. Maiden Name, Ms. Maiden Name or Miss Maiden Name? There is no convention for this. If you want to be known by your maiden name (say for professional purposes) then you can continue to be Miss Maiden Name, but there is nothing wrong with becoming Mrs Maiden Name so that people understand you are now married. Most often, I have seen this with Dr.s (who need change nothing) and solicitors. The Ms part always makes me think of divorcees, so I...

Answer to:
Does the phrase "Luck of the Irish" refer to having a good life or a life of let downs and despair? The luck of the Irish refers to the good life that they are imagined to have. Ireland is a beautiful place, coined the Emerald Isle, and legend has it infested with shamrocks (4 leafed clover) and leprachauns who hide their pots of gold. Irish people, like Scottish people, are admired almost universally. The land is extremely fertile and the mean temperatures are neither too hot nor too...

Answer to:
Who is the richist person on earth? According to Forbes.com the list is as follows: The Top Ten: William Gates Warren Buffett Carlos Slim Helú Ingvar Kamprad Lakshmi Mittal Paul Allen Bernard Arnault Prince Alwaleed Kenneth Thomson Li Ka-shing So, Bill Gates is on top.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If an investor receives $4,075 at the end of a 3 year period, with an annual return on investment rate of 21%, what was his initial investment? (How is this problem calculated and not with a hand calculator.) I will explain me answer assuming that the percentage is simple interest, not APR or such. If you start with a figure (100%) and add on a percentage (21%) then your new figure will be A+B=C, or 100%+21%=121%, so removing the interest would mean taking away 21/121 to leave 100/121 of your gross figure (giving you back your original investment). So, in this way, we can arrive back at our...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What are the steps to learn how to 'talk by text' in a chat room with a friend? Most chatrooms will have a set of basic FAQs (Frequently asked Questions) that will help you to navigate properly in their domain and stop you from inadvertantly abusing the system. There are heaps of chatrooms in cyberspace, so you should choose carefully and be prepared to move which chatroom you use. The free ones are the most used, but you can sometimes find good cheap rooms to join. The...

Answer to:
I have a hypochondriac sort of problem where I constantly have thoughts in which I think that something in my brain is being disrupted and is preventing me from enjoying movies and music and other such forms of entertainment. What should I do about it? You should make an appointment with a psychologist, who may refer you on to a psychiatrist. This isn't as bad or scary as it may sound. As an example my son has Asperger's Syndrome (part of the autistic cpectrum, but with great intelligence), and he will watch a romance or comedy or horror with equal lack of emotion. Of course he can also laugh at the correct parts, but only...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Which website is a good one to visit that has full details on getting a Razr cell phone? Like I need the info on the plans offered and what it's capable of? One thing I would add, because I was personally disappointed by Motorola, is that none of the Motorola phones sold in English speaking countries have Cyrillic characters loaded. What is more Motorola refuse to give or sell the download to phones from these countries. While I like my Razr, Motorola's unwillingness to offer an aftersales service (they admitted that they have Cyrillic for...

Answer to:
My best friend's husband is making false accusation tellin her that I had sex with him and that i am not a good friend. FALSE! We've confronted him in the past and he denied the accusation. but he is at it again. I dont even see or speak to him. As the first answer stated, your friend has her work cut out for her. What I am trying to understand is why this man feels the need to tell these obvious lies when he has been found out before. I can see how he might want to use a lie like that to cause trouble between your friend and you, meaning that you get out of their life and leave him in a position of power, but after it has failed...

Answer to:
What makes a home sterio loud? The speakers or the main console? Anny stereo system is only as good as it's weakest part. You can have a great stereo,fantastic amplifier, but if the speakers are 10watt RMS then you have a problem. Likewise you can have the greatest speakers around, but a naff stereo system will limit your volume. The answer buy quality and look on the RMS (Root Mean Square) not PMPO or that.

Answer to:
Should severely ill people have the right to die? Another answer mentioned euthanasia. I think we need to paint a line here. There is a difference between assisted suicide and euthanasia. Assisted suicide is where someone wants to stop living but is unable to complete the taking of their own life. They ask someone else to do the physical part of ending their life. Euthanasia is where the powers that be (normally the government) set up a...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
Should one word answers end with a period? No. Wait..... Yes! No! Yes!! The other answer must be right.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What is the best acid to clean a concrete floor? I can't resist: You need some lysergic acid, man. Take some of that and cleaning the floor isn't a chore at all. Seriously, I have no idea, but I had to make the comment. I have relented, and found a website that may help. http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/maintaining/cleaning.htm Enjoy.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
If practice makes perfect, but nothing is perfect, what's the point in practicing? It's only your opinion that nothing is perfect. As you go through life, don't look for flaws and even if you find them, 'Twould be nice and kind to perhaps be blind and look for the virtue behind them. I see many things in my life that I consider perfect. I don't subscribe to the idea that only God is perfect, or that we all have some fatal flaw. We are already...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My daughter is 3yrs old. She is always biting her fingernails. I am worried that it is becuase she is nervous?? Is this something that I should be worried about?? She does not do it when she is at school but almost during everything else?? help!! You don't need to be worried. Actually, your worry can communicate to her and make it worse. Biting nails, though unsightly, is not just because of nerves. It is often due to a mind that needs more stimulation. I am not calling you a bad mother, befre you go off the deep end, but your daughter may require more things to keep her occupied. She is probably very bright, so stretch her brain a...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
My boyfriend can only cum through oral sex. When he loses erection, I have to blow him to get him hard. Are some men just like this where that's the only way they can cum & their preferred sexual activity even over intercourse? Sex is at least as much psychological as it is physical. This is not a 'far out' fetish, but it sounds like your boyfriend has a fetish for oral sex. Typically, people with a fetish find this is the only way they can achieve orgasm. If it makes you feel at all better I am unable to orgasm through oral sex (and believe me, many women have tried). If it is his fetish and you can...

Answer to:
Every time I type an addy in browser it comes up can not find server or if i click on a link what can i do to fix this ? One thing that may help is to clear out your temporary internet files. Your computer stores a 'shortcut' to each web page you visit so you can get back there quickly. If you time out for any reason and get the old Error 404, then it will continue to come up with this even after you're back online ok. In your browser window click on Tools, Inernet Options, and you should have a...

Answer to:
If someone can't sing, is it possible to teach them how? You can do so much. You can teach technique. You can strengthen the voice, but if there is no perfect pitch then you can't create it. So you can improve what is naturally there, can only so far.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What songs make you want to get up and dance? Oops upside your head Timewarp Agadoo These are all party songs I am forced up to dance to.

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
How do you tell if someones lying Short of catching them in a lie, there's no way you can be positive. Some people are very good liars, and others are terrible at telling the truth. I used burst out laughing if I was admitting to something and trying to be serious, and used to get tld off for inappropriate behaviour. go figure...

Answer to:
What is your favourite Beatles song? I've never been overly into the beatles, but my favourite song is "When I'm 64". You know - When I get older, losing my hair, many years from now, will you still be sending me a Valentine, birthday greetings, bottle of wine. If I stay out 'til qurter to three, will you lock the door? Will you need me? Will you still feed me, when I'm 64? I can do he rest as...

| 7 people like this

Answer to:
What's the best way for very, very skinny people with high metabolisms to put on weight? You need to take in lots of calories, but keep a balanced diet. The starches from potatoes can help, but baked or boiled are better. Fish proteins, if you can get them, and plenty of liquid. Complex carbohydrates tend to stay longer in your system. I know chicken and potatoes are pretty stable for lots of Eastern Europeans, along with bread. That may be enough to keep you on the right tracks....

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What can grant my pathetic and endlessly circling life a meaningful purpose? Right. I'll keep this as short as I can manage. According to your bio you are 14, homeschooled, reasonably intelligent, and from Houston. I notice your avatar is certainly spiritual, almost Gothic - the upside down pentagram. I am no psychologist, so this is just (hopefully) common sense thinking for someone who is going through a rough patch. Being nearly 40 means I have been through a...

Answer to:
If I bought a car from a private party that did not have a smog certification within the last 90 days, what are my legal remedies if the car will not pass smog inspection after the money has been paid. It would require spending $500+ to fix to pass smog. Two words - caveat emptor. It's Latin, and means let the buyer beware. If you purchase privately you buy sight as seen, and if you miss something there is no warranty like with a limited company. Sorry.

Answer to:
If you won the lottery what would your first purchase be? I would buy my wife a holiday to Bulgaria, where I would let her choose the location of her dreams and rganise to build the house of her dreams. Why, have you got a spare couple of million going?

| 5 people like this

Answer to:
Mulberry bush aside, would a monkey really chase a weasel? You must have learned a very different nursery song from me. Don't remember monkeys chasing weasels round the mulberry bush. Realistically it would be difficult from monkeys to chase weasels as they originate in different zones. Weasels prefer much cooler weather and open moors, whereas monkeys prefer jungles and more tropical zones. If they met the monkey might chase the weasel, but...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I am a leo woman (30) in the beginning stages of a beautiful realtionship with an older scorpio man (50)... anyone have any tips on how we can make this work? Give him all your love. Accept the past. Ignore your family. And forget astrology so much. If you love him you can make it work, and if you live your life by the planets then you will make it work until they tell you there are problems and then you will let it all go. You have one life. Live it. Love it. Make the most of it. Age is in the mind of the beholder (to coin a phrase).

Answer to:
After how many packages of cigarettes does one become addicted? You can't put a definite figure on it. you could chain-smoke 20 packets and not be addicted, or have one a day for three weeks and be unable to stop. It's non-quantifiable, as everyone had different addiction thresholds. Nice question, though.

Answer to:
What is your point of view on jelousy and pepole? I think that jealousy is a negative and destructive emotion. I understand why people get jealous. Usually it is because of lack of communication or insecurity. The average guy who has a beautiful girlfriend and hears she was seen out with another man. She hasn't communicated what she was doing, and he is insecure enough to make up stuff in his mind. The enemies of jealousy are trust and...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What's the best way to get bluetack and bluetack marks off a wall? Have you ever done the experiment in chemistry with a bouncy ball and liquid notrogen. You put the ball in the nitrogen, then take it out and try to bounce it. It shatters. Similar principle with Bluetack. Either use ice or, if you are not so eco-friendly, an aerosol to cooli it down so it loses some of its properties and is easier to remove. you still need to use some elbow grease, though.

Answer to:
When you hear Texan what do you think? I'm biased in this, as the only Texan accents ?I have heard came from the TV series 'Dallas' and I'm not even sure they were Texan. They certainly come across as arrogant, though.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Two runers are running on a 400mt track for race.1st run @ the speed of 20km/h and 2nd at 15km/h.race the race state at12:00 wat time will the faster runner lap the slower runner. 20km/h=20,000m/h 15km/h=15,000m/h the difference in distance is 5,000metres every hour. So to lap the slower runner, the faster runner must travel 400m of a difference. 400/5,000= 2/25 of an hour (which is 60 minutes) or (2/25)*60=120/25 minutes (each of which is 60 seconds) or (120/25)*60=7200/25=288 seconds, 4 minutes and 48 seconds.

Answer to:
What can grant my pathetic and endlessly circling life a meaningful purpose? My, you're in a rotten mood today. What is it that is endlessly circling in your life - the vultures of despair? Without knowing your exact circumstances I would still hazard that you have more material possessions than many of the world's unfortunates. You probably also live in a reasonably sized house and have all Mod Cons. In fact it is maybe these items that are giving you this...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
How can I get one of those pretty shiny A's so many of you other answerbaggers have? If you answer questions sensibly, then people will often rate your answer. There s some formula used, based on how many questions you have answered and what percentage of opinion is good, that allows you to move up the standings. If you start writing silly answers then you can go back down. The point of the site is to help in a relaxed way, so get answering and have some fun along the way.

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Im 15 and my penis size is 5.3inches is this normal size? Flacid or erect? It is a normal, actually, whatever. I have a 7.5" penis, and a mate f mine has a 3" penis. He has 2 children, so it didn't stop him. I have 3 children, so it dn't stop me. As the old saw goes - it's not the size, it's what you d with it that counts.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Can an HOA person tell me that I am not allowed to do certain things in my own home, such as having baby sitters, my child cannot listen to rap music in the afternoon? My grandchildren can't play in the playground by themselves? The having babysitters and playing rap music (at a reasonable level) is reasonable behaviour and they cannot make demands like those, I'm sure. (If they told me what my child could listen to I would be very angry). The child in the playground by themselves may be a different story, as this is a communal area and the rules would certainly cover overseeing children in communal areas. I...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What does it feel like when you're in love??! *^o^* If you are male you will understand the feeling you get when you hit the winning home-run in the championship deciding game or, if European, score the penalty that wins the cup. Take that feeling and stretch it to last a lifetime. That is love.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
At what age is acceptable to let children stay home alone? I know maturity levels are considered in the decision but on the average? In Scotland there are guidelines, suggesting a child can be left for reasonable periods of time from around age 12, overnight from around 14, and in charge of other children from around 16. I think England is more rigid in this. Although some children are not ready at these ages, and others are quite precocious, these seem to be good guidelines. I think that there would also be leeway to...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
How would criminal activity be combatted in a Communist society without introducing an element of (corrupting) authority? The point of true (theoretic) communism is that everybody does what work they can for the good of the society as a whole, and everybody takes what they need from society. If it could run properly there would be no need for burglaries or stealing, leaving only physical crimes. The easiest way to deal with that, perhaps through conclave with the rest of the community, is interment or exile from...

Answer to:
What is your favourite proverb? I'll start off with "People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones".

Answer to:
What is your opinion of PayPal? I've never had a problem with PayPal. I think it's OK.

Answer to:
Who is the greatest man who ever lived? There's such a pantheon - Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed, the Pope... I find it so difficult to choose. I'll say it is my father (dad, pop, call him what you will). Along with my mother he is the one person I know is responsible for my existence, and that makes him the greatest man who ever lived, in my eyes. You can keep your religious figures, I've got someone better.

| 6 people like this

Answer to:
What is a desert? A desert is a large arid, or dry, area where very little is able to grow. It used to be thought that nothing could grow in a desert, but we now know that small bacteria and certain plants are able to survive. Famous deserts include the Gobi and the Sahara, although the outback in Australia is quite desert-like in areas. Misconceptions include thinking that a desert must have sand. It does...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What is a person called who is versed in public speaking? Speaking in public is known as oration. A person who is well versed in public speaking, such as a politician, is called an orator. Great historical orators include Adolf Hitler, Josef Stalin, and Winston Churchill. Tony Blair has been a great orator, which is why he can justify doing things in this country that we would not normally allow people to do.

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
I am a pagan and we tend to get a bad rap. What is your opinion on paganism and why? Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? I don't mean that exactly, of course. My opinion of paganism is that it's very like Christianity in some ways. There are different sects who all claim to be the real pagans, in a similar way to all the splinters of Christianity. Many priests believe they are imbued with the power of the God they worship, similar to Christianity's...

| 3 people like this

Answer to:
I am late with my menstrual cycle, I was suposed to start four days ago. I have the pains aswell as a light dicharge but no flow yet. Could this mean that I am pregnant again? That depends on whether you have had sex in the past month. If only to reassure yourself I would go to the doctor as soon as possible. There is a chance that you could be pregnant, and sometimes (it is not all the time) pain and a light discharge can mean that the embryo has attached to high against the wall of the uterus or even still inside the felopian tube. This, if it is this, is called...

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
What are some things not to do after eating? Eat more

| 1 person likes this

Answer to:
Hi" i am 23 years of age and college student. my problem is that i have a very soft,smooth look, it seems that estrogen levels has substantially increased in my body. how could i curb it and have a hard masculine look. hope u to provide me with an an Why you feel the need to change your look I am not sure. Many girls prefer a softer look as they feel less threatened. Especially in college the idea of some aggressive hunk getting all the girls is absolute nonsense. However, if you wish to become more masculine then you can do two things. Firstly go and see you doctor. If your oestrogen levels have changed then there may be contributing...

Answer to:
Who names all these weird phobias I'm always hearing about? Usually the names are decided from Greek derivations and actually not made up by anybody. It's why an unreasoning fear of spiders is called arachniphobia, because spiders are arachnids. The exceptions to this are where certain items didn't exist in those times, so a fear of automobiles is called motorphobia. In these circumstances the doctor who first diagnoses the illness, after...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
What designers was Cher wearing in the 1995 movie Clueless? I really hope not, for their sake. In Scotland and especially the Central Belt here, Burberry has become synonymous with groups of young people we call NEDs. NED stands for Non-Educated Delinquent and these youngsters are almost invariably seen with white shell-suits or track-suits and Burberry caps. They are a menace on the streets at night and I would not want anyone famous, even Cher, to be...

Answer to:
What is "habeas corpus" and why is it in the Constitution of the United States? I didn't realise it was in the US constitution. It is really a term that was used in Britain and comes from the latin to literally mean 'I have the body'. It follows the idea that if you know somebody has committed a murder you must be able to provide a motive, a weapon, and the body of the victim. Without a body there was no crime. This can be extended to include other types...

| 2 people like this

Answer to:
Are there any guys out there who really want the whole package, or is every guy horny and/or shallow? The whole package? You mean the wind in the bed, bite-your-head-off-when-I'm-sick, scare-crow at 6am part as well? Yes, I'm one of those. I have written this before, and will doubtless write it again. I was married previously, and our marriage broke down (various factors), which ended in our getting divorced. I thought I was done with marriage. I wanted to be shallow and have a...

| 9 people like this

Answer to:
Should Tony Blair resign now and should a general election be called by the new PM? Yes, I think Tony shuld go now, but no, I don't think there should be a General Election. The voters of Britain voted, no matter what the semantics, for a Labour government, and wiser people knew that this would have to mean some time under another leader so that the government could be effective before the next election. On a personal note I think it is a trvesty that Gordon Brown...

| 2 people like this