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What do you call a dog with no legs a snake

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How can i run faster Work on your form; unnecessary movements or strange positions will slow you down by sapping energy and creating more wind resistance. Also, this is sort of a "quick fix" but they say that when you're running, the faster your arms go, the faster your feet go. It might be easier to concentrate on pumping your arms faster, just make sure you don't expend unnecessary energy.

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What is the coolest name you've ever heard? Harlan Doolittle

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Mcdonalds,burger king,pizza hut,wendys,subway,KFC or Jack in the box? Wendy's

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Who is your favorite Simpsons character and why? I can't choose just one! I like Moe, Apu, and Troy McClure. Also, Professor Frink. Even though he doesn't have that much screen time, every once in a while he has a comedic gem.

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Weapon of choice? Logic.

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What will a future human being look like in the year 3006A.D.? (No wrongs answers here, just speculation.) I predict that we'll be completely hairless, or at least have less hair than we do now. The continued use of home heating systems, heavy coats, etc. has already started to make hair obsolete. (Although maybe we'll still have eyebrows and eyelashes to protect our eyes). Maybe by the year 3006 AD we'll even be able to control the weather, in which case we REALLY wouldn't need...

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Does anyone know what commercial is the one where this guy is in line at the grocery store and the older woman in front of him bends over and he says 'whoa'? he wasn't saying whoa because of that but i can't think of why he said it. It was a starburst commercial. If I remember correctly, it was because he was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of the starburst he just ate, but the woman thought he was making some kind of sexual advance.

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Is man free...? If you had asked me that a year ago, I would have said yes. We wear what we want, eat what we want, work where we want, and go where we want. Legally, I'd say you can make the case that we are free, but recently I've developed a newfound hostility toward society as an enslaving force. Am I really free to eat what I want? Of course not. There's no legislation on the subject,...

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I have a fear of playing hide-and-go-seek with the kids I sit for. Is this a justifiable fear? Yes. I completely understand. Those games are breeding grounds for ridicule.

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What words do you have difficulty in pronouncing? rural

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Do you eat breakfast? honey nut cheerios, tea, and cantaloupe

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What songs do you hate by artist you love? "On Top" by The Killers

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IF you have a gun and you ask, "can I ask you a question?" and they say "fire away" should you shoot them? As they say: shoot first, ask questions later. So if you believe in that, then I suppose so!

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Are you afraid of Spiders or do you find them fascinating? Yes very. It's creepy how they move.

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What did you eat for dinner? chicken chow mei fun

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What are the funniest/ dumbest quotes you've ever heard? "If promises were crackers, my daughter would be fat!" -Spiderman 2

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What's your favourite all-time band? aahh so many! It changes every week or so. Of course my old standby is The Beatles, but currently I'm on The Shins, The Killers, and They Might Be Giants. As for my reasons, I think The Beatles were AMAZING songwriters. A band can have really good technique and instrumentation, but if they're singing poorly written songs, they're doomed. The Beatles' phrasing and...

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How do you handle tailgaters on the road? I continue at my current speed, and then smile, wave, and give thumbs up when they pass me (if I'm in a smartass mood).

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Have you ever been dangerously in love? Yes. I was way too attached to him and dependent on him. My whole perspective became clouded, and my personality was eclipsed. I can't believe how stupid I was. Never again.

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One of my cats doesn't purr. Is this normal? I think so...I also have a cat who doesn't purr. She's perfectly healthy and otherwise normal.

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Who won the fight between Superman and Batman? Batman. Bats eat spiders for breakfast. (which I guess would be their dinner since they're nocturnal?)

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My hands are almost always cold, even if the rest of my body is really warm. Why is this and how can I get my hands to be warm (besides sitting on them)? I have this problem sometimes, too. You may have something called Ray Nodes Syndrome. It basically means that your extremities get poor circulation. There is a relatively effective, albeit strange, way to treat ray nodes if it is diagnosed. They can attach a biofeedback machine to your fingers which releases a tone. The warmer your fingers get, the higher and louder the tone becomes. (The...

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What is the best way to ease a churning stomach? saltine crackers and flat ginger ale

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What fish, is good for eating? My favorite is salmon, but I also like haddock and tilapia. Maybe swordfish if I'm in the right mood.

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Why do you think britney has shaved her head ?? Maybe she's trying to turn over a new leaf in her life. She has checked herself into rehab in order to reform her ways and improve herself. Maybe shaving her head symbolizes a way to start over from scratch. I've always thought it would be extremely liberating to do that...

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Why do humans judge people by their appearance? Please don't answer, "it's the human nature." Biology. It isn't just humans who judge by appearance. We are programmed to assess the fertility and overall health of our fellow humans based on appearance. That's why big lips, large breasts, shiny hair, etc. are so attractive to us. This will supposedly allow us to choose the best mate to ensure that the offspring is as strong as possible. Unfortunately, that doesn't leave...

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What is one thing love cant function without? selflessness

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What would you consider to be enough sleep? Do you get enough sleep? I consider 8 hours per night a sufficient amount of sleep. I generally don't get very much sleep during the week, but then I catch up on the weekends by sleeping for like 13 or 14 hours. So overall, I think my schedule evens out to be about enough sleep, but it's very erratic.

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What kind of iPod do you have? The new nano. It's blue with 4 gigs. I love it.

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Do you live in a pineapple under the sea? I wish!

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When you stand on the beach, what do you think of? sharks and sunburn

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Which is better Futurama or Family Guy? yes i know this is a hard question Yeah I'll have to agree with those who said Family Guy, although Futurama has its moments.

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The quote "I'M GOING TO MAKE HIM AN OFFER HE CAN'T REFUSE," came from what film? The Godfather. Don Vito said it.

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What is your fav. comic? Perry Bible Fellowship. It's an online comic. It's HILARIOUS.

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What is your favorite one-hit wonder? The Ketchup Song by Las Ketchup

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Who is the most beautiful actress of this generation. My vote is for Scarlett Johansson.

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So I was just wondering, everyone knows how you can get high off of Sharpies, can you get high off of a similar-smelling, black permanent marker? Yes, you can. It is extremely damaging to your body though.

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What kind of calculator do you use for your math class? TI 83+

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Do you have the ability to make yourself laugh? Yes, very much so. I laugh incessantly at my own jokes.

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Its Friday night. Youre all alone. Which movie do you pick..horror or comedy? Comedy, hands down!

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If you had to cover your bedroom with wallpaper displaying someone's face, who would it be? Elvis Presley, maybe? Or Owen Wilson. His nose would take up an entire wall.

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What's one thing you have trouble consuming "in moderation"? all carbs

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Dream house or Dream Wedding? Can I have a dream marriage instead?

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Is it possible for an adult to have to much calcium in their diet? If so what are the side effects? Yes. Don't take more than 1500 mg per day. Too much calcium will interfere with your body's absorption of zinc, iron, and magnesium. Also, there's an increased risk of kidney stones.

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Is it possible to do a truly altruistic deed? The short answer is that in my opinion, no, there is no such thing as a COMPLETELY selfless act, because we are motivated by the self-satisfaction that we gain by helping others. The long answer is that just because I don't think there is such a thing as a completely selfless act doesn't necessarily make me a cynic. I believe that the very fact that we feel good about ourselves...

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Do you like cheddar cheese or swiss cheese better? Cheddar is better. Poetic, no?

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What Federal Agency is responsible for enforcing the criminal provisions for civil rights violations? There's the USCCR (United States Commission on Civil Rights). Is that what you're thinking of?

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What celebrity did you want to be as a child the yellow power ranger

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What instruction did your mother tell you to do over and over and over again in your chilhood? Look but don't touch. She repeated it until the words lost all meaning and they were just syllables coming out of her mouth.

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Do you have a list of things you'd like to do before you die? 1) publish a novel 2) be in a movie 3) run for public office 4) learn to play the piano

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What do you like to add to your peanut butter sandwich? sunflower seeds

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What is the etymology of the word "sinistral"? Latin sinister "left-handed, unlucky" (also French sinistre, Italian sinistro, and Spanish siniestro) + suffix -al. "Sinistral" has been spared the sinister turn taken by other forms of this root, seen in bar sinister "evidence of illegal birth," "sinister clouds," and so on. Satan is taken by many to be left-handed and many cultures reflect a dark...

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What is the most hillarious movie you have ever seen? Start the Revolution without Me

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What if God was one of us? just a slob like one of us? a stranger on a bus, perhaps?

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Do you shout "Eureka" and run naked when you found an answer? No, only Archimedes can get away with that!

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(For highschool kids) If you could go back in time and kill shakespear, would you? No. I love his work. And even if I didn't, I still wouldn't want to take the life of another human being.

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If I were to ask you to name all 50 states and you got 49 but couldn't remember the last one, which state do you think you'd forget? After you answer, can you explain the irony in this? I think I'd forget Delaware.

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What is your favorite dish containing chicken? Chicken French

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If you had to choose new colors for AB's webpage, what would they be? (No blue or orange) purple and green

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What was the first job you ever had as a teenager? My first real job was a cashier at CVS Pharmacy. It sucked.

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What do you think of homeschooling? I've never been homeschooled, but I don't think I would like it. I imagine that I would feel very isolated and sheltered. Part of getting an education is learning how to interact with strangers and being exposed to a wide variety of people. That being said, I don't think the current education system is all that great, either. It's inefficient and excruciating. So maybe...

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While cooking after you stir do you then lick the utensil? No.

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Tom Hanks or Tom Cruise? Tom Hanks, hands down!

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My Netflix queue is getting short. Can you recommend some good films? Life is Beautiful, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Adaptation, The Apartment, Broken Flowers, Ed Wood, Everything is Illuminated, and Gaslight. Those are some good ones I've seen recently.

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Do you think Shaq is a talented Athlete, or just BIG? haha yeah I agree with john1513...it's probably a combination of the two.

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How many U.N. Representatives does it take to screw in a light bulb? One. I support the U.N.

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It seems there are a lot of ABers who are quick to offer incorrect answers on physics and math questions. Is anyone here actually good at either of these subjects? The answers to science and math questions tend to be quantitative, so it's very clear to check whether an answer is correct or incorrect. (There is no gray area). People probably offer just as many incorrect answers to questions of every subject, but it's harder to prove for certain that they're incorrect because there's more than one answer or more than one way of phrasing...

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Do you think that humans will ever colonize Mars? Why or Why not? Sure. According to Nietzsche, if given an infinite time scale and a finite universe every possible event will happen an infinite number of times and already has happened an infinite number of times. So we've already been to Mars.

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In your opinion, what has been the United States greatest acchievement? Culturally speaking, probably jazz or the film medium.

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When looking out an airplane window, flying at 35,000 feet on a perfectly clear day, how far away is the horizon? According to my calculation: 20,960,554.12 feet. This assumes that the radius of the earth is 20,925,524.9 feet. I added that to 35,000 to make another side of the triangle (the first being the radius of the earth) and then used the Pythagorean theorem.

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What is your favorite crime drama? Law and Order: SVU

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2 objects the same size, but 1 weighs twice as much. Both are dropped at the surface of a 100 foot deep lake. Will they touch the bottom at the same time? Question to clarify the problem: do they both have densities greater than that of water (1g/mL)? It's possible that neither one will even touch the bottom at all.

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Do you put wet your toothbrush and paste before brushing, or brush first and then wet it after you spit? wet first, then paste, then brush, then rinse it off

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Why does my cat constantly lick everything!?!? she licks people, furniture, carpet..pretty much anything she can get her tongue on! this is an every day thing since we first got her 4 years ago. why does she do this and how can i get her to stop? Sometimes this can happen to cats who were separated from their mothers at an extremely young age before they lost the urge to suckle.

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Do you wear your watch on your left or right wrist? right

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What is the first word that comes to thought when you see the word or letter 'a'? ['a' doesnt count] Aardvark

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What colour do you never wear? Why? Yellow, because it looks strange against my complexion.

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Are you a fan of the movie 'Napoleon Dynamite'? I liked it when I first saw it, but now I'm a bit sick of it because everyone is always making references to it.

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Wish they brought Futurama back? Yeah it was a pretty good show.

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Who are you thinking about today? My mom, because she's in a job interview right now.

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Which was the best Darrin? Old [Dick York] or New [Dick Sargent]? Dick York by far!

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Why do most people hate hip-hop/rap music? I don't think most people hate it; I just think a lot of people don't understand it. Maybe they think that it doesn't require any musical technique, theory, or talent, or maybe they simply find the lyrics offensive.

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Does anyone agree that the USA should have stricter gun laws like Australia? Yes, wholeheartedly.

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Am I the only one that doesnt like the little page boxes at the bottom of the answer page? No you're not alone. I don't like 'em.

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Would you rather have three arms or three legs? Three arms. I think two legs is enough for me, but there are so many more things I could do with an extra arm!

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What search engine do you use and why? I live on google

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What is your favorite seriously outdated dance move? The robot

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Do stick thin models influence the way you feel about yourself? Honestly, yes. I think they probably influence the way every woman feels about herself, even if it's on an unconscious level.

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Whats a tough or cool name for a male Staffordshire bull terrier? El Señor

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What's the most disturbing film you've seen? Psycho or Cape Fear

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Would you compare the song 'Welcome to the Black Parade' by My Chemical Romance to Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'? Yeah I can definitely hear some resemblence.

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Is it hard to get into Juilliard? Yes, very. According to collegeboard.com, Juilliard only admits 5% of applicants. The application process includes rigorous auditions. Even after you're admitted, the competition is still very fierce among classmates. Good luck!

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Short Hair? Or Long Hair? short

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Whats your biggest ambition in life? achieved it yet? To write and publish a novel. Haven't done it yet.

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How can god exist if there is pain, misery and unequality in the world? During the Enlightenment, some philosophers tried to reconcile the increasingly strained relationship between religion and science by proposing a new image of God. They called him "the great watchmaker." By that they meant that God had created the universe and set in in motion according to the laws of physics, but from that point on did not interfere with it.

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What annoys you about living where you live now? Really high crime and murder rates. (Rochester, NY)

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What high school stereotype were/are you? the lovable over-achiever

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What was your Favorite color starburst in the original kind? pink

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Will smith is loved by many & internationally famous. When you hear the name WILL SMITH what springs to mind? I think about my first date, which was to see Will Smith's movie Hitch.

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Can you read sheet music? Yes: treble clef, bass clef, and tab.

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What movie thats coming out in 2007 are you really anticipating? SPIDER MAN 3 and also Harry Potter and Pirates

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If it was ever proven that there is no god how would it change your life? I don't think anything would change in my life or anyone else's, because religious people would still continue to have faith in god despite any scientific evidence to the contrary. I'm an atheist.

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Do you believe it is unpatriotic to buy foreign-made cars? Unpatriotic may be a bit strong, but this is an issue that I do feel somewhat strongly about. To buy a foreign car appears sensible, right? They are generally cheaper, more sporty, and more fuel efficient. I certainly understand why people are attracted to foreign cars. However, buying a foreign car will only save you money in the short run. There will be severe long term consequences for...

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What are some different eras? The Progressive Era (early 20th century in the United States)

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Do really smart people study hard or does it come naturally to them? Intelligence is usually a combination of both natural talent and hard work.

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Which is safer, Internet explorer or mozilla firefox, and why? Firefox

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What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Ben and Jerry's Half Baked

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What is the sexiest accent? Italian or French

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A movie you'd really like to watch? "Being John Malkovich" I just watched "Adaptation" which I LOVED, and "Being John Malkovich" had the same screenwriter and director, so I'm interested in seeing it.

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Is your second toe longer than your big toe? No

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What song explains how you feel right at this moment? Saturday Night by The Bay City Rollers :)

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Do you prefer law and order svu or ust regular law and order tv show? SVU

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Is it true that energy can neither be created nor destroyed? We can "harness' it and use it but it's always still there in some form. Yes. The total amount of energy in a system remains constant, even though it can change forms. More information about the law of conservation of energy here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_of_energy

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Are you bold enough to try exotic, multiple cuisines or are you restricted / conservative with your taste buds? I'm willing to try many different foods, but I end up eating pretty boring stuff most of the time. There are a lot of new things I'd like to try.

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What is your favorite Tim Burton movie? Tie between Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas. I love Tim Burton's work.

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Would you rather play drums or guitar? Guitar

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Do you prefer to be called a woman, girl or lady? Woman or young woman (person would also suffice)

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What would you ask for if you could have anything for your birthday? To be the world's greatest musician

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Whats your favorite appetizer at a resturant. Mozzerella sticks or fried calamari

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How often do you "sample" candy in the bulk isle? You know, like take a handful of candy as you pass through. Never.

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When i was little my grandpa used to take me to any movie i wanted and i always picked chick flicks. is that okay? or did he go see it just to spend time with me? Of course. Your grandfather gave you the choice of which movie to see, and I'm sure he would have enjoyed seeing any movie because it was important to him to spend time with you. Now that you're older, you might want to show your appreciation by inviting him to a movie of his choice.

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Are you afraid to die? Somewhat. Mostly I'm scared of dying before I get a chance to live a long life and accomplish all of my goals.

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Do you "Support the Troops"? Yes. I admire them as individuals for their courage and selflessness. I want them to come home safely. However, that doesn't mean I support the Iraq war. I wish the troops hadn't been sent over there at all.

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What does lactic acid do to the human body? It makes you feel sore after a workout. It is the result of anaerobic respiration, which your body resorts to when aerobic respiration isn't enough.

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What's your favourite Bob Dylan song? Top three: 1) Forever Young 2) Mr. Tamborine Man 3) Blowin' in the Wind

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Does it annoy you when someone comments on your answer, you go to all the trouble to open the page to see what they said, and you find out they just said some thing very short and pointless like "LOL"? Not really. It's not that much trouble to open the page, and it's good to know that they appreciated my answer.

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What's your favorite Disney movie? Beauty and the Beast! Aladdin is a close second.

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What song makes you happy? "King of Spain" by Moxy Fruvous

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Are you guys adults, teens, or kids I'm an adult trapped in the body of a teenager.

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What is your favorite song about a city? Do You Know the Way to San Jose? And also New York New York.

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Do you agree being a gentle, firm, and kind leader (Gandhi, Martin Luther, Ab.Lincoln, Winston Churchil, Nelson Mandela) leaves superior legacy to follow vs being an arrogant, aggressive, and power hungry leader (Saddam Hussein, Hitler)? Yes, without a doubt.

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Describe your most memorable childhood birthday party. What did you do and what made it memorable? Oh man it was AWESOME! I think I was turning eight or nine. I invited my entire class (about thirty kids) to my house. We had a huge food fight in my yard with spaghetti, eggs, and cream pies. In retrospect, perhaps it was a bit wasteful, but it was less expensive and far more memorable than having a party at a skating rink or amusement park or something like that.

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Don't you wish this was still the 60's? Free love, rock music, LSD. Actually, sometimes I really do wish I could have lived during the sixties. In hindsight, I see it as the most revolutionary decade in modern history. However, maybe actually experiencing it wouldn't be so glamorous. For example, I look back on the civil rights movement and say "wow what an era; I wish I could have experienced that." but at the time it was probably very scary,...

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What musical instrument sounds the best to you and why? Piano or guitar. They can create harmonies within themselves.

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Do you write with a blue/black pen? Whichever is available

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To Kill a Mockingbird, The Giver or Of Mice and Men? All excellent choices, but my favorite is "Of Mice and Men"

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What is your favorite work by William Shakespeare? Macbeth and also sonnet #47

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Would you rather see Les Miserables or The Phantom Of The Opera? Phantom of the Opera

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Do you listen to music while surfing the internet? Yup constantly

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What is your favorite sad song? "Suicide is Painless" and also "For No One"

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If businesses are closed and schools are out on Martin Luther King Day, then why don't these places shut down on our President's birthday? In a lot of countries, a lot of places close on their leaders' birthdays. There's a rule that no one who is currently alive can have his or her image on a coin or stamp, or have a holiday in his or her name. (You can only achieve these honors after death)

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What would you IDEAL cake be like? moist and fluffy yellow cake with chocolate frosting

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What is your favorite tongue twister? I am a mother pheasant plucker I pluck mother pheasants I am the most pleasant mother pheasant plucker ever to pluck a mother pheasant.

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Would more people like cats if cats could smile? It might be a little unsettling to see a cat smile... I like cats just as they are.

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Do you ever talk to your pet? If so, what do you say? Yes I constantly talk to my cat. I tell her how adorable and ridiculous she is, and I ask her how she's doing. And occasionally I'll say something and add "don't you think so?"

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Is it possible to breathe in and out at the same time? If so, how? No. You only have one trachea, one diaphragm, and one set of lungs that all work together at the same time. However, the technique of "circular breathing" can achieve an effect mimicking a simultaneous exhale and inhale. When you breathe in, you puff out your cheeks. Then you exhale, but still keep the air in your cheeks. When you run out of hair to exhale, use the muscles in your...

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What is your favourite item of makeup mascara

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How could I talk about good grades without seeming snobby, because I'm afraid many of the people i know might become offended. I think a good policy with grades is "Don't ask, don't tell." That being said, good grades are something for you to be very proud of, but talking about them too much can make your friends feel inferior. You could just say something like "I'm happy with the grade I got."

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Do you believe your ancestors are watching you? Not really. I don't believe in any kind of consciousness after death. I do keep in mind that they are physically a part of me. Also, more metaphysically, I believe that I'm an extension of their existence. So no, I don't believe that they're literally "watching" me, but it is important that I do my best to honor their memory.

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What was the first thing you said today? "Five minutes more."

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Is there a certain dish that you love - but only when you make it yourself? Tacos

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What are some good songs to listen to when you are just so pissed off and wanna scream?? But good beats are a must! Something Vague by Bright Eyes Feel better!

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Jealousy: Good or bad? bad

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Atheists: What if you're wrong? Have you ever thought about that? Of course I have!!!! But if I were religious, I'd still be asking myself the same question.

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Is it not amazing that some of the absolute hardest things to do and say in life are some of the most rewarding and fulfilling? The paradox of difficulty and value... Interesting question. We just talked about something like that in my philosophy class. I highly recommend that you check out "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" by Mihaly Csiksentmihalyi.

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Have you ever won anything and if you have what was it? I won first place in a literary contest last year.

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Have you said "I love you" to anyone today? Yes to my mother

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Who do you think is the most annoying celebrity and why? Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton get on my nerves sometimes, because they reinforce negative stereotypes about women.

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What is your favorite method of destroying a troll? Say his name backwards and he'll vaporize

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Girls, what do you notice first about guys? height, hairstyle, and hygeine

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Rudy G. or Obama in '08 Choosing between those two: Obama

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Have you ever been on an international flight and if so where to I've been on flights to England, Germany, and Mexico.

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Are you a defensive or offensive driver? Defensive

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What is the first thing you do in the morning after you get out of bed? Stand up and stumble clumsily and blindly to the bathroom

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How would you describe the difference between black and white to a blind person? I'd describe black as heaviness and white as lightness.

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When was the last time you 'snapped', what was it over, and what did you do? I'm the editor of my school paper, and last time I truly snapped was last year when I yelled at someone for not getting his article in on time. I was extremely stressed out and over-tired, and I overreacted big time. Afterwards I felt really REALLY guilty.

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Do you use the self checkout at the grocery store? Yes and I greatly enjoy doing so.

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Why is a saxophone a member of the woodwind and not the brass family? A vibrating reed is the source of the saxophone's sound. That's why it's categorized as a woodwind. However, some people do consider it a sort of hybrid of the two groups.

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What's your favoite way of preparing and eating eggs? Scrambled, poached, hard boiled, fried, or "other?" Scrambled with salt and pepper

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Which gender enjoys coitus more: men or women? It is easier for a man to reach orgasm. However, when a woman does orgasm, it is six times more intense and pleasurable. Also, she can have multiple orgasms within a short period of time. So I'd say it's basically equal.

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What would you do if you were taking your dog for a walk one day, and all of a sudden you collapsed, when you looked down you realized that you had been shot? I'd probably bleed?

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Would you kill some one if your own life depended on it? If that person were attacking me, then yes. If that person were just some random innocent victim, then no.

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What is the best suspenseful movie with a twist that you have seen? The Sixth Sense, The Village, Matchstick Men

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Are diamonds really a girl's best friend? No.

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What wouldn't you do for 1 billion dollars? commit murder, permanently harm someone else, permanently harm myself

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What is the worst gift to give to your gf/wife? Don't give her any kind of cleaning/cooking tool. Also, don't give her cash.

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What country's food would u eat if USA's food wasnt ... existed Italian

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Glasses or contacts? I wear contacts during the day and glasses in the evening. The glasses are far more comfortable.

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Sweet Bell Peppers: red, green, orange, or yellow? Which do you prefer? I prefer orange and yellow

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Is Mankind Doomed? In the big picture, I don't think so. I believe the only thing that could really "doom" us would be the collapse of the universe/explosion of the sun/other imminent cosmic disasters. But after that, maybe the whole process will start over again in a cyclical fashion, and we'll come back.

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If you could choose to know everything about one particular subject, what would it be? History. I chose that subject, because it seems like the broadest; I'd know the truth about every event, every little thing that ever happened.

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Letterman, Leno, or Conan? Conan

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Is your hometown famous for anything? Rochester, NY. It's where Susan B. Anthony lived. Also, Kodak.

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What would your porn star name be? (It's the name of your first pet + the street you grew up on.) Scooter Ridgeway

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What is more probable, aliens or God, why? I think the existence of aliens is more probable. This is partly due to my scientific nature, my hesitance to believe in some higher deity, and the way the question is worded. To me, to say that God exists is a very specific statement. To say that God exists is to claim the presence of an omniscient, omnipresent creator. There are many alternative theories to this one. Which to me are more...

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Do you beleive that Machiavelli's book "The Prince" still aplies to modern day politics and warfare? In some ways, yes, at least in a very general sense. The Prince was designed to be a kind of handbook for becoming a successful ruler. He based his precepts on objective observations about the effect of power on human nature, which I don't believe has changed.

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What do you feel is the most heated/debated topic this day in age? When life begins: at conception, birth, or some time in between. That touches on both the abortion debate and the stem cell research debate.

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Thoughts on michael jackson? Billy Jean is not my lover She's just some girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son

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Are Americans really slaves who only think they are free? It's a difficult question to answer, because "freedom" is a relative concept. A situation which one culture views as freedom might be viewed by another culture as slavery and oppression. There is no absolute standard of freedom. Comparatively, at least, my perception is that we enjoy a high degree of freedom. We exercise free speech and a free press; we burn flags; we are not...

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Behind every successful man,there is a woman.Is it right or hav your say? Not necessarily. I don't like the gender-specificity of this question. Sure, behind some successful men there are women. But behind some successful women there are men. Both sexes can achieve equal success. I'd say a more accurate statement would be "Behind every successful person, there is a whole group of family/friends." No one can achieve success purely on his or her...

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What are some things not to do after eating? They say that you shouldn't have your picture taken after eating. It won't be bad for your health, but it's the worst time to have your picture taken because that's when your complexion is most blotchy and flushed. That's what I've heard anyway...

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Who is the most influencial musician of all time? Elvis Presley. He popularized Rock and Roll and was the first white singer to embrace the music commonly associated with African Americans at the time.

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What hairstyles look better on girls with an oblong shape face? Chin length hair will flatter your facial shape by making it look more round. Sideswept bangs also have that effect.

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Ok i have seen the commercial 1,000,000 times and i am sick of seeing them.Has anyone seen the girls gone wild videos? I too am sick of seeing those commercials. I would never, ever ever ever watch those movies. Ever.

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Well, Saddam Hussein has been hanged. Any thoughts? 1. It's really weird to think that a real person has been executed by hanging in this day and age. 2. Similar to Eli's answer: I saw on CNN something about the Baath party swearing revenge and promising "grave consequences" for the U.S. and it freaked me out. 3. Doesn't it seem like his trial was just a BIT hasty? I'm very sure they would have found him...

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Cross your hands so that you right hand is on the left part of the keyboard, etc. Now close your eyes and try to type a sentance. Submit the results and an edited version of what you meant to type. a,jkuil vafvcidj haddi,zvv Translation: "answerbag is addictive" Woah I suck at that!

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Why do men like violence so much? This question is a bit of an unfair generalization. There are men who don't like violence. There are some women who do like violence. Maybe another way to phrase the question would be "Why do people like violence so much?" or "Why does it seem like men are more violent than women?" I don't mean to be gnitpicky. I'm very much a proponent of women's...

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What's your favorite form of poem? Limerick? Haiku? Sonnet. But Haiku is also good.

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When you travelling in a jet plane, why do objects on the ground look as though they are still or moving slowly? You are very far away from the ground. When you see something far away, it looks a lot smaller, right? So imagine that you're in the plane and you see a mile-long road on the ground below. It wouldn't look very long at all. You travel along that road very quickly, but it doesn't seem like you've gone an entire mile because one mile appears to be such a short distance from...

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What does the death of Saddam Hussein accomplish? Maybe it shows that justice will prevail. He was very powerful, oppressive, and widely feared. His death could serve as an example to other murderers and terrorists that they are more fragile than they think, and their threats and acts of violence are ultimately less effective than our system of justice and liberty. That sounded a bit ethnocentric. I didn't mean for it to be that way. ...

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Are you and your partner from different countries and/or do you have different mother tongues? My parents fit that description. My mom was born in Rochester, NY and speaks English as her first language. My father was born in Bonn, Germany and speaks German as his first language.

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Do tag body spray has something to make girls horny A lot of people are quick to dismiss that idea. Personally, I think it may stimulate some kind of psychological/psychosomatic response in females. (or maybe that's just me) Sexual attraction is based strongly on smells that our partners' bodies release that we're may not even be aware of. I don't think it's all that far-fetched that a company would capitalize on that.

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When someone answers a question here, is how a person's answer "looks" really important to you as an AB member? Why or Why not? Kind of. If it's all in caps with no paragraph spaces, then I probably won't take the content very seriously. WHY DO PEOPLE SHOUT INTO THEIR TEXT BOXES????

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What does the word "vale" mean in reference to a recently deceased person? Is it like RIP? Vale is Latin for "goodbye."

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What's your favorite "mockumenary"? Best in Show

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What smell brings back memories for you? My mom always wears Opium perfume, and my dad always wears Royal Copenhagen cologne. Whenever I smell either of them, it makes me think of the times when I've sat on my parents' bed watching my mom do her hair and put on her makeup for a special occasion.

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What do you feel most people's lives are driven by? As a hedonist, I'd say the pursuit of pleasure. However, "pleasure" in the hedonistic sense encompasses a large variety of manifestations: love, self-satisfaction, curiosity, discovery, the internal reward of helping others, passion, security, health, etc. Also, we don't only seek the most immediate source of pleasure; sometimes we can plan out which actions will give us...

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At work I try to be the most polite, helpful listener and non-judgemental person I can be. I try not to offend anyone and try to laugh even when someone's joke isn't funny. Does being too nice lead to being boring and never finding real friends? This is something I've struggled with a little bit, too. It's easy to lose one's personal identity for the sake of agreeability. I actually wrote one of my college essays on something along those lines. I find this quotation relevant: "A 'No' uttered from the deepest conviction is better and stronger than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to...

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What does MC stand for Master of Ceremonies

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Cats or dogs? I prefer cats, personally, but I can definitely see why some people would prefer dogs. My cat is very affectionate, but she's not needy. She's quiet, clean, and sophisticated. I don't have to stop her from eating everything in sight, and I don't have to clean up her drool. Also, she doesn't scare guests when they come to my house. She's very peaceful, and...

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Who would save you? And please don't say god. My mom.

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If you could live in any time period/year (such as 1968, 1941, etc.), what would it be? I think I would want to live in 1964 and see the civil rights movement successfully culminate into the civil rights act. Also, I might be able to get a glimpse at Elvis because he was still alive then.

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How many of you have seen the movie Pulp Fiction? What did you think of it? I've seen it. Honestly, the first time I saw it I didn't really like it all that much, but I do now. It's very deliberate and stylized, and I love the soundtrack. I was in SUCH suspense when Uma Thurman's character was overdosing and John Travolta's character had to give her the adrenaline shot. I also love the scene where the two of them danced in the restaurant....

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Why do people smoke?Does it really help? I think this quesiton can be divided into two sub-questions: 1) Why do people start smoking? 2) Why do people continue to smoke once they've started? People start smoking for a variety of reasons: curiosity, peer pressure, a new image, to feel/appear grown up, to rebel, etc. They continue smoking for a few primary reasons: nicotine is a mind-bogglingly addictive drug,...

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Do you believe in reincarnation? Not really. It's a cool idea, but it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. In my mind, in order for reincarnation to occur, there would have to be a finite number of beings and they each experience an infinite number of lives through the bodies of various organisms. In other words, they change in form but are never destroyed. But then wouldn't it have to be true that at...

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What is the postion that you are in right now while you are on your computer or laptop right now? Lying on my stomach and leaning on my elbows. It's actually not that comfortable...

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What's your favorite kind of cheese? Mozzerella. Admittedly, I'm not much of a cheese connoisseur.

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Is there a food out there that EVERYONE likes? clean drinking water? (not solid FOOD, per se, but it is something edible that we can all seem to agree on)

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FOR WOMEN ONLY TO REPLY: Would you rather have a boyfriend or husband who was a good provider & loyal & a nice guy, but who didn't listen well, or take care of your emotional needs, or someone more ordinary & w/ less money who was very good in that area? I'd have to agree with everyone who has answered so far: the latter. I can earn my own money and provide myself with all the material goods in the world, but it would be good to have an emotional companion.

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What was your favorite disco tune? "Beautiful Life" by Ace of Base. And also "Billy Jean" by Michael Jackson...does that one count as disco?

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Mmmmm... PIZZA! Thin crust or regular? What do you prefer? Deep dish!!!!!

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Do see similarities between old blues music and current "emo" music? Ha! That has never occurred to me before, but I think the argument can definitely be made that there are parallels in content and tone, albeit the difference in timbre.

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What is your favorite type of apple? Red Delicious. Aptly named they are!

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How do women typically react to finding out that a man they are dating has back hair? I wouldn't care. I certainly have imperfections, so I'm glad he has some of his own.

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What's the name for the feeling you get when your significant other cheats on you? Jealousy

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Do you read books for enjoyment? If so, what genre of books do you enjoy (feel free to recommend)? Yes. I mostly read classic novels, but also a few modern ones. I just finished "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath, which was excellent. And before that I read "Slaughterhouse Five" by Kurt Vonnegut, which Elitheeli recommended to me. I enjoyed that one a lot too. I also like reading collections of short stories. May I recommend "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David...

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Who is your favorite British Prime Minister? Margaret Thatcher. It seems like an important theme of her career was her support of capitalism around the globe. She also strikes me as a realist. I don't agree with ALL of her policies, but I admire her for her charisma and conviction. On the other hand, I also know that she had a very polarizing effect on people. In that sense, she kind of reminds me of a conservative version of...

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What color are your eyes? greenish blue

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What are your top 5, all-time greatest songs ever? Tough question! It's hard to pick only five... 1) Overture to Verdi's "La Traviata" 2) Mama Liked the Roses (Elvis Presley) 3) Something Vague (Bright Eyes) 4) Resolution (Miles Davis) 5) Let it Be (The Beatles) There are SO many more of course, but I picked those five to represent my musical tastes.

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Whats your choice,human being or being human? and why..? Being human. We are all human beings no matter what, but being human is something that requires us to embrace and actively practice our humanity.

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Are you afraid of the dark? And why? Sometimes. I guess it's literally a fear of the unknown.

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What is your favorite band that you think I have never heard of? Pink Martini

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I'm bored, Where are you? What time is it? What day Is It? Whats On Tv? What are you doing? I'm in Rochester, New York. It is currently 3:10 am (ouch). It's Sunday I reckon. On TV is a documentary about Leonardo DaVinci. I'm absentmindedly watching it and anwerbagging and talking to my sister and her boyfriend.

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What is your favourite Christmas movie? Love, Actually or Meet Me in St. Louis Neither of them are specifically about christmas, but I consider them Christmas movies because they reach their climaxes at Christmas.

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If there is one thing you wish was never made what would it be and why? Alarm clocks. I hate, despise, loathe, and detest them. And it's not just out of my desire to sleep in; I hate what they do to society. They have turned us into masochistic over-achievers. Can you imagine how different our lives would be without alarm clocks? We would get more sleep, live longer, and be happier. Our entire cultural attitude would be different. It is backwards and unnatural...

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Who do you trust more with a problem ,your mom or dad and why? MOM. Hands down, no hesitation. My dad doesn't understand anything about who I am.

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Goodness gracious, I got a new avatar! Do you approve? I like it a lot. I've grown accustomed to your face. But I also liked that gray mountain range-looking thing. Can you superimpose your face on top of it? PLZZZZZZZZ

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Do you die a little inside when someone uses an apostrophe where it isn't supposed to go? I know that there are more important things to die inside over, but honestly, yes.

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Are you more introverted (focused on your inner world) or more extraverted (focused on other people and the outer world)? I strive to be a mixture of both: sensitive to the plights of others but also self-aware. I think I usually end up leaning toward introversion, because I take what I perceive and internalize it in contemplation.

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Where were you during the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center buildings in New York City? I was in seventh grade algebra class. I think we were learning about the quadratic formula. The history teacher burst through the door and told everyone to come to the library. We went there and watched what was going on on the news.

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Is there a movie you could watch over and over again? American Beauty

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Would you leave a tip even if you thought the waiter or waitress didn't seem to work for it? Yes I'd still feel an obligation to tip him unless he was deliberately nasty to me in some way.

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Who is your favourite Shakespearean character? (why?) Either Helena from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (because I played her in a production of that play when I was in England, and it was the most fun I've ever had with any role. Her lines are chock-full of clever innuendos and rhyming couplets. I relate to her.) or Horatio from "Hamlet" (because he's an awesome friend and he's very reasonable and scholarly).

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If you new the day you were going to die what would be the one thing you would make sure you accomplished before you did? write a novel or memoir

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Do you think Christmas is better than New Years?Or vice versus? Personally, I enjoy Christmas more. But universally and objectively, I'd have to say New Years is better because more people recognize and celebrate New Years than Christmas.

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Does anybody else feel way more emotional than normal during the holidays? Yes. You're not alone. In my case though, I'm not sure it has anything specifically to do with the holidays; it might just be some kind of seasonal affected disorder.

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What would you do for twenty bucks?--LoL tap dance while wearing a chicken suit

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Why does it seem as though today's teens don't care about the things of God? I think teens have always had a reputation for rebelling against the beliefs of their parents. So maybe it's not a new thing. Also, educational practices have changed a lot in recent generations. Most schools have come to emphasize evolution, the big bang, the scientific method, and religious neutrality. So I guess that could be an explanation. I think an interesting turning point in...

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Would you kiss the same sex for $100,000,000,000,000? Hell yes.

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What is normal? lamron backwards

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What is your favourite thing to do on a day off? Sleep in until noon

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Are you normal? I certainly hope not! How boring would that be?

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WalMart, Target, Sears, KMart, CostCo, others: Where do you prefer to shop? jc penney

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What street sign best descibes you? You are here

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How can I play my trombone with better phrasing and not have to sacrifice my tone quality or sound? I have a bit of trouble since I am a rather small person. My advice would be to plan out very carefully when you will take your breaths and write it in the music. If I don't do that, I always forget at least one and end up taking a breath where I shouldn't. Also, you might try adjusting your embouchure. A lot of air can be wasted through sloppy embouchure. I'm a sax player, myself, but I think this applies to all wind instruments....

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Would you support a 20% raise for WalMart workers, if it meant a 10% increase in the prices you paid? This is really an economics question. WalMart is irrelevant. No. It would take a hell of a lot more than a 20% blanket pay raise for me to shop at WalMart. I would also require less exploitation of female and minority employees, and, as finebalance alluded to, less managerial corruption.

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Do you believe that YOU are (are defined by) any or all of the following? 1. Race 2. Cultural Ethnicity 3. Gender 4. Sexuality 5. Age 6. Religion 7. Political Party I identify myself very strongly with numbers 3,5,6, and 7. Especially my gender.

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If you could go back in time and tell ONE THING to a younger "you", what would you tell and which former you would you tell? I would tell my four year old self "ERIKA PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DON'T CUT YOUR OWN HAIR!" I was nearly bald, and I had a really short haircut for the remainder of my childhood.

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What band do you think that has a sound that could never be matched? The Beatles And Elvis Presley (of course he's not a BAND, but he's a musical artist for whom, in my humble opinion, there can be no replacement)

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Have your parents told you that they love you more or less than ten times in your life? Many more. Especially my mom.

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Do you love someone more than yourself? Yes, my mother.

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If your life was a movie, what one would it be? If my life were a movie, it would be "Dead Poets Society"

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As a non English speaker,I still do not know the exact meaning of "common sense". Someone help me giving me several examples of how using this concept in writings and conversations. Ahh good old idiomatic expressions. "Common sense" is supposed to refer to the practical judgement we use to make everyday decisions. It cannot be taught; it's just something everyone is supposed to have. Some examples off the top of my head: It's "common sense" not to eat something that smells or looks rotten. It's "common sense" not to...

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Take your choice. Would you rather live in a Communist country, a Socialist one, or a capitalist democracy? Why? I think socialism is the way to go when executed correctly. What I'm about to say is an oversimplification, but it seems like a delicate compromise between the oppressiveness of communism and the extreme inequality intrinsically linked to capitalism. It manages to preserve the social freedom of its citizens while simultaneously ensuring some degree of economic stability. (Specifically, I...

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Will I get over my gf that I love very much if she breaks up with me.How should I deal with it.I am 13. I know it seems completely hopeless, but trust me, you will move on some day, your broken heart will heal, and it will get easier. You probably don't believe me right now, because a lot of time needs to pass. I totally get it. And anyone who says that middle school/teenage relationships don't matter or aren't serious or whatever might be a little insensitive to the situation. It...

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What are your favorite quotes? "Si usted tiembla con indignación en cada injusticia, entonces es un camarada de mio." -Che Guevara It means "If you tremble with indignation at every injustice, then you are a comrade of mine."

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Why don't girls ever believe what you say to them? We do believe what you say sometimes. Other times, we think that you're just telling us what you think we want to hear.

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My girlfriend keeps email this other guy. She always puts lots of kisses and she says she loves him on the end. Weve been going out for a while and i talked to her and she said shes not cheating on me but im not sure still. What do you guys think? I think it's important for females with boyfriends to maintain their platonic male friends, and vice versa. I also doubt, from the limited amount that I know about your situation, that she's physically cheating on you. However, it seems that she is being extremely insensitive and disrespectful toward you. She knows that it bothers you, and it's not like she can't continue...

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SHOULD THERE BE A MINIMUM AGE THAT GIRLS ARE ALLOWED TO GET PREGNANT? OR MAYBE A LICENSE? On one hand, it is pretty scary to think about the fact that anyone whatsoever is allowed to create and mold another human being. However, I agree with Painful Ginsu's point that your proposed law probably wouldn't be popularly supported. It would also be very difficult to enforce. I think the closest we have come to this law is the law against statutory rape (which, in my state at...

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What is love? ...baby don't hurt me don't hurt me no more! (sorry I couldn't resist the song reference) Seriously though, I wouldn't even know how to begin to answer this question.

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Do you have snow on the ground where you live right now and if yes, how much? Sadly no

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Can you finish this sentence? I have a _____ in my _____. spring; step

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Which Harry Potter book is your favorite? The Half Blood Prince

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Are you any good at debate or public speaking? Yeah. I'm on my school's speech and debate team. I was a finalist at states last year.

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Who else feels that many of the questions asked on AB are simply someone's English, History, or some other homework assignment? Yeah it certainly seems like it

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What is the best line/scene from Family Guy? I like when Peter injures his leg and then clutches it and gasps in pain for like five minutes straight. That's the real genius behind family guy: when they drag things out way too long. I also like the song that the barbershop quartet sings about getting a vasectomy.

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Overall, what do you think the best country in the world is? I can't say which is the absolute best, but I know that the U.S. is the best place for me.

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Why does the flow of gasoline through the hose and nozzle of a gas pump produce a static charge? xprofessor's answer is a really good one and right on the mark, but I've also heard another explanation of this phenomenon. I assume that your question pertains to the act of filling your car's gas tank. The static charge can come from when you get out of the car and your clothes rub against the back and bottom of your seat. Usually, the charge is dissipated when you close...

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Do you believe in the concept of original sin inherited from Eve and Adam? Not for a second.

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When running track and feild does leg muscles really matter? For most events, yes. However, some field events such as discus and shotput rely more on your deltoids, triceps, and biceps.

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If you could pick one thing to give an alien race to represent all of humanity, what would it be and why? A piano. I think it's the culmination of our most meaningful accomplishments.

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Does bad spelling or bad grammar irritate you more? Incorrect grammar annoys me more. I'm sorry to say this, and it's one of my flaws, but I really do judge you when you use bad grammar. I can't help it. I'm sorry.

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Do you belive were slowly slipping back into the dark ages? No. I'm no idealist, but I am an optimist. I believe we are in a wonderful new age of amazing technological, societal, and cultural advancement. Many people say the world is about to end what with global warming and impending nuclear wars, but hasn't the world ALWAYS been about to end with one crisis or another? I acknowledge these dangers, but I think we're far from slipping...

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If you had to choose one abilty to lose which would it be, deaf or blind. Why? I think deaf people have an easier time of continuing their day to day practical affairs without letting their handicap get in the way. (They can read lips, use sign language, etc.) However, they have no way to experience music, which is tragic. On the other hand, blind people are unable to appreciate color. It's a really tough call, but I think I'd rather be deaf.

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Do you believe in affirmative action? I believe in it in that I don't doubt its existence. However, I don't approve of it. I don't feel that it is anything different from reverse racism. It's good to have diversity in offices/colleges, but to make the discrimination based on skin color is wrong. A better idea would be to base admission advantages on socioeconomic status rather than race. That way, diversity...

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I'm 25 years old, single and no kids, am I abnormal to some people? Not to me. You don't need a husband to enjoy your 20s or your 30s or your 40s for that matter! Power to ya.

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Which almost extinct animal would you regret the loss of most? Panda

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I just "found" (yes, legally) a few thousand dollars. I am going to go to college soon. I will not need it for at least a year, though. How can I maximize its interest rate safely while minimizing the negative effect it'll have on my financial aid offers? Well, being the charitable person that I am, I guess I could always hold onto it for a while...

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What is your favorite brand of bottled water? Do you think there is a difference in taste? I like Dasani. It seems sweeter and...wetter?

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What area code are you in right now? 585

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I am 30 years old. Is it too late to become a master of any martial art? Not at ALL. It's never too late for anything. Also, when I was sixteen, I got my black belt in Taekwondo, and the guy who got his after me was like forty two or something.

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What are your favorite quotes? Si usted tiembla con indignación en cada injusticia, entonces es un camarada de mio. -Che Guevara (It means: "If you tremble with indignation at every injustice, then you are a comrade of mine.")

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Does ones looks affect how people treat eachother? Inevitably, yes.

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What do you believe or hold most dear that, if proved to be wrong or a lie, would shake you to your core? Besides my belief that there is no god, I'd have to say my belief that I, my family, my friends, and my perceived world really do exist.

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Why do people rate some questions bad? I thought there was no such thing as a stupid question... I am in complete agreement with you. I hate when someone downrates a question I've asked.

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Have you ever been tempted to do bad drugs? and why? I've really wondered what it would be like, especially after seeing this in psychology class. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/addiction/drugs/mouse.cfm Don't those mice look happy? But I'll probably never end up trying it. It's not who I am.

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If you could have superpowers, what kind of powers would you chose? To control time. Then I could see the future, see the past, change the past, and remain in any single moment as long as I wanted.

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I'm starting a new planet and need some help with the rules. Any suggestions? Absolute equality of opportunity and legal treatment, regardless of gender, race, or religion. Also, freedom of speech.

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Is organized religion today good or bad? Some organized religious groups do wonderful acts of community service. They help the impoverished, tutor the illiterate, and advise the confused. So in those ways, organized religion in highly beneficial to our society. On the other hand, religion in general can cause people to become fanatical about their beliefs, reject scientific advancements, and try to foist their beliefs on others....

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Do you think that human sacrifice is wrong? My personal belief is that it is wrong. But I guess it would be hypocritical for me to say that, because I like to consider myself a moral relativist. Of course, in some societies, human sacrifice would be seen as a necessary and sacred practice to appease some divine being. Although I don't believe in that stuff, who am I to say they're wrong? What do I know?

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Do you think that advertising plays an important role in how teenagers think? Yes very much so. We are constantly bombarded with images and sound bytes telling us who we should be and what we should want. Advertising has cultivated an extreme shallowness in our society, as well as an epidemic of material desire. It also shapes what we have come to know as the "american dream." That being said, I think advertising influences people of all ages, not just...

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What is more refreshing for you. Thirsty and drinking something, or being hungry then eating something? the former

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How many here own an iPod? I have a blue ipod nano.

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What's your favorite flag? Ideologically, the American flag. Aesthetically, the Japanese flag.

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What are some good burns in a different language? please include translation El burro sabe más que tú. Spanish. It literally translates to "The donkey knows more than you." They use it to call each other dumbasses. Va faccia la merda in vostro cappello. Italian for "Go shit in your hat."

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Would you rather explore the deepest depths of the sea or the vastness of space? I'm gonna agree with Tommee...the vastness of space

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What makes you happy when you are stressed out? Petting my kitty

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Am I crazy for thinking that Steve Carell is attractive? No you're not crazy! He's hilariously charming. Very attractive.

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Did you love Waiting for Guffman? you KNOW I did! I like the part where Corky is on the phone and he says "Well then I just hate you and I hate your ass face!" Rachelle does a really good impression of that part.

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Do you like Pink Floyd? Yes! I do! I like "Comfortably Numb"

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Which do you like, Pepsi or Coke? Pepsi for me, hands down

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What do you consider as the ''clasic's'' (in movies)? Gone with the Wind, Citizen Kane, Some Like It Hot, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Singin' in the Rain, It's a Wonderful Life, etc. Those are the first few that come to mind, anyway.

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What is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? The pandas at the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington D.C.

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Do you like candycanes? PLEASE ANSWER! Honestly, no. They're too sweet and sticky and they get really sharp when you suck on them.

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Why is it that what goes around comes around? In the big picture, I think so.

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Does anyone know what 'yahweh' means? Yes. It's one of the names for God, transliterated from the Tetragrammaton, commonly rendered "Jehova"

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What email provider do you have? Gamil? Hotmail? Yahoo? Your own domain (elilies.com, for example)? AOL.com? I've used yahoo and hotmail. I found yahoo a lot better.

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Do you use MySpace? Regrettably, yes.

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I feel a little nauseated. Whatever shall I do? saltine crackers and ginger ale

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What is the kindest thing another person has ever done for you?. When my mom gave birth to me

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What is your favorite pizza topping if you can have as many things as you want on it? Pesto and Tomato chunks

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What is your favorite Xmas color (red, green, white)? White

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If your mate was 'cheating' on you would you rather catch them red handed or have them tell you? Why? Catch them red handed. That way, he doesn't have time to plan out his excuse and I won't be tempted to forgive him.

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Do women today still call themselves feminist? Yes...at least I do

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What/who influences you the most? What: the movie Dead Poets Society Who: Henry David Thoreau

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If you saw a woman with her skirt tucked into her panty hose walking down the street, would you point it out to her? Yes

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For Harry Potter readers, do you think that Dumbledore really died in the sixth book, why or why not? Yeah I think he's dead. J.K. Rowling can kill him off without having to permanently stop using him. He can always reappear in his pensieve. Also, he might have a horcrux lying around somewhere. Basically, yes I think he's dead, but in the world of Harry Potter, being dead isn't as big a deal.

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Does anyone else like the tv show Lost? YES

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What one thing could you not live without? The ability to speak

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What song or piece of music gives you the goosebumps "Something Vague" by Bright Eyes "If I Can Dream" by Elvis Presley "For No One" by The Beatles Beethoven's violin sonata in F

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What is your favorite letter in the English alphabet and why? L It's elegant

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Who's your favourite literary villain? Mr. Squeers from Nicholas Nickelby

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Who is your favorite author? I have two: Charles Dickens and George Orwell

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Are moral values relative or absolute? Ahh good old absolutism vs. relativism. I'm a moral relativist. I believe that it is very dangerous and arbitrary to set absolute moral standards, because there are always exceptions, different perspectives, and other interpretations. On the other hand, there are general things that seem to be universally wrong: rape, torture, etc. We had a discussion about this in my philosophy and...

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What do you care about and what could you care less about? I care about civil rights, peace, love, and freedom. I don't care about sports. (There are other things I care and don't care about; these are just the first things that came to mind.)

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I am a Japanese man. "Sunrise, Sunset" sung in "Fiddler on the Roof" is my favorite song. What does the part of its lyrics "Is there a canopy in store for me?" mean? I know what a canopy is. I want to know what this does part exactoly imply? What a great song! That lyric is sung by Hodel and Perchik, neither of whom are married yet. Hodel is watching her sister get married and is wondering if she will get married, too. In this case, canopy means an ornamental cloth hanging over an altar.

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A Tale of Two Cities (Dickens), 1984 (Orwell), Animal Farm (Orwell), The Stranger (Camus), The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Chobsky), In Dubious Battle (Steinbeck)

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If you could spend Christmas with one person and do whatever you want (PLEASE guys, try to keep it relatively clean!) who would it be and what would you do? I would spend it with Elvis Presley (back from the dead, preferably). We would sit on a really soft carpet in front of a fireplace and he would sing and play the guitar for me.

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What are you top five favorite or most useful software programs? Firefox 2 Microsoft Word Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Musicmatch Jukebox

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What kind of car do you drive? Saturn Vue

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Will you share a serious poem on Answerbag that you've written? I reside silently in the bittersweet stillness of an alley cat neither young nor old dying satisfied among the flies and roses. I prefer prose, but that was my feeble attempt at a poem when my cat died.

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What books have made you cry? Where the Red Fern Grows, Flowers for Algernon, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (I know, I know), A Tale of Two Cities, and Our Town (a play, not a book)

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Has December been unusually warm where you live? Yes it's about 54 degrees Farenheit right now. Usually it's around 30.

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What's your favourite song to sing in the shower? Se Tu M'ami (It's an Italian Aria)

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Do you ever feel like some responces on AB go too far (to where you feel offended)? Or do I need to grow a thicker skin? Yeah I feel that way sometimes, too. You're not alone. I think people lose their inhibitions when they're online, so they end up saying hurtful things that they would never say face to face.

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If I were a genie and could grant you two (not three) wishes, what would they be? CAN NOT be "special powers" or money! 1) World peace 2) More wishes!

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Is is normal to want to have a threesome with 2 girls but not a girl and another guy? If your wife wants another guy instead of a girl? Of course it's normal. If you're a heterosexual male, you'd much rather sleep with two girls than share one girl with another guy. However, on the flip side, assuming your wife is a heterosexual female, isn't it normal for her to want a threesome with two guys instead of sharing one guy with another girl? This is why I think threesomes can't work without creating...

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What does the name DEMETRIUS MEAN It means "devotee of Demeter" (Demeter is the Greek goddess of the harvest)

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What is your favorite salad dressing? Thousand Island

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What are your initials? ELJ

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Who is your favorite President of the United States? Jimmy Carter

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How do I prepare for a huge and intense chess match tomorrow? My recommendation is to make sure you get enough sleep tonight. Also, don't let nerves get in your way; then you can be completely focused on the task at hand.

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Did any of you guys like that TV show, Arrested Development? Yeah I did. They shouldn't have taken it off the air.

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If you could pick one celebrity to become for only one day, who would it be and why? Beyonce...I want to feel what it's like to sing like that

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Conservative, Liberal, Moderate or Libertarian? Libertarian

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What movie scared the pants off of you? Psycho

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Can teenage kids actually fall in love and mean it? I think it's possible. Many teenagers think they're in love at least. Is there really a difference between being and love and thinking you're in love? It's all about perception.

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What was the last DVD you watched? V for Vendetta It was really good

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What are you getting for christmas? Sound cancelling headphones

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Interested in demographics of users. Are you above or below 25 years of age? Below

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If you had the money now would you pay for any plastic surgery procedure? If you care to share what you would pay to change, feel free to share. I'd just go to a plastic surgeon and say "You are an artist, and I am your canvas."

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What is your favorite dog breed? pomeranians

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P.F Chengs, what do you think of the food? Yummy

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THE FIRST STATE TO RATIFY THE CONSTITUTION WAS Delaware

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Why am I here? Maybe you aren't

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Which do you like, Pepsi or Coke? Pepsi

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What cartoon character do you think you are like? Daffy Duck

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How long is your commute in the mornings- to work or school? half hour by car

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Have you ever thought up of a crazy idea or thought? Sure. I think up all kinds of crazy crap. When my class trip went to Mexico, I came up with a really weird conspiracy theory that Mexico didn't actually exist and we were just in some Spanish-speaking part of Texas. A thought also crossed my mind once that everything I've ever learned in history class was just made up. There are more examples, and those probably aren't me at my...

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Who is your favorite male singer of any era? Without a doubt, Elvis Presley

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What does your insides look like? Really gross, not how you'd imagine from the diagrams.

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Do you think kids shouldnt be able to drive unless they have graduated from high school? and if they didnt graduate do u think they shouldnt get there license till 21? I'd like to preface my answer by saying that I am greatly concerned about issues of road safety and the fact that teenagers do, as inexperienced drivers, have many car accidents. However, my ideological, gut feeling is that it is wrong to make this discrimination based on age. I'm seventeen and a very careful, responsible driver. I think a better option would be to have stricter...

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If you could show the world- what. You see in your eyes. What world would they see? A world of mind-boggling contradictions

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Who was the last person you hugged? my mom

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Do you like using the new arrivals? Yes very much so

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What number would this be (1,000,000^2)!...? 1,000,000,000,000

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What is money to you? a societal necessity

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Do rites of passage still exist Today? Yes. Some examples that we can all probably relate to include learning to ride a bike, the first time your parents let you stay home by yourself without a babysitter, getting your drivers license, graduating high school, etc.

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Do you think that because I don't have a relationship with a guy that I would jump to the next closest person I know? Not necessarily. You can have a perfectly happy, successful, fulfilling life even if you're single for a while. In fact, I'd even recommend it. It's important to realize that you don't need another person to validate your existence.

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Do you judge a book by it's cover? Admittedly, yes. Sometimes.

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Whats your favorite position to sleep in (alone or not!)? On my right side, curled in the fetal position

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This is a stupid question, but how can I stop being annoyed by noises such as other people heavily breathing, or eating noisily? It really bugs me! It's not a stupid question. I can relate. Whenever my dad eats ice cream, he breathes really loudly through his nose and snorts. It's a strange phenomenon. I know he probably doesn't do it on purpose, but it makes my skin crawl. I guess I just overcome it by tuning it out or by remembering that we all have flaws, and there are probably things I do that make him feel the same way.

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What will you never believe in? I should be careful using the word never, but I don't think I'll ever believe in heaven or hell as literal destinations of the afterlife.

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What is your favourite musical? oooooooooklahoma! (call me corny, but that's honestly my favorite)

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Do you like The Beatles? Beach Boys? Oldies music? Yes very much. My favorite "oldies" music is The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Buddy Holly.

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Do you think Answebag is more addicting then Myspace? Hell yes

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What is the best book you ever read? For me, it's a tie between "A Tale of Two Cities" and "1984"

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If you were a talking doughnut, then what would you say? Yeah, that's right...I'm a doughut. Wanna make somethin' of it?

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What is your favorite old movie? Two favorites: "Some like it Hot" and "The Apartment"

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If you could go up to George Bush and say anything you wish, what would you say? Hello Mr. President. What's your take on separation of church and state? (I don't know if I'd really have the guts to say that, but that's what I'd really like to talk to him about)

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If you could steal one piece of art from a museum and get away with it to hang in your house(not sell), what would it be? provide pic if possible I saw a painting last year at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. It was huge; it took up almost an entire wall. I think the artist's name was Rami, and it was called "Pleasures of the Deep" or something (I really wish I could remember). Anyway, at first glance the painting is aesthetically pleasing and very detailed. But then when you study it more, and it's really...

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What is your favorite thing to order in McDonalds? Gonna have to agree with Janeel here. Mcnuggets and fries with ketchup.

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Without suffering, would there be no compassion? oooh! Interesting question. I suppose that without suffering, compassion would be come obsolete. We wouldn't need it.

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Why do people elect corrupt politicians when they know they are corrupt? Maybe the electorate believes that all politicians are corrupt, so they try to vote for the least corrupt choice. OR another theory is that people vote for politicians who they think will be corrupt in their favor. Also, I'd like to add that I am of the opinion that most politicians are not corrupt. They are honest public officials trying to serve their communities. It's a tough...

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Why is it on talk shows the guest almost always sits to the hosts right? Is there a reason for this. Ellen mentioned this the other day but didn't give a real answer. Here is my theory. It is out of respect to the guest. We read from right to left, therefore maybe we also view our televisions from right to left. Putting the guest to the right or "first" makes it clear that the guest is the most important.

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Does anyone want to join the No Answer Left Behind club? The only requirement is that you go back and answer an unanswered question that is at least three pages back in the unanswered questions list every day. Sure! That's a cool idea.

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How is it that the Earth is spinning at around 70,000 mph and we dont feel or notice it? All movement is relative. We don't feel like we're moving because the ground we walk on and everything around us is moving at the exact same speed.

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Does spending too much time with yo boyfriend/girlfriend causes problems? Yes. Eli's reasons are certainly true; if you spend too much time with your boyfriend/girlfriend, your platonic friendships will suffer. Spending too much time together can cause problems within the relationship itself as well. Constantly being around one another might make your time together less special. You may get bored or annoyed with one another, and all of the mystery about the...

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What's the catchiest way to answer the phone? When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, he intended the greeting to be "Ahoy" I like the part in the movie "Elf" where he answers the phone, "Buddy the elf. What's your favorite color?"

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If you could have superpowers, what kind of powers would you chose? To control time.

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If you had to choose between having Stewie or Bart as your child, who would you choose? bart...he may be troublesome, but at least he wouldn't try to kill me.

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Whos your daddy and what does he do? Klaus. He's a mechanical engineer.

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Do you prefer cake or pie? cake. yellow cake with chocolate frosting. mmmmmm

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Which are better as pets, birds or fish? Fish...birds smell bad

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Do you agree with stem cell research? Why or why not? In addition to the wonderful answers given by seaofgrass and drublic, I'd also like to add my two cents. 1) A ban on federal funding of stem cell research is, as far as I'm concerned, an egregious violation of separation of church and state. 2) To oppose stem cell research is backwards, primitive, and counter-progressive. I bet that many people who oppose stem cell research...

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What is your preferred form of artistic expression? theatre

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What would your first word as a toddler be if you could pick? peace

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What movie has released the best Soundtrack? Marie Antoinette Spider Man 2 Gone with the Wind

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What religion (or lack of religion) do you follow and why? I suspect that I'm an atheist, but officially I call myself an agnostic because what do I know?

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What's the cutest thing you've ever heard a kid say? "Every day there's a morning."

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What is the signifigance of November 11 in the Islamic world? Yaser Arafat's date of birth

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Does anybody know a song with similies and methaphor? I am a rock I am an island...that's a metaphor from a song by Simon and Garfunkel. Happiness is a warm gun (another metaphor, this one's from The Beatles) I love you like a fat kid loves cake (A simile in a song by 50 Cent)

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What is your favorite Simpsons quote? This was from the episode where they found that skeleton, and everyone thought it was an angel but Lisa disagreed: Moe: Well if you're so sure about what it AIN'T, how about telling us what it AM?

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I'm 45 years old 6'5 decent looking (Young for my age) Very healthy, work-out daily, A great career. What is the reason women don't want to stay in a relationship. Part 2- Why is it so difficult to meet a decent partner that wants a long term relationship Millions of women are asking the same question about men. You'll find each other!

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Where do you live? Rochester, NY 12:26 am

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What was a stupid decison you made recently (or in your life) To spend hours on end on Answerbag today instead of working on my college essays...

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I'm gay, and I want to know the truth on the amount of people on average who are okay with it and who have a problem with it. Thoughts? Honestly, I have no problem whatsoever with homosexuality or bisexuality. I'll admit that I don't know very many gay men, so sometimes when I'm around them, I'm scared that I'll accidentally say something stupid or create an awkward situation. Despite my potential social clumsiness, I don't mind gay people and I am a passionate advocate of gay rights.

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How would you rate your own looks on a scale from 1-10? Eli does have the best eyebrows ever.

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How would you rate your own looks on a scale from 1-10? I'm third from the left in the second pic. My avatar is also a picture of me, although I've had my hair cut since then. I find looks hard to quantify...it's all relative. I'm not particularly fond of my appearance though. You'll notice that all my pictures are slightly angled toward the left. That's purposeful.

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When my boyfriend and I first moved in together, he did all of the cooking and cleaning. We fought about it and now I do everything. Is it wrong for me to want him to help? No that is not unreasonable. They key is balance. As you said, at first he was the one doing all the work and now you're the one doing all the work. Ideally, there would be a situation where you were each doing some of the work. That would be fair.

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Have you ever hade sex? do you want to? nope

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If you had to name your newborn child after a part of the human body, what would you choose? Dick

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If you had to come back as an animal what would you be and why? I'm tempted to say a bird, because then I would be able to fly. However, then I remind myself that they're filthy creatures and I'm terrified of them. So I'd have to agree with Eli. Housecat is the way to go.

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Women, what's the first thing you notice in a man? Whether or not he has good hygiene. I'm only slightly compulsive about cleanliness :)

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What is the best state in the US? New York (admittedly, we do have high taxes and unemployment, but I love the general culture of the state)

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Which site will tell me how beautiful almost every college's campus is? www.princetonreview.com is also good. It has ranks of like "10 best campuses" and stuff

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My man admitted to me that he fantasizes about women other than me when pleasuring himself. This bothers me greatly. Should it? I think it's fairly normal for men to OCCASIONALLY think about other women while they're in a relationship. However, I don't think it's okay that he told you. Why would he tell you that other than to make you jealous and make you feel bad about yourself? That was extremely insensitive of him.

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Is there a certain time of the year that we find Paranormal activity at its highest or is it the same all year 'roud? No. It's equally non-existent all year round.

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Does anyone believe in ghosts? No. I'm a very scientific person. I'm neither religious nor superstitious. I believe that when you're dead, you're dead. Your consciousness no longer exists. You remain only in the memories of those who knew you when you were alive.

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Do you have new years resolutions already? Same ones I have every year. Lose weight and be happy.

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If you got into all the Ivy League colleges and M.I.T. and CalTech, and if cost was not an issue, which would you attend and why? As an undergraduate: Brown. They allow their students an unbelievable amount of freedom in choosing their own academic paths. Also, they have the happiest students in America according to Princeton Review. As a graduate student: Yale. I'd do their masters program in theatre. The campus has awesome architecture. And it's arguably the most prestigious university in the country.

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I want to get pregnant.i tried 12 times nothing happened can i have tips on how to. Keep track of your monthly cycle and take advantage of the days when you are ovulating. (There are also fertility monitors you can buy to check when you are ovulating). Also, make sure your husband/boyfriend switches from briefs to boxers if he hasn't already done so. If these suggestions don't work, or you've already tried them, you should see a fertility specialist. They...

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How many countries have you visited thoughout your life? U.S., Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Germany, and England. I guess that'd be 6. I'm also going to Scotland in the spring.

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What's a stereotype? A set of traits commonly thought to belong to a group as a whole, even if all of the individuals of that group don't exude those traits. For example, you could make the generalization that the stereotypical politician is a fat, white-haired, caucasian male. However, politicians can also be female, african-american, young, and thin. Hope my answer was helpful.

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How much do you weigh? Too much.

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What is your favorite fantasy book or series? Harry Potter

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What's your favorite addiction? Candy, drugs, books...? chapstick

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I'm a senior in high school, but people assume that I'm not because of my appearence. How can I change my appearance to look older? My sister has a similar problem. She's 20, but everyone thinks she's younger because she's very short. If you're a guy, my advice is to shy away from wearing t-shirts; instead, wear collared, button down shirts. Also, carry yourself with maturity. You might consider saying things like "good morning" or "good afternoon" instead of "hi." ...

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Your view on whether an artificial tree or real one is the best for the holidays. A lot of people choose to use artificial trees because they don't want to harm the environment by cutting down a real tree. These people are admirable for doing something that they think will protect the environment. However, my family traditionally gets a real tree. My logic is that artificial trees will damage the environment more in the long run, because they come from factories...

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What is your answerbag rank? 89 currently

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What do you get a 17 year old for christmas? Depends on if the seventeen year old is male or female. Good gender-neutral gifts might be ipod accessories, itunes gift cards, dvds, or concert tickets.

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I am having feelings for my boyfriends best friend and i know i shouldnt but i cant help the way i feel. and im a nice girl and could never cheat on anybody and i like my boyfriend so much but i cant help to notice his best friend. i dont know what to do I think this is a very normal thing to be experiencing. How long have you been with your boyfriend? Perhaps this could be evidence of some boredom with the relationship. In any case, it's perfectly normal and okay to think about other guys; have you ever thought that maybe your boyfriend has been attracted to your best friend at some point? It is normal for boyfriends and girlfriends to...

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Provide a factual situation of an unreasonable seizure of goods on the grounds that the search was BEYOND the scope of validly issued warrant. The supreme court case Mapp vs. Ohio

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Why are teenagers sometimes so cruel to each other? As a teenager, I'd have to say that my observation is that most acts of cruelty are the result of insecurity. All teenagers are insecure on some level or another. I'd also like to add that while teenagers may be cruel to one another, so are children and adults.

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When did people started using "me" instead of "I" at the beginning of sentences and why? Many English speakers have a poor grasp of the rules of grammar, especially when it comes to the difference between the objective case (me) and the nominative case (I). People generally go by what "sounds right." Of course, it sounds silly to say "me like dogs" but it's harder for people to rely on something "sounding right" when it comes to compound subjects....

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Do you prefer whole milk, 2%, 1%, skim or other? skim

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Is your soul technically a body part? It depends on your definition of "soul." My personal interpretation is that one's soul is comprised of memories, thoughts, beliefs, and personality traits. If you take this definition to be true, then you could say that the soul is present in the sodium and glucose molecules in the brain.

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Is it possible to download music from CDs to an ipod nano WITHOUT itunes? I don't think so.

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Have you ever kissed someone shortly after they threw up, and if so how gross was it? yes. well actually he kissed me. it was utterly disgusting.

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How will you leave your mark in life? Hopefully by writing a novel and/or running for public office.

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Do you think people should trust their intuition? Sometimes it can be helpful in situations of protecting your personal safety. I'd say that I think people should trust their intuition, but not rely on it. There are some situations in which using just your intuition or gut feeling can lead to a flippant decision. It is better to rely on your powers of reasoning and logic.

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Real Christmas tree this year or fake? Real

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What language would you like to speak and why? Would you go the country that spoke this language? I wish I could speak Italian. That's because I love opera, and I would love to see the architecture and famous works of art in Italy. Not to mention that I love Italian food.

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If you could offer your own personal advice on a great place to just sit and think, where would this place be and why is this place preferable to you? Bathtub. It's a warm, moist, enclosed, womb-like environment where you can be alone and not be distracted by anything.

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What thing(s) do you like best about yourself? This can be physical or other attributes. My friendliness.

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Do you think ascots should make a comeback? Definitely.

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My wife insists I make a Christmas wish-list, but I'm having a tough time. What should I want? My mom has a similar problem She always has trouble telling us what she wants for christmas. She says that she doesn't want anything that will clutter our house, need to be tried on, taken back, or cleaned up after. Maybe the fact that you don't know what to ask for shows that you are unbound by material desires. A good non-material gift might be something like tickets to a concert or...

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Why is it that when you are waiting for something very important, the mailman is always late? Haver you ever heard the expression "A watched pot never boils"? Maybe that's applicable in this situation.

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Why am I such an idiot, always doing such stupid things? We all have moments of idiocy...don't be so hard on yourself. Also, I'm sure there are times when you have done or thought something very intelligent.

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My fave Led Zep song is Kashmir, whats yours? Stairway to Heaven

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Has anyone had cataract surgery- Both eyes at the same time (bilateral) My grandfather did that. He was very very pleased with the result, and he noticed the improvement almost immmediately.

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Do u think Blondes really are dumber? No. I resent that stereotype.

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Who sings the more popular version of "landslide" dixie chicks or fleetwood mac? Dixie Chicks

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Has life been this dull and culterally dead all throughout history, or is it a recent thing? I don't think life has ever been culturally dull, nor do I think it is culturally dull today.

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What are the four conic sections? circle, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola

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What the grossest thing you've ever seen? My friend throwing up into his plate at lunch one day in the cafeteria.

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My wife won't show me her stomach when we make love, it's been four years now how can I help free her this insecurity? Maybe you can't. No matter how many times you tell her that she's beautiful no matter what her stomach looks like, she's still bombarded with thousands of images in magazines, commercials, billboards, catalogs, etc. of super-skinny models with flat stomachs or six-pack abs. I can certainly relate to your wife's feelings; I'm very self conscious about my stomach as well.

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Which avatar is better, a red box or a black box? I like the red one.

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Are you superstitious and what of? I'm a very rational person, so I like to think that I'm not superstitious. However, sometimes if I think about it too much, I spook myself into thinking that it's bad luck to say bad things about the dead. (I don't believe in ghosts or anything, it's just a silly little paranoia I have).

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If you could make up any ficitious product that could do anything you want what would you sell? My product is a chip that is implanted in the brain and you can use it to download knowledge. Then, the entire educational process would take like four minutes, and it would be permanent (no memory loss).

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Why should I learn math? Mathematics is an extremely useful field in everyday life. It is the basis of physics, chemistry, and (arguably) biology, not to mention architecture, economic studies, and business. Also, a more ideological answer is that mathematics is a field that has been developing for thousands of years. If everyone in our generation decided not to learn math, all of that discovery and progress would...

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How old are you? 17 and 0

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Are there any problems with constantly refilling regular plastic water bottles with home filtered water? I have heard that it is not advisable to do so. Those plastic water bottles are intended for one-time use only. Afer a certain amount of time, the plastic can start to deteriorate and contaminate the refilled water.

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What is the most unusual thing you have ever used duct tape for? I made a wallet out of it.

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If I ask everyone hear to write their congressman to do something about global warming(America's pollution level), would you do it? Yup. I already did. I wrote to her about global warming.

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I sumtimes get a dull ache between my heart and throat. What can this be? I used to get that sometimes, too. For me, it was heartburn, but I didn't realize that's what heartburn felt like. Next time you have that feeling, see if taking Tums helps. If not, maybe your problem is different from mine.

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Whats the best thing that has happened to you today? I got an A on both my AP European History test and my AP calculus quiz.

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I like another guy, but I have a boyfriend that I've been going out with for more then a year. I love him so much still and DONT want to break up, but i feel like I'm betraying him.. am I? It's very normal to think about other men when you're in a relationship. It's not betrayal; it's biology. At some point in your relationship, your boyfriend has probably been attracted to other women, too. However, I don't think these feelings should be shared, because they can make your partner feel insecure or jealous. As long as you are faithful to one another,...

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Do you think that women are more capable of telling the truth in a relationship than men? No. I don't think gender has anything to do with truthfulness in a relationship.

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In the future, once mankind is able to successfully colonize other planets, how will ownership be established? Will it be first come first serve? Have rules been made regarding ownership? If not, how do you think it should be handled? Good question. I was wondering about that the other day. My prediction is that the most powerful countries will compete for planetary ownership, much like the countries of Europe did for colonies in the Americas in the 15th and 16th centuries. Then, maybe the people in those outer-space colonies will want to become independent of their mother countries.

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Has anyone told you that you look like someone famous? Do YOU think you look like someone famous? If so, who? When I was in England, someone thought I was Gwenyth Paltrow. That was quite flattering; I really don't resemble her at all.

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Who is your favourite "Friend"? Chandler Bing

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Is having a group / series of friends, some of whom you may have sex with, a sustainable lifelong relationship model? Biologically, yes. Many animals have that exact system. Just make sure that no one has stds, because they would spread quickly in a group. Emotionally, maybe. If everyone in the group were open-minded enough about it and completely honest about their intentions, that might help avoid jealousy, heartbreak, etc. Societally, no. Much of our society is based on the model of a nuclear family....

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Could the Nixon Doctrine be used for the evential troop pull out or redeployment of troops is Iraq? That's an excellent question. I was actually just thinking about that the other day. In many ways, the war in Iraq resembles Vietnam. Nixon's "detente" was effective in getting us out of there, so maybe something like that will eventually be needed for Iraq.

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Do any of you think that all the characters on "Lost" are all dead already, and that the island is actually Purgatory? That idea never occured to me. It's a cool theory though. It's interesting that you bring religion into it, because I had a theory which also relates to religion. Every time two characters have sex out of wedlock on the island, the female dies. This happened with Shannon and Sayid and Anna Lucia and Sawyer. Coincidence? I think not!

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What are your top 5 movies that could help explain your own life/views/aspirations? I have only one. Dead Poets Society. Until I saw that movie, my life goal was to become a doctor. It made me appreciate the visual and performing arts and realize that they are what make my life worth living. Now, I think I want to be a writer/actor.

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Bacterial cells reproduce asexually by? Mitosis. It's a process which involves five stages. This is a good site with diagrams. http://www.uoguelph.ca/zoology/devobio/210labs/mitosis1.html

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Who is your favourite film director, and why? Tim Burton. I can definitely see how some people wouldn't like his work, but I love how stylized his films are. They are visually interesting, and it's clear that he puts a lot of attention into the composition of each shot. I also enjoy the metaphysical, "magic realism" of his films.

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Why do men insist on driving women crazy? Sometimes women drive men crazy, too. Generally, people drive each other crazy, unintentionally and inevitably.

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Whats the best pump up song Eye of the Tiger

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What are some palindromes you love? mr owl ate my metal worm

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Do you think that we will ever have a full scale nuclear war? Eventually, yes. It won't necessarily be within the next hundred years or even thousand years. But I think inevitably, at some point in the unspecified future, it'll happen.

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Is it possible to grow out of social anxiety? Or is medication the only way? Tough to say. Psychological disorders can be illusive and difficult to diagnose. Have you been clinically diagnosed? If so, I'd advise you not to wait and see if you grow out of it; seek therapy or, if necessary, medication. However, many people experience varying degrees of social anxiety throughout their lives, and it might be just an awkward stage you're going through, in which...

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Peanut butter-crunchy or smooth? crunchy all the way

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Whould you rather be deaf or mute Mute...I can always write down my thoughts, but I wouldn't want to live without music.

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Do you think bush is a good president? why or why not? What a loaded question. I hope I'm not rated down for this or pegged as unpatriotic. I don't think he's a particularly good president. He's very preoccupied with foreign policy and the military, but he ignores many important domestic issues. As long as Bush is in office, I feel that our personal freedoms are in danger (I'm liberal on just about every social issue)....

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What are your favorite names? For a girl: Cora or Elle For a boy: Hoyt Weird names, I know. But I like them.

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Why would a person as young as me feel so relaxed, content, wise, and vaguely old all the time? Are'nt teenagers supposed to be abnoxious, naive, loudmouthed fools? A lot of us are. However, you seem to be dealing with this stage quite easily. My advice is to keep doing what you're doing and don't overanalyze.

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Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Sure why not :)

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Who is the most important person in your life? My mother

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How was your Thankgiving? The dinner itself was mediocre (the stuffing was weird), but the holiday was good because I spent time with my family.

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Why are some people uncomfortable with DISCREET public breastfeeding? I view breastfeeding as a private interaction between mother and baby. It's a delicate and tender ritual which doesn't fit in with the busy and frenetic pace of a mall, park, or restaurant. I should add that breastfeeding is not viewed the same way everywhere. In Europe, women are less inhibited about showing their breasts, and public breastfeeding seemed ubiquitous when I went...

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CAN YOU TRAIN A HAMSTER TO DO TRICKS? Yes. Classical conditioning is a type of associative learning which has been proven very effective in training rats. It would probably work with hamsters too. It takes a lot of patience. You might want to check out this site.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_conditioning

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WHat religion do u feel is the most ridiculous? and explain why without being offensive to people of that religion please. Scientology is something I'll never be able to wrap my mind around. It seems like it's just kind of weird for the sake of weird. Sorry if I offended any scientologists out there.

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Im depressed, what should i do... (other than kill myself)? See a therapist. Talk to your family. Try to figure out what is the specific cause of your depression. Try to do things that will make you happy. Good luck!

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If you could change your name to anything you wanted, what would it be? Erica Blair (In honor of George Orwell, whose real name was Eric Blair)

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Who would you like to see as President in 2008? My first choice would be Hillary Clinton, then Barack Obama, then Howard Dean (although I think his ship has sailed)

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Do you think you spend too much time on Answerbag? Yeah maybe a little. But it's a better use of time than watching tv or sleeping.

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The directive principle of state policy in the constitution of india is modelled on that of which country's constitution Ireland

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Is it really altruism if you do it to get into heaven? Technically I suppose not. But then you might go on to say that there are no selfless acts whatsoever. For example, you could say someone's good deed is not truly selfless because of the happy feeling he or she gets from doing something good.

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What is you favorite actor/actress? Owen Wilson fascinates me. I'm not quite sure why.

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Can one pay their way into heaven? In which denomination is this practised most? During the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church made money by selling "indulgences" to the bereaved. People would pay to ensure that their dead loved ones would get into heaven. This practice was the object of many unsuccessful reform movements, but I'm not sure if it's still practiced anywhere today.

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What is Wes Andersons best film? Tough question! My favorite is probably The Royal Tenenbaums.

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What should I invest in to make a slow sure profit? "Blue Chip" companies have reliable, steady, strong stock. Such companies include Coca-Cola, Disney, AT&T, General Electric, and many others. They are not highly volatile, so there is limited liability, but they will allow you to make a gradual profit. Happy investing!

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Is the Wii any good? No biased N-tards please. I'm not very video game savvy, but two of my friends have recently purchased the Wii. Both of them are extremely happy with it. It really is amazing how the controllers are designed.

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What institution reached its zenith during the middle ages? The Roman Catholic Church

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How would America be different today if John F. Kennedy had not been assassinated? That's an interesting question, with many possible answers. I have two ideas. For one thing, I think the Peace Corps would be larger and more well known. Also, the civil rights movement might have turned out differently. Finally, I think that if Kennedy had lived a long life and died of natural causes, he would not be as well remembered and revered.

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How did you first learn about Answerbag? My friend Eli (Elitheeli) introduced me to it.

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Are aussies popular with americans in general? I'd say so. I think most Americans see Australians as exotic, adventurous, and good-humored.

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Do you like the old A+ things better or the levels? Why? I kind of miss the old system, but I think it's just my aversion to change in general.

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Do you like the song 'Under Pressure' by Queen/David Bowie? yeah I do

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If you could permanently change the spelling of one word, what would it be and why? playwright I'd change it to playwrite

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How do you deal with nasty people? I often get enraged by people who do not have minimum sense of decent behaviour outside home and creates discomfort for other people. What is your strategy for dealing with such people? I try to be so insufferably nice to them that it is impossible for their behavior to continue.

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AT WHAT POINT IN LIFE, DOES AN INDIVIDUAL'S MORTALITY BECOME APPARENT? Apparent to himself? I'd say when he has a near-death experience, sees someone else die, or loses a loved one. Also, my view of the life process is that we grow and develop for about twenty years, but the moment we stop growing is the beginning of our slow deterioration toward death. Cool question.

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How often should I change my pad if it is full but the fluid never soaks through? This can vary with the heaviness of your menstruation. I'd say generally just use your best judgement, but eight hours is too long.

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I've noticed that rings that fit well normally are too big when I'm out in the cold. Are my fingers shrinking, and if so why? I've experienced this phenomenon, too. My explanation is that when you're in the cold, your blood vessels constrict and there is less flow of blood to the extremities. This is one of the ways the body keeps itself warm. So in a sense, yes, your fingers are shrinking temporarily.

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Who do you think has had more of an effect on the entire world Adolf Hitler or Osama Bin Laden? That's an interesting question. It's hard to say, though, because we can view Adolf Hitler's life in hindsight, but we're still caught up in the horror of Osama Bin Laden. Overall, though, I'd have to say Hitler.

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What is your favorite poem? "Design" by Robert Frost

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Why don't we have anything better to do than get on Answerbag? It's exhausting to be constantly surrounded by people. If we weren't doing this, we'd probably we reading or watching tv. I'm sure most of us have perfectly healthy social lives in addition to this harmless answerbag addiction.

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Why are some teenage boys afraid of approaching girls? I think the main reason is fear of rejection or embarrassment. And it goes both ways as well; sometimes teenage girls are afraid to go up to guys.

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Do you agree or disagree with the theory of global warming? I believe that global warming is a real phenomenon. However, I don't think it's quite as much of a threat as some people make it out to be. I also don't think it's the government's responsibility to pass legislation to curtail global warming. Please understand that I am an environmentalist, and that's just my current, possibly ill-informed opinion.

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If you could keep any animal you wanted as a well trained loyal pet, what would you keep? A panda

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Is Ghandi's concept of peaceful resistance as a means of change valid in a violent, war-like world? Yes. It is valid in a violent world as long as the people in that world still have some sense of conscience. If we were all a bunch of sociopaths, I think it would be futile.

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Are you bi- or multi- lingual? Bilingual I suppose. English is my first language, and I'm fairly fluent in Spanish as well. I also know American sign language. Does that count?

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Is government sponsored population control an acceptable solution to the World food and health care problems? Depends who you ask. I think that Americans would generally be very opposed to governmental regulation of population, because it would be seen as a threat to personal freedom. Also, governmental attempts to regulate such private, familial matters are generally met with vehement opposition. However, government sponsored population control has been successful in China, and could probably be...

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What is Federalism? And what is it regarding the US constituion? Federalism is a government system which includes both one central government and many smaller local goverments. The founders who designed the constitution made the United States a federalist system so that local needs would be addressed, but all of the states would also be unified under one powerful government. Also, it is part of the system of "checks and balances", because power is...

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If you could swap places with anyone, living or dead, for one day, who would it be and why? Elvis Presley. He's a man and a good singer. I am neither of those things, so it would be interesting to have the chance to experience that. Also, he was such a cultural icon, worshipped and respected by all. That'd be cool.

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Is animal life worth as much as human life? In my opinion, it depends on the animal and it depends on the human. For example, if I had to choose between killing an anonymous dog and an anonymous person, I'd choose to let the human live. However, if I had a choice between killing Lassie and some serial murderer, I'd let Lassie live.

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Was the movie "big trouble" any good to you? why? It had some funny parts, but overall I wasn't crazy about it. I think part of the problem might have been that my friend loves that movie and he kept telling me how wonderful it was before I saw it. Maybe my expectations were too high.

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Do you think Jim and Pam from NBC's The Office will wind up together? If so in what season? I think they probably will. Maybe in the season finale of the second season.

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WHAT MOVIE SCENE HAS HAD THE MOST PROFOUND OR POWERFUL EFFECT ON YOU? The scene in Dead Poets Society where Robin Williams' character is introducing his students to poetry. He says something along the lines of "We don't read and write poetry because it's cute; we read and write poetry because were are members of the human race and the human race is full of passion. And medicine, law, business, these are all noble pursuits and necessary to...

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What are the components of a great film compared to a good one? To me, a good film is something that entertains me for two hours. A great film is one that makes me a different person after seeing it than I was before I saw it. It changes me, challenges me, and takes me somewhere.

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What are some good ways to improve your vision or keep it good? Eating carrots is good for your eyesight. Also, don't read in dim light. Finally, if you have glasses or contacts, make sure that your prescription is no stronger than it needs to be.

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What is concession to opposition? How does it help in persuasive writing? Usually, when you're writing a persuasive paper, there are valid points on both sides of the argument. Concession to opposition means mentioning (and possibly rebutting) some of the valid arguments against your point. For example, if I were writing a paper supporting electric cars, I might say something like this: Although electric cars are expensive and slow to accelerate, their benefits...

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Would you rather be a hasbeen or a neverwas? hasbeen, hands down.

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What is your favorite line in a movie? "And law, business, medicine...these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love...these are what we stay alive for." That's from Dead Poets Society.

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What is your favorite work by William Shakespeare? I agree wtih scubabob...Macbeth is fantasic. I also love Hamlet.

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If you could make a new religion, what would it be? What an awesome question. My new religion would not worship a god or creator. It would worship the beauty of science in nature and the amazing capabilities of the human mind. It would be very philosophical, and the meetings would include discussions about the purpose and origin of life. However, this religion would not teach or impose any explanations on its followers. Instead, it would...

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HELLO MY NAME IS BRITTANY I AM 17 I HAD UNPROTECTED WITH MY BOYFRIEND TWICE HE SAID HE CAME INSIDE ME BUT LIKE 4 DAYS LATER I HAD MY PERIOD BUT IT WENT OFF TODAY WHICH IS THUS. IT CAME ON TUES.COULD I BE PREGNANT I highly doubt it. Sometimes there can be a break in the middle of your menstrual flow; it does not mean that you are unhealthy, abnormal, or pregnant.

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What are some good books to read if I want to learn more about the history of feminism? "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan

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Has Western society become effeminised? If so, what do you think about this? Maybe. It depends on what you consider to be feminine qualities. Our society certainly seems to favor diplomacy and civility over physical violence. We also value appearance, fashion, intelligence, and culture. I'm not saying that these are all strictly feminine qualities, but they certainly do not coincide with the stereotype of a primitive alpha male.

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What is the grossest picture on the Internet? Goatse and Tubgirl seem to be the two most popular. I'm sure you can just google either one. Be warned.

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I think that if I got pregnant I would get the abortion by myself with nothing said, but my boyfriend said he would get mad. I think it makes it like killing a baby if you go together and make a big deal of it. Am I wrong? I'm probably not going to get good ratings for this answer, but I am going to state my own personal brutally honest opinion. Here it goes. I think that YOU and YOU ALONE should have ultimate control over this decision. If you want to include your boyfriend, that's considerate of you. But if not, that's completely fine too. I believe that it is unfair for the male partner to...

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What is the grossest thing you have ever eaten? Once I dropped a lump of cookie dough on the floor, and a lot of dirt, dust, and hair stuck to it. I ate it anyway, and haven't quite been the same ever since.

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What is a good depression medicine? I've tried welbutrine, prozac, and cymbalta. I was on welbutrin for a few months, and I didn't see any improvement. The only noticeable change was that I had racing thoughts and a lot more trouble falling asleep at night. Then my doctor suggested pairing the welbutrin with another medication called selexa, which treats anxiety. As a pair, they are very effective. I hope that helps.

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Do you think i have any right to be annoyed that the only alto part in our college musical has been given to a soprano, who i might add, has a terrible voice and is very arrogant. Making things worse, she is playing an english nanny, and is latvian. It sounds like you wanted that role. That's rough, and I know how it feels to be disappointed by casting decisions. You do have the right to be annoyed, and sometimes directors do make misjudgments in they're casting. However, my advice is to try not to let your experience of the show be ruined by jealousy. Ideally, theatre shouldn't be competitive; it should be collaborative.

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Is it possible for a three year old to have ADD/ADHD? Is this too young? It's certainly possible. However, it's normal for children at that age to be highly responsive to any stimulation. My advice is not to jump to a conclusion just yet. See if it continues to become a problem when s/he starts going to school.

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Who is your favorite actress? Kate Winslet

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What size shoe would a women consider to be small for a man? I am a 5'9" male and measure a size 9 in mens and 10 in womens. I wear a 10 in gym shoes and 9 1/2 in boots. Do women look at mens feet and determine a size? I think I have small feet I don't think it's possible to determine someone's numerical shoe size by looking at his feet. Also, even if women somehow could do that, they (we) don't care. Please don't be self-conscious about your feet. I can't speak for all women, but for me, it's really no big deal at all.

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What books, if any, are you currently reading? "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad

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How many type of tastes are there and what are they? There are four: salty, bitter, sweet, sour

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Do you look at the keyboard when you type? Nope

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If I find a dead body on my front lawn, what should I do? call the police

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If you get your lip pierced, when you take it out, how long will it take for the hole to disappear? That depends how long you waited before taking it out. If the jewelry was only in for a few days, your lip should heal completely within a relatively short time. If the jewelry has been left in long enough for the skin to heal around it, it will take much longer and may never heal completely.

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What illnesses can cause one's body temperature to drop below normal? The only thing that comes to mind is hypothermia. Oh and also Reynaud's Disease. It reduces circulation in the body's extremities, causing them to get cold easily.

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Why haven't we invented universal hand signals to say "Sorry" or "Thank-you" to other drivers on the highway. The only hand signal everyone seems to know is "the finger!" Why is that? That's a good question. That idea has actually been proposed by psychologists as a way of reducing the problem of road rage. My explanation for why it hasn't already been invented is that "the finger" first existed (and still does exist) in other situations besides driving. Maybe if we had a gesture for "thank you" or "i'm sorry" to use in other...

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Does first love work out? Mine didn't, but my sister's did. It's definitely a possibility!

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Have you ever tried omega-3 fatty acid supplements as a treatment for an ailment and what were the results? I take omega-3 fatty acid supplements daily. They have many benefits, but I've never heard of them being used to treat ailments. The benefits that I have heard of are heart health and healthy skin, hair, and nails.

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If you formed a rock group, what name would you give to your band? The Hot Damns

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What movie star would you like to make love to? Owen Wilson.

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I'm 17 right now and i am withdrawing from things, like avoiding people, i dont know what to say anymore. the thing is i was never like this before in middle or elementary school. now on average i only say about 300 words a day,will i always be like I'm seventeen as well, and I think I'm experiencing a similar thing. I think part of it may be insecurity. Being around others seems risky, because you might embarrass yourself or something. Another explanation is that this is a phase of discovering new independence. You don't need as much attention as you did in middle and elementary school; you are becoming more calm and...

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What is your favourite Dr. Seuss book? The Lorax is pretty kickass

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What are some good musician jokes? What do you call a guy who hangs out with a band? A percussionist.

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Is it possible to get pregnant from a blow job if you swallow the sperm? tootsiegirl2 is right. Plus, even if the sperm did somehow survive, there would be no way for them to get from your digestive system to your uterus. Don't worry.

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Why was Bill Clinton so popular as president? Under Clinton, our economy was stable. Perhaps he was in some way responsible for that stability, or perhaps he was just in the right place at the right time. He was a good public speaker, and he came across as a very amiable guy to whom many Americans could relate. He played the saxophone and had a dog named Buddy. Finally (and this part is arguable) his foreign policy seemed at the time to be...

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Why do you think that people need God in their lives? Karl Marx once said "Religion is the opiate of the people." The idea of a god keeps us feeling safe and happy, because we convince ourselves that there is some higher being watching over us. Also, the idea of a god is one explanation of how we came to be. It's a lot easier to say "We are here because God created the universe and put us on it" than to investigate the...

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Should I marry someone 28 years older than me? He has a four-year-old child and promised to have children with me. Does love know any boundaries? Part of me believes that love conquers all, and those twenty eight years don't matter in the face of true love. However, the practical side of me begs to differ. My parents are 21 years apart, and they have a very VERY unhappy marriage. My mom regrets marrying someone so much older than she is, and there is a lot of hostility between her and his former wife. I'm not saying that all...

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What is the name for the body of laws that governs the Catholic church? Canon Law

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What are butterflies good for? Well...what are humans good for?

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I have been on my period for more than i am usually on it...i usually only last about five to six days and i started on the 21st and im still on it...its been 11 days....is there something wrong with me? Don't panic, but I strongly recommend that you see a doctor. This could be caused by a hormonal imbalance in your body. Are you sexually active? If so, you might have gotten pregnant and had a miscarriage without knowing it. In any case, please see a doctor.

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When wearing gloves, do your fingers reach the tip of the glove? Mine generally do. I have pretty long fingers though.

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I'm out of touch with modern / young music artists (e.g. I lost track around 1980!). Who's talented, versatile, and creative these days? Pink Martini and The Fray are two of my favorite bands. They're pretty modern and eclectic.

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What would you do for a Klondike Bar? Pick it up and peel off the wrapper. If you're a fan of Family Guy, you may find this audio clip relevant: http://downloads.quahog5news.com/quotes/season1/FG102/kwondike%20bar.mp3

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What is the most strange word, any language (though please translate), in the dictionary? Crapulence is a pretty weird word. It means excessive eating. Also coxcomb, which means the top of your head.

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Why is it consider "gay" when a boy plays the flute? The flute is a delicate, high-pitched, and agile instrument. Often, these are considered feminine qualities. That's my explanation for why some people might scoff at male flautists. However, I think these stereotypes are outrageous. If you're a male flautist, good for you! Don't listen to people who ridicule you. They're probably ignorant and insecure. Personally, I find...

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What is the strangest, best, most meaningful, or precious dream you have ever had? There had been some criminals on the loose in my neighborhood, so my parents decided to buy a guard dog, only instead of a dog, it was a baby elephant. At first, they kept it in the front yard and it watched over us and kept us safe. When we no longer needed it, my parents moved it to the backyard and eventually forgot about it. The elephant lurked for years in the woods behind our house, until...

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How were slaves utilized in Roman households? Domestic slaves were used for cooking, cleaning, and caring for children. They were usually overseen by the woman of the house. Some slaves had very specific duties; for example, the ornatrix was the slave who was responsible for styling his mistress's hair.

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What are some noises that make you cringe? The sound of fingernails on a chalkboard, the sound of someone gagging, and the sound of knuckles knocking on a door.

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At a party i made out with a friend and when someone asked him about it he denied it, what do i do if i get called a liar and get people laughing at me?! is it that he ashamed of me? That's a sticky situation. Was there alcohol at this party? Maybe if your friend was intoxicated, he honestly doesn't remember. If he was sober, maybe he was trying to protect your privacy. I think the best thing to do, awkward though it might be, is talk directly to him about it before too many more people get involved.

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What is the best song to cry with? Something Vague by Bright Eyes

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What is the best type of martial arts for self defense, judo, jujitsu, or karate? Strictly self defense: Judo The others treat it more as an art form than as a practical method of self defense.

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Who is the greatest man who ever lived? Why is this question only concerned with great men? What about great women?

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Do you think that abortion is murder? No I don't. In my opinion, life begins at birth. After all, we celebrate our BIRTHdays not our CONCEPTIONdays. You count how old you are from the day you were born, not the day you were conceived. Although I don't think abortion is something to be taken lightly, I am strongly pro choice.

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Is it true that heavier women have a higher libido? Having enough bodyfat is very important in the production and distribution of hormones, including sexual ones. However, I don't think extra bodyfat will result in higher hormone levels.

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Is it normal to cry yourself to sleep? I think everyone does that sometimes. However, if it becomes a regular occurance for you, that might signal severe depression. In any case, it's nothing to be ashamed of.

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I'm very interested in a good friend at work; he's married, however he's obviously also smitten with me. We really enjoy spending time together, and do so a lot. Knowing that he is married should I still consider this? How can I give the ri Tempting as it might be to pursue this relationship, I think I'd advise against it. Have you ever heard the expression "If he'll do it with you, he'll do it to you"? What it means is that if he leaves his wife or cheats on her in order to be with you, after a while he might abandon you in the same way. If not, you still might find yourself getting paranoid and/or...

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What book would you recommend to someone who is very lonely? "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chobsky. It's a good book to read while you're a teenager.

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Is there anyway I can prevent my belly piercing from growing out? I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you, but what's "growing out"?

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What colour shoes should i wear with my baby doll coloured dress? Dominant colours blue and purple It sounds like a beautiful dress! I recommend white shoes with a pearl necklace to tie the outfit together.

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Why do kids have to do work in school that they will never use after they graduate? I'm a high school student, and this is a question that I think about a lot. Here is one possible explanation: The purpose of high school is not to learn specific information; it's to learn how to learn. That way, when you study something you'll actually use in college, you'll know how to take notes and study and stuff. Personally, I'm not entirely satisfied by this...

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Generally speaking, do girls prefer guys with long or short hair? I can't speak for all girls, but I generally favor shorter hairstyles on guys. However, I'll admit that some can get away with a sexy, shaggy, unkempt look.

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What does "he is grooming his poodle" from the Cake song Comfort Eagle mean? I don't know...that whole song is pretty trippy. I love it though!

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Life did get better in the 1930s. How much was Roosevelt responsible for it? Was it due to other factors? My opinion is that Roosevelt was a competent leader. More importantly, however, I think that he was just in the right place at the right time. World War II was the biggest factor in getting our economy out of the depression.

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What is your favourite proverb? "To love is to die a little in the heart." -Vietnamese Proverb

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I'm practically drowning in school work should I take yet another day off or pull an all- nighter? That situation sucks...I feel for ya. Do you think that by missing another day of school you would fall even more behind? If so, you might want to try finishing your homework tonight. However, all-nighters are extremely unhealthy. You could always just go to school without having done all of your homework. Your physical and mental health are more important, and I'm sure your teachers will...

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What is the saddest movie you have ever seen? Maybe "I am Sam" or "Simon Birch" Not the BEST movies ever made, but certainly very emotionally devastating

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What are nice flowers to plant in a yard with palm trees...and im also looking for some great landscaping ideas. I think lilies or daffodils would complement the palm trees nicely. Good luck!

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What are some good ways to bond with a new puppy? Make a lot of physical contact. Also, I saw something on animal planet about bonding with a dog by massaging his or her ears. Seems worth a try. Enjoy your new puppy!

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Why do we die? Biology and religion aside, maybe a purely philosophical way to look at it would be that death "validates" life. Without death, life would not be special because there would be no alternative to it. Just like it would be impossible for us to be happy if we did not understand and occasionally experience unhappiness. We need the two contrasting opposites to give meaning and perspective...

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Is it true that if you hold in a sneeze your testicles could burst? No that is not true. However, it is possible to damage other parts of your body by stifling a sneeze. My mother once pulled a muscle in her back by doing that.

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Need help here...Is it wrong for a guy to admit to a girl that he doesn't want the relationship to end and that he would be hurt if it did? I don't think that would be wrong at all. The most important thing is to be honest and rational about what you're feeling. Whatever you're going through right now, it sounds rough. I'm really sorry about that, and I hope that this girl will reciprocate your feelings.

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My 8 year old cat grew a lump on the left corner of her mouth 7 weeks ago. Vet said it looks like a spider bite/bee sting. It's pale pink in color & has been there for about 7 weeks now. Today I noticed another one growing on the right side. Help Does it appear to be causing her any pain? In any case, my advice is to go back to the vet. If you get the sense that this vet is brushing you off, seek a second opinion. Also, if you have other cats, it wouldn't be a bad idea to keep them separated in case it's something contagious. A spider bite or bee sting should not last seven weeks, and the fact that a second lump has appeared...

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Does bushy, crazy, wildman hair look stupid, or cool? I think it depends on the person. If your appearance is otherwise very crisp and presentable, then I think you can pull off bushy crazy hair. If you tend to look a bit scruffy (acne, excessive perspiration, pudgy) maybe a shorter haircut would be more flattering.

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Will we ever find Osama Bin Laden? Immediately after the 9/11 attacks, I thought for sure he would be found, but as time goes on, I'm less and less certain. He has managed to avoid capture for this long, and our search has decreased in intensity significantly since the initial hunt. However, I also agree with subcool99. We civilians really can't know everything that's going on in government, and there could be...

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Does wearing tight jeans make men infertile? There was a Seinfeld episode about this; Kramer was advised to switch to boxers because briefs are less conducive to fertility. To answer your question: it's true that tighter underwear/pants keep the scrotum closer to the body, making it more difficult to produce sperm. However this "damage" (if it can be called that) is not permanent.

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The Clash or The Ramones? Excellent question. The Clash.

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Could 50 lions defeat a Tyrannosaurus Rex if each side's only motive was to kill the other and the battlefield was a grassy field? Yes the lions would win, but only if they get five minutes to plan their strategy ahead of time.

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Have you heard mardy bum and do you like it? hehe Yeah! I love that song! Another good song by the Arctic Monkeys is "I bet you look good on the dance floor"

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What can grant my pathetic and endlessly circling life a meaningful purpose? Watch the movie Dead Poets Society. That movie helped me discover that there's more to life than work and toiling and misery; that art, music, literature, and theatre can help us live examined and meaningful lives. It's a life-changing movie. Hope that helps.

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Would you eat a demon pie? Hell yes

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