http://www.answerbag.com/profile/92578 New Answerbag questions from ChrisDG Wed, 30 May 2012 14:50:25 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 14:50:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/890172 Is there any way to save your progress on a guitar hero game on the PS2 or would I have to start from scratch each time I played it? Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:23:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/890172 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/532490 My brother has a laptop with Windows Vista but much prefers the Windows XP on our desktop. What is the easiest way to change his laptop operating system to XP and can it be done for free? Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:13:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/532490 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/524146 Why does the shape of the lowercase letter "a" differ when typed rather than written? Which shape came first and why did the second one originate? Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:40:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/524146 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/520952 Where are the four symbols printed on Led Zeppelins untitled fourth album, as all the cover art I've found doesn't show them? Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:57:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/520952 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/519221 Why do dress sizes only incorporate even numbers? For example, a woman can be a size 14, or a size 16, but not a size 15. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:22:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/519221 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/519215 I've just been watching an amazing movie, and suddenly realised I've always wanted to know this. In Top Gun, how does Maverick hit the brakes? How do the brakes work on a fighter plane? Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:16:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/519215 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/518164 Do helicopters have ejection seats? If so, how is the crew protected from the blades above their heads? Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:40:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/518164 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/518162 Are railguns i.e. magnetic based weaponry a reality or still science fiction? Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:38:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/518162 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/517996 Does Horsell Common exist or is it a fictitious location? Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:13:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/517996 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/517971 Is there a tour date list for 2008 for War of the Worlds? And has anybody seen it performed live? Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:58:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/517971 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/515407 At what speed do CD burners used for mass production of CDs burn at? Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:49:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/515407 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/496007 What does it mean when a song is played in a particular "key"? Does this refer to the first note the song has? Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:30:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/496007 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/475511 Is the limit to storage capacity on discs such as CDs, DVDs, simply the type of laser used? In which case why not use the laser that would provide the highest capacity? Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:23:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/475511 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/475507 How are quartz crystals used in watches? Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:20:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/475507 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/475503 What is the American equivalent of the BNF (the British National Formulary - the bible for prescribing)? Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:17:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/475503 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/458194 In the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, why when the putty patrol monsters got hit was there a metallic clang? Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:12:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/458194 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/451609 In the Elton John song Crocodile Rock, who performs the high pitched "Laaa, la la la la laa" in the chorus? Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:16:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/451609 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/439629 What does tikka massala actually mean? Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:27:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/439629 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/433578 Is there a name for those horrible stringy bits in bananas? Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:31:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/433578 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/415495 Isn't MTV a misnomer nowadays? Sun, 30 Sep 2007 05:08:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/415495 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/413834 How is the word "harbinger" pronounced? Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:57:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/413834 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/408893 Why can I not click on the see all comments button? And why do comments only show up if I choose to see Read All Answers, and not for individual submissions? I'm using IE7 if that helps, perhaps the comments use some add-on not correctly installed? Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:27:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/408893 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/399970 Why do the comment threads not show up for me using IE7 but they do using other browsers such as Opera? Is there some setting that I can alter that might make them reappear? Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:10:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/399970 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/398996 Do quantum computers actually exist yet? Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:28:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/398996 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/397857 Approximately how many calories does a typical footballer burn in a match? Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:52:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/397857 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/397640 What would cause my DVD drive to be able to read CDs but not DVDs? I have swapped it with another DVD drive and the same problem occurs. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:19:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/397640 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/392991 Why are shower curtains always made of materials that stick to your skin if you accidentally brush against them? Can't they make them from repellant materials? Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:22:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/392991 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/390553 What is the most popular Facebook application i.e. the one that the largest number of people have added (not including basic ones such as photos)? Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:13:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/390553 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/390435 Where does the expression "Let's get down to brass tacks?" come from? Why tacks? Why brass ones? Why? Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:06:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/390435 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/388136 Are there any TV listings that show what is available on Virgin's On Demand service? Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:12:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/388136 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/387977 Heat causes air to rise via convection currents, which should therefore create low pressure and wind. So why do we get more windy weather in the winter rather than in the summer? Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:36:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/387977 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/382690 Can a normal stereo system interfere with a wireless internet signal? Sun, 26 Aug 2007 06:31:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/382690 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/381281 Any idea what would cause my browser to suddenly close without warning? Using IE7 with XP Home, only started last week or so. Has there been an update with reported conflicts at all? Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:25:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/381281 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/380553 How do stealth craft coated in radar absorbent paint actually absorb the radar waves? Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:28:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/380553 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/379410 How many flags must a conversational question get before it is removed by the "Hide conversational questions" filter? I still see a large number of conversational questions that are already flagged. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:27:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/379410 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/377338 In the Michael Jackson song Smooth Criminal (an absolute classic!), what does "Dad gone-it" mean? It's said repeatedly, and according to various lyrics sites, these are the lyrics. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:48:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/377338 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/375509 When co-writing a book with another author, how do you decide who writes what and what happens in each scene? Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:25:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/375509 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/372769 Where does the phrase "dressed up to the nines" come from? Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:04:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/372769 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/372668 What criteria is needed to classify a vehicle as a motorbike as opposed to a moped? Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:15:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/372668 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/371956 From the song by the Brothers Johnson, what is a Strawberry Letter 23? Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:10:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/371956 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/371301 In the navy, when would you say "aye aye, sir" as opposed to "aye, sir"? Are the two completely interchangeable, or does it depend on the command/situation? Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:49:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/371301 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/369778 How many other answerbaggers has PrettyPirate married? I'm telling you, I think she's collecting us like trophies! Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:33:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/369778 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/369156 How long does it take approximately for the magnetic poles on Earth to completely switch? Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:47:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/369156 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/369115 Tri-band and quad band mobile phones are fairly common these days - just how many bands are there? Were the original phones uniband or dual band? Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:40:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/369115 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/369114 How was the sound of the TARDIS produced? Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:35:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/369114 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/369102 Are there any incarnations of Sony SonicStage that offer a random play function? Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:15:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/369102 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/367575 If fish can't hear very well, why do people who are fishing always get annoyed and shout at you for scaring the fish away? Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:02:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/367575 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/366744 I need to make a CD for an exercise group for the elderly, since the ones we have currently are really sedate, snoozy tracks. Any ideas for songs that are uplifting and from the 50-60s? Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:25:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/366744 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/366643 What does GSM refer to in terms of paper quality? Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:27:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/366643 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/365741 How do centripetal and centrifugal force differ? Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:29:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/365741 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/365735 If I have large pecs, which are obviously more muscle tissue than fat tissue, can they still be called man-boobs? Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:21:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/365735 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/364880 Does anybody else sometimes get an irrational desire to jump when your near a cliff edge or on a tall building, even when you know the result would be splat? Is there a name for this? Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:04:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/364880 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/364270 Why do we refer to a celebrity's "meteoric" rise to stardom, when in fact a meteor falls? Where does this usage come from? Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:16:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/364270 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/360618 In the song California Dreamin', why does the preacher like the cold? Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:10:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/360618 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/357056 When referring to a car as having a 6 speed manual gearbox, does this include the reverse gear or just forward gears? Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:29:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/357056 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/357050 What actually is a carburretor and what is its function within a car? Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:22:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/357050 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/357038 Is there a particular guitar solo in a popular song that is widely regarded as the hardest one to learn? One that acts as a benchmark for excellent guitarists? Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:13:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/357038 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/356949 Are there many fish and chips restaurants in the US? Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:28:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/356949 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/354149 What would cause my right side indicator to flash twice as fast as my left side indicator? Is this indicative of a more serious underlying problem? 52 reg Laguna Wed, 25 Jul 2007 05:20:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/354149 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/349419 I know you'll fall off your chair in shock, but I am about to ask a conversational question. Have I missed anything exciting the last 3 weeks since I've been on holiday? Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:42:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/349419 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/349404 Does vacuum cleaning remove/reduce the scent a pet has put on furniture? Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:19:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/349404 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/327698 Why do we "balance" a cheque? Surely the fact that all the money is going out means it's not balanced? Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:22:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/327698 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/322353 Why do snowflakes have 6 sides? Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:48:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/322353 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/319937 What are those little black insects that are attracted to yellow clothes on the clothesline? And why are they attracted to yellow? Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:38:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/319937 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/319926 Who decided that the symbol for record should be a circle, stop should be a square, etc? Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:22:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/319926 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/310669 Should blooper reels be compulsory extras for all DVDs? Thu, 31 May 2007 14:14:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/310669 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/301262 How should the Giggs attempt on goal been dealt with in todays FA Cup Final? Surely if it crossed the line it should be a goal, except if it was a foul, yet neither was given. Sat, 19 May 2007 10:17:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/301262 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/300106 And 14 minutes after my original question http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/300095, why does the Pepsi then turn transparent? Thu, 17 May 2007 14:35:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/300106 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/300095 Why does Pepsi react more vigourously (i.e. fizzes more) when you put ice cream in rather than an ice cube? Thu, 17 May 2007 14:18:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/300095 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/300081 Why is it that starting a petrol engine with diesel in and vice versa severely damages the engine? Why can't you just flush the wrong fuel out (after having started the engine) and replace with the correct type? Thu, 17 May 2007 13:52:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/300081 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/299812 Why is it called a milk "shake"? Thu, 17 May 2007 06:15:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/299812 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/297766 Why do we commonly refer to something as being on a TV programme but in a movie? Mon, 14 May 2007 14:14:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/297766 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/292590 How much does each final position in the Premiership get financially rewarded (i.e. how much does 1st place get, 2nd place, etc...)? Tue, 08 May 2007 03:35:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/292590 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/250252 Since the Grand national is about to start, a horse racing question - do the horses feel intense pain when whipped? Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:14:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/250252 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/195362 I found some red, yellow, green, orange and purple pills with S on the side. What might they be? Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:55:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/195362 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/189499 Who's going to be watching the University Boat Race tomorrow? Any bets? Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:59:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/189499 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/187451 I have fingertip controls for my car stereo (the original supplied by Renault). Can I change the stereo to a Sony one and still be able to use the fingertip controls on the steering wheel? Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:08:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/187451 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/178400 Has 8 Simple Rules ever been released on DVD in UK? Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:17:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/178400 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/174711 You're halfway up the stairs and you hear a TV theme song play. Which theme would make you go back down and watch TV? Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:13:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/174711 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/173464 What does root beer taste like? Are there similar equivalents outside the US? Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:18:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/173464 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/173403 How long do you think you will stay an active member of answerbag for? Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:43:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/173403 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/172143 What common skill can you not do? For example, I cannot gargle mouthwash. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:53:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/172143 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/172139 Why are French doors so called? Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:47:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/172139 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/168542 My friend commented on this recently - does anybody think it is racist that the only black aviator in Top Gun is called Sundown? Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:38:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/168542 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/168389 After a workout, do you eat healthily so as not to undo the good work or do you eat that cake because you've burned the calories to compensate? Sun, 18 Mar 2007 06:20:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/168389 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/165959 I can't decide if I like the look of something on a clothes rack unless I look at an example in my own size. e.g. if there is a rail of shirts, I can't tell if I like the design unless I put a medium one at the front. Anybody else have this problem? Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:49:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/165959 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/165563 How did the American convention of putting the date and month in reverse order come about? e.g. My birthday is 30/3/83 but Americans would write it 3/30/83. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 06:28:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/165563 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/165043 What is a typical rowing race start? We are currently using 1/2, 3/4, 3/4, full slide. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:55:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/165043 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/164910 Why does Bart always refer to homer as Homer and rarely Dad? Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:54:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/164910 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/162322 I was at the game and didn't see the replays - should the referee have awarded a penalty to Man. United to allow them to draw level with the might Boro and earn a replay, or was it a harsh decision? Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:17:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/162322 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/152552 My gas fire remote control has a warning not to be used near cats. I forgot this and used it near my cat who suddenly bolted upstairs. What does the beam do to the animal and does my cat now think it is a teapot? Sun, 04 Mar 2007 14:14:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/152552 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/149856 When you view properties of folders/files in Windows, why do you see Size and Size on disk. What's the difference? Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:00:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/149856 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/147629 My computer keeps randomly turning itself ON for no apparent reason. It also turns on when the mouse is moved. I have checked all Power Management/Mouse sections in the Control Panel, as well as in the CMOS at the start to no avail. Any idea? Sun, 25 Feb 2007 07:06:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/147629 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/147568 How does an indoor cycling race work? It seems that riders at the front suddenly just move out of the way and give up the lead, but there must be a reason. Sun, 25 Feb 2007 03:43:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/147568 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/147126 Why do film posters, DVD covers etc often put the stars' names over the picture of the wrong star? Does anyone else find this annoying? Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:25:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/147126 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/146360 Is a US sedan the same as a UK saloon in terms of car design? Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:56:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/146360 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/145911 Has anyone actually ordered a pint of Guiness and had it taken 119.5 seconds to pour for the "perfect pint"? Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:14:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/145911 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/145848 Would you describe any fellow 'baggers as being arrogant? Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:40:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/145848 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/145021 When I go rowing I often get blisters/breaks in the skin that are very painful for the next few days, even when wearing training gloves. Any ideas how to prevent this? Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:38:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/145021 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/137243 How far does the HB scale for pencils go in either direction? And does H stand for Hard and B stand for Black? Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:03:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/137243