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What animal laid the largest eggs? | Eggs are laid by birds and cold-blooded reptiles. The largest eggs by far were laid by dinosaurs. |
Can water be hotter then 100 Celsius degrees? | I've found a nice web page that support the first answer |
Why do we only drink eggnog during Christmas? | Eggnog is a popular wintertime drink. We do not serve eggnog only during Christmas. It is also popular on New Year's day and some serve it on Thanksgiving. |
What's a good home based business? | I would recommend starting with something you enjoy, find a wholesale supplier or make the goods/services yourself, and setup a store with eBay. This is really quick and easy (AKA: cheap) to start. If you don't know exactly what you want to do it is a good way to see how it will work without a huge investment. If yo... |
what is a tag, and why is it being hailed by some people as the greatest thing since sliced bread? | Tags are like post-it notes that readers of the content leave behind for other readers. They give clues to the context and meaning beyond a simple description. They're like finding notes in a text book scribbled by a previous owner. You can usually gain insight into the material based on those notes. \n\nNow imagine th... |
What is the maximum number of identical stones so that after a look-alike is added...? | The answer is 9 stones (or maybe more). \n\nAfter adding a look-alike to 9 stones, there will be 10. Name them ABCDEFGHIJ.\n\n"ABC<DEF" means "the stones ABC as a group weigh less than the stones DEF."\n\nWeighing 1. Weigh ABC vs. DEF.\n\nIf ABC<DEF:\n--Weighing 2. Weigh ABC vs. GHI.\n----If ABC<GHI, the look-alike mus... |
Does anyone know any Lutheran Church in or nearby Phoenix? | Take your pick:\n\nEvangelical Lutheran Church-Grand Canyon Synod\n4423 N 24th St # 400, Phoenix, AZ\n(602) 957-3223\n\nAmerican Ev Lutheran Church\n1830 W Glenrosa Ave, Phoenix, AZ\n(602) 265-2527\n\nChrist the Redeemer Lutheran Church\n8801 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ\n(623) 934-3286\n\nLutheran Church of the Master\n234... |
What movie did Joe Pesci describe kids as "YUTS"? | It was from the movie My Cousin Vinny when they were in the courtroom. |
Can you imagine seeing more colors? | Try this one, NO colors, that would be freaky. everything just black or white, no "in-betweens"! |
Who is the world's highest paid actress? | Cameron Diaz briefly surpassed Julia Roberts in 2004, but Julia is back on top: |
Can you recommend a good preschool with childcare around New York? | You don't specify-- do you mean around Manhattan? The Urban Baby message boards are a good and very active source of information: \nhttp://newyork.urbanbaby.com/community/messageboards_main.html\nI also like the GoCityKids site: \nhttp://www.gocitykids.com/?area=197\n\nI'd recommend contacting moms in your area for rec... |
Does echinacea really help prevent colds? | Well, there appears to be some controvery about this. While some people swear by the stuff, others say that it has no real effect on overcoming a cold. \nHere are some links, one of which is from a National Institute of Health study. I hope these help you decide whether to head to the health store or not. |
What is the largest city in the world? | Other lists I've seen count that 28 mm figure as Tokyo/Yokohama, sprawling outside the city proper. This list of top ten most populous *urban areas* (the city proper) puts Tokyo at #10:\n\n1. Seoul 10.2 million \n2. Sao Paulo 10 million\n3. Mumbai 9.9 million\n4. Jakarta 9.37 million\n5. Karachi 9.3 million\n6. Moscow ... |
What are the effects of parental favoritism? | From my personal experience, I've seen parental favoritism cause lifetime effects. \nMy mom's brother was the favorite- she was the least favored. 50 years later, she still struggles with feeling inadequate and has a hard time trusting people. Because of this, she has a hard time maintaining friendships and family rela... |
what is the biggest number in the world? | infinity \n\nand for those people..\n\ninfinity + 1, infinity x infinity\nand infinity ^ infinity |
How did Calvin and Hobbes meet? | In the very first strip, Hobbes is caught by Calvin in a tiger trap that is baited with a Tuna fish sandwich. From that strip on, they know each other, so that's probably the best description of how they met. |
where can i find a women's basketball league to join? | One good resource is to find a local pick-up game that accepts women, and then ask the players if there are any local leagues. Try http://www.hoopsfinder.com. |
What is the best place to get guitar lessons in the South Bay Area? | It's really according to what you are looking for. Certain teachers specialize in acoustic vs. electric (for example). Your best bet is to place a request on a service such as Click For Lessons that will show you several teacher bios and let you decide for yourself. |
What is the boot-shaped country found in Southern Europe? | You must be referring to Italy. ...Hope that's what you're looking for! Best, `k. |
Which soccer team has won the most European club championships? | Real Madrid has won 9 titles, followed by 6 for AC Milan and 5 for Liverpool. |
Where can I find information about Superlatives? | If you want to answer a question like "What is the tallest mountain on earth?" Ask Jeeves (www.ask.com) is a good place to start. You can also perform an advanced search on Yahoo! or Google, putting the phrase in quotes like this "What ist he tallest mountain on earth?" Of course, Q&A can help you, too! |
Why do we get tickled when somebody tickles us and we don't when we tickle ourselves? | When we tickle ourselves, our mind knows in advance that is supposed to happen. So we develop some sort of a defence to counter the effect of the tickle.\nWhen somebody else tickles us suddenly our body is not prepared for that change of state.\n\n Even if u hit urself (not too hard) it pains lesser than when some body... |
Why are the San Francisco 49er's Sucking so Bad Again? | 1. Poor drafting. Between 2000-2006, the 49ers drafted 55 players. Only 8 starters on offense from all of those draft classes combined, and only four at the 'skill positions' (Barlow, Lloyd, Battle and Smith).\n\n2. Injuries: 9 guys on IR, including starting Center, starting T, starting FS and SS, starting LB and s... |
what is the temperature on the sun and how to calculate the lost of heat per distance from it? | You might not have intended it, but your question is a lot more complex than you might have thought. It turns out that the temperature of the sun is a function of how deep into the sun you are, with the surface temperature being about 6000 Kelvins. To make things even more complicated, the Corona of the sun (which ex... |
Who is going to pick up Terrell Owens after he comes off suspension? | It's hard to imagine Terrell in the same locker room with Keyshawn Johnson (Dallas) or Michael Vick (Atlanta). The Denver Broncos are more likely to pick him up. |
Should T.O. be allowed to play for Eagles or any other team this season? | He deserves the punishment he's been given. Let him sit it out this year (and still get paid a ridculous sum of money) and maybe that will set him straight.\n\nGreat player, I agree, but calling your teammates out on a regular basis isn't cool. The Eagles did what was right. |
What does it take to be a teacher? | The wisdom of Solomon, the patience of Job, the soul of Ghandi, the heart of Mother Theresa and lots of aspirin, coffee and Malox. |
What does 4 8 15 16 23 42 _really_ mean? | Don't know yet, but lots of wild theories and mathematical approaches being tried (some, via\nhttp://myweb2.search.yahoo.com/search?p=4%208%2015%2016%2023%2042):\n\nhttp://www.d.kth.se/~dicander/lost.html\n\nhttp://www.4815162342.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 |
looking for a good spa in the SF bay area | Nob Hill Spa downstairs from the Huntington Hotel. They offer couples massages, and have spa cuisine available next to their lovely pool. |
who should I start this week in fantasy football? Delhomme @BUF or Brooks @NYJ? | Both teams have good passing d and both match ups are on the road. Delhomme has a better #1 receiver in Smith although Horn is healthy and is pretty good in his own right but Brooks has the better #2 receiver in Stallworth so that balances it out a little. Neither is a great option and it's a tough call so I think yo... |
What are the options for volleyball leagues in the south bay and SF? | I would try IVL (http://www.ivlinc.com/) or City Beach (http://www.citybeach.com/sports/sports_volleyball.htm) |
Why was the Passion of Christ a controversial movie? | Jewish people were concerned that the movie would fuel antisemitism. A concerned Rabbi Eugene Korn previewed the film before it came out and made the following statement,\n\n"We are deeply concerned that the film, if released in its present form, will fuel the hatred, bigotry and anti-Semitism that many responsible chu... |
how can I recover the security key for my Yahoo! account? | Yahoo! Help\n\nYou can get a new password, a Yahoo! ID reminder, or both. Visit the Sign-in Problems page (http://edit.yahoo.com/config/eval_forgot_pw?new=1&.done=&.src=&partner=&.intl=us) and supply some basic verification information, such as your birthday and the ZIP or postal code you provided when you registered. ... |
I'm new to road biking and need a bike under $1000. What frame and parts do you recommend? | I'd agree with TaraN's answer. Take the time to really find what you want. Take a lot of extended test rides. You might find that aluminum might be too harsh for you, in which case you might find that steel or carbon might be more comfortable. That's just one example. Lots of test rides will give you a feel for how the... |
Is there a place where I can see graphs of U.S. National Budget allocations for the last few years? | You can find tables (not graphs) of the US National Budget allocations since the 1940's in a single PDF:\n\nhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2006/pdf/hist.pdf\n\nIf you have your heart set on looking graphs, you can find several from the website for the US House of Representatives Budget Committee:\n\nhttp://www.... |
Who said "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"? | Plato quoted it:\n\n"Remember how in that communion only, beholding beauty with the eye of the mind, he will be enabled to bring forth, not images of beauty, but realities (for he has hold not of an image but of a reality), and bringing forth and nourishing true virtue to become the friend of God and be immortal, if mo... |
Why doesn't college football have a playoff system? | - The bowls came first and have to be dislodged\n\n- The bowl organizers control larges amounts of money. Some of these monies are given to participating universities and their conferences. Bowl organizers do not want to risk lossing this money. And universities who frequent bowls want to be assured of still receiving... |
What kind of guitar is that? | Can't answer your question exactly, but it looks an awful lot like a Gibson archtop or a Gretsch. You can poke around either of their websites to see guitars that look pretty similar to the one in the picture. There are particular models of Gibson & Gretsch that have the diagonal bridge piece that appears in the movi... |
What is a good entry-level road bike to purchase? | For $1500, you're starting to get out of the "entry-level" stage. I have a Trek 1000 and absolutely love it. I've used it for century rides, triathlons and duathlons no problem. The Trek 1000 was about $900 CDN. The only difference in the bikes up to the $1500 range is the shifters are usually a little better (they don... |
Who holds the single season rushing yards in NFL? | While it is true that Eric Dickerson holds the single season *total* rushing yards record, he accomplished this in a 16-game season. On the other hand, O.J. Simpson is the only player in NFL history to break the 2,000 yard barrier in a single 14-game season. O.J. Simpson gained 143 yards per game in his record-breaking... |
Should US computer programmers be worried about outsourcing trend to India and other countries? | Yes, not any time soon, but expect the trend to increase as companies find ways to reduce costs. Get into management and your job will be saved. |
If light travels faster than sound, then why do we hear sound first and then see picture when we turn on TV ? | In most cases, the television needs to 'warm-up' its cathode ray tube before it can start to display an image on the screen.\n\nThe audio coils require much less charging time and can start to emit sound sooner than we can see the image on the television. |
What is the minimum GPA to get into colleges? | Yeah u can get in to college . A 3.0 is really good my friend. I understand what you are going through..\n\n Then www.gradschool.com is a good source |
How do I write a resume? | resume writing can be tricky because not only is it important to be detailed when describing skills and work experience, but it is also advantageous to balance this with brevity. be concise and to the point while packing your resume full of key information that presents your strengths as a candidate for employment.<br ... |
How long is the wall of china? | The Wall stretches over a formidable 6,350 km (3,946 miles), from Shanhai Pass on the Bohai Gulf in the east, at the limit between China proper and Manchuria, to Lop Nur in the southeastern portion of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. |
Where can I find help about an inventor or invention? | Wikipedia has a list of inventors and invention. Also, about.com has a list of famous inventors. |
What should I look for when buying a laptop? What is the best brand and what's reliable? | Weight and dimensions are important if you're planning to travel with the laptop. Get something with at least 512 mb of RAM, built-in wireless, and CD/DVD burner. Dell is a good brand, and has an easy to use site where you can build a custom laptop. |
Who is the most famous woman athlete of all time? | Historically I believe it would be Babe Didrikson Zaharias, who was a golfer and olympic track star.\n\nAnswers.com's bio says: " Mildred 'Babe' Didrikson Zaharias was voted the outstanding woman athlete of the century in a 1950 Associated Press poll. Though she gained her greatest professional fame as a golfer, she r... |
Could a very powerful directional microphone pickup sounds from the past? | In a sense, any microphone is picking up sounds from the past, due to the speed of sound. This is similar to what you mentioned with radio telescopes.\n\nThe main differences are 1) velocity -- light moves at about 1 foot per nanosecond while sound moves around 1 foot per 1/1000 second, and 2) that sound moving though ... |
What should I offer for Xmas to my grand'ma ? | How active is she? If she's confined or in a nursing home, keep it simple. Make her a photo album or frame a favorite picture. Bring her a favorite treat that she can't get on her own. \nIf she can get around, experiences are better than things. Take her to a play or an outdoor concert or to a museum exhibition. If sh... |
is there a good art school in the San Francisco bay area? | I visited the SF Art Institute a few years ago with my brother, who was considering an art school for his undergrad work, and we were pretty impressed with the student work and facilities. http://www.sanfranciscoart.edu/ |
What is a motherboard? | from the American Heritage Dictionary: it is "The main board of a computer, usually containing the circuitry for the central processing unit, keyboard, and monitor and often having slots for accepting additional circuitry." |
What was the first currency ever used? | The earliest form of currency used was large stones that could be used to get food and meat in exchange - this was during the stone age. Before this there was a barter of goods (so i am not considering it currency)\nLarge stones which were round were considered more valuable since they were more difficult to obtain\n\n... |
Where can I get ideas for our science project? | My daughter gets her science project ideas from infoplease.com. She loves this site. |
what are the materials that can be used to produce laser beam? | Materials that form an inverse energy distribution? Not quite.\n\nThere are three basic components for getting a laser to work. First, one needs an excitation source (pumping source) such as a flashlamp, an electrical spark, etc. Second, one needs a material (the gain medium) which can exhibit what's known as popula... |
What is the difference between software and hardware? | Hardware is the physical componentry of a computer system. Memory chips, mice, monitors, and keyboards are all hardware. \n\nSoftware is the information stored on the computer, so programs and data are considered to be software. Basically, if you can email it to someone, it's software. |
Is there any proven evidence that Mars at some point in the past had microscopic life? | The answer to your question is no. There is no absolutely definitive evidence to date. We do have very strong evidence that significant amounts of water once existed on the Martian surface, and some recent results show that Martian water may still exist below ground, and under heavy packs of ice. There are many sc... |
should i trade Baron Davis and Joe Johnson for Allen Iverson? | Whenever you can trade 2 good players for 1 superstar player, it is a steal! Because now it will open up another slot on your active roster and now you can play your other good player that's always in your bench. But if you don't have depth, I wouldn't pull the trade trigger. |
What does "ZIP code" stand for? | ZIP is an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, proposed in 1944 by Robert Moon, a postal employee, and finally implemented in 1963. |
What is the oldest magazine that is still in circulation? | Arguably, The Scots Magazine, published first in 1739. |
Do you really need 8 hours of sleep every night? | i've heard several times that the amount of sleep each individual requires is based on a number of factors, some of which include age, weight, and even diet. everyone has different schedules, and each one is independent to one another depending on their own individual health.<br />\ni'm not one to set an example, but i... |
If God is both all loving and all powerful, how can he/she/it allow suffering to exist? | Frankly, the answers thus far show a complete lack of understanding of basic theodicy and even the Christian Bible. Assuming that – as a Christian – you buy into Job’s tale as at least allegorical, then there is acknowledgement that you cannot know the mind of G-d. To attempt to do so is itself blasphemous. To attem... |
Where can you donate an old encyclopedia set? | Any public Library should be able to accept your donation.\n\nIf you are in the Bay area, Sunnyvale Public Library is the best library to donate.. |
What does LASER stand for? | LASER is an acronym for\nLight Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation |
Is there another cure for headaches besides taking pain killers? | If you would like to cure headaches naturally, try to take a lime, cut it into half and rub it on your \nforehead. The throbbing will go away. This worked for me. |
Would it seriously affect my chances of getting into college if I don't have a high SAT score? | Unfortunately, the answer is "Maybe".\n\nIf you are trying to get into a top tier school with very selective admissions, then a low SAT/ACT score is virutally a "kiss of death".\n\nHowever, if you are looking at most state univerisities, then a low SAT/ACT score is not too bad. You may have to take a few remedial cour... |
What's the market share of GM and Ford together in the USA? | From this article:\nhttp://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0511/04/A01-369542.htm\n\n"Their [U.S. automakers] combined share of the U.S. market shrank to a new low of 52.4 percent last month from 57 percent a year ago and 70 percent in 1999 when American consumers were snapping up light trucks and SUVs."\n\nIt fluctu... |
Why do we get hiccups? | Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. As the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between your vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes the hiccup sound. Irritation of the nerves that extend from the neck to the chest can cause hiccups.\n\nAlthough associated with ... |
What are the best ways to incentivise people to answer questions here? | I think that, though counterintuitive, one of the most effective ways was to limit the number of questions a user can answer per day. A casual user will still answer the 11th question the next day, and more hard-core users will try to answer as many questions as allowed. For this to work, the limit has to be pretty sma... |
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good CPA who charges reasonable fees in Indianapolis? | i have used Dunbar,Cook and Shepard and the accountant was very good.As far as the "reasonable"part goes,they may have been a bit more than someone down the street,but if they are thorough and save you money-it's worth it ,isn't it? |
Can you recommend a good credit union located in St. Louis? | I joined Meridian (recently merged with Anheuser Busch Credit Union) and have been very happy. Financed two cars, have two credit cards, and a personal loan from them. Very easy to do business with and great rates. |
What bowl game will Penn State be going to? What's the best way to get tickets? | The 'Joe Paterno' Retirement Bowl to be held some place in Florida. |
How many U.S. states are named after kings or queens? | Things get a little sticky in the counting process here. See, the Virginias were one until 1863, so do we count them as one or two? Officially there was only one Virginia to name at the time, but I think we're looking to count how many states are named after kings or queens today, in the here and now, right? So the ... |
Should cell phones and PDAs be allowed in school? Why or why not? | I don't think Cell Phones and PDAs should be allowed since students may spend lot of time playing with (and showing off) the cool features of these gadgets. Also, some features can be misused (eg. camera phones). For communicating during emergency situations, I am sure school phones can be used. |
How do you bring up the salary subject during an interview if the interviewer didn't bring it up? | Large companies usually have an HR person coordinating the interview for the hiring manager. In such a situation, its better to bring up the question with the HR person. After the first round of interviews, if you are being called back for further interviews, then I think this is a good time to bring it up with the rec... |
Why do human have five fingers and five toes? | According to a column that I read written by Joël Carbonnel, "Nature has never been able to count above five."\n\nA researcher has discovered that when the limbs have more than five digits they become distorted into a bow-legged shape which seriously interferes with normal walking or running.\n\nhttp://www.positiveheal... |
What is the difference betwen a close knit family and extended family? | A close knit family is simply a family that is close--it could apply to a nuclear family (mom, dad, kids) or extended family (cousins, uncles, grandparents).\nAn extended family describes a family unit that extends beyond mom, dad, and kids to include cousins, uncles/aunts, and grandparents. |
Who had the shortest celebrity marriage? | Well, if you overlook one tiny but technical detail (Zsa Zsa Gabor was still married to husband #7) then Mrs. Gabor's marriage to husband #8 was shorter than Britney's. \n\nBritney's was 48 hours, while Mrs. Gabor's was just a day. |
How can I stop getting junk mail? | Here is a useful link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/optoutalrt.htm |
Why do men wear neckties? | I believe it originated in Croatia sometime in the middle ages where it was primarily worn by men to show allegiance to their King. It seems to have gained popularity in France where the French form for Croatia resulted in them being called 'cravat'. Details in the article. |
Where is the nearest US post office in Se 5th Ave, Portland? | 204 SW 5th AVE Portland, OR 97204-1897 Phone: (800) ASK-USPS Fax: (503) 294-7892 1020 SE 7th AVE Portland, OR 97214-9998 Phone: (800) ASK-USPS Fax: (503) 231-8715 |
Why do people have the bird, turkey for thanksgiving? | It is believed that the pilgrims and indians shared wild turkey and venison on the original Thanksgiving. \n\nTurkey's "Americanness" was established by Benjamin Franklin, who had advocated for the turkey, not the bald eagle, becoming the national bird. |
How can I record audio directly from the browser to the web server? | Userplane has an audio/video recorder that will do that - you can check it out at http://www.userplane.com/apps/videoRecorder.cfm |
Why do we celebrate Christmas eve? | It has become a tradition in some countries. |
Is there a way in MS Excel to have a cell be equal to multiple cells? e.g.= D3 and D5, where d3 & 5 are words? | Use the CONCATENATE function, with one of the arguments being ", "\n\nThe formula you end up with should look something like this:\n=CONCATENATE(D3,", ",D5) |
Can you give me tips on how to get over an ex? | Surround yourself with friends, family, people who love you. Go on a trip to clear your head. It doesn't have to be expensive, just go camping with some pals or take a day trip to a beautiful outdoor spot. Take up a new hobby. Now is the perfect time to start doing something you didn't have time for before. Exercise. R... |
Which TV show got higher ratings? | The finale of "M*A*S*H":\n\n'"Dallas," by the way, delivered an amazing 53.3 rating and 76 share with its "Who Shot JR?" wrap-up in 1980. It ranks as the No. 2 show of all time, behind only the 1983 series finale of "MASH" (60.2/77).' |
Who played Will's dad on Will and Grace? | Sydney Pollack played Will's dad. |
Why are handicapped bathroom stalls always built at the end of the restroom? | Presumably because they tend to be longer/bigger to accommodate extra space, and the most efficient place to put a larger stall is at the end of the room. (It would be in the way if it were in the middle.) |
Who said "Do, or do not. There is no 'try'"? | Yoda said that in Star Wars. |
How should I act on a date? | Some fundamentals for men: talk 30-40% and let her talk the rest of the time. Open doors, pick up the tab, and make eye contact. One big mistake I see guys make, and one that I made back in my dating days, is making the date seem more like an interview. Sure, you want to get to know the person, but that doesn't ... |
How many countries and territories are there in the world? | There are 193 countries in the world. \n\nhttp://geography.about.com/library/misc/blnationalcapitals.htm\n\nThere are 61 territories and 6 disputed territories.\n\nhttp://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0762461.html |
How far is it to the moon? | Mean Distance of Moon from Earth - 238,712 mi (384,400 km)\nGreatest Distance of Moon from Earth (Apogee) - 252,586 mi (406,740 km) Shortest Distance of Moon from Earth (Perigee) - 221,331 mi (356,410 km) |
What is the best LCD monitor 19"-25"? | The answer to this question changes from day to day. Dell flatscreens have a good reputation. If you stay away from the very biggest screens (25" for example) you can save a lot of money.\n\nSharkeyExtreme (www.sharkeyextreme.com) recommends 17" LCDs for the most savings (~ $250). If you want something a little b... |
What song that was played whenever they showed the dancing baby on Alley McBeal? | Hooked On A Feeling written by Mark James |
What does RSVP stand for? | RSVP is the abbreviation of French répondez s'il vous plaît - please reply. |
Where's a good place to buy a skirt for beneath the Christmas tree? | Target has a great selection. You can get plain red felt for $4.99, or a variety of more elaborate ones for a lot more. As always, Target is a great choice! |
Public transportation options in Los Angeles? | Los Angeles does have a public transit system, including the Metro Red Line and other light rail. However, if you want to get around without a car, you'll have to budget significant time (and I mean significant) to catch connections and lines. Plus, if you miss a connection you can get stranded (I have many times). Not... |
What does RSS means ? | It means Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary. Dave Winer has a claim to the paternity. |
What do you think of the Maury Povich Show? | it's cool - much better than sally jesse. plus connie is hot. |
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