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When does the NCAA SEC and ACC Conference start their regular college football season and regular college basketball season separately? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.14.118.218 ( talk) 02:00, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
When does the York University Lions start their regular college football season? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.14.118.218 ( talk) 02:03, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
When I pour a freshly-opened can of Coca-Cola into a glasses of Tequila, the coke loses its carbonation. Why does this happen? Thanks. Acceptable ( talk) 02:53, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
You can make a glass of Coca-Cola go flat right away by adding a little sugar. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.119.114.114 ( talk) 18:54, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know where and/or can point out to where I could get phthalate and bisphenol A free Nordic walking, ski walking, pole walking and/or fitness walking poles? 68.148.164.166 ( talk) 03:56, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Bisphenol A is used in the production of (most) epoxy resins, which are a component of the glass and carbon fibre poles - so avoid those if you want to avoid bisphenol-A derived products. Aluminium or wood poles seem the obvious alternatives.
Phthalates are plasticisers which may be present in any flexible plastic material, but not rubbers. So you need to check out what the rubber handles are made of. Any PVC will be likely to contain that, but not neoprene or silicon rubbers 87.102.86.73 ( talk) 13:27, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Each individual stick would need to be considered separately - I've just indicated likely sources of the chemicals, it's still possible that pthlates could occur in neoprene, or that a glass fibre poly be bisphenol A free. 87.102.86.73 ( talk) 13:29, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Ice is made out of water and water is clear. So why does water become white when it freezes into an ice cube and turns into snow. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 巨人 ( talk • contribs) 05:57, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
I found a creepy picture (http://encyclopediadramatica.com/Image:Creepy_Thread.jpg) and I was wondering where it was taken. Thanks in advance.
Americanfreedom ( talk) 07:44, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
It's not part of the fairground in Pripyat,Ukraine thats been abandoned since Chernobyl went bang is it? Lemon martini ( talk) 12:57, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
I was surfing on the Web earlier today, and suddenly I had came on some old news articles about some young Ukrainian female bodybuilder named Varya Akulova who was said to be "the strongest girl in the world". I then discovered that she also had a website. I wanted to send an e-mail to her about how interesting that kids this young would be able to take on big things, especially bodybuilding, but there was a problem: since Varya was born in the Ukraine, and she then moved tho the United States, I don't know if she is living in the U.S. or staying in the Ukraine. So, where does Varya Akulova live now? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sirdrink13309622 ( talk • contribs) 14:01, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
By what I meant by "there was a problem" in my question about where Varya Akulova lives, it's about the time zones. If Varya was still living in the Ukraine, it might be late at nighttime there, when people sleep in which Varya wouldn't get my e-mail because she is asleep. If she lives in the U.S., then it would be day here, when people are active. I'm just worried if Varya's not there to read my e-mail when I send it to her. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sirdrink13309622 ( talk • contribs) 16:05, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
What does geese taste like? Is it anything like turkey or chicken? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.119.61.7 ( talk) 17:56, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Sirs: My cousin and I are planning a trip to Italy in October and I would love to purchase tickets to see Roberto Benigni recite Dante. I have searched the internet and I have made some calls to Italy but I have come up short. If you have any information as to where Roberto Benigni will be appearing or where I can purchase tickets I would really appreciate it very much.
Thanking you in advance for any assistance you can give me. Italian2 ( talk) 17:59, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
This question came up at work today. What is the longest distance anyone has ever walked in one go, meaning not using any other form of transportation in between, but stops and overnight stays are allowed? And how long did it take? JIP | Talk 18:13, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Continuing on the topic of gender roles in sport and dancing.
It seems that men's sports are much more popular when it comes to sports that are purely based on physical skill, such as football or ice hockey, where women's sports are much more popular when there is an aesthetic and artistic element involved, such as figure skating or gymnastics. Is this right?
Looking back on the pictures I took of the Helsinki samba carnival, I see that yes, the dancers are still pretty much exclusively women, but the marching bands playing the samba music are predominantly men. The men's costumes are almost as flashy as the women's ones, but cover much, much more. This clear-cut gender division seems weird. I have never practiced samba myself, so I don't know if it's present in samba generally, or just in the carnivals. Which is it? JIP | Talk 18:24, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Suppose Joe Bloggs owns a house. He has no family, friends or next of kin. He is knocked down by a bus and taken to hospital where he remains in a coma for seven years. What happens to his house? Do the government sell it or keep it safe for him? What about his possessions, are they kept or burned or sold? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.76.225.252 ( talk) 19:08, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
That happened to a neighbor of mine in the US, but he wasn't in a coma, he died leaving no heir nor will. I believe the next thing which happened is that either the town took the house over for back taxes owed or the bank which he paid a mortgage to took it over and it was foreclosed upon. Either one of them hired a realtor who sold it. His belongings were sent to a charity, probably the Salvation Army, or thrown away. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.119.114.114 ( talk) 03:52, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
I heard once that if your caught short and need to take a wizz you can use the back left tyre of your car without it being illegal. Further, if a policeman is passing by they are obliged to shield you with their hat and cloak while you do the deed. If this true? 79.76.225.252 ( talk) 19:09, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
My father asked this question almost two decades ago, but neither he or I ever found a reply. When a fly flies to the ceiling and lands upside down, its feet sticking to the ceiling and its head towards the floor, which axis does it turn around in flight? JIP | Talk 19:51, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Where did dual 60s come from for meaning gay? 79.76.225.252 ( talk) 20:33, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
For a project I'm doing I had to make this survey and get people to answer it. Could sevral people do so please? Here it is:
1. Do you think eating insects is gross?
2. Have you ever eaten an insect in any way?
3. What would be the last, non-poisonous insect you would want to eat?
4. If you had to eat an insect but were given the choice of which one you could eat, which one would you choose?
5. Let’s say you were also given the choice of what spice to put on the insect you chose in the previous question, what spice would you choose?--
76.176.17.191 (
talk)
20:46, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
1. yes
2. no
3. a centipede
4. grub
5. cinimmon(or however you spell it)
Even though surveys aren't necessarily the right place for the reference desk. I'm going to answer anyway. ;)
Richard Avery ( talk) 05:58, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
According to Jewish law, there are serious prohibitions on eating insects. Therefore many types of fruit, vegetables and other foodstuffs have to be checked for infestation before eating them. There are however four species of locusts which may be eaten (Leviticus chap.11 verse 22). Jews from Yemen and Morocco have a tradition to identify which locusts may be eaten, and at least in those countries they would eat them. Some years ago, a Kosher dinner was arranged in Israel, in which the menu consisted of numerous kinds of unusual Kosher animals, birds, etc. Included in the menu were these Kosher locusts. Simonschaim ( talk) 06:43, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Endless Dan 12:45, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks to everybody who answered. I have plenty of replys now. Thanks again.-- 76.176.17.191 ( talk) 15:36, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Hope this helps. Thanks. ~ A H 1( T C U) 21:41, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Is there any way to keep my mind from "wandering" when I'm reading? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.119.61.7 ( talk) 21:03, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Is there a way to better remember what I read? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.119.61.7 ( talk) 21:24, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
After reading this, I am wondering which rules will be used? International or NHL? thanks in advance. West Brom 4ever ( talk) 22:33, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
thanks both of you! West Brom 4ever ( talk) 12:51, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
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Welcome to the Wikipedia Miscellaneous Reference Desk Archives |
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When does the NCAA SEC and ACC Conference start their regular college football season and regular college basketball season separately? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.14.118.218 ( talk) 02:00, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
When does the York University Lions start their regular college football season? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.14.118.218 ( talk) 02:03, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
When I pour a freshly-opened can of Coca-Cola into a glasses of Tequila, the coke loses its carbonation. Why does this happen? Thanks. Acceptable ( talk) 02:53, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
You can make a glass of Coca-Cola go flat right away by adding a little sugar. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.119.114.114 ( talk) 18:54, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know where and/or can point out to where I could get phthalate and bisphenol A free Nordic walking, ski walking, pole walking and/or fitness walking poles? 68.148.164.166 ( talk) 03:56, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Bisphenol A is used in the production of (most) epoxy resins, which are a component of the glass and carbon fibre poles - so avoid those if you want to avoid bisphenol-A derived products. Aluminium or wood poles seem the obvious alternatives.
Phthalates are plasticisers which may be present in any flexible plastic material, but not rubbers. So you need to check out what the rubber handles are made of. Any PVC will be likely to contain that, but not neoprene or silicon rubbers 87.102.86.73 ( talk) 13:27, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Each individual stick would need to be considered separately - I've just indicated likely sources of the chemicals, it's still possible that pthlates could occur in neoprene, or that a glass fibre poly be bisphenol A free. 87.102.86.73 ( talk) 13:29, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Ice is made out of water and water is clear. So why does water become white when it freezes into an ice cube and turns into snow. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 巨人 ( talk • contribs) 05:57, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
I found a creepy picture (http://encyclopediadramatica.com/Image:Creepy_Thread.jpg) and I was wondering where it was taken. Thanks in advance.
Americanfreedom ( talk) 07:44, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
It's not part of the fairground in Pripyat,Ukraine thats been abandoned since Chernobyl went bang is it? Lemon martini ( talk) 12:57, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
I was surfing on the Web earlier today, and suddenly I had came on some old news articles about some young Ukrainian female bodybuilder named Varya Akulova who was said to be "the strongest girl in the world". I then discovered that she also had a website. I wanted to send an e-mail to her about how interesting that kids this young would be able to take on big things, especially bodybuilding, but there was a problem: since Varya was born in the Ukraine, and she then moved tho the United States, I don't know if she is living in the U.S. or staying in the Ukraine. So, where does Varya Akulova live now? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sirdrink13309622 ( talk • contribs) 14:01, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
By what I meant by "there was a problem" in my question about where Varya Akulova lives, it's about the time zones. If Varya was still living in the Ukraine, it might be late at nighttime there, when people sleep in which Varya wouldn't get my e-mail because she is asleep. If she lives in the U.S., then it would be day here, when people are active. I'm just worried if Varya's not there to read my e-mail when I send it to her. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sirdrink13309622 ( talk • contribs) 16:05, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
What does geese taste like? Is it anything like turkey or chicken? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.119.61.7 ( talk) 17:56, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Sirs: My cousin and I are planning a trip to Italy in October and I would love to purchase tickets to see Roberto Benigni recite Dante. I have searched the internet and I have made some calls to Italy but I have come up short. If you have any information as to where Roberto Benigni will be appearing or where I can purchase tickets I would really appreciate it very much.
Thanking you in advance for any assistance you can give me. Italian2 ( talk) 17:59, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
This question came up at work today. What is the longest distance anyone has ever walked in one go, meaning not using any other form of transportation in between, but stops and overnight stays are allowed? And how long did it take? JIP | Talk 18:13, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Continuing on the topic of gender roles in sport and dancing.
It seems that men's sports are much more popular when it comes to sports that are purely based on physical skill, such as football or ice hockey, where women's sports are much more popular when there is an aesthetic and artistic element involved, such as figure skating or gymnastics. Is this right?
Looking back on the pictures I took of the Helsinki samba carnival, I see that yes, the dancers are still pretty much exclusively women, but the marching bands playing the samba music are predominantly men. The men's costumes are almost as flashy as the women's ones, but cover much, much more. This clear-cut gender division seems weird. I have never practiced samba myself, so I don't know if it's present in samba generally, or just in the carnivals. Which is it? JIP | Talk 18:24, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Suppose Joe Bloggs owns a house. He has no family, friends or next of kin. He is knocked down by a bus and taken to hospital where he remains in a coma for seven years. What happens to his house? Do the government sell it or keep it safe for him? What about his possessions, are they kept or burned or sold? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.76.225.252 ( talk) 19:08, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
That happened to a neighbor of mine in the US, but he wasn't in a coma, he died leaving no heir nor will. I believe the next thing which happened is that either the town took the house over for back taxes owed or the bank which he paid a mortgage to took it over and it was foreclosed upon. Either one of them hired a realtor who sold it. His belongings were sent to a charity, probably the Salvation Army, or thrown away. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.119.114.114 ( talk) 03:52, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
I heard once that if your caught short and need to take a wizz you can use the back left tyre of your car without it being illegal. Further, if a policeman is passing by they are obliged to shield you with their hat and cloak while you do the deed. If this true? 79.76.225.252 ( talk) 19:09, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
My father asked this question almost two decades ago, but neither he or I ever found a reply. When a fly flies to the ceiling and lands upside down, its feet sticking to the ceiling and its head towards the floor, which axis does it turn around in flight? JIP | Talk 19:51, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Where did dual 60s come from for meaning gay? 79.76.225.252 ( talk) 20:33, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
For a project I'm doing I had to make this survey and get people to answer it. Could sevral people do so please? Here it is:
1. Do you think eating insects is gross?
2. Have you ever eaten an insect in any way?
3. What would be the last, non-poisonous insect you would want to eat?
4. If you had to eat an insect but were given the choice of which one you could eat, which one would you choose?
5. Let’s say you were also given the choice of what spice to put on the insect you chose in the previous question, what spice would you choose?--
76.176.17.191 (
talk)
20:46, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
1. yes
2. no
3. a centipede
4. grub
5. cinimmon(or however you spell it)
Even though surveys aren't necessarily the right place for the reference desk. I'm going to answer anyway. ;)
Richard Avery ( talk) 05:58, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
According to Jewish law, there are serious prohibitions on eating insects. Therefore many types of fruit, vegetables and other foodstuffs have to be checked for infestation before eating them. There are however four species of locusts which may be eaten (Leviticus chap.11 verse 22). Jews from Yemen and Morocco have a tradition to identify which locusts may be eaten, and at least in those countries they would eat them. Some years ago, a Kosher dinner was arranged in Israel, in which the menu consisted of numerous kinds of unusual Kosher animals, birds, etc. Included in the menu were these Kosher locusts. Simonschaim ( talk) 06:43, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Endless Dan 12:45, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks to everybody who answered. I have plenty of replys now. Thanks again.-- 76.176.17.191 ( talk) 15:36, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Hope this helps. Thanks. ~ A H 1( T C U) 21:41, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
Is there any way to keep my mind from "wandering" when I'm reading? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.119.61.7 ( talk) 21:03, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
Is there a way to better remember what I read? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.119.61.7 ( talk) 21:24, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
After reading this, I am wondering which rules will be used? International or NHL? thanks in advance. West Brom 4ever ( talk) 22:33, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
thanks both of you! West Brom 4ever ( talk) 12:51, 25 June 2008 (UTC)