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Is there any way to get from Baltimore to the Old Greenbelt section of Greenbelt, Maryland on a Sunday using public transportation without going all the way into DC and backtracking? There are several buses that go from New Carrollton to Greenbelt but none of them seem to run on Sundays. -- Mwalcoff ( talk) 00:06, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Since MARC covers that route on weekdays, maybe their information line would know if there's a company that does it on Sundays without needing to change vehicles.
But I just googled on "Baltimore", "Greenbelt", and "bus", and this was the first hit, and it tells me that you can get from Baltimore to Greenbelt with one change of vehicle, not counting any travel you may need to do within each city. Start by riding the Baltimore light rail system to BWI Airport station, and then at that station you can get the WMATA route B30 "BWI Express" bus direct to Greenbelt WMATA (Washington Metro) station. It says the B30 runs every 40 minutes, 7 days a week. I don't know how near the Greenbelt station may be to Old Greenbelt, though. --Anonymous, 22:44 UTC, edited 22:48, May 13, 2008.
And here's a schedule for the B30 showing where the stops are. --Anon, 23:14 UTC, May 13.
When opening those propane bottles for the first time for use in a lantern for example how is it possible to make sure the gas stays in the bottle as you connect it to the pipes where it flows through to the lantern. Does the gas stay in the bottle because it is compressed or is there some trick to it. I am a first time propane lantern user so thats why i am asking. One other thing i would like to ask is if propane is cheap to buy. I was amazed a few days ago to get it at $2.00 a bottle.-- logger ( talk) 02:59, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
What works is fine with me i just want to be sure that i am not wasting that gas. indeed the price of it is high but is that not the normal price for propane?-- 68.54.131.156 ( talk) 10:08, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Also on Hannity's America, on 5-11-08, Sean Hannity has actually blamed the Environmentalists AND their leader Al Gore as to WHY food and fuel prices have spiked, yes spiked in two years straight, shown him on a smoke belching jet while HE has the gall and insolence to preach to people about (now debunked, according to Sean Hannity, who listed several scientists who said Global Warming is BS) Global Warming and telling people to quit living like decent people, that people should barely exist like people do in the Third World, worse, and I mean worse. Just had a Goregasm. I have also heard other conservations that the Environmental movement is designed to destroy the US, and that, as Rushie would say, "Eco Whackos" do NOT protest other nations, such as China, or they'd end up being shot, imprisoned as being insurrectionists, rebels in a rebellion. One bit of evidence is that " Earth Day" is on a communist "holiday". I've also heard that, worse from Mark Le Vine(conservative), Michael Savage, others of that ilk. Again, can any of this be used at all? 205.240.146.247 ( talk) 03:12, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I asked this question a long time ago but nobody had any idea. It still bugs me, so maybe someone's come along since then who knows what I'm talking about. It's about a politician (possibly the Foreign Minister or even the Prime Minister) from a country in South-East Asia. He came to Australia on government business and received all the usual welcomes and media attention. Then, after his last official duty in Sydney, he went missing. He was due to board a plane to go back home but he didn't turn up. The security and police forces went into overdrive, but couldn't find him. The whole country was talking about it. Then, about 3 or 4 days later, he turned up safe and well. He apologised for the trouble he'd caused but explained that he'd been exhausted or something like that, and just needed some time out away from his minders and his unrelenting schedule. He'd found some friendly nationals from his country in Sydney and had been hiding out with them. Then he went back home and life returned to normal. Does anyone remember who this guy was? I keep thinking he was from Malaysia or Singapore, but that may be my mind playing tricks. I'm almost certain it wasn't Lee Kuan Yew. This happened around about 1964, give or take a couple of years, to the best of my memory. -- JackofOz ( talk) 06:03, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Once during a singing competition my voice went horrendous and led to a lot of embarassment.But I noticed a girl in the audience and she was smiling at me constantly.I dont know why.Whenever I come across her she throws a glance or a slight smile at me and this continued for a couple of months and she stopped doing so.Please tell me what is she thinking about me.Now I cant ask this to her as this will lead to another bout of embarassment. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 218.248.2.51 ( talk) 07:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I'm sure if she was paying that much attention to you she was interested. But, it seems as though she may think you're not interested, and may have decided to move on, or wait for you to approach her, or at least show some interest in return. A great deal of girls aren't comfortable with approaching a guy, and so we smile, laugh at dumb jokes, and do what we think will give you guys a hint. Perhaps you should try to approach her, it might still work. SunshineStateOfMind ( talk) 16:26, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Can you get arrested for dating a girl who states she is 21 on an ADULT dating site if she lies about her age???? and you find she is 13, pregnant and you are the father? Swan's swimming song ( talk) 09:08, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
AWKWARD SITUATIO14:58, 13 May 20 Me and my best friend were playing when he started poking me, so I sat on him to pin him and me and his brother tickled him. He got hard but I didn't say anything. Did I arouse him? Is he gay? He's my best friend so no mater what I would love him. Sticky end ( talk) 09:11, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
You do not mention the age of yourself and your friends -but I note others here have assumed that you are adolescents? The fact is with all the new bourgeoning hormones now surging through your bodies, your physical -and emotional- responses and reactions are as yet both ultra-sensitive and largely unfocused. No doubt you yourself have experienced spontaneous 'hard-ons'-even in those rare moments when lads of your age are not apparently thinking of anything sexual- and at sometimes the most awkward and embarrassing times! But many reactions of the turbulent adolescent body are not so much 'sexual' as merely 'physical'-especially in the riotous and boisterous contact of 'laddish' behaviour. But such 'boners' are unfortunatey immediately assumed to be a sexual response merely because they so blatantly arise only too obviously in the sexual organ.(Young boys get 'hard-ons' long before adolescent hormones and sexuality kick-in; -bet you did even if you don't remember! Haven't you or your friends got little brothers?) Likewise, it is extremely common for adolescents -of both sexes- to experience strong attractions -both physical and emotional- towards a member -or members- of their own sex.It is also very common to experience dreams of a similar or homoerotic nature whilst asleep and have no control over thoughts and reactions -which can prove disconcerting on awakeing! Once again, this does not in any way mean the person is (or is not) gay.It is just that the surging hormones are driving the emotions wild -whilst they are disconcertingly both unfamiliar and -as yet- largely unfocused. Unfortunately, even in our 'enlightened' society, we are still not seemingly mature enough to discuss these naturally and commonly occurring experiences, even with -or perhaps especially with- our closest friends -which would in reality be a fine thing to do.(Try discussing this article with them?) Perhaps even because of this generation's incessant need to appear 'cool' -especially regarding 'gayness'- that there is an unfortunate desire to label -especially with regard to sexuality- with a totally unneccessary quickness. Unfortunately, any such 'labelling' regarding sexual identity at this most sensitive and crucial stage in physical and emotional development can unfortunately 'fix' a person's sexuality for life! I do not know if any of this is of any help, but my advice to you would be to simply enjoy this unique and enviable time in your life as much as you can -when your minds -and bodies- are so alive and invigorated, -and don't worry to much. From the way you so openly say just how much you love your friends, you thankfully appear to have few sad 'hang-ups'. If you continue in this generous and open way you will doubtless emerge -whether 'gay' or 'straight'- with great memories and friends -forged as you experienced your youth together. —Preceding unsigned comment added by ANTONIATZI ( talk • contribs) 14:54, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
Is Evan Taubenfeld the guy the plays the boyfriend on Avril Lavigne's video 'Girlfriend'? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Table top dancer ( talk • contribs) 09:13, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
what is the technical progress IT-industry or IT-sectors has done in last 20-25 years?
How did the popular belief that wolves howl at the moon develop? What is its origin? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 10:14, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I always though it had more of a literature meaning to it. I thought that werewolves because they were born by the moon made people think that werewolves howled at the moon. Either that or maybe it was the mysteriousness of the wolf. The wolf was considered a dangerous creature a pest of livestock. The wolf and the moon were just two mysteries and you put them together. But that is to poetic.
Always
Cardinal Raven
Cardinal Raven ( talk) 15:01, 12 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven
Does Avril Lavigne play both her and geeky girl in her video 'girlfriend'? if not who plays the geeky 1? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Table top dancer ( talk • contribs) 10:21, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ph6mo7KONyg
What is the name of the mobile phone used in the The Click Five's music video for "Jenny" at 00:41 and 02:16? -- Candy-Panda ( talk) 11:12, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
What is an easting on a map? Do I need to find the meridian first to work it out? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 11:37, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Do the hash marks on the inside of closed contour lines indicate decreasing elevation of a basin or a mountain on a topographic map? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 11:37, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
You might find the article Topographic map useful, especially the section "Map conventions". Pfly ( talk) 23:16, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Is Avril Lavigne an atheist? 89.236.214.174 ( talk) 11:50, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
At what age did Avril Lavigne begin singing non-professionally? Ie before she became famous? 195.194.74.154 ( talk) 12:26, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
The vital question here is...did Avril Lavigne ever do anything illegal whilst wearing a mask(with or without Tim Cahill?) :) Lemon martini ( talk) 13:38, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Six degrees of Avril to Raekwon - anyone?
Cardinal Raven ( talk) 15:02, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
OK, the Avril trolling ends, now. Any more Avril edits to this page will be removed. Corvus cornix talk 16:40, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Follow up: Six degrees of Avril to Kevin Bacon... AHHH! -- Endless Dan 19:56, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
What is the name of the addiction where someone likes to make themselves into other people because they like to tell a story? An example of what I am trying to ask is: On an online forum that I was on, a long time ago, someone made over 50 accounts and each account they claimed they were different people. The person who made 50 accounts had different genders and different stories. Well I live in California and I am girl for one account and then another I live in Maine and I am an it. When the administrator finally found out they ask the person to explain themselves. They said they liked making people and making stories for people. So, what is this addiction called?
Thank You
Always
Cardinal Raven
Cardinal Raven ( talk) 13:19, 12 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven
Thank you very much. I have read these articles you have provided me. Cardinal Raven ( talk) 15:02, 12 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven
Well I didn't want to put a long story. But they said that they were addicted to telling stories, and creating. They love to create and cannot stop the urge the cretae. They said that it drives them mad, but they needed to create. So is it still boredom, even in that case.
Always
Cardinal Raven
Cardinal Raven ( talk) 17:15, 12 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven
What publication provides the average GPA's and standard deviation of various universities by major, class, course or other groupings? -- Taxa ( talk) 14:33, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Is it true that something has to be at least 1000m tall to be a mountain? 82.33.114.90 ( talk) 15:24, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
There's no authority that has the power to enforce a definition like this, at least in the English speaking world. Pfly ( talk) 23:26, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
See Mount Wycheproof. only 43m above sea level. Polypipe Wrangler ( talk) 11:24, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
Why are different breeds of dogs all considered the same species? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 18:09, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Why does my cell phone make screechy noises when I place it near my computer? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 18:10, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
What is the maximal underwater depth at which a mobile phone can work (i.e. someone can chat using it with those who are above water, on the land)? Ignore that the phone does not work in the water, it is supposed that it is isolated (maybe in a glass container). I came up to this question when my lil brother asked: "do cellphones work in submarines?" 89.146.66.209 ( talk) 18:36, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
<moved to science desk here [2]>
Is it possible to trisect a length of rope by eye and hand alone? Bisecting it is easy enough - grab both ends, pull the middle as far as it can go, and cut it at its furthest end. But how to trisect it without actually measuring the exact lengths? JIP | Talk 19:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
When reading, do most people use bookmarks or just dog-ear the pages? Which is most common? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 19:35, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I use old Christmas cards.They are often to nice or have sentimantal value to be thrown out.They stay in the book and then I have a nice memory waiting when I go back to the book. hotclaws 22:39, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
Adult guy going on vacation from UK to Tenerife where UK type prescription drugs are available for purchase over the pharmacy counter without a physician's prescription (such as antibiotics etc., but clearly NOT narcotics). Question, may he buy Viagra tabs. whilst on vacation in Tenerife and bring them legally into the UK (strictly for his own use)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.9.59.249 ( talk) 19:37, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Just noticed this can be considered legal advice Fribbler ( talk) 19:44, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
If the Hitler family decided to participate in the immigration trend when Adolf was a child, and immigrated to the United States, would Adolf have indeed gone on to become an artist? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.35.162.18 ( talk) 19:48, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
What wild animal in the US causes the most deaths each year? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 20:04, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Are you signing your post or putting yourself forwards as a candidate for the answer ? ;) Lemon martini ( talk) 15:41, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
Mosquito? (they still belong to Kingdom Animalia)-- Lenticel ( talk) 00:01, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I've bought a frying pan that has a glass lid on it. However, the carton attached to it makes a point of NOT specifying temperatures. Can I crank a 1200W oven up and let this thing remain there? Won't a horrific pressure build up? Scaller ( talk) 20:25, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Is there any coverage on en-Wiki about the recent rash of so-called "detergent suicides" in Japan? I've stumbled across a few news stories about it (on CNN and such), and there's a brief reference to the issue in the article on Hydrogen Sulfide, but I find myself being more and more curious about the cultural aspects. It would be great if people who knew more about the Japanese people and culture (perhaps some Japanese folks) would provide insight into why so many people (40+ a month according to one news story I found) in that country are choosing to end their lives in this particular fashion. Maybe it's not as significant as the media are leading me to believe (surprise! the news media blowing something out of proportion!), but still, it struck me as odd. Dgcopter ( talk) 20:28, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
There are certain sounds that cheap electronics, children's toys, car alarms, and the like seem to use very commonly. I'm talking about siren-like sounds, the uuuuupp doooowwwn one, the one that sounds like an artillery shell decreasing in pitch then ending with a noisy 'explosion' (wheeeeeeeee BOMMMMMM), and the like. Is there any reason these are repeated so much? Do they have a name or names? 206.126.163.20 ( talk) 22:46, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Where does the Shakespeare play, Othello, take place?--Scofield Boy 22:53, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I have Thriller 25 and i want to put the music videos on iTunes and i don't know how 216.46.153.68 ( talk) 22:59, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
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Is there any way to get from Baltimore to the Old Greenbelt section of Greenbelt, Maryland on a Sunday using public transportation without going all the way into DC and backtracking? There are several buses that go from New Carrollton to Greenbelt but none of them seem to run on Sundays. -- Mwalcoff ( talk) 00:06, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Since MARC covers that route on weekdays, maybe their information line would know if there's a company that does it on Sundays without needing to change vehicles.
But I just googled on "Baltimore", "Greenbelt", and "bus", and this was the first hit, and it tells me that you can get from Baltimore to Greenbelt with one change of vehicle, not counting any travel you may need to do within each city. Start by riding the Baltimore light rail system to BWI Airport station, and then at that station you can get the WMATA route B30 "BWI Express" bus direct to Greenbelt WMATA (Washington Metro) station. It says the B30 runs every 40 minutes, 7 days a week. I don't know how near the Greenbelt station may be to Old Greenbelt, though. --Anonymous, 22:44 UTC, edited 22:48, May 13, 2008.
And here's a schedule for the B30 showing where the stops are. --Anon, 23:14 UTC, May 13.
When opening those propane bottles for the first time for use in a lantern for example how is it possible to make sure the gas stays in the bottle as you connect it to the pipes where it flows through to the lantern. Does the gas stay in the bottle because it is compressed or is there some trick to it. I am a first time propane lantern user so thats why i am asking. One other thing i would like to ask is if propane is cheap to buy. I was amazed a few days ago to get it at $2.00 a bottle.-- logger ( talk) 02:59, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
What works is fine with me i just want to be sure that i am not wasting that gas. indeed the price of it is high but is that not the normal price for propane?-- 68.54.131.156 ( talk) 10:08, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Also on Hannity's America, on 5-11-08, Sean Hannity has actually blamed the Environmentalists AND their leader Al Gore as to WHY food and fuel prices have spiked, yes spiked in two years straight, shown him on a smoke belching jet while HE has the gall and insolence to preach to people about (now debunked, according to Sean Hannity, who listed several scientists who said Global Warming is BS) Global Warming and telling people to quit living like decent people, that people should barely exist like people do in the Third World, worse, and I mean worse. Just had a Goregasm. I have also heard other conservations that the Environmental movement is designed to destroy the US, and that, as Rushie would say, "Eco Whackos" do NOT protest other nations, such as China, or they'd end up being shot, imprisoned as being insurrectionists, rebels in a rebellion. One bit of evidence is that " Earth Day" is on a communist "holiday". I've also heard that, worse from Mark Le Vine(conservative), Michael Savage, others of that ilk. Again, can any of this be used at all? 205.240.146.247 ( talk) 03:12, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I asked this question a long time ago but nobody had any idea. It still bugs me, so maybe someone's come along since then who knows what I'm talking about. It's about a politician (possibly the Foreign Minister or even the Prime Minister) from a country in South-East Asia. He came to Australia on government business and received all the usual welcomes and media attention. Then, after his last official duty in Sydney, he went missing. He was due to board a plane to go back home but he didn't turn up. The security and police forces went into overdrive, but couldn't find him. The whole country was talking about it. Then, about 3 or 4 days later, he turned up safe and well. He apologised for the trouble he'd caused but explained that he'd been exhausted or something like that, and just needed some time out away from his minders and his unrelenting schedule. He'd found some friendly nationals from his country in Sydney and had been hiding out with them. Then he went back home and life returned to normal. Does anyone remember who this guy was? I keep thinking he was from Malaysia or Singapore, but that may be my mind playing tricks. I'm almost certain it wasn't Lee Kuan Yew. This happened around about 1964, give or take a couple of years, to the best of my memory. -- JackofOz ( talk) 06:03, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Once during a singing competition my voice went horrendous and led to a lot of embarassment.But I noticed a girl in the audience and she was smiling at me constantly.I dont know why.Whenever I come across her she throws a glance or a slight smile at me and this continued for a couple of months and she stopped doing so.Please tell me what is she thinking about me.Now I cant ask this to her as this will lead to another bout of embarassment. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 218.248.2.51 ( talk) 07:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I'm sure if she was paying that much attention to you she was interested. But, it seems as though she may think you're not interested, and may have decided to move on, or wait for you to approach her, or at least show some interest in return. A great deal of girls aren't comfortable with approaching a guy, and so we smile, laugh at dumb jokes, and do what we think will give you guys a hint. Perhaps you should try to approach her, it might still work. SunshineStateOfMind ( talk) 16:26, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Can you get arrested for dating a girl who states she is 21 on an ADULT dating site if she lies about her age???? and you find she is 13, pregnant and you are the father? Swan's swimming song ( talk) 09:08, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
AWKWARD SITUATIO14:58, 13 May 20 Me and my best friend were playing when he started poking me, so I sat on him to pin him and me and his brother tickled him. He got hard but I didn't say anything. Did I arouse him? Is he gay? He's my best friend so no mater what I would love him. Sticky end ( talk) 09:11, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
You do not mention the age of yourself and your friends -but I note others here have assumed that you are adolescents? The fact is with all the new bourgeoning hormones now surging through your bodies, your physical -and emotional- responses and reactions are as yet both ultra-sensitive and largely unfocused. No doubt you yourself have experienced spontaneous 'hard-ons'-even in those rare moments when lads of your age are not apparently thinking of anything sexual- and at sometimes the most awkward and embarrassing times! But many reactions of the turbulent adolescent body are not so much 'sexual' as merely 'physical'-especially in the riotous and boisterous contact of 'laddish' behaviour. But such 'boners' are unfortunatey immediately assumed to be a sexual response merely because they so blatantly arise only too obviously in the sexual organ.(Young boys get 'hard-ons' long before adolescent hormones and sexuality kick-in; -bet you did even if you don't remember! Haven't you or your friends got little brothers?) Likewise, it is extremely common for adolescents -of both sexes- to experience strong attractions -both physical and emotional- towards a member -or members- of their own sex.It is also very common to experience dreams of a similar or homoerotic nature whilst asleep and have no control over thoughts and reactions -which can prove disconcerting on awakeing! Once again, this does not in any way mean the person is (or is not) gay.It is just that the surging hormones are driving the emotions wild -whilst they are disconcertingly both unfamiliar and -as yet- largely unfocused. Unfortunately, even in our 'enlightened' society, we are still not seemingly mature enough to discuss these naturally and commonly occurring experiences, even with -or perhaps especially with- our closest friends -which would in reality be a fine thing to do.(Try discussing this article with them?) Perhaps even because of this generation's incessant need to appear 'cool' -especially regarding 'gayness'- that there is an unfortunate desire to label -especially with regard to sexuality- with a totally unneccessary quickness. Unfortunately, any such 'labelling' regarding sexual identity at this most sensitive and crucial stage in physical and emotional development can unfortunately 'fix' a person's sexuality for life! I do not know if any of this is of any help, but my advice to you would be to simply enjoy this unique and enviable time in your life as much as you can -when your minds -and bodies- are so alive and invigorated, -and don't worry to much. From the way you so openly say just how much you love your friends, you thankfully appear to have few sad 'hang-ups'. If you continue in this generous and open way you will doubtless emerge -whether 'gay' or 'straight'- with great memories and friends -forged as you experienced your youth together. —Preceding unsigned comment added by ANTONIATZI ( talk • contribs) 14:54, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
Is Evan Taubenfeld the guy the plays the boyfriend on Avril Lavigne's video 'Girlfriend'? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Table top dancer ( talk • contribs) 09:13, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
what is the technical progress IT-industry or IT-sectors has done in last 20-25 years?
How did the popular belief that wolves howl at the moon develop? What is its origin? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 10:14, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I always though it had more of a literature meaning to it. I thought that werewolves because they were born by the moon made people think that werewolves howled at the moon. Either that or maybe it was the mysteriousness of the wolf. The wolf was considered a dangerous creature a pest of livestock. The wolf and the moon were just two mysteries and you put them together. But that is to poetic.
Always
Cardinal Raven
Cardinal Raven ( talk) 15:01, 12 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven
Does Avril Lavigne play both her and geeky girl in her video 'girlfriend'? if not who plays the geeky 1? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Table top dancer ( talk • contribs) 10:21, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ph6mo7KONyg
What is the name of the mobile phone used in the The Click Five's music video for "Jenny" at 00:41 and 02:16? -- Candy-Panda ( talk) 11:12, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
What is an easting on a map? Do I need to find the meridian first to work it out? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 11:37, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Do the hash marks on the inside of closed contour lines indicate decreasing elevation of a basin or a mountain on a topographic map? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 11:37, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
You might find the article Topographic map useful, especially the section "Map conventions". Pfly ( talk) 23:16, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Is Avril Lavigne an atheist? 89.236.214.174 ( talk) 11:50, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
At what age did Avril Lavigne begin singing non-professionally? Ie before she became famous? 195.194.74.154 ( talk) 12:26, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
The vital question here is...did Avril Lavigne ever do anything illegal whilst wearing a mask(with or without Tim Cahill?) :) Lemon martini ( talk) 13:38, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Six degrees of Avril to Raekwon - anyone?
Cardinal Raven ( talk) 15:02, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
OK, the Avril trolling ends, now. Any more Avril edits to this page will be removed. Corvus cornix talk 16:40, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Follow up: Six degrees of Avril to Kevin Bacon... AHHH! -- Endless Dan 19:56, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
What is the name of the addiction where someone likes to make themselves into other people because they like to tell a story? An example of what I am trying to ask is: On an online forum that I was on, a long time ago, someone made over 50 accounts and each account they claimed they were different people. The person who made 50 accounts had different genders and different stories. Well I live in California and I am girl for one account and then another I live in Maine and I am an it. When the administrator finally found out they ask the person to explain themselves. They said they liked making people and making stories for people. So, what is this addiction called?
Thank You
Always
Cardinal Raven
Cardinal Raven ( talk) 13:19, 12 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven
Thank you very much. I have read these articles you have provided me. Cardinal Raven ( talk) 15:02, 12 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven
Well I didn't want to put a long story. But they said that they were addicted to telling stories, and creating. They love to create and cannot stop the urge the cretae. They said that it drives them mad, but they needed to create. So is it still boredom, even in that case.
Always
Cardinal Raven
Cardinal Raven ( talk) 17:15, 12 May 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven
What publication provides the average GPA's and standard deviation of various universities by major, class, course or other groupings? -- Taxa ( talk) 14:33, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Is it true that something has to be at least 1000m tall to be a mountain? 82.33.114.90 ( talk) 15:24, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
There's no authority that has the power to enforce a definition like this, at least in the English speaking world. Pfly ( talk) 23:26, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
See Mount Wycheproof. only 43m above sea level. Polypipe Wrangler ( talk) 11:24, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
Why are different breeds of dogs all considered the same species? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 18:09, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Why does my cell phone make screechy noises when I place it near my computer? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 18:10, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
What is the maximal underwater depth at which a mobile phone can work (i.e. someone can chat using it with those who are above water, on the land)? Ignore that the phone does not work in the water, it is supposed that it is isolated (maybe in a glass container). I came up to this question when my lil brother asked: "do cellphones work in submarines?" 89.146.66.209 ( talk) 18:36, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
<moved to science desk here [2]>
Is it possible to trisect a length of rope by eye and hand alone? Bisecting it is easy enough - grab both ends, pull the middle as far as it can go, and cut it at its furthest end. But how to trisect it without actually measuring the exact lengths? JIP | Talk 19:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
When reading, do most people use bookmarks or just dog-ear the pages? Which is most common? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 19:35, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I use old Christmas cards.They are often to nice or have sentimantal value to be thrown out.They stay in the book and then I have a nice memory waiting when I go back to the book. hotclaws 22:39, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
Adult guy going on vacation from UK to Tenerife where UK type prescription drugs are available for purchase over the pharmacy counter without a physician's prescription (such as antibiotics etc., but clearly NOT narcotics). Question, may he buy Viagra tabs. whilst on vacation in Tenerife and bring them legally into the UK (strictly for his own use)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.9.59.249 ( talk) 19:37, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Just noticed this can be considered legal advice Fribbler ( talk) 19:44, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
If the Hitler family decided to participate in the immigration trend when Adolf was a child, and immigrated to the United States, would Adolf have indeed gone on to become an artist? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.35.162.18 ( talk) 19:48, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
What wild animal in the US causes the most deaths each year? Mr Beans Backside ( talk) 20:04, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Are you signing your post or putting yourself forwards as a candidate for the answer ? ;) Lemon martini ( talk) 15:41, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
Mosquito? (they still belong to Kingdom Animalia)-- Lenticel ( talk) 00:01, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I've bought a frying pan that has a glass lid on it. However, the carton attached to it makes a point of NOT specifying temperatures. Can I crank a 1200W oven up and let this thing remain there? Won't a horrific pressure build up? Scaller ( talk) 20:25, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Is there any coverage on en-Wiki about the recent rash of so-called "detergent suicides" in Japan? I've stumbled across a few news stories about it (on CNN and such), and there's a brief reference to the issue in the article on Hydrogen Sulfide, but I find myself being more and more curious about the cultural aspects. It would be great if people who knew more about the Japanese people and culture (perhaps some Japanese folks) would provide insight into why so many people (40+ a month according to one news story I found) in that country are choosing to end their lives in this particular fashion. Maybe it's not as significant as the media are leading me to believe (surprise! the news media blowing something out of proportion!), but still, it struck me as odd. Dgcopter ( talk) 20:28, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
There are certain sounds that cheap electronics, children's toys, car alarms, and the like seem to use very commonly. I'm talking about siren-like sounds, the uuuuupp doooowwwn one, the one that sounds like an artillery shell decreasing in pitch then ending with a noisy 'explosion' (wheeeeeeeee BOMMMMMM), and the like. Is there any reason these are repeated so much? Do they have a name or names? 206.126.163.20 ( talk) 22:46, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
Where does the Shakespeare play, Othello, take place?--Scofield Boy 22:53, 12 May 2008 (UTC)
I have Thriller 25 and i want to put the music videos on iTunes and i don't know how 216.46.153.68 ( talk) 22:59, 12 May 2008 (UTC)