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Are there any classical paintings that show a woman with stretch marks? Forgive me if classical is the wrong term - I'm trying to emphasize I'm not interested in modern works.
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at 8:50 PM on April 14, 2008
(6 comments)
Is there a way to find out what suicide methods are common
by city?
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at 7:18 AM on January 25, 2008
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DIY Music Toys - The
DIY Music Box Kit is the kind of thing I'm looking for. I've also got enough links and resources about circuit bending toys, etc. What other music doo-dad toys are out there for not-so-serious music making?
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at 10:48 AM on December 14, 2007
(7 comments)
Has anyone done any sociology-type studies about online message board behavior between users? The stuff that we're used to - flame outs, pile ons, and the like. Bonus points for any books that might be a good read.
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at 7:34 PM on November 9, 2007
(14 comments)
In the U.S., there are those songs that relentlessly show up everywhere. Songs like C&C Music Factory's "Good Vibrations," for example. I've heard it on numerous commercials, shows, in arenas, etc. These are songs that are still used LONG past their 15 minutes of fame due date. But what about other countries?
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at 9:44 AM on October 23, 2007
(21 comments)
What is
this thing? I got it from
ArtchixStudio but they're not talking. I use it for jewelry-making purposes, but to me it's so odd it must have a hardware or other practical use.
Here is another view. Help me, hive mind!
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at 6:52 AM on July 17, 2007
(4 comments)
Does anyone know what kind of seashell
this is? They are fairly small and look like eyes.
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at 1:59 PM on March 19, 2007
(14 comments)
I've noticed some of the women in my office flush the toilet before they do any of their business. Does anyone know what superstition or purpose this is supposed to help with?
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at 1:09 PM on February 8, 2007
(48 comments)
If I use a quote from an internet source (not famous, but from a blogger, etc.) in an art collage, without crediting the source (because I cannot find the source), what possible trouble could I get into? Does this sort of random, "I heard this" violate any kind of copyright law or anything like that?
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at 11:38 AM on December 20, 2006
(10 comments)
Looking for a lakeside B&B (or cottage or hotel) with lake view room in WI, IN or MI. Should be within two hours from Chicago roughly. This would be for early January. Any recommendations or cautions? Ideal prices would be in the $125 or under a night range.
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at 2:36 PM on November 14, 2006
(7 comments)
I love the song "Zingy Final" (?) by Ak'Sent - I especially love the jungle, tribal kind of drum feel to this style of hip-hop. Every now and then I hear a song like this, but I'm at a loss as to what to search for - can anyone give me other examples of artists or songs to look for that project this kind of sound and feel?
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at 8:06 PM on July 5, 2006
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My cat Lulu has a strange quirk - if you touch a certain spot on her tail while she's lying down, she will start kicking herself in the face. It does not seem like she wants to do this, it's more like a reflex. Could such a mechanism exist? Or is our kitty a little bit more special/brain damaged than we thought?
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at 12:30 PM on April 21, 2006
(17 comments)
What is the best food dish (speciality) out of every culture? I've decided to try at least one thing from as many cultures as I can think of and find an authentic meal for each. For example, I know nothing about Korean, German, Ethiopian, Lebanese, Portuguese, or Irish food - any suggestions there? Thanks!
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at 11:19 PM on April 8, 2006
(58 comments)
ChicagoFilter: Where can I get amazing, authentic cannolis in Chicago? Preferably North Side or el accessible.
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at 10:10 AM on March 10, 2006
(12 comments)
If a woman on birth control pills became pregnant, but continued to take the pills, what would happen to the fetus, if anything? This is idle curiosity - I'm not asking for a personal situation at all.
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at 7:54 AM on January 6, 2006
(12 comments)
I'm looking for something but having a tough time - plain cardboard or kraftboard CD and DVD cases - blank for do-it-yourself label-affixing or decorating. I'm looking for something like the
"Earthy Chrunchie" on this page, in both a CD and DVD version, but not with any custom printing - just with the blank holder to decorate myself. Any leads for me?
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at 11:23 AM on November 7, 2005
(12 comments)
TroubleGooglingFilter: What's the youngest recorded age of a person committing a *voluntary* suicide?
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at 2:09 PM on September 15, 2005
(49 comments)
Is there a neat way to find out about current world music charts in different styles of music, like, say, Indian Hip-Hop?
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at 10:31 AM on July 21, 2005
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I have a diamond appraised at around $200 from a jeweler - and of course a pawn shop doesn't give a fair deal. How/where do you sell a diamond? I'm in Chicago if that helps.
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at 11:32 AM on July 11, 2005
(4 comments)
Here's my question - how do women know that they'll be able to DEAL with being pregnant?
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at 11:16 AM on June 22, 2005
(28 comments)
I'm exhausted searching the internet and wading through pounds of Star Wars merchandise. I remember a while ago a book that was solely on the Millennium Falcon - schematics, specs, all that fun stuff. Does anyone know if this is still in print or if there is an equivalent thing? Links or titles greatly appreciated.
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at 11:00 AM on June 13, 2005
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Can anyone recommend a particular New York State winery? I'm sorting through them all now, and there are so many! I would prefer one with a bed and breakfast accomodation either on site (do they do that?) or quite nearby. Attractions nearby would preferrably also lean towards nature or museums rather than shopping.
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at 8:59 AM on May 5, 2005
(3 comments)
Recommendations for a liquid hand soap that foams up a lot but is gentle on the skin?
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at 11:09 AM on April 5, 2005
(25 comments)
I'm getting married in October, and our honeymoon is a long leisurely drive up to Massachusetts. We know we'll be stopping at Niagara Falls for one night, but are there any other places we should stop and see, weird roadside attractions, etc? We've already been to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland...any roads less traveled to consider?
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at 9:58 AM on March 29, 2005
(33 comments)
Is it rude not to say, "Thank you" when someone says, "Bless you" after you sneeze?
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at 10:19 AM on March 8, 2005
(83 comments)
If police found a container that to them obviously contained drugs (but there were no drugs in it, except for maybe a small coating of dust in the case of cocaine, or a few flakes of marijuana), could they charge you with anything? (The container in this instance would be a baggie or a box, nothing that is explicity "drug paraphanalia.")
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at 10:55 AM on February 9, 2005
(26 comments)
What's up with scratch tickets? Are they just as much of a scam as the regular lottery? Are some a better gamble than others? Does anyone ever make any money off of those things?
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at 1:56 PM on January 31, 2005
(26 comments)
I've searched and searched, but is there a database available to find general crimes in your neighborhood like burglaries? I know about the sex offender database, but I can't find anything but general statistics from the police department. I'm in Chicago.
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at 10:25 AM on January 4, 2005
(14 comments)
Has anyone used/known anyone who has used the
PlusDeck? It's a device for putting sounds from cassette tapes onto your computer. I want to do this primarily as a sampling of sounds into a sound-editing program, and possibly as a way to record entire songs onto the computer. Any reviews? Any idea of the quality? I'm clueless here.
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at 11:44 AM on December 1, 2004
(10 comments)
My boyfriend needs to go to the dentist. He recently chipped a tooth, and hasn't been in ages. The problem is two-fold: One, he's TERRIFIED of going, especially because of his long time away from the dentist, and because of deep-rooted fear of the dentist and two, he has no dental insurance. He's agreed to go if I can find a dentist that will accept him without insurance and I go with him to hold his hand. How do I find a dentist that will see him without insurance and will be accomodating to his fears? 1-800-dentist seems secretive at how they arrive at their recommendations.
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at 9:26 AM on November 15, 2004
(21 comments)
I just accidentily swallowed a small piece of plastic from the plastic wrap around a plastic spoon.
Am I going to die?
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at 10:03 AM on November 4, 2004
(10 comments)
Many times in my various workplaces, I've noticed people "nesting" in the ladies restroom. By this I mean, using one of those papery toilet seat covers before sitting down. Most of these incidents involve a restroom that is spotless, and sometimes it was only used by a few people. I'm of the mind that using these things is if anything, less sanitary, as it increases the chance of (*ahem*) fluids getting on the seat. I can't find any info either way - your thoughts?
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at 11:31 AM on November 2, 2004
(13 comments)
ChicagoFilter: I'm looking for small presses in Chicago - the type that churn out lots of creative zines, etc. I LIVE here, but I'm having trouble finding where to go to get a good list going. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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at 8:05 AM on October 26, 2004
(3 comments)
What is the best mid-level hotel to stay at in St. Louis? Uniqueness and/or swimming pool preferred if possible.
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at 7:43 PM on October 21, 2004
(2 comments)
BugFilter: We have these huge beetles (not cockroaches) in our house these days...is there a good pictoral guide on the internet for figuring out what they are? I live in Chicago, so anything that would be searchable by region would be great too.
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at 8:02 AM on September 22, 2004
(19 comments)
I'm sure it's been asked before, but I can't find it. What's the best free mp3 downloader out there now? Kazaa is kaput with ads now, in my opinion.
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at 9:06 AM on September 2, 2004
(16 comments)
I swear I saw this a while ago - a soap-saver type device. You put your worn-down soap shards in it, and compress it down to make a new bar of soap. Am I losing my mind, or has anyone else seen this device? If you have any other tips for saving those last bits of soap, I'd love to hear them too.
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at 7:29 AM on August 25, 2004
(40 comments)
Help! I have run Adware and cleaned up my computer, but there is one thing stuck in my browser - one of those "we'll help you search!" things. How to get rid of something like this? I can't find it in the add/remove programs list, and Adware didn't come up with it. How to find it for removal? (Sorry, I am somewhat knowledgeable with computers, but not a whiz). This is Windows XP.
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at 7:17 AM on August 19, 2004
(16 comments)
Can anyone recommend a small business lawyer in the Chicago area? Downtown is preferable. Also, does anyone have any idea of what basic services of starting a business through a lawyer would cost? Ballpark figure?
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at 9:13 AM on August 12, 2004
(9 comments)
Is there a way for the computer/a program to search for multiple duplicate files on a computer?
I also remember a program that used a pie chart to show you what is taking up the most space on the computer? What files and folders?
Help!
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at 7:50 PM on July 22, 2004
(9 comments)
SixFeetUnderFilter: What kind of dog was in last night's episode?
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at 7:26 AM on July 12, 2004
(6 comments)
Suggestions for keeping track of business expenses? I'm starting a business and I'm terrible at math. I would prefer something that's like a spreadsheet kind of, something I could plug numbers into and have the program lay it out nice and easy for me. I'm not very experienced in Excel - is there anything easier (and preferably free/cheap) out there for me?
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at 8:18 AM on June 30, 2004
(28 comments)
I'm going to be taking a trip from Chicago to Massachusetts next week - I get antsy in the car. There are lots of games and coloring pages and whatnot on the internet for children - but what about adults? Can anyone give some suggestions of things to occupy me and the driver?
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at 9:36 AM on June 15, 2004
(36 comments)
WashingCatFilter - My boyfriend suggested we wash the cat, his reason being, it will help her finish her summer shedding. Is this something that is ok to do once in awhile, or should we leave her alone? It's hard to wade through the lame google "Ha-ha-here's-a-joke-story-about-washing-a-cat."
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at 9:34 AM on May 26, 2004
(33 comments)
I have 500+ CDs, and I'm thinking about indexing them so I know what I have (none were stolen in our recent break-in, but now I'm mindful of what COULD happen). What's the best way to do this? Make a database in a Microsoft program? Is there a free easy utility out there? Someone might have asked this already, if so, I apologize.
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at 12:48 PM on May 11, 2004
(21 comments)
On Friday, our apartment was burglarized, and one of the things taken was my Pentax SLR camera I got in high school (about 8 years ago). I'm depressed about replacing it - all the "basic" models now are made of plastic or have too many features. This was the most basic student model, heavy, clunky, and completely manual. Does anyone know of a good used camera site that isn't eBay?
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at 10:23 AM on April 13, 2004
(11 comments)
Is there a name for something like the opposite of deja vu? I experienced this today - where I felt like work was new and I hadn't experienced it for very long, same when I thought about my relationship, etc. Am I just losing it, or has anyone else experienced this feeling?
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at 11:45 AM on April 7, 2004
(23 comments)
What is the best Windows application for creating reports of digital music collections? I need it to support both MP3 and AAC. I would prefer customizable HTML output but would settle for Text. I have tried several popular applications but none have supported AAC and their reporting capabilites have been minimal. I am looking for something that can create reports with just artist and album titles as well as the more typical every file/song reports.
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at 7:40 PM on April 4, 2004
(7 comments)
How hard would it be to get an action figure made of your own design? Anyone have any experience with this?
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at 7:43 AM on March 23, 2004
(17 comments)
In about a week, my boyfriend and I are flying from Chicago to Boston. He plans to play with his band while he's there, and so would require his bass (electric). This is not something we would want to check, for risk of damage or theft. But I don't think that sort of thing is allowed as carry-on. What can we do? I know that a lot of locked items are forced open nowadays for security checks. Does anyone have any experience with transporting instruments via air? We're taking ATA by the way.
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at 11:18 AM on March 16, 2004
(22 comments)
