How do I learn to enjoy being alone after a recent separation?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 5:34 PM on July 25, 2008 (24 comments)

Who are some great comedians I've probably never heard of that I can watch on youtube?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Christ, what an asshole at 3:50 PM on July 14, 2008 (50 comments)

Do you know of any phrases that can be used to confuse someone in a conversation? I saw a list long ago but don't recall any if the phrases. It could be a question or an answer. The purpose is to say something that sounds natural and like a plausable statement but is difficult to decipher (or even non-sensical) and makes the other person feel stunned and speechless as they try to figure out what you said.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mckennage at 9:52 PM on July 9, 2008 (43 comments)

Most Americans are aware of their Miranda rights, the most important of which may be the right to remain silent. Apparently, many people don't take advantage of that right. Professor James Duane makes some compelling arguments why you should, and Officer George Bruch agrees. Of course, if you choose to ignore their advice and have something to hide, you will be going up against pros in interrogation. Good luck.
posted to MetaFilter by procrastination at 7:47 PM on June 25, 2008 (56 comments)

What are some good, light-hearted, humorous travel books?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nitsuj at 2:09 PM on June 5, 2008 (26 comments)

I ate tortillas in Mexico that were cooked on an old harrow blade over a wood fire. The harrow blade was dusted with a form of charred bone powder that prevented the tortillas from sticking. They were delicious. Is this anti stick bone powder available anywhere in the US?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Raybun at 6:29 PM on May 28, 2008 (13 comments)

Disc golf- like it's ball-and-club cousin- challenges the player to navigate the obstacles of a pre-designed course from tee to basket, with progress being marked by the distance of your throw. It's my favorite way to enjoy the outdoors- and most courses are free to play! The sport is easy and fun to get into, yet provides an exhilarating challenge to players of all skill levels. You can play to relax, socialize, or win, depending on your style. What is disc golf, and where did it come from? With over 1000 courses in the US alone, you should have no problems finding a course in your area. Pick out some discs, grab a few friends, and go get throwing! Here are some tips for new players.
posted to MetaFilter by baphomet at 11:04 AM on April 3, 2008 (53 comments)

Can you recommend some books about spirituality/religion that a take a fairly rational/skeptical approach to the subject?
posted to Ask Metafilter by HighTechUnderpants at 11:12 PM on February 26, 2008 (30 comments)

What area of Rome should we stay in? And what should we do there in three days?
posted to Ask Metafilter by disillusioned at 3:54 PM on February 8, 2008 (19 comments)

travelfilter: Peru vs. elsewhere: best places to go/things to do in central/south america?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nerdcore at 1:15 PM on January 16, 2008 (9 comments)

Is This Transparency? OP with very slim, one-year posting history asks a question about finding a good charity in AskMe, just prior to year-end tax-decision time. Newly registered responder posts a newly formed charity-aggregator/evaluator organization, without mentioning that he is, apparently, one of the two founders. Self-promotional setup leading to self-link? Or am I being too cynical?

[update, 1/3/08: a summary of events is being developed on the wiki. --cortex]
posted to MetaTalk by Miko at 10:44 AM on December 31, 2007 (1415 comments)

I collected book related askMes on the wiki into readMe.
posted to MetaTalk by shothotbot at 8:26 PM on December 8, 2007 (77 comments)

Suggestions for a photoshoot in mexico City.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Xurando at 4:34 PM on November 26, 2007 (6 comments)

A selection of eyeglasses for $8. (That's including your lens prescription.) Or if that's not to your liking, there's $39.
posted to MetaFilter by Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson at 8:24 PM on September 19, 2007 (81 comments)

Argentina On Two Steaks A Day The classic beginner's mistake in Argentina is to neglect the first steak of the day. You will be tempted to just peck at it or even skip it altogether, rationalizing that you need to save yourself for the much larger steak later that night. But this is a false economy, like refusing to drink water in the early parts of a marathon.
posted to MetaFilter by rxrfrx at 11:29 AM on April 12, 2006 (78 comments)