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I'm looking for musical suggestions that might help me ...
fuck the pain away.
posted to Ask Metafilter by adipocere
at 7:33 PM on June 3, 2008
(79 comments)
Can you think of examples of movies based on novels (or short stories) that are very, very faithful to the source work?
posted to Ask Metafilter by zardoz
at 5:35 PM on June 1, 2008
(70 comments)
What is the best way for an American nuclear family (2 adults, kid) to emigrate to New Zealand with permanent residency?
posted to Ask Metafilter by hal_c_on
at 1:19 AM on May 30, 2008
(12 comments)
I've found myself with a little more time on my hands. I'd like to add a few useful, relevant blogs and podcasts to the ranks of my RSS reader. Any suggestions for me?
posted to Ask Metafilter by charmston
at 9:41 AM on May 30, 2008
(15 comments)
What should I read? Recommend a book (fiction or non-fiction), life affirming, something to be read after a heartbreak/letting go. Possibly involving fate/destiny, and the uncertainty/infinite possibilities of life.
posted to Ask Metafilter by rbf1138
at 6:47 PM on May 30, 2008
(26 comments)
What are some good parameters to use when judging someone's intelligence on the fly?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Christ, what an asshole
at 12:14 PM on May 27, 2008
(36 comments)
Workout filter; From time to time, I love to do Crossfit.com 's workout of the day. Any other sites or blogs that feature that? I would prefer workout of the days, that focus of building size/mass but any will do for now. thanks :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by boyinmiami
at 9:01 AM on May 27, 2008
(6 comments)
If you saw two guys named Hambone and Flippy, which one would you think liked dolphins the most? I'd say Flippy, wouldn't you? You'd be wrong, though. It's Hambone.
I love the writings of
Jack Handey. His
Deep Thoughts (beware sound!) and his articles in the
New Yorker. I would love to hear recommendations of similarly funny writings.
posted to Ask Metafilter by therubettes
at 8:49 AM on May 26, 2008
(35 comments)
Furniture for small spaces: Somewhere on the internet, there exists a hip little home furniture/accessories store with products designed specifically for those living in tiny dwellings. Do you know what it is?
posted to Ask Metafilter by krisken
at 2:14 PM on May 22, 2008
(11 comments)
How to deal with the late night munchies?
posted to Ask Metafilter by isoman2kx
at 5:36 PM on May 21, 2008
(30 comments)
What are some of the best examples of epic storytelling that have taken place?
posted to Ask Metafilter by SpacemanStix
at 4:49 PM on May 21, 2008
(56 comments)
Driving through the northern half of Ireland next week, does anyone have any suggestions on castles, sights, breweries, or distilleries that we shouldn't miss?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Grither
at 5:19 AM on May 21, 2008
(18 comments)
Anyone get the license plate of that potentially Earth-destroying meteor? (Long, needlessly detailed yet interesting story inside.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by Vavuzi
at 11:05 PM on May 20, 2008
(28 comments)
How did you change your life? What small-ish changes have you made that greatly impacted your life?
posted to Ask Metafilter by elisabethjw
at 1:21 PM on May 20, 2008
(48 comments)
When was the last time scholars discovered a previously unknown piece of literature from ancient Greece or Rome? Has it happened at all in modern times? If you were to speculate on the chances we'll ever rediscover another play from Euripides, Sophocles, et al, are there any relatively recent discoveries of new works from ancient Greek and Roman authors you could use as examples?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mediareport
at 5:20 PM on May 19, 2008
(17 comments)
Last night, I spent an hour reading the crazy, hilarious stories
posted here. One hour was not enough. I need more davesecretaryatwork - or at least, more like him.
posted to Ask Metafilter by yeoja
at 9:49 AM on May 19, 2008
(23 comments)
I would like to be the bright kid again, but I've just turned 30. What should I do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by dcrocha
at 8:18 PM on May 17, 2008
(34 comments)
I'm looking for something really freaky to put on the tv at the bar I work at; video imagery to really make some hipster indie rocker kids say wtf when they notice it playing in the background-"holy mountain" and svenmahers"alice" are my usual standbys, but I know you Mefites know just the thing to make a standard night watching post rock bands just a little stranger.what visuals would you use, remembering that the sound of the movie won't be heard--
posted to Ask Metafilter by donabean
at 11:46 PM on May 16, 2008
(75 comments)
What movie defines the 90s?
posted to Ask Metafilter by I EAT TAPAS
at 4:31 PM on May 15, 2008
(98 comments)
Contrary to what you probably think you know about hypnosis, it can be done very quickly and can be used to convince someone to do something they normally wouldn't--like, say,
giving away their wallet, phone, and keys to a stranger (English mentalist
Derren Brown). What's happening here is known as a
handshake induction, a technique pioneered by American psychiatrist
Milton Erickson. There are
other methods of rapid induction hypnosis. These methods, along with techniques of verbal suggestion, are used by practitioners of
Neuro-linguistic programming, a field which some have associated with Mr. Brown's performances, though
he denies it. I wonder, though, how he manages to get a cashier at a dog track
to pay out on a losing ticket?
posted to MetaFilter by flotson
at 8:31 PM on May 11, 2008
(84 comments)
Please help me expand my base of quaint southern expressions, aphorisms and witticisms.
posted to Ask Metafilter by willie11
at 7:14 AM on May 8, 2008
(103 comments)
What is the most beautiful place on Earth? I'd like to make plans to go there.
posted to Ask Metafilter by netbros
at 11:13 AM on April 29, 2008
(119 comments)
Resources for exercises for my feet, arches, ankles, and lower legs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by middleclasstool
at 6:42 AM on April 24, 2008
(12 comments)
I have resumed jogging. However, already after 5 minutes of running, I will have unbearable pain in my lower legs. I might be experiencing "shin splints", and I wonder what are some good ways to prevent/lessen/delay these.
posted to Ask Metafilter by randomDirtPattern
at 7:14 PM on April 30, 2008
(22 comments)
What are some of your absolute favourite online essays, articles and other pieces of non-fiction writing?
posted to Ask Metafilter by turgid dahlia
at 4:21 PM on May 1, 2008
(51 comments)
I love history, and I love adventure. What real-life historical adventurers were awesome, and have books written about them worth reading?
posted to Ask Metafilter by WidgetAlley
at 12:28 PM on May 5, 2008
(40 comments)
According to
this chart, there have been 2,422 nuclear explosions since 1945, including above ground, under ground, and in the sea. I'm somewhat amazed that this isn't having more of permanent negative effect. Does spreading out all the nuclear activity allow our ecosystem to absorb the radiation in reasonable intervals? Chernobyl has been a wasteland since the reactor meltdown. Was it simply that much more radioactive than actually testing bombs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by SpacemanStix
at 9:51 AM on April 24, 2008
(52 comments)
Why can't I sleep through the night? How can I keep myself slumbering soundly?
posted to Ask Metafilter by crinklebat
at 9:53 AM on April 25, 2008
(20 comments)
I have lately been hooked on
Glengarry Glen Ross and
The Big Kahuna, small casts with stellar scripts and casting. What other dialogue-heavy films in this vein should I be watching?
posted to Ask Metafilter by porn in the woods
at 6:26 PM on April 27, 2008
(59 comments)
What are some interesting, uncommon "vocabulary" words that you use regularly or semi-regularly?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Metroid Baby
at 1:24 PM on April 22, 2008
(90 comments)
What are some good items to keep in my purse? The current set of things I keep in there seem to serve me well but I'm looking for ideas that would help me be even more prepared for whatever comes up.
posted to Ask Metafilter by marble
at 3:44 PM on April 22, 2008
(59 comments)
Has anyone actually used the modified push ups that I saw in GI Jane as part of their exercise regimen? Did it work? Do you have a better suggestion?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MsLgean
at 9:35 PM on April 16, 2008
(18 comments)
I want to give my friends the time of their lives. Give me some ideas for spur of the moment things to do.
posted to Ask Metafilter by 913
at 1:37 AM on April 17, 2008
(19 comments)
How does one treat, eliminate, and prevent ingrown hairs and red bumps from from hair waxing, especially in the pubic region?
posted to Ask Metafilter by oldlies
at 7:07 PM on April 13, 2008
(22 comments)
Mrs. Hexxed and I are going out to Seattle, Vancouver, and various parts of Oregon in fall this year and we are looking for some suggestions on where to go and what to do.
posted to Ask Metafilter by hexxed
at 1:20 PM on April 14, 2008
(9 comments)
What other memos did I miss? Techniques for managing curly/wavy hair sought.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dreamphone
at 3:05 PM on April 14, 2008
(25 comments)
Nice place to have drinks with a client around Empire State Bldg?
posted to Ask Metafilter by fillsthepews
at 1:03 PM on April 15, 2008
(11 comments)
What is the iconic (or just "your favorite") dead-tree product catalog (listing of merchandise for mail-order sale) for your hobby, industry, or trade?
posted to Ask Metafilter by cadastral
at 9:23 AM on April 1, 2008
(73 comments)
I have a 1.25 GHz Powerbook G4 that has been running sluggish recently. Any tips for increasing performance with what I've got at hand?
posted to Ask Metafilter by hangingbyathread
at 9:37 PM on April 6, 2008
(7 comments)
Commonly misused phrases or expressions?
posted to Ask Metafilter by cosmic osmo
at 6:41 PM on April 2, 2008
(166 comments)
I'm looking for writings about human psychological endurance in the face of extreme hardship, whether that hardship is by choice or circumstance. Examples inside.
posted to Ask Metafilter by desjardins
at 6:04 AM on April 4, 2008
(27 comments)
I need a really awesome entrance song. Something that makes the audience be like, "Aw damn, I now know that this is going to be very enjoyable, all because this song is so badass."
posted to Ask Metafilter by ictow
at 12:24 PM on April 4, 2008
(93 comments)
What and where are the collections of the worlds best treasure troves?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ninazer0
at 2:08 AM on March 30, 2008
(9 comments)
Looking for first-hand accounts of acts of genuine evil.
posted to Ask Metafilter by greytape
at 9:37 AM on April 1, 2008
(44 comments)
I'm relatively new to wine and would like to know more about it. Which labels/names are best, what goes with what, etc. So, what are some good wine review sites and blogs for the average Joe? I've Googled for such things, but I don't know which ones are worth their salt.
posted to Ask Metafilter by katillathehun
at 10:43 AM on March 24, 2008
(17 comments)
A friend of mine, who is highly educated (married with two kids, accomplished medical researcher), is absolutely convinced that September 11 was a huge conspiracy initiated by members of the US government. She has a detailed complex explanation for everything. She takes it deeply personally when I scoff at her, telling me I should read the evidence before forming an opinion. I see her as gullible and she sees me as ignorant. Is there an analysis available comprehensively somewhere addressing the conspiracy theorists to the satisfaction of the leading academics in the relevant areas (material engineering, aerodynamics, media relations, architecture etc)? How do you deal with people like this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by vizsla
at 9:19 PM on March 19, 2008
(65 comments)
What's the best song Tarantino hasn't used yet?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ictow
at 8:43 AM on March 13, 2008
(51 comments)
Women loners, recluses, survivalists, they lived alone and liked it that way. Which books details their lives?
posted to Ask Metafilter by watercarrier
at 9:40 AM on March 16, 2008
(27 comments)
I'm bored.
posted to Ask Metafilter by mpls2
at 6:40 PM on March 5, 2008
(42 comments)
