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What kinds of food plants will grow inside by a window?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mjewkes
at 11:25 AM on July 22, 2008
(9 comments)
I want to recreate some
delicious candied herbs I'd purchased in Italy several years ago, and am utterly unable to find a recipe for candy-coating herbs or making dragees. To clarify, I'm looking to achieve the hard candy coating you find on Jordan Almonds or on the candied fennel seeds you find as part of
mukhwas at Indian restaurants. The only advice I've found is in
this book from 1800 - surely someone has made these since then!
posted to Ask Metafilter by judith
at 10:39 AM on July 11, 2008
(6 comments)
UK vs. US or shock value vs. prudishness? Swearing in the drum circle thread.
posted to MetaTalk by BrotherCaine
at 12:33 PM on July 9, 2008
(541 comments)
What do you call the opening quotes that often preface a novel? Many thrillers, mysteries, and what-have-you include a single quote in the book's front matter, something to capture the story's essence or set the stage. Sometimes these quotes are literary, and sometimes they're drawn from pop culture figures. But other than "opening quote," is there an official name? All the other pages and parts of a book have a formal name, but what about the quote?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jackypaper
at 12:48 PM on June 30, 2008
(3 comments)
Over the last few months one of the Metafilter regulars has produced a number of comments demonstrating an above average grasp of the democratic parties political process as well as an above average ability to articulate that understanding in to language that highlights the substance of the comments.
posted to MetaTalk by iamabot
at 3:12 PM on June 7, 2008
(100 comments)
Please help me find awesome online diaries! No, not blogs, diaries.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kalimac
at 1:22 PM on June 4, 2008
(11 comments)
I want to make pizza from scratch. I mean
From Scratch. Just how far can I go?
posted to Ask Metafilter by bondcliff
at 10:41 AM on January 8, 2008
(36 comments)
What's the proper name for that kind of image-switching material that switches between two pictures as you tilt it? I mostly associate it with novelty baseball cards, toys, children's books, and so forth. That plastic-y corrugated stuff? If I wanted to order a bunch of postcards printed with it, what am I looking for?
posted to Ask Metafilter by paul_smatatoes
at 7:26 AM on June 1, 2008
(5 comments)
I once read a book that described a man who predicted the existence of the internet thirty years before its time. He anticipated "a web of information that you can dip in and out of" -- that's the closest to the original quote I can muster. If I'm recall correctly, he was a writer or academic or McLuhan-era media pundit, most likely American. It might also have been a character in a sci-fi book. Can anyone identify the source?
posted to Ask Metafilter by deern the headlice
at 10:09 PM on June 1, 2008
(18 comments)
I'm a red wine snob. But I was wine tasting last week and got persuaded to try a Ravenswood muscato. I loved it! It was sweet, but tart, crisp, and refreshing, and I'm looking for more.
posted to Ask Metafilter by stewiethegreat
at 10:47 PM on June 1, 2008
(11 comments)
Are there any trendy, fashion-forward fabric and sewing-pattern shops online?
posted to Ask Metafilter by suimin
at 11:07 PM on May 31, 2008
(16 comments)
Looking for good, clean comedians.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Mrs. Smith
at 5:49 AM on June 4, 2007
(35 comments)
A friend was telling me about a very well written web-journal about a woman working in a video-porn shop. Where can I find this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by piratebowling
at 1:28 PM on May 21, 2008
(11 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)
Why, when I drag the fleshy (i.e., not furry) part of my cat's paw across the trackpad on my MacBook, does the cursor not respond?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Dr. Wu
at 8:50 PM on May 15, 2008
(46 comments)
What's the difference between a geek, a nerd and a dork?
posted to Ask Metafilter by feelinglistless
at 3:33 PM on May 15, 2008
(43 comments)
There was a post (I believe on Boing Boing) a few months ago about a sci-fi short story in the form of an internet message board. The message board was for a group of time travelers, and the new members were always being scolded for going back in time and killing Hitler (this was against the rules, as without Hitler we wouldn't have many technologies, etc etc). I have Google strings that I've tried inside...
posted to Ask Metafilter by pedmands
at 5:10 PM on May 14, 2008
(14 comments)
What influences trends in baby names? And why have popular girls names changed more over the past 20+ years than boys names?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ThePinkSuperhero
at 9:19 PM on May 11, 2008
(66 comments)
Recommendations for a good, verbose online thesaurus for wandering through words? thesaurus.com seems to have changed how they serve search results and my working style is screwed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Gucky
at 12:03 AM on April 29, 2008
(11 comments)
I'm looking for jokes that sound like they are going to be very involved at the start but end up being very short.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Carbolic
at 8:28 AM on April 17, 2008
(61 comments)
I need a replacement word for the word clusterf#$k.
posted to Ask Metafilter by gummo
at 4:12 PM on April 17, 2008
(65 comments)
I need recommendations and suggestions for Austrian wines.
posted to Ask Metafilter by McGuillicuddy
at 11:58 PM on April 9, 2008
(9 comments)
I want to buy a train car and then travel in it. How do I do this?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Capri
at 7:39 AM on April 10, 2008
(14 comments)
Why does our brain perceive
tilt-shift photography as tiny little toy models? I'd love to know the science behind this popular effect.
posted to Ask Metafilter by waxpancake
at 12:16 PM on April 10, 2008
(19 comments)
Chicken or Egg?
Well .... neither, apparently.
"One little chap thought that you got orange juice from milk, because the milkman delivered orange juice to his door ".
Anyone else have amusingly misguided, yet (slightly) logical assumptions as a kid?.
posted to MetaFilter by MintSauce
at 7:56 AM on May 2, 2002
(107 comments)
When I was a kid I could buy the world for $20 but now with $100 I can’t get crap. What can I buy for $100 that’s fun?
posted to Ask Metafilter by doorsfan
at 12:11 PM on April 9, 2008
(64 comments)
Commonly misused phrases or expressions?
posted to Ask Metafilter by cosmic osmo
at 6:41 PM on April 2, 2008
(166 comments)
I've been trying to make chicken dishes that don't rely on the usual pasta or rice+sauce+chicken combination. I have not been successful. I'm looking for chicken recipes and techniques that rely less on pasta and rice, and more on imparting flavor to the chicken itself.
posted to Ask Metafilter by !Jim
at 1:24 AM on March 31, 2008
(50 comments)
What are some activities that are like 'going to the gym' for your profession?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mullingitover
at 11:26 PM on March 27, 2008
(90 comments)
[Math filter] What fascinatingly cool mathematical topics do you wish you knew about in high school?
posted to Ask Metafilter by tomcochrane
at 7:33 AM on March 27, 2008
(102 comments)
After buying some essential oils, how do I use them as cologne?
posted to Ask Metafilter by moof
at 4:50 PM on March 16, 2008
(10 comments)
I'm fed up of Microsoft Word and Works, what freeware can I use instead?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Neonshock
at 2:41 PM on March 16, 2008
(30 comments)
What's a good Canon lens for family photographs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by pb
at 9:31 AM on March 15, 2008
(17 comments)
I've got four rolls of undeveloped super 8 film that I shot almost six years ago, and I would like to know if I'm out of luck or if I could still try to get them developed. Warning: I don't know anything about this stuff.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sleevener
at 6:03 PM on March 14, 2008
(7 comments)
Why are there so few living and loving mothers in Disney films?
posted to Ask Metafilter by dinty_moore
at 5:24 AM on March 12, 2008
(38 comments)
I'm looking for a red wine like the "house reds" we drank in northern Italy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Joleta
at 3:51 PM on March 9, 2008
(22 comments)
I need a good chant for my team of 5-year-old soccer players to use at the end of practice and before games. Do you know any?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Beaufort
at 12:38 PM on March 6, 2008
(32 comments)
What is the formal Latin name of this rhetorical device?
posted to Ask Metafilter by whir
at 6:18 PM on August 20, 2007
(12 comments)
What's the word for saying something without saying it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by suedehead
at 9:16 PM on March 5, 2008
(18 comments)
What do the hip creative girls wear to work?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Andrhia
at 12:35 PM on March 5, 2008
(17 comments)
I do freelance graphic design in NYC and have just been asked by a client to travel with them to Chicago for 5 days. I usually charge by the hour and work locally. I have no clue how to quote for this. Suggestions, please?
posted to Ask Metafilter by SampleSize
at 8:36 AM on February 26, 2008
(10 comments)
English Grammar: "There is" vs. "There are". There is a banana. There are two oranges. There (is / are) a banana and an orange?
posted to Ask Metafilter by syzygy
at 2:53 AM on February 25, 2008
(28 comments)
I think I've determined that the best way to send regular payments from the US to Europe/Asia is simply a wire transfer (but willing to entertain ideas I haven't considered yet). Now the question is -- B of A sucks for online/international wires -- what bank is better?
posted to Ask Metafilter by stephthegeek
at 10:48 AM on February 21, 2008
(13 comments)
I love reading sites like kottke.org and Neatorama (and, of course, Metafilter). It's exciting - I never know what I'll come across next. What are some other sites that have lots of interesting stuff, preferably on a daily basis (but less often is fine as long as the content is high quality)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jasminerain
at 1:14 PM on February 21, 2008
(40 comments)
Today is my birthday. No congratulations needed or sought; the gift of your answer to my query will suffice!
How can I monetize this? Yes, I'm looking for places in New York City that will give me a free ice cream (or something else) in exchange for a quick glance at my ID. Preferably places that don't require me to be under 12. Thanks!
posted to Ask Metafilter by thejoshu
at 10:18 AM on February 11, 2008
(26 comments)
As a photographer, you need to get close to your subject. But sometimes things get between you and your subject. Things such as state lines, restraining orders, and guard patrols that can keep you miles away from the people you want to shoot. What do you do at times like this?
Get a bigger lens.
posted to MetaFilter by ardgedee
at 7:20 PM on February 7, 2008
(58 comments)
