Hentai sculpture sells for $15m (NSFW)
posted to MetaFilter by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 5:45 PM on May 15, 2008 (98 comments)

I've just signed up for a gym membership for the first time in my life... Due to metabolism, I'm not fat, but I'm still really out of shape... what should I start with?
posted to Ask Metafilter by twiggy at 5:59 PM on May 6, 2008 (25 comments)

After years of junk food, weight gain and not caring about my health, I'm trying to start living healthier. Can anyone suggest some good supplements. I really just want to have energy, be healthy and feel good. Below are my stats and a few of my ailments.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sidartha at 9:33 AM on April 3, 2008 (32 comments)

As summer approaches, how about some nice suggestions for alternatives for cola/sodas? I want to save money, bottles, and empty calories.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Deathalicious at 12:48 AM on April 2, 2008 (40 comments)

What can I add to my smoothies to get some bonus health benefits?
posted to Ask Metafilter by prophetsearcher at 7:52 AM on July 25, 2007 (40 comments)

I wake up with a dry mouth three to four times a night. This has been going on for quite a few years, but it would be nice to find a solution that works and to be able to sleep through the night more often.
posted to Ask Metafilter by beagle at 12:23 PM on March 27, 2008 (25 comments)

AlwaysPreparedFilter: What are ten (give or take a few) ingredients that are handy to always have on hand to cook a good meal?
posted to Ask Metafilter by elquien at 12:55 PM on December 27, 2006 (33 comments)

"On Web sites touting the mind-blowing powers of salvia divinorum, come-ons to buy the hallucinogenic herb are accompanied by warnings: 'Time is running out! ... stock up while you still can.' That's because salvia is being targeted by lawmakers concerned that the inexpensive and easy-to-obtain plant could become the next marijuana....Among those who believe the commotion over the drug is overblown is Rick Doblin of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, a nonprofit group that does research on psychedelic drugs and whose goal is to develop psychedelics and marijuana into prescription medication."* "Salvia Divinorum is a small leafy green plant found primarily in the Mazateca region of Mexico. Sometimes called 'diviner's sage' the plant was traditionally used by indigenous peoples as a healing and divinatory aid due to its unique properties when chewed or smoked. When consumed in this manner, the active ingredient, Salvinorin-A produces psychedelic effects in the body ranging from mild to extreme."* [previously - 1, 2]
posted to MetaFilter by ericb at 2:42 PM on March 11, 2008 (95 comments)

WhiteCollarFilter: For the very first time, I now have a desk (and office!) to myself at work. What handy, practical, useful, or fun things should I keep at hand? I'm not really seeking desk toys and the like so much as the kind of creative, thrifty, perhaps unexpected objects, tools, and supplies you've found useful over the years.
posted to Ask Metafilter by onshi at 5:55 AM on March 10, 2008 (51 comments)

And seven years later, Super Smash Brothers Brawl has landed. I would love to smash some MeFites.
posted to MetaTalk by kbanas at 7:32 AM on March 9, 2008 (93 comments)

Here's a little quoting bookmarklet for Metafilter threads that I thought folks might find useful. Highlight a text snippit you'd like to quote and click the bookmarklet. It'll format the snippit as a quote and paste it into the comment box for you.
posted to MetaTalk by Jeff Howard at 10:17 PM on February 27, 2008 (32 comments)

I've been living on my own for about five years now, but I still cannot for the life of me understand grocery shopping. I've tried buying the staples, easy-to-cook meals, and even specific recipes. But I always end up ordering take out after a week.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pedmands at 7:41 PM on March 3, 2008 (34 comments)

Trent Reznor releases a new Nine Inch Nails album out of the fucking blue called Ghosts. The first 9 tracks are free, and it's on The Pirate Bay. The whole thing is $5 (with a slew of other order options) which you can get on their website (which is getting hammered right now), or on Amazon. The digital downloads are 320kbps MP3/FLAC/Apple Lossless. All DRM-free.
posted to MetaFilter by booticon at 9:37 PM on March 2, 2008 (88 comments)

The post from a couple of days ago is great, but really made me wonder where the MeFites make their magic.
posted to MetaTalk by absalom at 2:55 PM on January 15, 2008 (211 comments)

Garfield minus Garfield: "Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life?"
posted to MetaFilter by SpacemanStix at 1:36 PM on February 26, 2008 (127 comments)

What are some heavy guitar focused trip-hop albums similar to Massive Attack's Mezzanine?
posted to Ask Metafilter by herbiehancock00 at 9:47 PM on February 26, 2008 (15 comments)

Need tips on cooking Chicken in a Crockpot.
posted to Ask Metafilter by RavinDave at 12:10 PM on February 25, 2008 (23 comments)

What stock banter lines do you keep in your back pocket?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mpls2 at 11:43 AM on February 16, 2008 (91 comments)

Some new neighbors just moved into the flat above us. How do I reduce the noise of their constant stomping? Would asking them nicely render a solution? And more importantly, is there some stomping disorder in modern psychology that I should know about? Because their flat is the same size and layout as ours, which isn't that big at all (you can walk across the hall to the door in about 10 steps) and I am genuinely baffled at how much stomping can indeed be done in such a capacity.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bondgirl53001 at 10:21 AM on January 16, 2008 (35 comments)

I've never given Bob Dylan a fair shake, and I'm starting to feel like I'm missing out. If there were one album (or two, if need be) that you consider to be an excellent primer or introduction to his music, what would it be?
posted to Ask Metafilter by inkedmn at 12:21 PM on February 8, 2008 (55 comments)

How can I stop cell phone spam? I have a cell phone with Verizon Wireless. I have voice and text messaging, but not data. I've been receiving text spam messages recently. These text messages appear to come from an e-mail address. My cell phone is on the national do not call registry.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cleverevans at 12:47 PM on February 6, 2008 (5 comments)

Are crunches and cardio three times a week going to get rid of undesired excess fat? And how soon can I expect results?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Phire at 9:58 AM on January 22, 2008 (29 comments)

CoffeeFilter: Will recycling coffee through my coffee maker create a Super Coffee?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ian1977 at 7:50 AM on January 23, 2008 (44 comments)

What music can you listen to while reading, and not get distracted from your text?
posted to Ask Metafilter by comwiz at 11:55 PM on January 13, 2008 (43 comments)

Help me find some good atheist reading materials for my birthday.
posted to Ask Metafilter by internet!Hannah at 6:45 PM on November 6, 2007 (32 comments)

Looking for excellent indie ambient music.
posted to Ask Metafilter by crickets at 8:49 AM on January 7, 2008 (32 comments)

How can I help my girlfriend wake up on time?
posted to Ask Metafilter by kbanas at 7:44 AM on December 11, 2007 (80 comments)

I have a great interest in lucid dreaming, yet I am unable to either remember or influence my dreams. Are there any lucid dreamers here with some tips?
posted to Ask Metafilter by farishta at 3:13 PM on June 11, 2005 (25 comments)

A need a ringtones, but I hate ringtones: My iPhone's built-in ringtones aren't very good, so I'll have to buy one off iTunes. The problem is that I want something I can use in a business setting, and that is discrete, pleasant, and loud enough to hear. Can you suggest a song I should buy as a ringtone?
posted to Ask Metafilter by blahblahblah at 6:41 PM on November 27, 2007 (37 comments)

What podcasts will make me more intelligent just by listening to them? I enjoy the BBC's "In Our Time", which features serious discussion of historical events and people by academics working in the field, and also quirky, thought-provoking programs like WNYC's "Radio Lab" and "This American Life". I'm not so keen on some of the podcasts I typically get from newspapers that gloss over the surface of a subject with little analysis. What other highbrow podcasts are made by people who really know their shit?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nowonmai at 9:01 AM on November 20, 2007 (63 comments)

Please recommend some canonical books (or even e-books) to learn networking in general (on par with a CS major), up to an 'intermediate' level. Including stuff on wireless networking and security concerns.
posted to Ask Metafilter by philomathoholic at 9:15 PM on August 31, 2007 (9 comments)

I want to have a wireless router in my dorm room, but it's not technically allowed. Can I sneak something in?
posted to Ask Metafilter by DMan at 1:59 PM on September 1, 2007 (50 comments)

Can I improve my brain with drugs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by popcassady at 7:49 PM on September 1, 2007 (31 comments)

Episode 3 of the MetaFilter Podcast is up, featuring an interview with Adam Savage of Mythbusters.


posted to MetaTalk by mathowie at 11:04 PM on March 5, 2007 (50 comments)

How come I.T people tend to be so unreliable ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jacobean at 8:11 AM on October 7, 2006 (43 comments)