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16 November 2010

In search of faster answers... In the spirit of this comment, in this thread we answer specific AskMe questions before they're asked.→[More:]

I say specific, because we all know "DTMFA" and the whole "eat it/don't eat it" thing. Those could apply to any number of questions. Really stretch your precognitive muscles here!

post by: Eideteker at: 16:42 | 23 comments

Believe it or not, even though it's older the Damascus steel sword will cut through the Toledo steel sword. Though probably not for several impacts.

You'll find Sharpeis are less affectionate and messier. In this case, I'd say to go with your first choice.

74.8 m/s. Trust me when I say STAND BACK.

posted by Eideteker 16 November | 16:47

You'll need at least 14 of the tenpenny nails; get 20 just to be safe. Use the softer hammer, and watch out for varnish dust. The whole thing should only take you a few days.

posted by JanetLand 16 November | 16:55

Actually, that was an answer, and I was probably supposed to come up with a question, but ah well.

posted by JanetLand 16 November | 16:56

It sounds as though counseling would be helpful.

Ishiguro.

The Shining.

Etsy has that.

posted by bearwife 16 November | 16:59

What does your pediatrician say?

posted by gaspode 16 November | 17:11

You need to get well and truly drunk and just do it. Once you've got that out of the way, things will go much more smoothly in future and you won't feel so embarrassed the next time.

posted by dg 16 November | 17:23

Even if you are not gay, what can it hurt?

posted by Ardiril 16 November | 17:26

Well, you know, whatever goes on in private between consenting adults is nobody's business but yours. I say you should just tell your wife to mind her own business. It's not as if it's exactly illegal (not in some countries, anyway).

posted by dg 16 November | 17:31

He's definitely not doing heroin or other downers. Those make you drowsy, out of it, with pinpointed pupils, not bouncy and off the walls like you're describing. Sounds like cocaine to me, or some other upper like speed pills, especially the bicycling in the middle of the night part.

posted by Melismata 16 November | 17:31

House of Stairs, by William Sleator.

Alligators aren't directly poisonous, but there's a hell of a lot of germs on those teeth. You should probably see a doctor just to be on the safe side.

Anton-Babinski syndrome.

I have a soft spot for Season 1, but I know that a lot of newcomers find it kind of cheesy and slow-paced. Start with Season 2.

posted by Iridic 16 November | 17:34

You can always negotiate that. Just start asking for inclusion of a hamster and a 50# block of ice, and she what her counter-offer is.

posted by danf 16 November | 17:42

I wouldn't advise doing it in anything less than steel-toed boots. You're taking a big risk, even with regular, non-steel-toed boots.

posted by Eideteker 16 November | 17:44

Given the downtown location, I say go with the mortar.

posted by Ardiril 16 November | 17:47

More than twice is just plain gross.

posted by Ardiril 16 November | 17:56

- It was a song on the 80's station in Grand Theft Auto.
- 42
- That's definitely a rabbit jejunum.
- The venom isn't going to kill you, but you might be overly sensitive to pain for the next few weeks. Just remember to handle your platypuses more carefully and good luck!

posted by youngergirl44 16 November | 18:18

An implausibility of platypi, at that.

posted by Ardiril 16 November | 18:39

It's probably caused by malware. Check deezil's profile for a list of steps to follow.

posted by Obscure Reference 16 November | 19:50

White wine with fish, red wine with beef, Crunk with cheese-dogs.

posted by JoanArkham 16 November | 20:02

Yes, you can totally still eat that! Just nuke it for 5 minutes. You do have health insurance, right?

Just ask him/her on a date. Then you will know for sure if he/she is interested in you. If he/she says no, drop it.

posted by jeoc 16 November | 20:32

your cat is probably trying to kill you
nail polish remover will work on super glue, but that might not be the best thing to put in your nose

posted by martinxs bellbottoms 16 November | 20:58

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thebookdepository.co.uk

posted by pompomtom 16 November | 23:06

Just ask him/her on a date
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posted by dg 16 November | 23:24

Next time you're in the drugstore, pick up a tube of Sensodyne. Try it, you'll like it. And stop chewing on ice cubes.

posted by marsha56 17 November | 04:35

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