Do I want to live in Iowa? [more inside]
posted by fifilaru at at 4:29 PM - 23 answers

Which zombie defense techniques have been established in movies to not work? [more inside]
posted by scottreynen at at 3:44 PM - 37 answers

Which has a higher body count: Imperialism or Communism?
posted by Jairus at at 10:48 AM - 30 answers

How can I tell which NGO is best for volunteering abroad? [more inside]
posted by tybeet at at 5:48 PM - 4 answers

Help me calibrate my sense of female beauty. [more inside]
posted by pseudonick at at 10:45 AM - 25 answers

Many of the gay podcasts out there seem to just be two guys chatting. Does anyone know of a podcast that gives an overview or a history of the gay rights movement, or even is just gay and entertaining generally? Also auditory stuff that isn't a podcast but is iPoddable would also be fine (i.e. a good audiobook).
posted by edbles at at 11:03 PM - 1 answers

Iranian government's worst recent and verifiable transgressions? [more inside]
posted by GenTso at at 2:00 PM - 5 answers

Looking for alternative Independence Day activities in New England... [more inside]
posted by zachxman at at 7:55 AM - 10 answers

Was there a recent book comparing scrip and local currencies to e-cash/online points systems, or am I imagining it? [more inside]
posted by Soliloquy at at 8:56 PM - 3 answers

What are some good examples of failing to learn from history? [more inside]
posted by Hargrimm at at 2:30 PM - 35 answers

I'm looking for cliches and stereotypes from movies and television about weddings, marriage, home ownership, raising children... [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at at 9:52 AM - 17 answers

Father of 2 girls (1 & 5 yr) and am becoming increasingly annoyed at the challenges of parenthood. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 3:26 PM - 29 answers

What are the best nonfiction sources about the atrocities surrounding the Mexican-American War and related Native American wars? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse at at 1:15 PM - 12 answers

What are some activity suggestions for a group of (pre-wedding) men in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by vansly at at 12:49 PM - 8 answers

Trying to figure out the story behing what I assume is a hoax/urban legend about Michael Jackson. [more inside]
posted by whoaali at at 9:54 PM - 9 answers

I just finished reading Hunting Eichmann and am wondering if any MeFites could recommend any other popular nonfiction books on Nazi Germany, Hitler, war criminals, etc. I don't do huge tomes well (400 pages or less!). The only other books I have read are MAUS and Explaining Hitler. Thanks for your input. So much out there...don't know where to begin. Probably the more well known the better as they may be available at my library.
posted by snap_dragon at at 2:05 PM - 17 answers

Invited to a Korean household for dinner, what do I bring? [more inside]
posted by tamarack at at 8:42 AM - 21 answers

Where can I get an RSS feed of ALL upcoming events, conventions, concerts, etc. for a particular city? [more inside]
posted by 4chrisd at at 7:28 AM - 4 answers

I just found out yesterday that someone that I cared very deeply for died a few years ago from an overdose of heroin. I have a few questions regarding the nature of his death and etiquette surrounding contacting his family. [more inside]
posted by zerokey at at 2:38 PM - 15 answers

After a murder or sudden death, do the deceased's family members really have to go down to the morgue to "identify the body" or is this just a dramatic construct of movies and television? [more inside]
posted by hamsterdam at at 10:43 AM - 25 answers