Thinking about old times just now... I used to do a *LOT* of meth (I've been clean for about 5-6 years now, and I knew this guy who could snort a line and an hour later, go take a nap.) How is this possible?
posted by drleary on Nov 17, 2009 - 16 answers

Please recommend good winter clothing for 1-year-olds, especially super warm coats. We're talking months and months of ice and snow here. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Oct 8, 2009 - 19 answers

Will I need electronic stability control for winter driving? Please help this California native and recent Texas resident decide on a car to buy before my first "real" winter in northern Illinois begins. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Aug 18, 2009 - 26 answers

[Spoilers for Song of Ice and Fire books] Why is that Arya Stark... [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt on Jul 21, 2009 - 7 answers

I can't repair our icemaker because nothing seems to be wrong with it, with the glaring exception that it does not make any ice. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Jul 2, 2009 - 4 answers

I demand to know what the #1 ice cube tray is. [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Jun 20, 2009 - 34 answers

Why is there almost always one icecube that just won't come out of the icecube tray? [more inside]
posted by stinkycheese on Jun 17, 2009 - 18 answers

How do I get through this rough patch in my relationship OR do I DTMFA? 3 years into this, my, what a strange rut we've gotten into. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 15, 2009 - 50 answers

What's the bible verse that tells how to make ice in the desert? [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog on Apr 28, 2009 - 16 answers

Why does my sprained ankle still hurt after over a month of rest? [more inside]
posted by snoogles on Jan 29, 2009 - 14 answers

Ice falling from tall buildings filter. Help me lay to rest a question that has plagued my wife. We live in Chicago, with lots of tall buildings. Ice falls off of the buildings from time to time and about once a year, some poor bastard gets mushed. Where in terms of physics and I suppose statistics would be the safest place to walk down the sidewalk: as close to the building as possible? The middle of the sidewalk? The far edge? Does it depend on building height?
posted by Ponderance on Jan 7, 2009 - 16 answers

Need some car help! It snowed. The snow eventually turned into ice. Snow and ice piled up on the roads. I drove over the snow and ice. Now, some part of my car broke and its hanging from underneath the car, and when I drive, it is getting dragged around. What to do? More details and pictures inside. [more inside]
posted by veol on Jan 6, 2009 - 16 answers

Craft bartenders say that big ice melts more slowly than small ice. How is this possible? Treating the cocktail as a closed system, if you include an equal mass of ice, and the starting and ending temperatures are the same, wouldn't the same amount of heat be transferred into the ice, resulting in an equal quantity of melt? [more inside]
posted by fedward on Dec 31, 2008 - 44 answers

I’m looking for examples of fire, water, and/or ice being used as religious symbols or in religious practice in some way shape or form. Help? [more inside]
posted by CitrusFreak12 on Nov 29, 2008 - 21 answers

Are there differences between car ice scrapers? [more inside]
posted by wukkuan on Oct 29, 2008 - 21 answers

My favorite bars use large blocks of ice in their cocktails - much bigger than what can be obtained with a standard freezer tray. How can I make these myself? Is there such a thing as an extra large ice cube tray? [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Oct 27, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm going to be taking photos this weekend in an artificial ski field, (mixture of cold and warm environments), the people facilitating the event have said that last time they had someone shoot at a similar event their lenses fogged up when moving between the snow and the heated cafe. How can I prevent this? [more inside]
posted by chrisbucks on Sep 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Chirstmastime ice skating at Rockefeller Center: Pro tips? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Sep 8, 2008 - 5 answers

I want to make popsicles. Actually, quiero hacer paletas. I can NOT find paleta molds. Help?? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Sep 1, 2008 - 15 answers

Is it cheaper to buy or make 10 pounds of ice cubes? [more inside]
posted by zerobyproxy on Aug 18, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm trying to remember what the title of this movie was. I think it was made in the 1960's or 1970's in the U.S. I remember watching it on TV on the Sunday Matinee show in the 1980's. The plot involved this millionaire who wanted to attack the Soviet Union, he had a small force which was to attack Russia by driving trucks across the polar ice cap. All I can remember was that in the end of the film his plan is thwarted by the Soviets, who send planes to bomb the ice, and the trucks sink to the bottom of the ocean. Any ideas?
posted by smoothvirus on Jun 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Where can I find some good, quality shaved ice in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Jun 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Post-marathon advice: I'm running my second marathon this weekend; I was very sore after my first and am convinced that an ice bath is probably my best bet post-race to combat soreness. Problem is, I'm more scared about the bath than the race. [more inside]
posted by activitystory on May 19, 2008 - 9 answers

How can I improve the taste of the ice cubes in my freezer? [more inside]
posted by arianell on Apr 18, 2008 - 22 answers

I've been watching BBS: The Documentary and just finished the "scene" episode. I was struck in particular by Metalhead / Shaggy from iCE. He seemed much, much cooler (my standards, obviously. I also liked Jed from ACiD) than anyone else interviewed. I was kind of into ansi art and demo stuff in high school and college (though not as a participant) and it was refreshing to hear someone kind of deflate the hubris surrounding it. I'd like to see what he's up to now, if anything, but google is failing me. Current work. Websites. Even just his real name.
posted by apetpsychic on Mar 26, 2008 - 9 answers

Ice has destroyed my oil furnace chimney. Will it kill me? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Mar 9, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm going to Ottawa tomorrow, and I just found out that the Rideau Canal is officially closed for the season. What? It's -9C in Ottawa and is staying below zero for the next few days. So, what are my chances of getting some ice skating in? [more inside]
posted by kamelhoecker on Mar 5, 2008 - 6 answers

What was/is Charles Manson's favorite ice cream? [more inside]
posted by samsarah on Mar 1, 2008 - 12 answers

What do you call those chunks of snow that accumulate on automobile fenders behind the wheels? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Feb 23, 2008 - 21 answers

I can't stop thinking about fridges and winter. Would it save much energy to freeze gallon containers of water outdoors and put those in the fridge now and then? It's Minnesota winter over here and I want to make the most of it ;)
posted by advicepig on Feb 21, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I know if my frozen lake is solid enough to walk on? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Feb 20, 2008 - 12 answers

ScienceFilter: Creationists, crystals, and thermodynamics. [more inside]
posted by XMLicious on Feb 6, 2008 - 19 answers

I grew up in the California Central Valley - so I know nothing about ice. Now I'm in the Midwest. My question is: How do I know when it's safe to walk on a frozen river or lake? [more inside]
posted by crapples on Dec 24, 2007 - 14 answers

Do I really need winter tires in Denver? I lived in Chicago for 30 years and never bought winter tires. Granted, I was young and foolish for many of those years, but still. [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Dec 12, 2007 - 17 answers

Can anyone recommend a place in the Chicago area to purchase ice skates? And do you know if I should go for figure or hockey if I'm planning to use them for exercise purposes? [more inside]
posted by moooshy on Nov 28, 2007 - 21 answers

Where can I buy large size ice hockey skates? [more inside]
posted by gaelenh on Nov 23, 2007 - 6 answers

Why is Mont Blanc's height so stable? The pen company has been marking 4810 on their nibs since at least the 1930s. Just this year, it measured 4810m tall.
posted by b1tr0t on Nov 12, 2007 - 9 answers

Cold-weather ice cream suggestions/recipes? [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Nov 12, 2007 - 27 answers

My landlord in NY claims that our heater must turn on when the temperature drops. If we wanted to prevent this, a technician would have to "turn the valves off" -- a cumbersome process that risks the valves later freezing and "popping" and steam destroying our apartment. True? Is this common? And if so, how can we deal with a too-hot room, other than by opening the window?
posted by shivohum on Oct 26, 2007 - 30 answers

We're having a Fire and Ice party - how can we, 'scuse the pun, heat it up? [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave on Oct 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Need to get from SF to Tahoe to snowboard on a regular basis: recommendations for a relatively affordable used car to handle the snow/ice? [more inside]
posted by soda pop on Oct 8, 2007 - 14 answers

Where can I get dry ice in Berkeley/Oakland area? [more inside]
posted by mikeand1 on Aug 24, 2007 - 12 answers

What can I add to my smoothies to get some bonus health benefits? [more inside]
posted by prophetsearcher on Jul 25, 2007 - 40 answers

Will using dry ice in my car as a replacement for air conditioning kill me? Or my dog? [more inside]
posted by tonylord on Jul 17, 2007 - 33 answers

Where can I buy dry ice in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by true on Jun 4, 2007 - 8 answers

Iced tea without the ice. Any special techniques for cooling hot liquids fast without diluting? [more inside]
posted by mphuie on May 10, 2007 - 47 answers

Did I totally screw up my car? It got all wet inside and I'm worried that I've ruined it. [more inside]
posted by sutel on Mar 30, 2007 - 12 answers

SchoolProjectFilter: Help my son keep an ice cube from melting! [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Mar 17, 2007 - 13 answers

Slipped and Fell on Apartment property, are they liable? [more inside]
posted by imjosh on Feb 21, 2007 - 22 answers

Are there any substances, other than water, where the solid form is less dense than the liquid? [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog on Feb 20, 2007 - 19 answers