Latitude Filter: So, today is the Solstice (shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere; longest in the Southern), with all its cultural significance, which got me thinking about what's it's like living near the equator, where the days are all (more or less) the same length throughout the year? [more inside]
posted by 5Q7 on Dec 21, 2009 - 17 answers

New cat meows all night. Sleep much disturbed ... [more inside]
posted by jrchaplin on Dec 7, 2009 - 30 answers

So kid has a babysitter and the wife and I have a date night tonight in Honolulu. Lived here for five years, looking for something different to experience. We're not looking for tourist/Waikiki stuff or loud, crowded Chinatown clubs. Any suggestions? Mahalo!
posted by ldenneau on Dec 5, 2009 - 3 answers

Why do I always get so hungry late at night? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 18 answers

Someplace to read, write, relax alone at night in NYC. [more inside]
posted by laptolain on Nov 7, 2009 - 6 answers

What might one see hiking in the woods at night that looks like glowing eyes? [more inside]
posted by weston on Oct 31, 2009 - 25 answers

Why is my baby still waking up hungry twice a night? [more inside]
posted by Blackwatch on Oct 29, 2009 - 26 answers

My dog just attacked a large rodent-like creature, should I be worried? [more inside]
posted by AZNsupermarket on Oct 9, 2009 - 17 answers

Why does life always seem so much gloomier, and problems more formidable, when you're thinking them over in the middle of the night vs. during normal waking hours? And which perspective is more accurate-- the rosy daytime view, or the pessimistic nighttime one? [more inside]
posted by yersinia on Oct 6, 2009 - 25 answers

My bedroom creeps me the #%^* out. What can I do to alleviate my (somewhat) irrational fears? (hacks, consumer products, etc.) [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on Sep 30, 2009 - 47 answers

Does anyone know the real story behind Elvis Costello's performance of "Radio Radio" on Saturday Night Live, specifically the real reason he wasn't invited back for so long? [more inside]
posted by DecemberBoy on Sep 27, 2009 - 13 answers

Strange one here... but just looking out my Brooklyn window, saw light in eastern-ish sky, very bright, almost as if a spotlight was coming down, then the source of it seem to dissipate, and then the "cloud" itself dissipated shortly thereafter. Any astronomy news tonight of any sort? Or something else? Or did anyone else happen to see anything?
posted by dearleader on Sep 19, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm looking for a nightlight that could fit the description of the nightlight in the song Birdhouse in your Soul by They Might Be Giants. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Sep 5, 2009 - 13 answers

About 12 months ago I saw what looked like a long-exposure shot of a shuttle launch, at night, from a high vantage point (possibly a helecopter). My efforts to find it since have not since located this stunning shot, despite searches of the usual, common-sense general and subject specific sites. Would the hive mind be able to help with this?
posted by Mrevilbreakfast on Sep 5, 2009 - 4 answers

My five-month-old son has suddenly started crying in the middle of the night every hour or two, just as he did as a newborn. What gives? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Sep 3, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm looking for an affordable, but still good quality camera to use for nighttime shots. My current camera is a Canon SD1000, which has an incredibly good macro mode, and takes decent pictures otherwise, but the nighttime mode leaves much to be desired. [more inside]
posted by linzenoonoo on Jul 16, 2009 - 17 answers

Dating on a budget. What are your fabulous, creative & romantic ideas for a 30-something couple to do that cost little or nothing? [more inside]
posted by Alpenglow on Jun 17, 2009 - 14 answers

I run a Slowdance Night every few months, complete with dancecards, a mirrorball, and designated dancers (for the wallflowers). It's a fabulous time, but here's my problem. The music that hooks my nostalgia ends in the late 80's, early 90's. After that, for some reason, I kind of stopped listening to music. Thus, my playlist climaxes with a lot of 80's songs. But I've been noticing the demographic has been skewing younger the past couple of dances. Could you suggest some slowdance songs and ballads from the last two decades that I might dovetail into my established set? Thanks.
posted by Sully on May 1, 2009 - 34 answers

Night in San Francisco, now what? [more inside]
posted by Becko on Mar 28, 2009 - 6 answers

How much can I save by using off peak electricity in the US? How does this compare to those in Europe? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Mar 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Nocturnal nose-picking: how to stop something I'm not even aware of doing? [slightly gross details follow] [more inside]
posted by scruss on Feb 10, 2009 - 18 answers

Avantgarde London: I want to take my girlfriend out to a biggish music/sound performance/event. I want it to be avantgarde, unexpected and unique - the kind of night that would send most music lovers screaming into the distance. I am thinking maybe opera, but I know NOTHING about it. And, as I said, I want avantgarde opera in London. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Feb 2, 2009 - 11 answers

I need a proper sleep position! I don't know which one I sleep to, because I keep tossing and turning till sleep overtakes and I fall asleep. [more inside]
posted by Vandal on Jan 16, 2009 - 18 answers

It's 3:48 AM on December 28th 2008 in suburban California (Fullerton). I can hear the sound of about 11 dogs barking simultaneously from around a 1/2 mile away. What is happening? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Dec 28, 2008 - 12 answers

LanguageFilter: I see some connection between the words 'eight' & 'night' in a number of languages. Is there some reason for this? [more inside]
posted by KingoftheWhales on Dec 9, 2008 - 27 answers

Where are the best views in LA at night? [more inside]
posted by EnormousTalkingOnion on Nov 10, 2008 - 21 answers

Why does my voice get so deep at night this time of year? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Oct 6, 2008 - 3 answers

Now that it's getting dark and wet here in the Pacific Northwest, what can I wear to be both visible and dry on our early morning and late evening dog walks? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Sep 23, 2008 - 9 answers

At night, through the mesh netting of my tent, I often observe a beautiful effect that forms around the moon - sort of "shockwaves" or lines that spread out from it in four directions. It's some sort of diffraction illusion? How do I photograph it? [more inside]
posted by wavejumper on Aug 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Quick! What is the joke about the vindow vasher? My friends and I are going nuts! ..and looking up salmon PR)N.
posted by xorry on Jun 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Low calorie snacks? [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx on Jun 14, 2008 - 27 answers

Where should I go dancing in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by you just lost the game on Jun 4, 2008 - 15 answers

A few years ago, I saw a series of videos online, all featuring odd robotic time-shifted dancing within urban environments at night. I can't track them down. [more inside]
posted by davebush on May 14, 2008 - 5 answers

Does anyone have advice on running at night? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Apr 10, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm trying to find a music streaming website I found through StumpleUpon a few months ago, and the main theme was night and roadtrip music. [more inside]
posted by TheWaves on Apr 9, 2008 - 3 answers

Should I sleep with my engagement ring on or take it off? [more inside]
posted by rglass on Mar 23, 2008 - 33 answers

When I'm battling an infection/virus for a few days, my body temperature climbs as the sun goes down. My village elders tell me this is normal. Why do fevers get worse after sundown, but subside in the morning?
posted by Mozai on Jan 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me to sleep better at night. [more inside]
posted by dragontail on Jan 20, 2008 - 30 answers

What online reads can you recommend on the subject of circadian rhythms and rituals, preferably from an anthropological and/or historical point of view? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Jan 13, 2008 - 6 answers

My girlfriend and her girlfriends are going to see the Spice Girls at the O2 Arena in London tonight, and I've been invited to drive them there. I'm not going to the show, so what is there in the area that I can do between, say, 6pm and 10pm? [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water on Jan 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Recommendation for an all-night place to hang out in Washington D.C. Saturday night that is safe and clean, has wireless and bathrooms, serves food, and will let me stay there all night. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Dec 20, 2007 - 6 answers

Which night spots should I hit in Sydney? I'm a 28-year-old single male and I'm mostly interested in French electro/house-type music (Daft Punk, Justice, Ed Banger, Kavinsky, etc). The centerpiece of my trip will be seeing Daft Punk at Never Ever Land. I will be there for a week and I do not know anyone there. Thanks!
posted by fac21 on Dec 16, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm looking for cheap, deep-in-the-ear earbuds for listening to audiobooks. The sound quality doesn't have to be great, because I won't use them to listen to music. I want cheap ones, because I inevitably break headphones, and I don't want to have to spend $100 every month. On the other hand, I'm willing to spend $20 a month if I have to. In-the-ear, because I don't want to keep my wife awake with "leaking" sound. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 20, 2007 - 22 answers

How do I stop the night sweats? I am a female, 20s, not on or coming off of any medications or substances, though I do take vitamins. For the past couple winters (weirdly, only in winter, maybe once or twice in warmer weather) I have regularly had night sweats. Sometimes I wake up and everything is soaked, a pain not just for me but for my boyfriend as well. The only thing that helps a little is sleeping nude without blankets, but then I'm freezing and can't sleep anyway. I'm not sick. What could be causing this?
posted by anonymous on Nov 1, 2007 - 25 answers

Got a fun 'date night' idea for a married couple? [more inside]
posted by msacheson on Oct 27, 2007 - 15 answers

Ideas for photographing the Perseid meteor shower next month? Bonus points for a good place to watch in South Louisiana. [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Jul 26, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm trying to compile a list of subway or light rail systems that are open all night. So far all I have is the New York subway and the Chicago El, but there's got to be more than that. There's a lot of cities in the world!
posted by aubilenon on Jul 17, 2007 - 18 answers

I want to bring back the John Lennon style glasses, but affordably. I want to find sub-$200 round frame glasses. [more inside]
posted by daviss on Jun 1, 2007 - 14 answers

I am going back to school after a 3 year break. Help me think out of the box in terms of employment opportunities (while I am in college) that have working hours between 4:30 pmish and 1 amish. [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Apr 29, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm getting married in June - what's the best balance of luxury and value in hotels, for one night, in Edinburgh? [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave on Apr 12, 2007 - 8 answers