Will the 15" Macbook Pro 4.1 (early 2008) be compatible with a 2.5" Form Factor internal hard drive that's 12.5mm rather than the standard 9.5mm? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Dec 4, 2009 - 10 answers

What’s the best way to avoid or minimise losing height as I get older? [more inside]
posted by girlgenius on Sep 1, 2009 - 23 answers

Help me design a computer workstation setup for home that incorporates a 30" screen, a Linux compatible video card, a possibly height adjustable desk, and a silent or very quiet desktop machine. [more inside]
posted by pbh on Jun 9, 2009 - 7 answers

Why does the shower head only come up to my chest? [more inside]
posted by billtron on May 20, 2009 - 28 answers

I'm buying my first bed and first mattress, and I need help understanding mattress height, as well as where/how to find canopy linens. [more inside]
posted by hellogoodbye on Mar 26, 2009 - 8 answers

Is this a good way to solve the equal height columns problem in CSS? [more inside]
posted by dolca on Mar 15, 2009 - 32 answers

Anybody have any advice regarding jumping into gorges in New York state? Safety-wise - what would be the upper limit of height I might try?
posted by Sully on Feb 15, 2009 - 9 answers

Am I worrying too much about our future child being very short? How can I get over this? [more inside]
posted by trillian on Dec 1, 2008 - 36 answers

I've got a question about human behavior, especially if you're 5'11 1/2" high. [more inside]
posted by Rich Smorgasbord on Apr 5, 2008 - 80 answers

I got a new car! Unlike my old one, it doesn't have height adjustable seats. I am 5'0" and can barely see over the dashboard. Do they make booster seats for adults? How do other short people deal with this?
posted by streetdreams on Mar 29, 2008 - 16 answers

Let's say I am using a JavaScript technique that requires a DIV to have a specified height, but the amount of text filling it, and thus the height it needs to be, will vary. Can I make it work? [more inside]
posted by TunnelArmr on May 25, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there such a thing as a shoe insert for men that adds an inch or so to one's height, maybe by lifting the ball of the foot up a little bit? Or are there specially designed tennis/casual/etc shoes? [more inside]
posted by hodyoaten on Apr 29, 2007 - 8 answers

How accurate are player's listed heights in college football and pro basketball? And are they measured with shoes on? [more inside]
posted by aerotive on Jan 1, 2007 - 15 answers

Please tell me the precise height of Jimmy Buffett [more inside]
posted by poppo on Aug 8, 2006 - 7 answers

How tall was Jesus? [more inside]
posted by ibmcginty on Jul 15, 2006 - 37 answers

I'm trying to find sports other than horse racing, rowing (specifically the cox) and gymnastics, in which being small-framed or just plain short can be an advantage. Is there some advantage gained in having a low centre of gravity in things like surfing or even skateboarding?
posted by bunglin jones on Jun 15, 2006 - 37 answers

I know that growth mainly has to do with genetics and stuff, but do you personally think I have any chance at getting any taller? [more inside]
posted by beammeup4 on Feb 22, 2006 - 31 answers

I'd like to find an online calculator that would predict the adult height of kids or teenagers. [more inside]
posted by mikeinclifton on Feb 12, 2006 - 9 answers

I heard once that taller people have a harder time lifting weights. It seems logical enough an idea. Because taller people have longer limbs the same amount of weight will have great leverage. So it would take a larger muscle on the person with the longer limbs.
If someone 5 foot 4 inches can dumbell press X amount of weight how much more impressive is someone 6 foot 4 doing the same amount? Is there a nifty equation even?
posted by Napierzaza on Jan 1, 2005 - 13 answers

Are you tall? Do you slouch? Do you think it's because you feel higher up in the air than other people? Do objects like desks and chairs often feel too low for you? Do you think maybe even doorknobs might be a little more comfortable if they were a few inches higher? Have you ever wasted time thinking of these things? Have you ever hit your head on windchimes at a short person's house? Did you consider suing, or at least tell them they were callous and insensitive towards tallish folk?

Do you have any tips for remembering to keep good posture, or exercizes that tend to keep your spine erect?
Yes or No answers are acceptible for the first para's questions. Also, there's no more inside.
posted by Shane on Jun 22, 2004 - 29 answers