I am going bungee jumping in one week! But am TERRIFIED of heights! I want to go because I think it will be awesome and fulfilling, but am at the same time, completely scared out of my mind!! What things can I do to prepare myself for the jump?
posted by dinosaurprincess
on Apr 21, 2013 -
14 answers
Whenever I eat potato chips, I wonder how the exact number of chips (or actaully, weight) was arrived upon. After all, if they put ONE less chip in my bag of chips, I probably wouldn't notice or care, but it would save them hundreds of thousands of dollars (...probably). So my question is - how do product manufacturers decide on the precise sweet spot that gets them the highest revenue without customers dropping off? Why 35 grams and not 34?
posted by cdenman
on Jan 10, 2013 -
18 answers
What should I wear and how should I behave at a dinner, where my ex will be with his new gf?
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posted by artystar
on Dec 5, 2012 -
58 answers
Ideas, theories, facts, about how online sites are making money when I no longer see banner advertising or Google ad links -- old stand-by methods from five years ago seem to have evaporated?
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posted by zenpop
on Oct 14, 2012 -
14 answers
How to quiet the "think about other women" impulse and become faithful in thought as well as action?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 11, 2012 -
52 answers
Your friends scare you with their kindness. Now we're going on a roadtrip - advice?
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posted by Chorus
on Sep 21, 2012 -
17 answers
How and why does meditation work? How does one do it properly (that is, in the way in which one may extract the most benefits)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 29, 2012 -
29 answers
I need to learn Swedish, and I'm not the greatest language student. Who can point me towards the best online resources and courses?
posted by ewan
on May 29, 2012 -
8 answers
I want to rig up a way to cover and uncover my fire alarm with ease. I cannot cook in my apartment, at all, without it going off, and I am too short to climb up and cover it every time. Any engineers out there? I'm thinking a wall aligned contraption like what would be on a very high window...does that make sense? Parts? How-to?
posted by Hannahesque
on Jan 27, 2012 -
25 answers
I wrote a book and would like
Urban Outfitters to carry it - what specific steps would you take to ensure this eventuality?
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posted by Sully
on Sep 19, 2011 -
6 answers
What is the best resource for giving yourself a crash course in using a Digital SLR camera? Food photography tips also appreciated.
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posted by sunnychef88
on Jul 5, 2011 -
9 answers
I have 6 year old cedar deck by the ocean that is aging quicker than expected, I have power washed and coated it twice with Benjamin Moore transparent deck stain. It's decaying, and the stain is not penetrating and peeling. Any ideas?
posted by daveo'h
on May 21, 2011 -
8 answers
How to buy a mic flag: The first week of June I will be attending a meetup via my favorite tech podcaster and I want to gift him with a microphone flag for his
Shure SM58 since he records his podcast LIVE every week.
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posted by TangerineGurl
on May 6, 2011 -
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Cancer Knowledge: With the recent radiation fears in Japan, how does radiation cause cancer? Also, looking for an expert here - given the huge investments towards cancer research, how far away are we from a cure? Or is it not so simple?
posted by Funmonkey1
on Mar 18, 2011 -
21 answers
I'm moving from Small Town, Midwest to Big Metro Area, East Coast within the next month. What do I need to know to prepare myself mentally for the transition?
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posted by Lobster Garden
on Mar 16, 2011 -
29 answers
A neighbor is coming over in two or three hours to take a look at my opera and classical music vinyls.
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posted by amusem
on Mar 4, 2011 -
12 answers
We want to buy something new and shiny, but an ancient direct to dvd camcorder seems like the best solution. Do you have any better ideas?
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posted by abirae
on Feb 28, 2011 -
1 answer
How do I let people love me? Will I ever outgrow my fear of intimacy? I'm in my late 20s. I'm scared of intimacy. Don't get me wrong, I'm not scared of sex. Won't think twice about a threesome, but am startled by holding hands. If a guy wants to get to know me more, compliments me, or crosses the line from being sweet to me to being sweet on me, I get super flustered. I stutter or look at my feet. I run away.
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posted by jamaisvu
on Nov 6, 2010 -
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I have a technical writing background but haven't written a technical piece in a long time. Can you come up with some good topics for me to write about? I can't seem to think of anything.
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posted by MrningLight
on Jun 21, 2010 -
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They say that science takes care of the "how", and religion takes care of the "why"... What I want to know is, do "how" and "why" have equal philosophical footing?
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posted by klanawa
on May 23, 2010 -
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I love to watch hockey at home, and I've always wondered - how many videocameras do they have running at your average NHL hockey game? How many are manned? Are some automatic? Do they have one guy just manning the net camera? Would they need 2 - one for each goalie? It seems they have a lot of cameramen - some to follow the play, others to follow any fights. I would love some answers from someone who is in a position to know. Thanks!
posted by Sully
on Apr 2, 2010 -
3 answers
So, I want to move out of my apartment. I'm going to try to do things right, and I'm not trying to screw over my roommate (we have about 4 months left on the lease). It's a somewhat delicate situation, unfortunately there is (a lot) more inside... (sorry!)
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posted by wild like kudzu
on Dec 10, 2009 -
24 answers
VPS and Internet Proxy: I have a VPS and want to be able to access the internet remotely from it. For example, the VPS is hosted in Scandinavia while I am in USA, how do I create a proxy server so I can access internet through the VPS country?
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posted by Funmonkey1
on Jun 3, 2009 -
5 answers
If you are really exhausted from lack of sleep and stress, x say 2 months off and on, what's the best thing to do to get back in good shape?
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posted by sully75
on May 22, 2009 -
8 answers
Asking for my partner: What to DO if you live in a country where you speak the language quite well but it's not your mother tongue, but have 1:1 English literature degree, a fair bit of life experience and common sense, are interested in working with people but the idea of another crappy office job almost brings on a panic attack?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2009 -
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Help me learn piano on a budget. I have always wanted to learn, and now I am 31 and tired of just wishing! Problem is, money is tight, so I am looking for suggestions on how to teach myself on the cheap (if that's possible).
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posted by scarello
on Jan 25, 2009 -
8 answers
I have a good, stable job with a disposable income. What should I be doing to take advantage of the troubled economy?
posted by bingo
on Sep 26, 2008 -
23 answers
Ask me find this how to website! A series of videos with hipsters teaching you things like how to calm down a baby by turning on a tap, and wrapping your headphones' cord.
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posted by Andorinha
on Aug 27, 2008 -
7 answers
LogosFilter: Could a blog entry that contains two words and their definitions be consistent with the definition of a dictionary?
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posted by vanoakenfold
on Apr 23, 2008 -
8 answers
I own a home in the mountains of WNC. It is large and old (1895) and in fair condition. Fortunately, (and unfortunately), it is in an area that is experiencing a lot of influx by wealthy folks fleeing whatever. It is time to begin thinking about my next life.
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posted by haikuku
on Nov 22, 2007 -
6 answers
I've been using tretinoin for adult acne since July, and my purge phase seems like its never going to end.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 14, 2007 -
16 answers
