Is there a simple convention about how much weight a piece of furniture can support? [more inside]
posted by drpynchon on Sep 12, 2009 - 10 answers

Any movies featuring the huge tank battles on the Russian front during WW2? Seems like with today's special effects it would be much easier to accomplish.
posted by conifer on Mar 25, 2009 - 8 answers

So many straps! [more inside]
posted by MiffyCLB on Sep 18, 2008 - 9 answers

Ever notice the fish tanks with koi carp near the entrance in many Chinese restaurants? A friend told me that they are actually there to indicate (perhaps through the number or type of fish?) whether the restaurant owner has paid up to the local Chinese mafia (triad). Is there any truth to this or is it just another urban legend?
posted by sour cream on Aug 25, 2008 - 21 answers