Any thoughts on whether this is viral/something you've heard of going around, or whether it might be time to find a new doctor soon? [more inside]
posted by rollbiz on Jan 8, 2013 - 32 answers

Can I eat these nectarine-plum cross fruits from my back yard? [more inside]
posted by morganw on Jul 21, 2012 - 10 answers

Why does our kitten believe that dirty clothes hampers and toilets are one and the same? [more inside]
posted by item on Jul 21, 2011 - 30 answers

I find myself in a pattern of getting into long-term relationships with people who end up displaying massive passive-aggressive tendancies and negativity. I always think I've found someone who is going to be a great, equal partner and I just end up in the same relationship again and again. [more inside]
posted by aabbbiee on Mar 1, 2011 - 34 answers

Today I overheard a guy saying that there's a Japanese patent to make fake fruit bits out of wood chips, by texturizing and adding artificial flavors, and that that's how they make fruit yogurt. Is this true in any way?
posted by uauage on Jan 10, 2011 - 16 answers

Entomology-Filter - Help me identify some worms that reside in my backyard. [more inside]
posted by Argyle on Sep 1, 2010 - 8 answers

What steps can I take, and what products can I use, to successfully eliminate silverfish from my house for good? [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n on Jan 10, 2010 - 8 answers

What is the proper etiquette for the showers/ hot tub at the YMCA? I have been using my local YMCA for a few months now, and have so far not used the showers or the hot tub.... but I would love to do so. My question is this - what's the dress code? naked for the shower? naked in the hut tub? bathing suit? I have no idea. I don't mind being naked around other men, I just don't want to be the naked man who's doing it wrong. I know, it's a silly question. but still.
posted by bradth27 on Sep 25, 2009 - 9 answers

Manhattan dermatologist who can see me this week to handle an out of control icky infection (classic manicure-from-hell scenario)? The closer to Grand Central-ish, the better! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 28, 2008 - 4 answers

The baseball cap I wear at the gym gets soaked in sweat. And now it smells like mildew. Help. [more inside]
posted by roger ackroyd on Sep 28, 2008 - 16 answers

we have two recalcitrant boys. dodgie, the seven year old border terrier, and wedgie the six year old toy poodle. we also have a newly crawling baby. and a back yard. and a clothes line. basically.... my boys keep pooing where they always have. in the back yard, wherever they like..... but mostly under the clothes line. and inevitably, i walk in it. it's not special. [more inside]
posted by taff on Jul 25, 2007 - 15 answers

What instrument is used to make the fast, tinkly, skin-crawling picking-on-a-harp high-pitched sound effect that accompanies spiders and other insects in movies? [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water on Apr 23, 2006 - 17 answers

Fowl-Most-FoulFilter: I just roasted a chicken, and it came out ghastly. What the &?*#@ did I do wrong? [more inside]
posted by maryh on Dec 31, 2005 - 16 answers

I hate beer. What's wrong with me? [more inside]
posted by robbie01 on Aug 31, 2005 - 51 answers

What has happened to my love of food? [more inside]
posted by luriete on Jul 25, 2005 - 24 answers