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NEW ANSWER IN: How many people from here play world of Warcraft?
Vector:
I played on a private server just for funsies. Got to 80 quickly, had what fun I wanted with the game, and moved on.
If I stayed, I probably wouldn't be able to control myself.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How often do you use Facebook?
Vector:
I check it about once a day, and I'm not traumatized if I can't. Mainly to see about events and such.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Do you rate your own Questional questions? Why?
Vector:
I rate my own questions (few as they are) because it helps out the site in terms of activity and most sites with a rate function usually start you off with 1 rate anyways.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Does anyone else remember Angry Beavers?
Vector:
Haha! Yes!
I remember during one particular holiday break in grade 4 that show used to run constantly.
It was pretty damn funny too.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: If you drilled a hole to the liquid core of the Earth, would all the molten metal shoot out onto the surface?
Vector:
It's hard to say for certain.
My guess would be no, because I don't see what source of pressure would cause the molten iron to rise. Billions of years of pressure doesn't get undone in a couple minutes.
But then again, it's all really guess work at this point. The farthest we've drilled into the e...
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: The update's been applied, what's everyone think?
Vector:
It's absolutely amzazing. :D
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Who is a member of Neoseeker.com?
Vector:
Gee I wonder if I am.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is a vector image?
Vector:
Did someone call my name?
Well in most graphics and displays on computers, pixels and bitmaps are used. The downside to an image composed of pixels is that when enlarged they loose quality and become increasingly, well, pixelated.
Vector graphics files store the lines, shapes and colours that ...
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What do you think of the website www.fmylife.com?
Vector:
Most of them have got to be made up, but they are good for a cheap laugh every now and then.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: In the event that a person was invisible, would that person have a shadow?
Vector:
Among the many powers you gain when you work for questional is invisibility.
Fact.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What are some funny questions you have seen on the internet?
Vector:
That one takes the cake for me.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How do I get Norton Anti Virus to stop harassing my laptop every hour?
Vector:
First off, uninstall it and get a better anti-virus client. Norton does next to nothing for A LOT of viruses. I would recommend at least having avast! anti-virus.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is the coolest/funniest/weirdest vanity license plate?
Vector:
My personal favorite was one that I saw that said "H20MLN". It took me a second to get it. Then I chuckled.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What kind of cell phone do you use?
Vector:
I have a Nokia E95. It's a hand-me-down and I've had it for about 2 years.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Who thinks Questional is going to succeed?
Vector:
I'll be damned if it doesn't. >:
Questional is such a great concept with unbelievable potential. bobbo as well as everyone else on the questional team is spirited, impassioned and determined to see this through.
And we will see it through.
Questional ftw.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is better MAC or PC?
Vector:
I love both operating systems and I dual boot them on my Macbook Pro.
I really see no reason why there has to be a forced choice between the two.
And the way people rage about it is quite amusing.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: When cutting onions how do you stop your eyes from tearing?
Vector:
Cut them underwater. It works.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Is there a free or open source version of WindowBlinds?
Vector:
Not to my knowledge. If you want Window Blinds you're gonna have to pay for it.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How did you come up with your username?
Vector:
My nickname was in reference to Vectors in computer graphics. I'm a huge graphics buff and I love graphic art which is why I chose it. Many people relate it to vectors in mathematics, physics and, unfortunately, the Sonic character.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Why must people proclaim first post on message boards?
Vector:
I thinks it's just some unspoken perception that being 'first' somehow makes one more important or better than the other members of what ever message board the comment is posted on.
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2 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How did you find out about Questional?
Vector:
I came to the sight after remembering bobbo's blog post on neoseeker. I originally posted a question, "IS bobbonew SEXY?" with the details, "Damn right he is!". It got deleted. But then I actually got serious and started answering a bunch of questions.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How many of you want to be mods/supermods on questional?
Vector:
Admin's where it's at tbh.
*Polishes tag*
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What's considered renewable energy?
Vector:
Well, simply put, a renewable energy source is any source of energy that isn't limited.
All fossil fuels are considers non-renewable because there is a set amount. Eventually, there will not be any fossil fuels left. On the other hand an energy source like Wind power is renewable because ...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Do you prefer desktops or laptops?
Vector:
I've never had a desktop. I love laptops way too much. And with recent leaps in processing power for laptops, there's really no reason to have a desktop.
<3 laptops.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Why does everyone hate World of Warcraft?
Vector:
I used to despise the game with a passion. Mainly because you have to pay to play (or so I thought) and I didn't have anyone to help me out.
I played it again this year on a free private server with boosted rates with a bunch of friends and I fell in love with the game. It's defin...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How did you make your avatar?
Vector:
My avatar is cropped out of a larger piece of art I made for a graphic battle against another member on neoseeker.
I spent way too much time on it but I was happy with it in the end.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What Questional member has the best avatar?
Vector:
Here's a link to the full piece that I made that I cropped my avatar out of in case anyone's interested.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Who invented the first video game console?
Vector:
The inventor of the Magnaxov Odyssey was Ralph H. Baer.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Was Atari the first gaming system?
Vector:
Nope. The first ever home video game console was the Magnavox Odyssey. It was first demonstrated and sold in 1972.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How long did the pirate bay creators go to jail for? Are they in jail now?
Vector:
I'm not sure if they're in jail at the moment but I believe their sentence was one year of jail time along with millions in fines.
I must say though, I really don't agree with the verdict. All they were really doing was providing infrastructure for bit-torrenting. To sue them is s...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What operating system are you on?
Vector:
Mac OS X 10.5.6 and Windows Vista Business Edition 32-bit.
I use both operating systems on my macbook pro.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How do you think the world will end?
Vector:
Just as a note Luke, pollution won't ever end the world and neither will global warming. Both those things might end humanity but the planet will be a o.k. It's important to distinguish between the end of the world and the extinction of humanity when answering a question like this.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What's your favorite video game genre?
Vector:
I'm a typical RPG & FPS loving kind of gamer and I usually stick to those save for the odd fighter or mmo. I absolutely cannot stand RTS games.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How do most mammals reproduce?
Vector:
Alright, I'm gonna let this question slide under the assumption that you are genuinely asking this question and not just being a smart ass. I've cleared out the answers that were here.
If you try to make any more questions with no actual intent of knowing the answer they will be deleted.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How many computers do you have?
Vector:
There are always 9 or more laptops running in my household. They range from old to new and some have their designated tasks because of processing issues. For example there is a laptop that is only for playing music and a laptop for dowloading etc. These aren't mine per se. They belong to the who...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Is your blood really blue inside your veins until it touches oxygen?
Vector:
Blood is mostly plasma so technically it isn't blue but it is a clearish, almost transparent color. The only reason it appears red is because of red blood cells and red blood cells are only red because of the hemoglobin they contain.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What things don't you like about Questional?
Vector:
I love the site as well but I'd like to hear everyone's opinions on this. Especially on the look of the site. The opinion of the community is paramount after all.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What's your favorite Questional category?
Vector:
I tend to check up on all the categories. But then again, that's my job. =/
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Do you know any members of Questional in real life?
Vector:
It seems like I need to visit PA sometime.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How can I clean my laptop screen?
Vector:
I find that just using common items around the house just makes my screen dirtier. I would recommend getting a cloth that doesn't give off pesky fibers that get stuck to the screen as well as some screen cleaner. I have them and I clean my screen every 2 days or so.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What do you think about facebook's new upgrades?
Vector:
I really don't see how it makes a difference either way. Had facebook originally been designed like this people would have an uproar if it was changed. People that frequent social networking sites to the point of getting angry about it's layout are just too picky about change. I don't se...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What's the best games console?
Vector:
Of all time, SNES.
At the moment, either the PC or the 360.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: If it were possible to alter the space-time continuum without consequence, what SINGLE invention would you prevent from ever existing?
Vector:
Avocado slicers.
Those things are unnatural.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What makes a good/unique/memorable username?
Vector:
I rather enjoy my name but sadly majority of the people online relate it to the Sonic character and not what it actually is.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What's your favorite internet meme?
Vector:
Courage Wolf and Philosoraptor are the greatest memes ever.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Why does everyone always talk about 4chan?
Vector:
Because 4chan controls the social trends of the internet.
Vulgarity aside, the 4chan boards are an interesting example of mob mentalilty combined with anonymity. When Anonymous decides to get something done it usually does. Because no one can be held responsible it provides motive almost for the ...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How old were you when you first got your own computer?
Vector:
The first time I got my own laptop, I must've been about 8.
Now I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, my mother didn't spend any money on a laptop for an 8 year old. I was wandering around my mothers office one day and I found an extremely old laptop. At the time it felt like ...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is your favorite website?
Vector:
But is it at all possible to have a favorite website that isn't Questional? *Gasp* Perish the thought!
I do spend far too much time on neoseeker though.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What one game are you looking forward to the most right now?
Vector:
After watching the retrospective on gametrailers.com I really want to try Resident Evil 5.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How much do you spend on videogames/gaming/consoles/electronics a year? (about)
Vector:
I'd like to say that 'I' spend money on electronics but the thing is I don't.
Any electronics I obtain are gifts and when I tally it up, I almost feel guilty when I consider the amount money spent on me.
This year was probably the worst considering the cost of a Macbook Pro. I ...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Do you still enjoy Retro Gaming Systems?
Vector:
Yup.
Nothing like whipping out the ol' SNES to whip my friends in a little Street Fighter II.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What do you think Questional will be like in a year?
Vector:
Like bobbo said somewhere else, the main page will not remain the same for even 60 SECONDS. That's hardcore man. hardcore.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What's your favorite web comic?
Vector:
I enjoy xkcd the most. It's more poignant and doesn't really go for cheap easy laughs like Cyanide and Happiness. That said, Cyanide and Happiness still makes me laugh.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is the best OS?
Vector:
I enjoy both the Mac and Windows operating systems. They both have their strengths and weaknesses so I don't think there can ever be a quantified 'best' operating system. I enjoy Macs for their ease of interface and their better media manipulation. I enjoy Windows primarily because of fa...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What are the best PS3 games? Any good PS3 games coming out soon?
Vector:
Resident Evil 5 hits shelves Friday. It's definitely worth it if you're a fan of the series.
And I think Final Fantasy XIII is out sometime this year. Another good one in my books.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What's your favorite video game series?
Vector:
Firstly, I can't believe you think TP is the best of the Zelda series. There are several other games in that series that deserve more merit.
That said, my favorite game series would have to be Final Fantasy. I haven't even come close to playing all of them but the ones that I have played ...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What would cause a wireless internet signal to dramatically fluctuate in strength?
Vector:
I believe the two biggest factors in determening the strength of the signal are a) the number of people using it and b) how far away it is. So if the number of people changes often it would cause a fluctuation or if someone was carrying the router and was running back and forth.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Why the hell is Myspace so popular?
Vector:
I can understand the concept behind the need and obsession with with socializing on the web because it's easy and convenient but what I cannot understand is why Myspace? It's such a horrible site. It's got incessant ads floating around everywhere, everyone's profiles are neigh un-...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Is it really that difficult to use spell check?
Vector:
This is why I think most people should just use Firefox. It has spell check automatically enabled in all text fields and it's very convenient for those obscure words that you use all the time but can't ever remember how to spell.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Are more of you on desktops or laptops?
Vector:
My 15-inch Macbook Pro is like my third arm. It's quite a powerful little thing for it's size too.
Laptops all the way here.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: When is downloading ROMs legal?
Vector:
I believe that in most cases if you own the physical, retail version of the game then you have the legal right to use the ROM considering you have paid for the license of the game when you purchased it lawfully.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What are some chemicals found in contact solution?
Vector:
Here's a list of what most contact solutions contain:
- Dymed (polyaminopropyl biguanide)
- Hydranate
- Boric Acid
- Edetate Disodium
- Poloxamine
- Sodium Borate
- Sodium Chloride
Each of those serves it own purpose in the solution and that...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What are some fun ideas to make a 22 hour car ride fun?
Vector:
Play a Pokemon game. And no, your age or interests are not a factor in that decision. ;D
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Video games in general, do you think it has more of a dumbing down or educational affect?
Vector:
By a large margin, I believe that video games are more educational than they are harmful to one's intelligence or well-being. Of course, it also depends on the context. Playing a rhythm game once in a while will improve your rhythm just like playing a first-person shooter will improve yo...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What was the first national speed limit?
Vector:
The first speed limit ever imposed on cars was in 1861 in Great Britain. The limit was 10mph (16.1km/h) and was introduced by the 'Locomotive Act'. Cars were classified as 'light locomotives' in those days. I find that funny for some reason.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What company makes the best quality plasma flat screen TVs?
Vector:
I'm more partial to LCD screens to be honest. My favorite brand is the AQUOS line of tvs by SHARP. My grandfather recently got a 60-something inch one with a 120hz refresh rate. It's amazing and hi-def is stunning on it.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is your favorite piece of art?
Vector:
My favorite painting is still this one piece I saw hanging in a restaurant. It's a slightly abstract painting of watermelons and it's by some artist I can't remember the name of. Usually I hate Ghanaian art but this piece was awesome.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How come there is no channel 1?
Vector:
There was channel 1 originally but it was done away with.
As transmitters improved in strength, it was found that channel 1's hertz range caused it to interfere with everything from Air Traffic Control to machinery in almost any profession. Thus the FCC does not allow it to be used.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is your favorite internet TV series?
Vector:
I don't know if you could classify it as a series per se (it's more of a vlog really) but I love the Phillip DeFranco Show. I watch it religiously.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is a good website to find cheat codes for video games?
Vector:
My personal favorite site for video game cheats is gamefaqs.com the layout of the site is appealing and there's not so many adverts floating around it. Easy to use as well.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What do you think about the butterfly effect?
Vector:
I love the idea of Chaos Theory and the Butterfly Effect. The specifics are far beyond my understanding but the general idea is mind-boggling.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is your favorite card game?
Vector:
Bullshit is a favorite of mine. Or better yet, Strip Bullshit.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How often are you able to remember your dreams vividly?
Vector:
I tend to remember a lot of my dreams and the ones I remember are usually humorous and positive. I can't even remember a bad dream that I've had.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is the best Legend of Zelda game?
Vector:
Surely you can't be serious Luke? Twilight Princess can't even hold a candle to the majesty of Ocarina of Time Hyrule. Twilight Princess was just too large and devoid of life. It's a tie between Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask for me.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How are internet transfer speeds/signals affected by traffic?
Vector:
I could ask my parents and get the real answer but from what I've experienced it's definitely true. The capacity of the network my parents run is relatively small and used by many companies and during work hours it's definitely easy to notice the difference in speed as compared to 3 am i...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What are the odds of winning the lottery?
Vector:
Pretty damn slim. I once heard that if you went to the moon and back and bought a ticket for every mile you traveled your odds of winning would still be minuscule.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is the difference between white eggs and brown eggs?
Vector:
Some people used to believe that brown eggs were healthier but they were wrong. The difference in color is decided purely on the color of the feathers of the hen. Hens with white feathers and white earlobes (yes, chickens have earlobes) lay white eggs. The same goes for chickens with brown f...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
Vector:
The tongue is only the strongest relative to it's size.
I'm not sure what the strongest is when all other factors are disregarded.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Who uses a music networking site?
Vector:
I recently joined Last.fm. I haven't used it extensively yet but it seems like a marvelous site.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Does the earth have a sister planet on another wave length we cannot see?
Vector:
Just as another tidbit, earth did have a sister planet before it was fully formed, it was called Thea, that planet crashed into Earth and made it bigger and I believe the extra debris is what eventually formed into the moon. So technically earth has a twin, but that twin is part of it. People also r...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Why do quantum physics theorize the existence of 'strings'?
Vector:
"Suppose all matter comprised of tiny vibrating strings..."
"Cool, what would that imply?"
"I dunno"
That's a pretty good summary of my thoughts on the string theory.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What was your first video game console?
Vector:
My first console was a Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Granted I was 1 year old and I spent most of the time trying to eat the controller, it was still my first console. My first gaming memory is trying to play Super Mario Kart.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Is DirectBuy a scam?
Vector:
Well the lack of transparency in their prices makes it difficult to tell whether you actually save money. You might save money if you're renovating or furnishing a house from scratch but chances are you won't with the odd purchase here and there.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How does an Etch-A-Sketch work?
Vector:
The ever popular etch-a-sketch works quite ingeniously. The inside is filled with aluminum powder. Drawings are made by a movable stylus inside the toy which is controlled by the 2 knobs. The dark color is simply because the stylus is scratching away the aluminum powder and exposing the insi...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Is there such a thing as 'brown noise'?
Vector:
The brown noise although it sounds like a hilarious note has no evidence to conclusively support it's existence. People have pegged the brown noise as being between 5 and 9 Hertz which is below the human hearing limit of 20 hertz. So if indeed the brown noise did exist we wouldn't be able to...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Where does internet-based socialization stand against more traditional means?
Vector:
In my situation, definitely. Because I live in Ghana, phoning friends and relatives back in Canada is usually costly so alternative means such as email and instant messaging programs definitely take precedence. They're usually more convenient as well.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is pepperoni made from?
Vector:
I believe pepperoni is most commonly and traditionally made from pork although sometimes in the USA it can be a mix of beef, chicken and pork.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How did you find Questional.com?
Vector:
I first heard about it when bobbo mentioned something about a logo in the Big Brother House on Neoseeker. I then got a better idea when he posted the banner he was going to use to advertise the site. Then Iscariot told me to go to the site and needless to say, I'm hooked. A hearty congratulation...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is a nuclear family?
Vector:
If I remember correctly, it's just a clever, alternative term to refer to the immediate family (which is a mother, a father and a child or children). So every family consists of several nuclear families. The Merriam Webster dictionary dates the term to 1947 while the Oxford dictionary da...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Can spontaneous combustion occur in living organisms?
Vector:
The phenomena, however cool, is unproven. Some hypothesize that it might be caused by a discharge of static electricity while others think that it is caused by clothing absorbing fat and acting like fuel. The chances that combustion actually takes place inside living organisms is quite low.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Is it possible to break your knuckle?
Vector:
With enough trauma of course a knuckle could be broken. I'd imagine it would be quite painful and put your finger out of commission for a while but it would heal eventually although there would likely be a slight permanent deformity of the knuckle.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Is glass blowing an easy trade to learn?
Vector:
From what I've seen living round this side of the planet, I think it's an extremely skilled trade that is probably much much harder than it looks. Round here I'm assuming apprenticeship is the main producer of artisans of said trade. In North America I'd assume there are classes that...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How many people are in jail in the USA?
Vector:
Around 2.3 million I think.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Does Chocolate really hurt or kill dogs?
Vector:
Yes it really is. Dogs crave chocolate if they have any. They don't realize the harmful effects. Chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine which affects the nervous system of the dog and too much can eventually end in death. The higher the concentration of cocoa in the chocolate the more...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What are the best board games?
Vector:
I love monopoly. Congruently I'm usually the only one in a game who doesn't give up in frustration 3 hours into the game.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Are sugar substitutes bad for your health?
Vector:
Not all sugar substitutes are detrimental to one's health. Aspartame is the most harmful if I remember correctly however all studies have been pretty much inconclusive in providing a solid answer. As far as they go though, I'm fairly certain that Sucralose (most commonly known as Splenda...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What was Nintendo's first game?
Vector:
If you really wanna go back a long way Nintendo's first game were Hanafuda playing cards when Nintendo was founded in Kyoto in 1889.
If you're talking about Nintendo's first video game, that would be their arcade Laser Clay Shooting system. Their first arcade machine games were Comput...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: When did the computer become essential in every home?
Vector:
No, Gateway still make computers. I've seen their laptops around a fair bit.
I'm not absolutely certain about it but I think it really became a staple in the mid to late 90's and exploded at the turn of the millennium. I remember falling in love with the idea of computers when I got a...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is the fastest production car made in the world today?
Vector:
The fastest production car in the world is the Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo (or SSC Ultimate Aero TT for short.. er). It's clocked in at a blinding 257.11 mph (413.83 kph).
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Do the characters on 'Family Guy' understand what Stewie is saying?
Vector:
I think it's one of the details of the show that the creators have deliberately vague just to mess with the fans. I recall an episode where at the very end it is shown that the whole episode was being watched by a class and one of the boys remarks, "So do they know what the baby is saying o...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Have you or anyone in your life experienced Bell's Palsy?
Vector:
Sounds really annoying but the fact that it's temporary leaves it at just that to be honest, annoying. I can't imagine the shock of it happening suddenly though.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Why do your ears ring when you've been around loud music?
Vector:
That's pretty interesting but daunting Raz.
I've always metaphorically compared the eardrum to a real drum. If you beat on it too much, eventually bad things are going to happen.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What causes the brain to switch from waking to sleeping states? From sleeping to waking?
Vector:
The answer lies in a little something called circadian rhythms. They are something everyone is born with. They are the triggers that prompt out bodies to go to sleep and wake up. The phenomena of jetlag is cause by your circadian rhythms getting messed up because your body can't adapt quick enou...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What would happen if we didn't have pain receptors in our brain?
Vector:
We wouldn't feel pain but the detrimental effects of any injury would still be there. Infections would still be a big worry. Sadly I don't think we're going to lose our pain receptors anytime soon.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Are energy drinks bad for you?
Vector:
They aren't really bad, per se but they aren't a perfectly healthy drink. They mainly for quenching thirst and providing energy but a couple of them have some frightening ingredients such as hydrogenated oil.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How many species go extinct every year?
Vector:
I remember reading a very surprising statistic though I'm not exactly sure where that 17 species of living things go extinct each hour. I was blown away although it makes a touch of sense considering the millions of species of living things there are. Still quite surprising.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What does pixels mean when it comes to digital cameras?
Vector:
To add to what Iscariot said, the number of pixels (obviously) determines the quality of the photograph or digital image in question. That's why most cameras today will come with some sort of indication as to what value of 'megapixel' that they photograph at. The highest I've...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Can cell phones really cause any harm, cancer or brain tumors?
Vector:
Believe it or not that rumor actually does hold some water. Repeated and constant exposure to the radiation emitted by cell phones can actually be detrimental to the health of the human brain. The chances of it actually being significant for the average cell phone user is pretty low so unless you...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Anyone think that if people spent the amount of time playing an actual guitar as they do guitar hero there would be a lot more guitarists in the world?
Vector:
Most definitely. I think for the most part, way too many people pick up Guitar Hero or Rock Band because the learning curve is virtually non-existent and the fun factor is way up there to boot. As someone who does both I think that anyone who plays Guitar Hero or Rock Band should definitely look...
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: Did the idea for bumper cars come from a real car accident?
Vector:
I think it'd be safe to assume 'no' on this one. I might be assuming more than I should but I would think that the concept was made purely irrespective of real life accidents.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: How long does the light of a star take to get from the star to a human eye on earth?
Vector:
The answer to this question varies GREATLY depending on which star in particular you're talking about. Just as a tid-bit, it takes 8 minutes for light from the Sun, which is the closest star to us, to reach Earth.
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3 years ago
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NEW ANSWER IN: What is spam?
Vector:
The term 'Spam' originated from the canned meat 'Spam' but in today's day and age it generally refers to nonsensical and annoying messages, usually in bulk, in the form of emails or forum messages or any other medium where content can be posted.
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3 years ago
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