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What Are Some Of The Strangest Phobias?
2 weeks ago - 1 answer
Public speaking, spiders and heights are some of our most common fears. They can be embarrassing, occasionally make us squeal like a little girl in public, and potentially give your friends something to tease you about for years to come.
Phobias though, are a completely different matter. A phobia is a fear so strong and compelling that no matter how illogical, it transforms its victim into a fearful and anxious bundle of nerves; willing to do anything they can to avoid the source of their terror.
Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia
The Number 666 If you flip the picture its "999". There, problem solved.
There are several phobias involving numbers, but this one takes the cake both for being impossible to pronounce and being straight up strange. It is the fear of the number 666, in Christian read more...
Phobias though, are a completely different matter. A phobia is a fear so strong and compelling that no matter how illogical, it transforms its victim into a fearful and anxious bundle of nerves; willing to do anything they can to avoid the source of their terror.
Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia
The Number 666 If you flip the picture its "999". There, problem solved.
There are several phobias involving numbers, but this one takes the cake both for being impossible to pronounce and being straight up strange. It is the fear of the number 666, in Christian read more...
answer by Susan_h 22 hours ago
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What Sorts Of Things Have People Had To Pay Taxes On Throughout History?
3 days ago - 2 answers
Here's just a few of the more bizarre taxes that have been levied over the years;
Danegeld
History teaches us that you didn’t want to mess with a Viking because he would pillage, plunder and burn your village you before you even saw his pointy hat cresting the horizon. Vikings were well aware that no one wanted to mess with them thus they used that reputation to their advantage. Sure, they could have kept up all that pillaging, but it’s tiring and generally thankless work. Better to have someone pay you to simply not do it. But who would do such a thing? Everyone, for generations, that’s who.
Vikings first received payment to just go away when they attacked Paris back in 845. Happy that they could get ill gotten booty read more...
Danegeld
History teaches us that you didn’t want to mess with a Viking because he would pillage, plunder and burn your village you before you even saw his pointy hat cresting the horizon. Vikings were well aware that no one wanted to mess with them thus they used that reputation to their advantage. Sure, they could have kept up all that pillaging, but it’s tiring and generally thankless work. Better to have someone pay you to simply not do it. But who would do such a thing? Everyone, for generations, that’s who.
Vikings first received payment to just go away when they attacked Paris back in 845. Happy that they could get ill gotten booty read more...
answer by Fortey 3 days ago
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What Are The Best Board Games For Christmas?
4 days ago - 1 answer
Christmas is the time of year for sitting on the floor and shouting ridiculous words at your family. Yes, it's the dreaded board game. And if you're puzzled by which ones you should be playing this year then help is at hand. Here's a list of the very best for Christmas 2009:
Bananagrams
Yes, I know what you're thinking. That looks like Scrabble without a board. And I have to say, I think I agree with you. It does look like Scrabble without a board. Except this is Bananagrams and there is no board. Each player takes a 'bunch' of letters, then races to form as many connecting words as possible. Then you must 'peel' which means taking some more letters from the 'bunch' and at some point shout 'split'. I guess the loser is 'yellow' and the winner runs around shouting 'nana-nanana' extremely loudly read more...
Bananagrams
Yes, I know what you're thinking. That looks like Scrabble without a board. And I have to say, I think I agree with you. It does look like Scrabble without a board. Except this is Bananagrams and there is no board. Each player takes a 'bunch' of letters, then races to form as many connecting words as possible. Then you must 'peel' which means taking some more letters from the 'bunch' and at some point shout 'split'. I guess the loser is 'yellow' and the winner runs around shouting 'nana-nanana' extremely loudly read more...
answer by Anthonymac 4 days ago
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What Interesting Things Can I Make From Cardboard?
1 week ago - 1 answer
If you think cardboard's just something the breakfast cereal comes in then you don't know enough about cardboard. There are loads of interesting things to be done with cardboard and here are some of the best of them.
Cardboard FurnitureWood has always been a good material for making furniture and cardboard is 95% wood. Or wood is 95% cardboard. Whatever, wood and cardboard are definitely related. There are plenty of ways of making cheap and environmental furniture from the brown stuff. Plus it's creative and fun. There are quite a few websites to help you build chairs and tables. And some where you can buy it.
Cardboard Guitar PlectrumsThe biggest problem with little things is they often get lost. That's why so many mice end up in houses. If you play the guitar then you're probably always read more...
Cardboard FurnitureWood has always been a good material for making furniture and cardboard is 95% wood. Or wood is 95% cardboard. Whatever, wood and cardboard are definitely related. There are plenty of ways of making cheap and environmental furniture from the brown stuff. Plus it's creative and fun. There are quite a few websites to help you build chairs and tables. And some where you can buy it.
Cardboard Guitar PlectrumsThe biggest problem with little things is they often get lost. That's why so many mice end up in houses. If you play the guitar then you're probably always read more...
answer by Anthonymac 1 week ago
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How Does Technology Help The Police?
1 week ago - 1 answer
Technology helps the police stop crime. It also helps criminals commit crimes. But that's another question and another answer. For now technology is good. And here's why:
Police National Computer (PNC)In the UK the police have a national computer database which stores data on criminals, vehicles and property. It can be accessed by officers in seconds through over 30,000 terminals across the country.
National Fingerprint and DNA DatabaseIf you've ever committed a crime and got caught then the police will have your fingerprints and possibly your DNA. In the UK the DNA database stores over 3.4million DNA profiles and plans to collect many more. There has been a fair amount of controversy recently concerning the number of years suspected criminals should have their DNA on the database for, and read more...
Police National Computer (PNC)In the UK the police have a national computer database which stores data on criminals, vehicles and property. It can be accessed by officers in seconds through over 30,000 terminals across the country.
National Fingerprint and DNA DatabaseIf you've ever committed a crime and got caught then the police will have your fingerprints and possibly your DNA. In the UK the DNA database stores over 3.4million DNA profiles and plans to collect many more. There has been a fair amount of controversy recently concerning the number of years suspected criminals should have their DNA on the database for, and read more...
answer by Anthonymac 1 week ago
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