Description : Slightly older nerdy folks- What did you do to socialize prior to the internet?
Last Answer : The senior center. Bingo. Doctors offices. Dennys. The library.
Description : For us older folks: Do you fight taking naps or just go ahead and nod off?
Last Answer : First, off, define ‘old’, lol! If I’m tired, I will lie down and take a short nap; 15–30 minutes will refresh me. And I’ve been doing it for years, when circumstances allow.
Description : OK, how many folks on Fluther believe that pregnancy begins two weeks BEFORE conception?
Last Answer : This is further evidence of the Republican war on Science. It’s amazing how many pregnant virgins there are these days, according to the Conservatives.
Description : When you fluther folks were teens, did you guys often fall in love?
Last Answer : You need to distinguish between infatuation and love. I have had a thousand infatuations, 5 or 6 serious relationships, two marriages, and have been in love once.
Description : The USA is another year older today, care to post a "Hurray!"?
Last Answer : Hurray to the Declaration of Independence. Not many governmental documents include God these days. Our forefathers knew what they weee doing.
Description : Are there no historians (particularly U.S. Navy historians) or others who can read Japanese on Fluther?
Last Answer : I saw the question, but my Japanese is not advanced enough to read the style of calligraphy in the print. I cannot even see the number 36 anywhere on it.
Description : When was the rise and decline of the American automobile in correlation to the American economy?
Last Answer : Not at all. In 2009, the US exported “Passenger cars … $27.5 billion” even though that number was down quite a bit. Top US Imports and Exports.
Description : Did the Americans want to get into WW2 just to boost their economy?
Last Answer : That's debatable. The US was very much isolationist, and wanted to stay out of the war. Regardless, the US economy would have been helped supplying Great Britain. Google Lend Lease WWII. You ... easy information out there. Don't be lazy; it's an interesting subject, because history repeats itself.
Description : Why didn't George Bush the father help George Bush the son during his presidency so we'd be in a 'better' position in our economy/world/etc?
Last Answer : because both bushes are equally incapable hi
Description : From the older users on Fluther, can you remember what things were like during your time growing up?
Last Answer : You call people born before 1980 old, even doubting that they can still remember that far back? And still you expect a response? ~
Description : What are the Fluther "customs" that older users keep referring to?
Last Answer : Do as you wish suzy,take no heed from the old school ,they tend to close ranks. There is this unwritten rule that you must tow the line because we all had to attitude . If you piss someone ... some misguided respect because they have 12,000,000 points.So dont get pushed out or conform,just be YOU.
Description : I have a vehicle that came standard with 16" wheels but now has older 15" wheels. What if any difference will be in fuel economy because of this?
Last Answer : You should be fine. If I remember correctly + or – 3% for tires. But if your not sure go to a tire shop and ask them.
Description : Why won't Fluther let me answer any question even if I use the refresh key?
Last Answer : Sounds to me like you need to reboot.
Description : Why won't Fluther let me upload a Google image to use for my avatar?
Last Answer : Did you save it to your computer first?
Description : Why wont fluther let me upload a new pic?
Last Answer : How many avatars you have currently uploaded? Four of them is the maximum, so when you have already four you have to delete one to be able to upload a new one.
Description : I am doing a project on Dubai, and am not quite sure how to answer this question let alone know where exactly to look to find the answer...so I look to you, Dear Fluther. The question is, "Does the culture increase the expenses of doing business in that country?"?
Last Answer : No, its mostly taxes and tariifs that effect prices when doing business in a foreigh country.
Description : OK folks. Will you 'splain to me how to down load free ring tones to my S5Note phone?
Last Answer : How about ripping the songs from Youtube, cutting the part that you want to hear (or just keeping the whole song) then putting it into your phone? The process is free.
Description : For teachers, parents of young kids and playful folks: Can you tell me how to make and use invisible ink?
Last Answer : I did this as a kid. Water and lemon juice. Heat the paper with a hair dryer after the juice dries and it will show what’s written.
Description : Any good search engines out there? Google? You are dead to me! You no longer help me find what I want; you find what you think I want or what you think I should want. Any suggestions folks?
Last Answer : Seri on my iPhone is doing a great job. :-)
Description : I come in many colors, but folks prefer me in black or blue, also be careful not to misspell my name with the letter 'i'. What am I? -Riddles
Last Answer : I am a PEN!
Description : How much does the electability of guys like Brownback and Walker have to do with the flight of folks who know better from places like Kansas and Wisconsin?
Last Answer : do they really know better?
Description : Cat folks, what toys (items) do your cats like to play with?
Last Answer : lasers.
Description : For those of you who like the men-folks, how do you feel about body hair?
Last Answer : Hair should only be on the head, regardless of gender.
Description : What will current 20/30-somethings be like as "old folks"?
Last Answer : What will they be like as “old folks”, you ask??????? BROKE!!!!!!
Description : Does it annoy you when the news folks are interviewing someone who is obviously not well educated, but that person uses "legal" terms like, “The vehicle impacted the side of the building”?
Last Answer : No, because I’s not a pretentious, pompous elitist.
Description : Do you think that nursing homes are orphanages for old folks?
Last Answer : No. Orphanages are for children who have lives to live and hopes that they will be adopted. They have something to look forward to in life. Nursing homes are for old people who can't fend for ... folks who can still get around fairly well. They can hope to look forward to a few more years.
Description : Do you think little kids are drawn to folks with criminal tendencies?
Last Answer : No.
Description : Folks who had the misfortune of growing up with awful parents, if you could choose a do-over with a celebrity couple as your parents, which celebrity couple would you choose?
Last Answer : I'd probably go with Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. They seem like very nice, accepting people who would just want their kids to be happy.
Description : Would one of you techie folks be able to change Dr. J's hat to one that has the letter A on it, in honor of the late great Auggie?
Last Answer : And possibly change the candy cane to a whip?
Description : Did you folks know the chat room is back to working?
Last Answer : That was quick. Thanks whoever it is!
Description : Did the anti-racist folks throw the first punch, either physically or verbally, in Charlottesville?
Last Answer : If Trump says it, it must be true. Said no reasonably thinking human ever.
Description : How do you folks from the U.K. pronounce Lerwick (as in Lerwick, Shetland)?
Last Answer : By the way, I absolutely adore Scottish accents. I know he would beg to differ, but one of our members has an accent that sounds similar, at least to me with my American ears, although he says his accent is not similar at all to those of folks in Scotland. Either way, he sounds wonderful.
Description : What's with the raging epidemic of cops shooting black folks?
Last Answer : My guess is that it’s always been there. It’s just that the prevalence of portable video has brought it to consciousness.
Description : For you folks in the East, exactly WHAT is a paw paw?
Last Answer : answer:In the Florida Cracker dialect, it’s Papaya. What song is that?
Description : Irish folks, proper pronunciation of Niamh?
Last Answer : answer:For full disclosure, I’m not Irish, just Irish-American. But, I have traveled extensively throughout Ireland, and I have relatives named Niamh. I believe that either NEEV or NEE-av is correct. It’s likely a regional thing, much like saying AHNT v. ANT.
Description : For rural folks, what was the usual progression of firearm ownership for kids?
Last Answer : Red Ryder bb gun at 8, high powered pellet rifle at 11, access to .22 rifles at 11, access to shotguns at 13. We also had a shooting team in middle school,this was around 1989. I did not own large caliber firearms or handguns until I was an adult.
Description : I need to have some hazardous trees removed. What questions should I be asking the tree services folks?
Last Answer : I would check with your insurance company to see who is liable if they accidentally damage your property or a neighbours property while doing this job.
Description : Why do some folks have such hazy memories of their childhood?
Last Answer : answer:I don’t remember much before I was about 5…. and that is actually a good thing. I was about 5 when my father was kicked out of the house. Much of the time before that was spent getting beaten.
Description : Have you ever done something so strange that folks questioned your sanity?
Description : Why do we often see black / interracial children with white parents/grandparents/folks, but rarely see white children with black adults?
Last Answer : There are way more black children that are homeless in my neck of the woods. So it will make perfectly sense to see black children with white parents. There is a long waiting list for adopting white ... a strict process to get adoption clearance. Many people don't want to go through such a process.
Description : OK folks, who are your favorite romantic couples?
Last Answer : answer:Honestly, I’ve never seen the movie, but my #1 goes to Rhett and Scarlet, because, “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn.” A line to love. Rob and Laura Petrie. The parents I always wanted to have. Lucy and Ricky. (Ethel and Ralph) ANYONE but Roseanne!
Description : Should some folks give a little more thought to the initials they use to get the name of their business out as many times as possible in a 60 second ad?
Last Answer : answer:Advertising is designed to bring attention. Look at you - in your case, it clearly caught your eye (or ear) which means that it was 100% successful. Also, you have broadcast that ... your questions today all suggestive of censorship or media control? Do you work for the republican party?
Description : For tech savvy folks: is Dropbox the best alternative for collaborative file sharing?
Last Answer : answer:I think Google is near top notch. I mean, it’s next to e-mail. There’s Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Hangout. I heard a lot of new school business people partake in Google latest features. Dropbox isn’t that bad though
Description : Is San Diego a good place for retired folks?
Last Answer : From what I’ve heard, it is a lovely city with of course, a wonderful climate. The only thing would be the cost of living so you might want to look online at real estate prices.
Description : You Northern folks, when does spring usually happen for you?
Last Answer : I tend to feel like we’ve turned a corned once March has arrived – although it can be a very fickle month. But April is a pure delight with a swift progression of one pleasure after another.
Description : What can I do with a kielbasa (keep it clean, folks)
Last Answer : It goes well in soup. Use it in pea soup instead of ham. Use it in bean soup. It is good grilled with any number of things. It is good with pineapple. Really, you can do almost anything you want with Kielbasa.
Description : Folks with Asthma: Ever been denied a rescue inhaler?
Last Answer : No, I’ve never had that happen. I would talk to their manager, and let your doctor know to avoid them. WTF?
Description : Realtor-type folks- what does "Buyer to verify all info" really mean?
Last Answer : answer:It means that it is the buyer's responsibility to check all information that they are given not the seller's to know everything (although they are supposed to disclose anything they know). ... of sale. Check out the neighborhood at different times of day and evening. Talk to the neighbors.
Description : Dealing with manipulative people in your life? Care to share some humorous stories of how you get taken in by manipulative folks?
Last Answer : I’m sorry, but I’m learning that being suspicious takes too much out of me. I don’t even want to think about this.
Description : Chanukah folks! Anybody have a good latke recipe for the Festival of Lights?
Last Answer : Here are some latke recipes for other than potatoes including zucchini and sweet potatoes.