Resolved Question: Ah, "those were the days"?

People are always talking about how much better, or how much more fun, or how simpler life was back in their youth. My grandparents said it to my parents, my parents told me (I'm 33) and while I don't have kids, I tell it to younger kids myself. How is that with continually evolving technology, innovation and inventions to supposedly make our lives so much "better", we're always joyously reminiscing of a time prior to those things, where we were actually, happier? Is mankind's possess arrogant need to advance and "know more", or "have more" responsible for these complications disguised as conveniences, or is our possess laziness the culprit? Or could it be that things weren't any "better", we just thought they were because we were younger and more carefree (blissful ignorance).

9 Mar 2010, 9:26 am | click here to view more

Open Question: new invention since 2000-2010?

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Open Question: Invention ideas for my project?

For my Spanish project, I'm supposed to arrive up with an invention that is ecological and helps the environment. And I also need to explaine it's benefits. Can you help me arrive up with ideas?

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Open Question: If everyone is trying to 'go green' why are people so obsessed with the keurig?

When you make coffee or tea or hot chocolate from that thing you are throwing plastic away. So why are people so obsessed with that invention when we are every trying to be kinder to the environment?

9 Mar 2010, 8:37 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: help homework 10 points.?

1. Reincarnation is the Hindu belief that the individual soul: A. is reborn in a different form. B. must follow the teachings of siddhartha. C. must worship the leader as a god. D. Of a lady of superior. 2. The religion of Judaism differed from other religions of the time in that it: A. Was monotheistic meaning its followers believed in one God, whereas other religions were polytheistic, meaning their followers believed in many Gods. B. Was the first religion to set down laws by which the people were living their daily lives. C. was polytheistic, meaning its followers believed in many gods, whereas other religions were monotheistic, meaning their followers believed in one God. D. had no sacred texts or books 3. Historians of china have traditionally dated the beginning of Chinease civilization to be A. founding of the shang dynasty, which was quickly replaced by the zhou dynasty. B. Birth of confucius C. founding of the xia dynasty, about which little is known D. building the first long canal. 4. The invention that led to major expansion of trade is the han period was? A. the technology of papermaking B. the process of developing rubber C. textile manufacturing D. The development of fore-and-aft rigging and rudders on ships.

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Open Question: What is a good invention idea?

this is for a school project. it can be about anything soooo whatever you think is a good idea..

9 Mar 2010, 8:35 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Invention convention ideas?

Anyone have some invention convention ideas? I just need an invention that might win in my class. I need in the range of a 5th-7th grade invention. Please keep it easy! Thanks!!

9 Mar 2010, 7:54 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: so for school i have to come up with a new invention.?

for history my teacher is making us arrive up with our possess inventions. we dont have to be able to make it or anything, we just have to write about what it does and draw a picture. my teacher denied every of my idea. and now i have no idea what to do. does anyone have any idea of what i could do?

9 Mar 2010, 6:42 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: guidelines for invention ideas?

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Open Question: English project question! NEED SOMEONE WHOS GOOD AT WRITING SONGS! PLZ HELP ME!?

ok, so im dont this project with my group, and we have to create our possess invention, and create a business plan and everything. our invention is an anti-gravitational skateboard. the slogan is "unleash your wild side!" but we r trying to create a jingle. like the ones you hear in commersials and stuff. but we r having trouble. does anyone have any ideas???? it doesnt have to be long. THNX!

9 Mar 2010, 6:19 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: iron ships of world war ii (battle ship, aircraft carries, destroyers)?

i need to write a research paper and i need to know when these inventions were invented, how it evolved between when it was first created and how it was used during world war ii. Also, i need to know how these inventions changed how wars were fought, how both the offense and defense of war changed, and how civilians were affected by these tools of war. I know I'm asking too many questions but PLEASE answer these questions. oh and if you know how method of fighting was used during the American Revolution and Napoleonic War, please answer it.

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Open Question: What are some creative and original science fair inventions?

for school we have a science fiction project and we have to arrive up with a creative idea about something that can be a science invention i need help i am not that creative

9 Mar 2010, 5:57 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Why have black people never contributed to society?

Most inventions are either white, chinese or arab. Why is that blacks rarely invent anything. Even in America with so much opportunity. When do you think we'll finally look some of their accomplishments.

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Open Question: Problems for Invention Convention?

In school i have to do this invention convention project and i need some help like do u have any problems or any good inventions PLZ tell me ASAP!!!! any good ideaas that can help.... any good ideas for inventing things!!! Any problems in ur daily life plz tell me it will be a GR8 help!! ASAP

9 Mar 2010, 5:15 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Whats a problem you have everyday.?

For school we have to make a invention and I can't think of any problems I have that the invention would solve.

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Open Question: State wat wil happn 2 th equilibrium prce & quantty of butter in each of th folowing cases?

Also state whether demand and supply (or both) have shifted and in which direction. 1. a rise in the price of margarine, a substituted good 2. a rise in the demand for bread, a complementary good 3. an expected rise in the price of butter in the close future. 4. a tax on butter production 5. the invention of a new, but expensive, process for removing every cholesterol from butter, plus the passing of law which states every butter producers must use this process

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Open Question: i need ideas for a project..... veryyy important. thankkkkssss.?

ok, i have to do an 8th grade project.... it has to have something to do with ONE* of these... -a famous person that changed history -an event that changed the world -an invention a famous discovery a weapon that changed warfare a scientific breakthrough a current topic... and it has to have a thesis statement also.. and it has to be easy to research and have to be able to write a 5 page report... REPORT!

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Open Question: What is the innovation in history for the ford mdoel t?

What is the innovation? Hows does the innovation work? (an innovation can be considered as an invention, creation, Discovery, or device that is new and that has changed or impacted history.

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Open Question: Has fungi been used in any inventions?

I need to know for homework! pls helppppp!

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Open Question: i am having a project on inventions and i have to create one thing that makes life easier that i can make..?

anyy ideas.. plis help me i have nothing and its for tomorroow.. oh and easyy to make pliss

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Open Question: How did the inventions of the 19th century change the way people work?

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Open Question: Help! I forgot what this invention is called!!?

http://paidcontent.org/images/editorial/_original/music-dog-o.jpg It totally slipped my mind- what is this invention called?!

9 Mar 2010, 1:25 am | click here to view more

Open Question: History report: Need help with the history of printing press!?

I have a report on the printing press. I need to know the background of the invention, the steps leading to its creation, and a description on how it works. Thank you so much if you can help me out! 10 POINTS FOR THE BEST ANSWER! P.S. I don't have time to go to the library it was due yesterday. Thanx again for the help!

9 Mar 2010, 12:24 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: I have an invention (or an improvement on a current product) and I wanna pitch it to a company.?

how would one do that??? any suggestions???

9 Mar 2010, 12:17 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Why can't modern white people be proud of their racism?

They are always afraid to be called what they are. Yet their ancestors were proud of their racism and oppresses other races for over a millennium. Without racism [which is to cheat, steal, lie, manipulate and murder en mass], white people would have no civilization or improved inventions to be proud off. So why can't these racist descendants be proud of their racism and ancestors? Or are they proud but they are lying to the world and keeping it like it always is behind closed doors? I think its number two because they grin so much and shake hands in contact when truthfully they are sociopaths who want to commit psychopathic acts like murder and hanging people from a tree.

9 Mar 2010, 11:17 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Help i need help with world geography?

1. Theobroma cacao is a native of Central and South America. Where else in the world is the cacao tree grown? 2. Why did the Native Americans met by Columbus on his fourth voyage value the cacao beans so much? 3. Chocolate may not be an Aztec invention. What two other civilizations may actually be responsible for starting the consumption of chocolate and where were they from? 4. Spanish officer Cortez noticed that the Aztec ruler drank as many as 50 servings a day of a odd beverage made from chocolate. How was this drink made, and what was believed to be the benefits of drinking it? 5. What two chemicals found in chocolate provide the "lift" that chocolate eaters experience? # What happens to cacao beans during the fermentation process? # What two major forms of transportation are used in getting the cacao beans from the tropical forest where they are grown to the factory where chocolate candy is made? # What happens to chocolate "nibs" during the milling process? # What are the four main ingredients in chocolate? # What happens in the conche vat during processing?

9 Mar 2010, 10:55 am | click here to view more

Open Question: How was life after John Deere invented the Steel plow?

What events happened, did more pioneers arrive to farm the great planes, what are good things that came in result of this invention. I am doing my history project on innovation in history things that changed history, and i picked the john Deere steel plow, because it opened the west up to agricultural development, but i need MORE Information to support this idea..HELP!! haha

9 Mar 2010, 10:20 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Did white people really invent water?

Like they invented electricity? I wonder where we would be without these inventions.

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Open Question: i need help with my geography test 1950's?

during the 1950's president eisenhower wanted the government to be_________________________ what were technologies and inventions made in 1950's how are cars and suburbs related

8 Mar 2010, 9:33 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Tell me if this invention would be marketable.?

I am sure many people deal with the issue of constantly having to cary around a laptop power cable because you lose your charge. For example you have your charger upstairs but carry your laptop downstairs then you receive the message that your power is low and have to go receive your cable. my solution is to make a laptop that can recharge itself somewhat. The concept is nice of like a hybrid car. The laptop would be recharged by key taps or mouse scrolls. i will focus on key taps here. everytime you press a key down it converts that energy into power for the laptops battery. I do not yet know what devices could preform such a task or if the energy drawn would even be enough to charge it at every. i am assuming that from 2 hours of usage you could generate enough power for another 30 minutes or so. There could also just be an extra key you can press when you have nothing to type but desperately need the power. Would you be interested in such a product? do you think this is possible? i have already field for a patent, but it remains to be seen if it can be done in an affordable manner. If anybody would like to join in on this and has knowledge of the components necessary let me know. Thanks. i couldn't agree more with poster #1. i will be seriously smacking myself in the head when this is made by hp or something in the close future and i missed out on the opportunity to revolutionize the computer industry.

8 Mar 2010, 9:03 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Spiritually speaking: why does it matter whether something is natural or not?

There are quite a few people, especially religious people, it seems, who like to argue that certain things are wrong because they "just aren't natural!". (Examples: homosexuality, abortion, certain types of new technology, etc.) ..Of course this *usually* isn't their only argument. But I still don't think it should be part of their arsenal, PERIOD. And here's why: - First off, defining what is "natural" is somewhat difficult. One could easily argue that everything which is part of nature is, indeed, natural. Human beings are part of nature. So can anything we pick to do *really* be unnatural, then..? We created complex civilizations. We designed cars, oil platforms and complex computers. But considering we're a product of nature, and our inventions are a product of us, I think it is still perfectly justified to call such things natural according to my previous definition of the word. (Though of course there are other definitions as well.) - Second: If we were to be completely natural according to how SOME people prefer to define the word, we'd pretty much every have to be Amish, or something close to that. Are you..? I didn't think so. So why do you sit next to your computer, in your fancy, modern home with electricity and water pipes, complaining about how other people do things that "just aren't natural", then..? - Third: The fact that something is natural does not necessarily make it ideal. Birth defects and natural disasters, for instance, are both PERFECTLY natural, don't you agree..? But that doesn't make you like them or think they're a positive thing. Also, I'm sure you could list plenty of things you would categorize as both unnatural AND good. So the fact that they are unnatural doesn't have to mean that they're bad. ..So in my opinion, the question we always should be asking ourselves is simply: "Is this desirable for / detrimental to society?" Because whether it is natural or not, REGARDLESS of how you pick to define the word "natural" really has NO bearing on that whatsoever. Do you agree with me? Disagree with me? Why or why not? Oh, and if you agree: The next time somebody tells you that they're gay, for instance, and you want to voice how you think that's wrong/immoral, you can do better than saying "that just isn't NATURAL", right..? Try to tell people WHY you think their actions are bad for society, for once.

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Open Question: What are some really good inventions?

I need to make an invention for school, any one have problems that need to be solved or have any good ideas for inventions that they are willing to share. Thanks. Nothing to impossible please.

8 Mar 2010, 7:49 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Iphone Application Invention?

I have an idea for an Iphone application, however I am unsure how to receive the idea out there without having it stolen. I don't know how to actually create it so I would need someone who is more technologically inclined to help. Please let me know if you have any ideas!!

8 Mar 2010, 7:21 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Industrial Revolution in Europe :Homework Help:?

Please provide links with information on the european industrial revolution. Also what 3 inventions were the most helpful to the time and to the advancement of technology?

8 Mar 2010, 7:19 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: i need some ideas for this science project i am doing?

the question is that i have to make an original invention sousingsimple machines, hydraulics and pneumatics. plzzzzzzzzzz help

8 Mar 2010, 7:09 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What are simple everyday problems that need to be solved?

I need too arrive up with an invention for school. What are everyday problems that people need a solution(invention) for. It can be anything, but noting to advanced or unrealistic please. Thanks

8 Mar 2010, 6:50 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Help identifing a painting of women riding bicycles in the 1800s. Saw it in American/European history textbook?

I cannot find a painting I remember seeing in either an American Government or European History textbook during high school (2004-2005). I remember the painting using very feminine pastel colors depicting maybe three women in traditional mid-tardy 1800s (or early 1900s) dresses riding bicycles in an idyllic country setting. The bicycles were adorned with garlands of flowers and the painting evoked serenity and elegance. It was included in the chapter as an example of an invention that gave women more freedom (in the form of increased mobility, obviously). If anyone knows which painting I am trying to describe, please let me know. Thank you.

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Open Question: Topics for history project?

I'm in 7th grade, and we are doing this project for school. We are supposed to find an event that happened in history to research. It cannot be a big event, e.g. WW2, but a smaller event such as the assassination of JFK or the invention of the toaster. It can be well known, but it is preferably a little known event. It should be interesting. Will you please help me arrive up with a topic?

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Open Question: How did the pioneers manage to farm without the invention of the steel plow by John Deere?

Give me DETAIL, about how they farmed with the wood plows, that were not efficient with the clay and mudd getting stuck. Then how life changed when john deere created the first STEEL PLOW

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Resolved Question: Ideas for a short story about 2049..?

I have to write a short story about how life will be different in 2049. I need some ideas on things like new inventions, and what nice of places kids would hang out together.. like today most kids hang out at the mall where will they hang out in 2049?? I just want some quick ideas no matter how stupid they are lol (:

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Open Question: can you answer any of these???pleeeaseeee.?

Chapter 30: THE MAKING OF INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY 1. What inventions led to the mechanization of the cotton industry after 1750? Why was the textile industry so prominent at this time? 2. Explain how Great Britain took such a commanding guide in the Industrial Revolution. 3. Summarize the changes in iron and steel production and in transportation in the nineteenth century. 4. When and how did industrialization spread to the European continent and to the United States? What factors in those countries tended to support industry? 5.What are some of the characteristics of "industrial capitalism"? How did industrial giants like J. D. Rockefeller achieve such dominance over the marketplace? 6.What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the material standard of living in Europe and America? Who benefited the most from this? 7.What are the significant demographic (population) trends of the nineteenth century in Europe and America? What factors account for these changes? 8.What was the impact of the industrial revolution on working-class families? Consider the changes for working-class men, women, and kids. 9.In what ways did the major industrial nations of the west become more responsive to the needs and interests of working people? 10.Compare the process of industrialization in Russia and Japan in the tardy nineteenth century. 11.What was the impact of western industrialism on the nonindustrial countries of Asia and South America?

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Open Question: Please help me bust my brothers!!!?

They ALWAYS build crazy inventions and contraptions and right when my mom gets home, they disappear!!! HELP ME BUST THEM!!!

8 Mar 2010, 5:24 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: How to get grants for Green Inventions?

I am a mechanical engineer working on building a electric generator to reduce household energy usage. I have completed the design and need to buy some parts and need to have a few parts custom built. The parts needed are not excessively expensive, only a few thousand dollars for the whole lot. But it is a little more that I can spend on my possess. I work with machine shops daily and they are willing to give me very discounted prices for the custom parts, but even at a few hundred dollars each it adds up very quickly. I have looked around at many sites that say "grants for green inventions" but they are a bunch of hot air or they are bombarded with thousands of worthless requests so submitting would just be a waste of time. If anyone has any suggestions I am every ears. Or if interested, I am willing to fully design your idea, if you are willing to put up some money for mine.

8 Mar 2010, 4:38 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What is an Invention that I could improve on? It is for a school project.?

i have a project for history where i need to receive an invention and improve on it. i need some ideas of some inventions that would be pretty simple to draw the improved invetion. also if any of you have some ideas of how to improve it. thanks to everyone. And by the way, i am asking here, because the real section gets no answers at every. so please dont tell me this is the wrong section, because i know.

8 Mar 2010, 4:33 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Are white men smarter than white women?

Can this be proven through past inventions and sexism? I think Albert Einstein represents white men while Sarah Plain represents white women.

8 Mar 2010, 4:18 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What was the song playing in The Invention of Lying after his mom died?

After RIcky G's mom died some tune came on, I can't quite remember how it went but I wish someone does.

8 Mar 2010, 2:11 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Can someone please help me write a thesis sentence on the invention of the telephone?

I have to write a thesis paragraph and I'm having trouble getting started..

8 Mar 2010, 1:53 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: History Timeline Ideas?

Ok, I have to make a European timeline for social studies. I need event ideas, but they have to be between the Fall of Rome and the Renaissance. I already have: The Fall of Rome The Battle of Tours The Magna Carta Colombus' Arrival in America The Crusades The Schism The Concordat of Worms The invention of the printing press The Black Death/plague The Battle of Hastings I need ten more, they have to be between The Fall of Rome and the Renaissance, though. Thank you for any suggestions. :)

8 Mar 2010, 10:22 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What are some ideas for kids inventions?

i need an invention very very soon.!

8 Mar 2010, 10:19 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Can some please help me with this history question/statement?

List of major players in the fields of Literature, Discoveries/ Inventions such as medicine, science, technology, architecture etc. From the great depression in the 1930s, would be very helpful if i can receive some help. thanks

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