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For the most part I'm good with car and animal related questions, but I'll answer other stuff if its something I feel I know enough about.
Ask me anything, and I'll give it my best shot.

Just dont ask me anything about the chances of you being pregnant.

Or if s/he likes you or not.

Or if you're fat. (I'll say yes no matter what)

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Hi, I'm a virgin(and I'm pretty sure about that) and I've never even kissed anyone before, recently I got a cold sore and I don't know where from. I researched what it was and it told me I had some kind of herpes infection- how did i get it then? Also I recently found out that I had little bumps around the head of my penis, and it looks somewhat similar to a picture of someone who has genital herpes. This is really wierd for me, and I don't know if it is what it is and I'm really embarrased. Please help. Thank you.

I really doubt you haver herpes. Most of the time a cold sore is just a cold sore. If you are as clean as you say you are, then its not very likely that you have herpes. It should go away in a few days to a week max, but if it doesnt, then I would suggest getting tested.
-L

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I pierced the carteliage in my ear like the top part 2 days ago. It's fine but I have basketball games so I'm going to have to take it out. If I take it out right before the game and put it back in afterwards will it close up?? I've already taken it out 2 times to clean it and it didn't close up any.

if i was you i wouldnt take it out. instead take a piece of medical tape and cover it up. i know this sounds rediculus, but it will work.
also, dont bother taking it out to clean it. theres no need. instead just use warm water and a mild antibacerial soap, lather some on your fingers and then onto the earing and work the earing through your ear. then rinse with warm water.
-L

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i was wnodering.....is fruit2o just as good for yoyu as regular water? i mean i know it has splenda in it and stuff....but i drink more of it than plain water...
thanks in advance!

well chances are its not harming you, but water (without added sugar, flavors, and who knows what chemicals)is certainly better for you.
-L

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I have a younger brother who is 13. Everytime I have food in my room such as a gift basket my friend made me with all kinds of sweets, he ends up taking a bunch of it. Sometimes it's just one or 2 pieces out of 100 so I don't say anything. Today I found a sucker wrapper and I told my mom about it because I was mad that he went into my room and took it...and it's the hundreth time. She didn't really do anything...just told him "sternly" that she didn't want him in my room. What can I do to keep him from taking my things??
I gave him a big bag of 3 musketeers for Christmas and I share with him sometimes. We have cheez its and wheat thins in the pantry so he's not starving.
my mom tries hiding food from him too and he always finds it.. and also, I want easy access to MY food and MY things.
Thanks for any help. - 16/female.

yes, as someone else said, hide them in a clothing drawer...particulaarly your uderwear drawer. (having once been an annoying little brother, i too snuck aroung my big sisters room, but that drawer was the only place i wouldnt venture)
also, does your dad or someone have an old toolbox, or any other box? get a cheap little padlock that only you have the key to. (and umm, hide the key well, its a game to little brothers to find the hidden key)
-L

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so i'm going to college next year and i currently have a fairly new toshiba laptop with windows...i was wondering if a mac would be better for college? i know they're better with graphics and such and i can use both but i've been using a pc longer. are there any college students who have an opinion on this?
please no answers from 13 year olds

ok so there are a few facts to consider if i was you...
-your used to a pc, so it might be easier for you
-but new macs can be set up to run like a pc (which would let you transition easily)
-no viruses.. yay!
-macs do cost more. a fair amount more.
-reliability... inless your a wiz and know how to take care of your pc really well, then macs are generally easier to protect and clean up. generally speaking the customer service is very good.
-size. macs are thin and light. perfect for a backpack, and easy to carry.

now me, i have a pc, but i like macs as well. if i was to buy a new laptop and i could afford it, then i would get a new mac.
hope i helped
-L

oh..how new is your current computer? and how is it running?
if its farly new, and in good shape then dont bother dropping a load of cash while youve got a good running computer.

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I am trying to lose weight. How many calories does tennis burn? I've been thinking about playing, but i have tried many sports that i've hated. What if this turns out the same? Thank you sooooooo much!

any tye of physical activity burns different amounts of calories depending upon how much you are exercising. if you have a good heart rate going, then its good for you (generally) and you are probobly going to be burning a fair amount of calories.
for the sake of not repeating myself, i suggest you read some advice i have given to others about exercise and wieght loss.
-L

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When you brush your teeth should you use warm, hot, or cold water?
I know thats dumb but does it make a difference

well, i dont think temperature really has an effect on brushing your teeth, unless its boiling..um ouch?
but anyway, i just use cold water because a)it doesnt use any energy as opposed to using hot water thats been heated by your boiler, and b) germs and bacteria like warm moist environments...like your tooshbrush after using warm water.
if your worried about germs and stuff in your mouth, then just use a mouthwash like listerine thats proven to kill bacteria and such.
just my opinion, but hope i helped.
-L

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Ok, I have a question that has been bothering me for a while.
If something like this happens, which it probably does on a regular basis:
http://icons.wunderground.com/data/wximagenew/d/dottiedal/46.jpg
Does everything in the area get electrocuted because it's conducted by water? And if so, if you're close enough, in a boat made out of steel or something that conducts electricity, would you get electrocuted? And how far away would you have to be to not get electrocuted and why? I'm not the best at physics, but I'm imagine electricity has something similar to a half-life?

I am not an expert, but no i do not think that everything in the immediate water gets electrocuted. Water is not really that great of a conductor, so the shock (i think) would be "blunted". i also believe that the electricity would disperse rapidly, and that a fish 20 yards away might just feel a little twinge.
so yes, i do think that lightning only has a severe impact on things it stikes and things very close to what it strikes. (this is different from half-life by the way, half-life is used for dating artifacts)
as for being in a boat, the only reason the lightning struck the water, is because there was nothing closer (higher up) to discharge on...like a boat.
baaad idea to be in a boat on the water in a storm.
-L

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Does having a cold sore mean that you have an std?? or is a cold sore just a cold sore?

A cold sore is (-usually-) just a cold sore. Nothing more.
It should go away in a few days, but if you are conserned then you should talk to a health professional.
-L

p.s. the person below me is wrong... unless you have come in the right type of contact with a person with herpes, then a cold sore does NOT mean that you will absolutley get it if untreated.

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So I'm buying my friend's old bass guitar from her, because she's selling it cheap and I thought it would be fun to teach myself how to play. I need to know where I can get equipment (extra strings, a case, an amp, etc.) cheap. It's a Bradley, if that helps, in good condition except the neck is just slightly warped (this is no major prob).

Also, if you have any tips on teaching myself, let me know.

Thanks in advance!
-moi

yes, lke the person said before me, most music stores will sell strings and stuff for a reasonable price. if that doesnt work than online is always an option.
as for teaching yourself, i did just that when i learned how to play bass. it may have been easier for me because i already played an instrument... but i found that there are books and stuff to teach yourlef with, with fingering charts, guides, and some simple music.
i really found the books that had a cd along with them that had the music in the book, so i could play along to it.
also, if you dont already know hoe to read sheet music, then tabs are great (even if you do know sheet music)(tabs are a different way of reading music, its four lines, and a dot is on the line at specific intervals indicating the note and such)
heres a few links you might find helpfull-
http://www.guitarnoise.com/faq.php?id=112 (basic tab reading)
hope i helped
-L

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Ok male 17 and i am tring really hard to stop masterbating so often but i cant seem to do it any tips? thanks

wait, why do you need to stop?
unless youre having detrimental side effects, then why do you need to. its a natural physical urge and there is no shame in it.
-L

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how many carbs does it take to get you fat per day
and how much fat does it take to make you fat per day
and how do you gain wieght without getting fat
and wat do you have to eat to make the belly fat go away without starving and dieting and eating the food you want

ok ok, first off, dont think that there are solutions as easy as "just eat this" to get rid of fat, and its not the amount of carbs and fat that make you fat, its how much you use.
basically, there are 4 calories per gram of carbs, 4 per gram of protiens, and 9 per gram of fats. the calories from these foods is used to make energy for your body, and what doesnt get used is generally stored as fat on your body.
for example, i need to eat closer to 3,000 calories per day when im playing an intense sport, or working out alot, and if i ate that much calories when i was just vegging, then the unused calories would be stored as fat.
as to your questioon of gaining weight without fat, muscle weight to mass is alot more than fat, in other words, i pound of fat takes up more space than one pound of muscle. so to gain weight and not fat, work out 3 times a week and i would consultt your school nurse or personal fitness teacher (i assume your in school).
to make fat go away, you need to burn more calories than you take in, which draws from your fat reserves.
again, consult someone face to face for a more presice workout plan.
remember, there is NO miracle solution, and you have to work at it consistently to get results, and get them you will.
hope i helped
-L

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which tooth paste makes your teeth white and make your gums really healthy

ok, well try something that is specifically used for whitening , like crest whitening, or arm and hammer.
but remember that its not the toothpaste that really does it, its the actual act of brushing two times a day.
there is no miracle toothpaste
-L

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I ate like 20-30 jelly beans in 1 hour and now i keep on getting pink bubbles in my spit.. it like gurgles and comes out. its happened twice. ugh is this normal? is it cuz i ate too many at once? why?

its proboly phlegm, the same kinda stuff you get when youre sick and coughing up stuff. when i eat skittles i sometimes have the same stuff. its just a normal reaction in the body.
i dont think there is any need to worry about this if you have eaten jelly beans before and not had a reaction, and i dont think thats an extreme amount of them to eat.
hope i helped
-L

oh you might also have indigestion..? if it hasnt gone away by not, try taking a tums or something

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My computer keeps making an annoying sound. It goes kinda like 'click click click click' and when that happens, and when I'm typing, the typing just freezes up and I can't type again unless it stops. It lasts for a few seconds, but it's soo annoying. This started after I downloaded Internet Explorer 7. I've already tried to disable the sounds thing and make it into 'none'. I've tried everything..

Can someone please explain why this is happening, and what I can do to prevent it?

well i cant explain why this is happening, it may be an error in your computer, or in the program.
most of the time just uninstalling and reinstalling the program will take care of it. often when downloading things there can be little gliches, and this noise may be one.
also, is your computer new enough to handle this version?
i also highly suggest mozilla firefox. it is sooo much better that explorer in terms of navigation, pop up controll, firewall, security, ect. (oh its also free.
it also has less problems like the one youre having.
here, try this---http://www.latest-browser.com/
hope i helped
-L

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I have a very random question to ask everyone. When you read the word advicenators in your head (or speak it out loud) how do you pronounce it? I pronounce it advice-in-ate-ors. I've been apart of this site almost 3 years and never new if that's how it's actually said. It probably is, but for anyone who pronounces it differently, how do you say it? I know it's probably one of the oddest questions you've seen on the site, but at least I'm not asking if I'm ready for sex although I've only been dating the guy for two days or something equally annoying and somewhat common. =D Thanks in advance for answers!
-- S_C --

haha, i was kinda wondering this myself, but i read it kinda like "the terminator" but " advicen-ator"
-L

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I have a cousin who's 15. Her birthday is coming up and she loves to read. She's into fantasy books, adventure and romance type books. Is there any books or series you would recomend. PLEASE help! I have absolutely no clue what to get her.

i really like the series by Phillip Pullman called "his dark materials" (its fantasy by the way)
the first book of the series is "the golden compass", then "the subtle knife" and i forget the last one...but they were really good!
-L

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what kind of birds make the best pets? im looking at small or medium birds, no large birds like parrots or anything. ive had multiple birds in the past, so i have experiance with brids.

parakeets are always nice. they are fairly easy to take care of, and can be really pretty if you look for very colorfull ones. they also quiet down fairly quickly in the night, or if you put a towel or something over their cage.
i would suggest two because its always fun to watch they flit aroung together.
-L

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I'm always tired, even if I get 13 hours of
sleep I always wake up feeling drowsy and tired.
I'm healthy, I eat well. My bed isn't
lumpy or bad for my back (I heard this could
be a problem) So why am I always tired!?

well there could be many reasons for this prooblem. first, you could just naturally be a really light sleeper, and not get into deep sleep (the kind that really makes you feel rested).
also, did you know that you can oversleep? sometimes you can actually sleep for too long and wake up drowsy.
i would suggest (no kidding) a nap somepoint in the day. they can really help, even like 30 minutes.
but i would also suggest talking to your doctor. maybe he/she can prescribe a sleep medication like lunesta or something.
hope i helped
-L

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well i was starting to like guy cause we were talking all the time and then he asked me for a picture of my.. yeah and i said no thne he got all crazy on me and started calling me prude and telling me he would never want to be with someone like me. im like okay i dont rly care anymore what you think then yesterday when i woke up i had a text msg on my phone and was like ilove you and always will. i know hes trying to get action. what do i do.

from a guy, all he wants is some action. dont even call him back. jerks like that dont deserve a nice girl like you.
-L

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