Society & Culture - 21 October 2006

Missing gene makes male mice switch sex - http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn548
Homosexuality is biological, suggests gay sheep study - http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn3008
homosexual men inherit a gene from their mothers that influences sexual orientation - http://www-cgi.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.edu/user/scotts/OldFiles/bulgarians/nih-upi.html
Survival of genetic homosexual traits explained - http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn6519
Study links older brothers, homosexuality - http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=3e3dc349-8684-48fc-a219-96f13d1c3d34&k=55311
Homosexual behaviour observed in almost every kind of animal - http://www.abc.net.au/science/features/queercreatures/
Pheromone attracts straight women and gay men - http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7358

2006-10-21 11:41:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I think it's important to learn a new word and use it every day!

Today I discovered the word 'distaff' - as a noun, the sphere of work by women; as an adjective, characteristic of a woman.

Do you have a new word too?

2006-10-21 11:40:58 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

I'm sure I've heard why before and cant remeber...but I would like to know.

For example, asian persons eyes are different then American peopless.

2006-10-21 11:40:48 · 3 answers · asked by gooper2003 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Do you think that there too many sick minds trying to insult Islam in yahoo answers and the whole world.

2006-10-21 11:40:14 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-21 11:39:20 · 24 answers · asked by kissmybum 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-21 11:39:06 · 2 answers · asked by Daanial A 2 in Religion & Spirituality

This is in answer to Anthea H. 2 Pet 2:20-22 'For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ , they are again entangled in them and is overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. For it would heve been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn away from the holy commandment delivered to them. But it happened to them according to the proverb: "A dog returns to its own vomit," and, "s sow, having washed wallowing in the mire." (NKJV) This passage deals with false teachers. It talks about what we do after we are saved. The words 'pollutions of the world' make it clear that it deals with our walk with God on earth. It speaks about we behaving sinfully on earth what good have our salvation done for us living our lives on earth. Having been saved should we act sinfully? If we are then we are poor witnesses. It is not that we become unsaved.

2006-10-21 11:37:56 · 3 answers · asked by seekfind 6 in Religion & Spirituality

What do you need for a mime costume? I already know some things that I will need, but i'm just asking for more opinions if i am forgetting something or not. Please list everything a mime might need, and anything else that might make the costume unique. Thank you.

2006-10-21 11:37:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

why do ppl say they have puffy nipples when its really flat nipples?
i made that mystake last night on one of my questions on here. i even posted a pic of my flat nipples b/c i didnt know if they were normal or not. but some ppl who answered made me uncomfortable...
:(

2006-10-21 11:37:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

What are some things that will add scarey potential to my grudge costume (im being girl from the movie) so far i have long black wig, hospital gown, and pale face makeup.
=)
Even if u just know something scarey I could do to trick or treaters lol TELL MEH

2006-10-21 11:36:57 · 5 answers · asked by Kenna 2 in Halloween

I need one word:

God / Prophet

Please no need for elaboration, we all know the details I need a poll, so this is how it works I think.

2006-10-21 11:36:32 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Very nice resolution of image.

2006-10-21 11:35:58 · 6 answers · asked by theagitator@sbcglobal.net 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-21 11:35:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I live in East London and have heard fireworks going off all evening. Sounds like they're oranised,rather than just kids messing about with them. Was wondering if it may be a religious thing? Excuse my ignorance...just curious.

2006-10-21 11:35:02 · 13 answers · asked by pinkandloopy 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Has it changed your perception of your own life ?

2006-10-21 11:34:49 · 3 answers · asked by shermynewstart 7 in Religion & Spirituality

what state you repin for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

2006-10-21 11:33:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

i want you to prove with solid evidence that the Flying Spagetti Monster isn't true,the Church of FSM and that we all evolved.

I doubt you can but just try.btw i'm a Pastatologist.

2006-10-21 11:33:10 · 11 answers · asked by Nick F 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-21 11:32:07 · 22 answers · asked by shermynewstart 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Has any one else had a similar experiense
I said no to him
and became a christian later on in life
how wierd is that

2006-10-21 11:31:22 · 8 answers · asked by proscunio 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-21 11:31:11 · 9 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

or do you stand firm?. †

2006-10-21 11:30:46 · 11 answers · asked by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 in Religion & Spirituality

It's almost my 14th birthday and i have no idea what to do for it i have to keep the price low but i don't want to have a kid party at at kid place again.Any ideas.

2006-10-21 11:30:04 · 14 answers · asked by pinkprincess 2 in Other - Holidays

We are having grilled chicken, salad, and twice baked potatoes along with gingerbread for desert and iced tea to drink?
Everyone is invited!
Peace Be With You
{And have fun}
Debra

2006-10-21 11:29:52 · 27 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Don't you want to know what's going to happen to you after you die?

Why are me and you still alive?

God should not play hide and seek with humans, we need answers.

I want to see heaven and hell right now.

Why are me and you still alive that what I want to know.

2006-10-21 11:27:44 · 18 answers · asked by D.J 5 in Religion & Spirituality

The Y&A community knows very well how extremely successful Islamists are at silencing speech through activist intimidation and threat of murder.

But heres what I dont get. If Islamists believed that Islam was indeed true, then there should be no fear of competition. The only rational fear would be one of not being heard at all!

See what I mean. If Islam is true, then any attention brought to it can only work as a signpost, directing the unwitting herds to the truth.

Have you ever thought one way about something only to change your mind once prompted to learn a little about it?

Why do so many clever Marketers/Celebrities invite any attention to their product or person? Because they know that attention is good. It brings seekers who discover them or their product. What does it say about Islam that Islamist dont have this type of confidence?

Maybe Muslims are so far above us all, that they dont trust us to be able to see the truth amid the competition.

2006-10-21 11:27:11 · 6 answers · asked by WWND 1 in Religion & Spirituality

The ignition of the Big-Bang: "Let there be light". These were not the Sun and the stars, as they were created later. It was the primordial light that first occured with the Big Bang initiate-- Light could not exist in singularity, as the gravity was too strong. But a new force was required to initiate this explosion.

The universe begans to take shape: God separated the light and the darkness... the energy of the explosion began to dissipate, leaving areas of vast emptiness. The energy that was left collected in large bodies, soon to become galaxies.

Formation of Earth: Prior to the big-bang, the earth was without form (couldn't have been a sphere). This was the form it was in at singularity. Scientists believe that matter and energy in this state does not follow the laws of physics. It can sparatically change form and phase and state. After the big-bang, gravity would have attracted particals together in a large cloud (the waters). When God separated "the waters", the word

2006-10-21 11:25:16 · 17 answers · asked by Rockstar 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-21 11:23:54 · 12 answers · asked by LMBFAO! 1 in Religion & Spirituality

How could mercy, charity, education, and self control - mitigate problems like starvation, pollution, crime and disease locally and internationally?

Can you recognize how this is actually and spiritual/religious question? For one, these world problems make it difficult for people to take more time and trouble for their spiritual practices.

2006-10-21 11:22:42 · 7 answers · asked by devotionalservice 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-21 11:22:22 · 16 answers · asked by Whatever 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Should I? What should I wear completely all over? Make-up (I don't want to, but friends say I should)>>>

2006-10-21 11:20:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween