Originally posted by The_Sweetest_Thing:
would a fly without wings be called a walk?
is there a santa claus?
how does scoliosis develop?
when people 'crack' their backs...or pop their hips...exactly WHAt is that noise coming from? Is it bad for you?
what IS that orange stuff that floats to the top of the water when cooking hotdogs?
how can you make scars go away?
what is an elysium?
will the Leafs EVER win another stanley cup?
will whortense be my friend?
1) no
2) yes, he was a christian bishop of myra, turkey, who lived around a.d. 270-a.d. 343. st. nicholas was born of a wealthy family and often generously and anonymously gave his wealth to the destitute around him. he became a bishop after being one of the few survivors of imprisonment and persecution under emperor diocletian. he was a widely popular figure even during his lifetime, and was well known for his conversions.
the name, "santa claus," is dutch for "st. nicholas."
3) scoliosis is caused by one of three factors. it is either congenital (from birth), neuromuscular (caused by degenerative diseases), or idiopathic (unknown causes). unfortunately, idiopathic scoliosis is the most common, and most often occurs from adolescents. research indicates that, perhaps, idiopathic scoliosis might have a genetic component, but it is currently inconclusive.
4) the noise is from air releasing between your joints. cracking your joints is the subject of controversy, but, from personal experience, it is necessary, as, through wear of living, things often go out of place, causing muscle problems. those who take chronic muscle relaxants for back problems should possibly consult a chiropractor, in my opinion.
5) fat
6) surgery
7) an elysium refers to any delightful place. it is from greek mythology: the elysian fields, where heroes went for eternal happiness. basically, it is the greek mythological equivalent of heaven, but was only restricted to heroes. the general populace spent eternity in unhappiness under rule of the god of the underworld, hades.
8) yes
9) all potential friends of whortense must write an essay on why they wish to join whortense's elite group of friends, and, upon my consideration, you will be either admitted or rejected depending on this essay.
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~whortense wiffin
walla walla, washington