“why pickled eggs don’t go bad?” (3/17/08)
Vinegar, acetic acid, kills microbes, etc., etc., vinegar is very versatile, blah, blah, Nigella Lawson ate 30 of them on a bet.

“what is that digital clock in union square?” (1/31/08)
It’s called “The Metronome” and it was done by Kristin Jones and Andrew Ginzel in 1999.

“can you show me a map of the erie canal” (1/29/08)
Sure.

“i have wooden teeth and minimal hair if not registered i live at the bottom of handbags or in the bovine accessories of men what am i?” (1/26/08)
A comb. Next!

“who sued nbc for a trademark violation saying that law & order were copywrited names for his right and left legs” (1/25/08)
Chuck Norris! Though just so you know, it’s a joke:
Action icon Chuck Norris isn’t sure what to make of a hysterical list of “facts” about him making the rounds on the Web. The absurdist [...]

“does dolph from the simpsons bully people?” (1/24/08)
Yes.

“what the fuck is a hedge fund?” (1/24/08)
A hedge fund is a private investment fund that charges a performance fee and is typically open to only a limited range of qualified investors.
What the fuck that is is another story.

“will a model bridge stand up to anything” (1/22/08)
Anything except my big-ass boot. Nerd!

“how can you get to connecticut from staten island by train?” (1/22/08)
How do we put this? Unless you expand your definition of “train” to include “ferry” or “bus,” you can’t.
That said, if you board the ferry at St. George, close your eyes, click your heels and hum “choo-choo” under your breath, you can disembark — [...]

“how can i restart my career after a felony” (1/21/08)
Trust me, it’s not easy. But if you run into trouble, you can always try Philadelphia . . .