The questions-not-worth-their-own-thread question thread V

[Ulyaoth]

So, I guess I was watching survivorman or something too much lately since I was at the store the other day and saw coconuts and felt the need to buy one. Now, what do I do with it? How are you supposed to eat the thing? Can you do something with it like cooking wise?

 

[Brighteye]

Drill a hole, pour the juice into your selection of spices and make a superb curry sauce. Scrape out the meat and eat it, but you'll probably have enough to put into a cake of some sort. Don't let it dry out.

 

[Annex]

The milk is good. You can eat the "meat" by itself but that offers only minimal flavor. I guess if you have a machete you can split it open, otherwise I dunno how one goes about opening them.

 

[Nylan]

I highly reccommend only having fresh coconut (excluding the shredded kind).

 

[King of Town]

The milk is good. You can eat the "meat" by itself but that offers only minimal flavor. I guess if you have a machete you can split it open, otherwise I dunno how one goes about opening them.

Running it over with a lawn mower is another option, not the non motorized one variety though.

 

[Sharwood]

The milk is good. You can eat the "meat" by itself but that offers only minimal flavor. I guess if you have a machete you can split it open, otherwise I dunno how one goes about opening them.

Machetes are good, but you can buy specialised drills that are used for coconuts, watermelons and other large fruit.

 

[a_propagandist]

Yeah, if you're comfortable with butcher knives, crack it at the top with a few well-placed strikes. I've actually gotten pretty good at this. I recommend using tongs to distance your hand until you get better though. Then drink and eat.

 

[Grisu]

What's the drinking age in Switzerland in whatever canton Geneva is in?

16 for beer/wine
18 for spirits

and the canton Geneva is in is Geneva

Oh yeah! Do 17-yos get in nightclubs generally?

nope, most nightclubs are 18+. it's too much hassle for the clubs to decide who's 16-18 and who's >18 when selling drinks, so they usually restrict access to 18yo's. there's some clubs (dunno about Geneva, though) where people older than 18 get a wrist-band to identify those that can get liquor, so they can let 16/17yos in.

but if there is an age restriction imposed by a club to get rid of the kids it usually is 18, meaning "looks old enough" for girls and "actually is 18" for boys.

you nailed it. also short skirts and/or cleavage seem to subtract at least 1 year from the required age, but I don't know if it works for boys as well

yes. and it's so bad i edited it out again.

indeed it is horrible: "Drink responsibly and there will not be a problem when you indulge in the nightlife switzerland is becoming known for." Switzerland known for its nightlife? right, like englans is known for it's cuisine

"You will probably even find a number of residents speaking French" - no, really?

 

[RedRalph]

Wikipedia running real slow for anyone else the last two days?

 

[Mesousa]

It's running smoothly on my end. Wikipedia probably hates you. You personally.

 

[salty mud]

I'm about to change a graphics card. Is it really as hard as it looks?

 

[Cutlass]

No. But it can be a little tricky. Do you have a second pc to log in with for questions if you run into trouble while you are at it?

 

[salty mud]

Yes. Doing so now.

I have possibly the tiniest screw in the world to unscrew and it should come out easily. Problem: looking at the actual article I can the see the card what is going in is quite a lot larger than the one coming out. Is this a problem? I think they are the same height, it's the sideways length what is worrying. I am installing a Geforce 8800GT into a computer what came with a 6600GT, if that helps.

 

[raketooy]

Yes. Doing so now.

I have possibly the tiniest screw in the world to unscrew and it should come out easily. Problem: looking at the actual article I can the see the card what is going in is quite a lot larger than the one coming out. Is this a problem? I think they are the same height, it's the sideways length what is worrying. I am installing a Geforce 8800GT into a computer what came with a 6600GT, if that helps.

If it fits in, it's not gonna be a problem.

 

[salty mud]

I have a feeling it is going to be a problem.

Question: Why can I hear people who phone me on my iPhone, but they cannot hear me speak back? Have I accidently pressed something what shouldn't have been pressed?

 

[LightFang]

Yes. Doing so now.

I have possibly the tiniest screw in the world to unscrew and it should come out easily. Problem: looking at the actual article I can the see the card what is going in is quite a lot larger than the one coming out. Is this a problem? I think they are the same height, it's the sideways length what is worrying. I am installing a Geforce 8800GT into a computer what came with a 6600GT, if that helps.

I don't know much about computers, but maybe there are other slots you can put a card in? Your computer may be equipped to handle two monitors.

Alternatively, just put it in and see what happens.

 

[Mirc]

Is Facebook down for everybody or am I banned for some reason?

 

[salty mud]

Working fine for me.

 

[Mirc]

Working fine for me.

Hmm, I really don't see a reason for my account to be disabled...? Haven't even used it too much in the past 2-3 days. Maybe a bug or virus? I've sent them an email, anyway, let's see what happens.

 

[Cutlass]

Yes. Doing so now.

I have possibly the tiniest screw in the world to unscrew and it should come out easily. Problem: looking at the actual article I can the see the card what is going in is quite a lot larger than the one coming out. Is this a problem? I think they are the same height, it's the sideways length what is worrying. I am installing a Geforce 8800GT into a computer what came with a 6600GT, if that helps.

What matters is if they both use the same slot. If they have the same connection, they'll both fit.