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2x⏩🤔

My DvD player will, say 3x times a month, just start fast forwarding by itself, why?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 1:53 PM on January 6, 2024 (6 comments)

Letter to the Editor.

I'm looking for a Chicago newspaper story on Lincoln's Gettysburg address in either 1946 or 1947.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 9:58 AM on April 18, 2023 (5 comments)

Gary Cooper's Craneshot.

I'm looking for articles, examples, etc. of the Sun as symbol/ allusion or motif in film. (includes 'tv')
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 6:18 PM on August 1, 2022 (4 comments)

the idea is to survive.

As of 2021, How many World War 2 P.O.W.s (Prisoners of War) are still alive?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 10:14 PM on November 4, 2021 (6 comments)

Like Magneto art on the screen.

Do DvD security strips damage the DvD player?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 4:16 PM on October 13, 2021 (5 comments)

remove in Place.

By April, 1792, how many statutes of King Louis XVI remained in Paris.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 2:31 PM on July 16, 2020 (2 comments)

In-Transit Plate in The Handicap spot with a CBD stick.

Was the action I took worth the minor public commotion.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 10:18 PM on January 10, 2020 (19 comments)

Did you hear that, Neil?

On July 20, 1969, approx. 20:00 UTC, How many spacecraft/ satellites were orbiting earth's moon?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 11:29 AM on June 19, 2019 (12 comments)

The Guillotine(s)

From 1788 to present day, how many european countries used the Guillotine for execution.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 7:07 PM on April 20, 2018 (2 comments)

we got no power, captain.

I recall from a book of trivia that a Scot/American by the last name of Train proclaimed or considered himself King/Emperor/Dictator of America. Was there such a person?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 9:03 AM on May 31, 2017 (4 comments)

Honey, this was written down in the soviet era.

Identify the quote.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 9:08 PM on October 1, 2016 (2 comments)

Dude, it's buckshot.

Is it true that the Kaiser ordered captured American solders executed for possession/use of a shotgun during W.W.I.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 11:18 PM on June 15, 2016 (6 comments)

I would not have this problem at an ASHRAE convention!

How long does my Landlord have to fix the central AC.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 12:23 PM on May 26, 2016 (11 comments)

Was that rotation in 1793 or 1794, rabbit?

In Ezra Pounds' Canto LXII, there is a minor chronological error, has it been noted before concerning Pounds work?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 8:45 PM on February 28, 2015 (4 comments)

grace in a diffusion of light

Is the memorial in "The Dogs of Riga", the soviet monument?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 10:52 AM on April 11, 2014 (3 comments)

But is it still fresh?

What is the best way to preserve a tinned fruitcake.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 3:41 PM on July 22, 2013 (5 comments)

It has been a bad day

what is a good remedy for nausea associated with morphine/pain killers.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 1:33 PM on June 2, 2011 (28 comments)

My, that is an axe

There is (I recall) a science fiction story about an intergalactic rock band called Slime, who wrote it?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 2:19 PM on May 13, 2011 (1 comment)

Zig-Zag-And-Swirl?

Who designed, built and flew the worlds first commercial passenger airplane?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 9:52 PM on April 9, 2011 (8 comments)

Was it really Secret?

Herod The Great had a “secret police force” or network of spies. What would he have called them?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 6:24 PM on February 24, 2011 (2 comments)

french revolution history

Which Historian said of the French Revolution: "...it was not the product of poor people but of poor lawyers."
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 12:30 PM on February 6, 2011 (7 comments)

crime photo history

Is there is a picture of Capones' top five "gunmen" on the internet?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 1:18 AM on January 23, 2011 (7 comments)

historical chronology

What historical chronologies on the internet are available for free.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 5:20 AM on December 30, 2010 (3 comments)

Strategic warfare

How many atomic weapons did the United States military have by 1948.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 9:05 PM on December 18, 2010 (4 comments)

Chronology of history

On November 8, 1940 was Munich Germany bombed by the RAF.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 11:25 AM on November 16, 2010 (11 comments)

loose bricks in fireplace

What product should I use to repair loose bricks in a fireplace.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 4:03 PM on October 30, 2010 (2 comments)

archaeological mapping

Could we see through walls?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 9:25 PM on October 19, 2010 (9 comments)

Ip Man branch

I have decided to Wing Chun tonight.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 11:39 AM on August 31, 2010 (4 comments)

who owns clavdivs.com

clavdivs.com-domain- Who set this up and when?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 10:50 AM on April 1, 2007 (4 comments)

Gillette castles secret passage

Does Gillette Castle have secret passageways or not?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 11:34 AM on March 16, 2007 (5 comments)

where in Flint?

In 1969, elements of the Weathermen held a"War Council" in Flint, Mich., whose purpose was to launch a military front inside the United States with the purpose of helping Third World revolutionaries conquer and destroy it. Where in Flint?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 1:06 PM on February 23, 2007 (22 comments)

need screen shot

I am looking for a screen shot of the end credits for "Tinker, Tailor, Solder, Spy".
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 3:46 PM on August 9, 2005 (5 comments)

Does anybody remember '70s TV comedian Nick Hitler?

I recall seeing a comedian on TV, in the 70's, that went by the stage name of 'Nick Hitler' but cannot find anything on the web. Anyone heard of him?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 7:05 PM on June 13, 2004 (6 comments)

How do I protect or copyright my new TV program pitch?

I have a Televison/Cable program idea that would require a "pitch". Question: how does one protect/copyright said "pitch"
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 6:10 PM on May 23, 2004 (20 comments)

Send in the Clowns

I may apply for this clown job, anyone with any experience have some pointers or links?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 1:01 PM on March 1, 2004 (15 comments)

What are the sticky black lumps in my bag of rolling tobacco?

What are those black lumps in my shag
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 2:24 PM on February 20, 2004 (9 comments)

Thief 3 Release Date

Does anyone have the Skinny on when Thief 3 will be released?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by clavdivs at 8:14 AM on December 22, 2003 (2 comments)

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