@briarbite: You mean like this english dub that's already widely available?

@Cinnamoncanuck: Awesome list - I just finished reading Embroideries last week myself.

@theother9to5: *mind boggled* Seriously? The university pharmacy at my undergrad school (Canadian) provided all birthcontrol opions at a discount just in case students weren't covered under their parents /spouses' drug plan. And there were free condoms in SO many places.

@LazyHippo: "Acts of attainder" - I just heard this for the first time last month - it being used by henry the 8th to kill off his wives. Got to love the hipocricy of a government saying for all you shmucks murder/theft/etc is illegal but if I decide to do it that's a-ok! I just need to sign this piece of paper!

@Cinnamoncanuck: I do but he moved to Vancouver Island a few years ago.

@kenzington: Yes, there's a fairly long history of clan suicide that includes all the children rather than face defeat/being taken prisoner in Japan.

That is horrifying. This isn't a train or bus where you can get off and catch the next one. I've never been so thankful for my inability to sleep on a plane nor so horrified at the fact I once tried to sleep on one with a pharmacustical aid.

@Kivrin: You're not far off the mark, actually. Zoo facts are unique anatomical lessons which only require a sample.

I really think the Berlin Zoo mucked up this one. Is it common practise for zoos to make use of the remains of deceased animals - of course. It's where most of it's "zoo facts" educational tools come from. But don't publicly send an iconic animal to the taxidermist with the point of keeping it whole!

@LolaLane: Only if a stanger is the surrogate. In my opinion, for a family member to volunteer to help a couple to have a child would be one of the greatest gifts you could give. The paperwork on the otherhand is a must, I agree.

@colormeroutine: I've got a similar problem to both you and HeartRateRapid. She has me thanking my lucky stars that my "still nearly impossible to fit into pants" difference is only 11 inches.

@intangiblemango: I ran the calculations twice with my normal 4 pound fluctuation numbers. For the higher number I made the same mistake as you and had a "holy sh*t how is is possible that *4 pounds* can take me from normal to obese!?!?! moment before I noticed I forgot to click female.

@CassandraSays: "weird childish disgust towards menstruation."

@Remi: Why limit green to boys? Green's my favorite colour so I always get green things for baby showers no matter the gender and it always looks adorable.

Well this is kind of a kick to the gut after I stayed late at my friend's place last night helping her plan her inter-cultural wedding.

This story takes on a completely differnt connotation when your mental associations with the word "loofah" has been tainted by an excellent Twilight parody.

@Hey, Boo Boo: Oh yes, because manifest destiny was such a comforting thought.

My heart goes out to Danielle Deaver. I can see how it could be psychologically devestating to consider a wanted pregnancy being crushed by your own body and not being able to do anything about it.

@BlondeGoddess: I guess that's why you should hire a PR rep with a good sense of humour.

I hope they win and that jackass gets his ass fired so hard his grandkids will feel it. Higher education proffesionals I'm expecting better of you...