What is a popular novel that has been misunderstood by readers and critics?

War of the Worlds is no longer a popular novel, but it was a smash hit in its day, and it's never been out of print since it was first published, so it's worth discussing. In my opinion, many (…

Top stories for Long   What is a popular novel that has been misunderstood by readers and critics? Asked in WordCamp • Answered by Jeff Edwards • December 5 War of the Worlds is no longer a popular novel, but it was a smash hit in its day, and it's never been out of print since it was first published, so it's worth discussing. I... Read more » 1.4K 79   My cat suddenly won't leave me alone, if I sit or lie down she has to be on me somewhere. Does she know something I don't? Could I be ill and don't know? Jennifer Donovan, Always loved pets, dogs and cats • Answered October 2, 2018 Don't dismiss the idea that the cat can sense illness in you. My cat clearly knew about my kidney cancer about 4 months before I did - we know that dogs can smell cancer. A... Read more » 1.1K 69   Do you think Elon Musk is in danger of a Luigi Mangione episode? I wouldn't mess with millions of federal government workers would you? Trump's dangling him out there and he's stupid enough to be dangled. Darrell Nelson, Author of multiple novels • Answered February 27 Yes and no. Luigi targeted a member of the "Elite". The self-described "Gods of Universe". Mark my words, this will happen again. Musk is in no danger of this. He is too wel... Read more » 1.5K 144   How do I wet a diaper? Diaper boy James, My current stories about me and my diapers • Answered July 2, 2024 Start by drinking lots of water and diapering up then as you feel the urge to pee (might take a wile) go to sit on the toilet like your taking a bowel movement but instead y... Read more » 64 4   Is there a (mathematically relevant) version of set theory that does not contain paradoxes? Alon Amit, PhD in Mathematics; Mathcircler. • Answered March 22, 2019 Of course. It's called "Set Theory" and has been an active mathematical discipline for over 100 years. The most common formalization of set theory which eliminates the troub... Read more » 158 20   Why did Tom Brady going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and making specific personnel and coaching demands work but Aaron Rodgers going to the New York Jets and doing the same did not? Asked in The Game Behind The Game • Answered by Tony Twillie • December 29 2 Major reasons: Because the Bucs were really just a few key pieces from being successful, and Brady knew that - it's why he selected that team. Brady had intimated that he ... Read more » 175 34   Is it okay to wear lower glasses prescription for closer work? Nidhi Shriwastav, Optometrist | Ocular Health Specialist | Shroff Eye Hospital • Answered March 3 Wearing a lower prescription for near work is sometimes recommended to reduce eye strain, especially for people with high myopia. However, it's best to consult an eye speci... Read more » 51 3   What is the most frustrating fight to watch as a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? M. Zaeem Khan, 75% introvert, Pakistani & cinephile! • Updated August 5, 2021 I have got two fights actually that were frustrating. First one is: 1- Black Panther IW: With one burst of energy he knocks out 30 shielded soldiers. Later in IW: This guy has... Read more » 950 58   Why does imitation crab have a similar taste to real seafood even though it looks different? Martin Bayer, Chef (1994-present) • Answered February 16 I gotta type this out because it's killing me: Why does imitation crab have a similar taste to real seafood even though it looks different? It has a similar taste because it... Read more » 2.1K 202   Can Trump simply violate the Constitution all he wants, since there is no way to stop him, and there are no longer any means by which he could possibly be punished? Asked in Project 2025 and Underground Railroad for Abortion • Answered by Marsh • February 8 Can Trump simply violate the Constitution all he wants, since there is no way to stop him, and there are no longer any means by which he could possibly be punished? Short an... Read more » 4.9K 1.9K   Do supercomputers have screens? Victor Eijkhout, I wrote the book on HPC. Ok, "a" book, not "the" book. Still. • Answered October 23, 2016 Well, I could point you to this screen, that is used for visualization of the output from some of our clusters: but really, the truth is more prosaic as Mark Hahn's answer t Read more » 95 1   50 year ago, we had sugary beverages, greasy fast food, etc. Why is obesity so much more prevalent now? Ty Doyle, I've been everywhere • Updated March 27 A lot of things: Although a lot of people steadfastly refuse to believe this because it ruins their political narratives (both right and left), Americans were materially poo... Read more » 1.2K 98 Read more in your feed

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In the Hunger Games, what would have happened if one of the contestants was on her pe...?

In the books, we actually learn that the Capitol has already been messing with the bodily functions of the tributes. Katniss tells us in Catching Fire that while in the games, she didn't grow an…

Top stories for Long   In the Hunger Games, what would have happened if one of the contestants was on her period? Ava Hoffmann, Read the books many times • Updated December 13, 2019 In the books, we actually learn that the Capitol has already been messing with the bodily functions of the tributes. Katniss tells us in Catching Fire that while in the gam... Read more » 482 11   Why do we need an escape velocity to lift a rocket into space? Can't a rocket just fly up at a constant low speed i.e. 60 mph and eventually reach space? Rick Borchert, Computer Scientist and critical thinker (1982-present) • Answered February 22 Well, in theory, you are right. In fact, your imaginary ship doesn't need to go 60 mph, it could go 1 mph, so long as it could keep up providing the thrust to maintain that... Read more » 1.6K 57   Two former choral musicians told me that The Beatles were terrible because their harmonies were never perfectly in pitch. How would you respond to such comments? Asked in Beatles Across The Universe • Answered by Michael Munson • October 18 I'm old enough to know that at the time the Beatles and many other music makers were becoming very popular worldwide, that all sorts of professional music makers from a mor... Read more » 157 43   How can you tell if your child's other parent is trying to alienate them from you during a custody battle? Dawn Furnish, former Legal Advocate at Domestic Violence Shelters (1990-2018) • Answered October 5, 2024 Usually, kids will spill the beans. Mom or Dad said if I come live with them, I will get a pony, a car, whatever their heart's desire. I told my daughter 15, years ago, that... Read more » 52 4   What are the chances of stage 1 breast cancer returning? David Chan, MD from UCLA, Stanford Oncology Fellowship • Answered July 5, 2020 With proper treatment, as a breast cancer specialist, I try to keep the 10 year recurrence risk (this includes the operated breast and also metastasis elsewhere) to 10 perc... Read more » 170 35   Is there a field which is isomorphic to a proper subfield of itself? Asked in The Math Hub • Answered by Schlitzer • December 8 Yes. There is also a geometric approach to this question. Suppose that [math]X[/math] is a connected Riemann surface. Then [math]\mathcal{M}(X)[/math], the ring of meromorphic functions on [math]X[/math], is a fi... Read more » 27   When you're giving birth, can you ask the doctor if you can squat, since it's better? L. Torres, A Master in Software Development • Answered March 4 I asked about this at the hospital and they said no…I also tried to when giving birth because you can tell it would be more comfortable, they still said no.. they made me h... Read more » 1.2K 132   How fast can reincarnation happen after one dies? Irina Nola, Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regression Therapist at New Orleans Hypnosis • Answered October 29, 2021 There are no rules about this. Usually, people who died young or have unfinished business or lessons reincarnate pretty quickly - within 10 years or so after death, but if ... Read more » 182 25   Why is Roman concrete more durable than modern concrete? Terry Dinerman, Retired Ships Medical Officer - Public Health Officer • Updated February 13 There is a myth surrounding Roman concrete… When used in similar designs and circumstances, and without steel reinforcements, modern concrete will exceed the strength and du... Read more » 481 76   Do you think Elon Musk is in danger of a Luigi Mangione episode? I wouldn't mess with millions of federal government workers would you? Trump's dangling him out there and he's stupid enough to be dangled. Darrell Nelson, Author of multiple novels • Answered February 27 Yes and no. Luigi targeted a member of the "Elite". The self-described "Gods of Universe". Mark my words, this will happen again. Musk is in no danger of this. He is too wel... Read more » 1.4K 144   Was Sollozzo's offer to Vito Corleone a legitimate opportunity to make him a partner in his narcotics trade, or was it a ploy by Barzini to lure the Don into a trap to topple him from power? Lilo Galente, Watched the films and read the book. • Answered August 8, 2020 Both. Per book, the Don had made the same sort of offer to Maranzano in 1933, proposing a partnership which would have been beneficial to both organizations. Maranzano "spu... Read more » 55 4   Why is it not acceptable to stand and urinate while incarcerated? Jason Sheets, Kennel Tech/ Assistant Kennel Manager (2015-present) • Answered December 30 I was in 2 county jails. There were toilets designated for pissing and shitting. It was mandatory that you wiped the seat after pissing. The repercussions of not cleaning a... Read more » 1.2K 57 Read more in your feed

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