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Top stories for Long   What are some mind-blowing facts that sound unreal but are actually true? Hina Anser, Growth Mindset Hacker, Passionate Writer, Entrepreneur • Updated January 16, 2022 The researcher suggests that children who are praised for their effort (You worked very hard to complete that assignment) rather than their abilities (You are so Intelligen... Read more » 5.1K 42   Why would a bar and grill or a steakhouse put steak tips on its menu of choices when you could order a regular full size steak and cut it up yourself? Jim Mowreader, Printing Expert (2008-present) • Answered December 19 Joe goes to a restaurant. He looks at the menu and sees "12 ounce Ribeye steak $39.95." Joe thinks, "that is a good price for this restaurant and I like Ribeyes so I'll get... Read more » 3.4K 99   Did a Hollywood scandal ever make an actor more popular? Mario Martini • Answered June 18, 2022 During the 1950s when Westerns were extremely popular the name, Rory Calhoun, was well known among fans of the genre. Not in the first league among, John Wayne, James Stewa... Read more » 956 37   Does the casino control where the ball lands in roulette? Jess Hink, former Casino Manager • Updated April 10, 2019 I have 17 years on the gaming floor and spent many years as a dealer, supervisor, and manager. I have first hand knowledge as well as considerable reading and research on m... Read more » 3.9K 141   Why do people hold BB King in such high esteem when he is an amateurish guitar player and a mediocre singer? Giorgio Bellini, Guitar Hacker • Answered December 13 I have such a profound dislike to the music industry and its ability to brainwash people into a laughable celebrity culture (the so called guitar heroes, in this case...) t... Read more » 2.2K 175   What happened to the other Families after the events of Godfather Part 1? Carl Richard Archie • Answered March 31, 2022 In the books, Michael only killed Tattaglia, Barzini, Tessio, and Carlo. The Cuneo and Stacci crime families were not touched. However, the book claim the Corleone went a b... Read more » 147 4   Why is it that some people over 60 or 70 years old are still working? Aren't they capable of living on retirement benefits? Rebekah, Registered Nurse • Answered November 28, 2019 A friend of mine told me that the day his parents retired, they moved into their armchairs and never got out. I took care of his parents at the nursing home. Their dementia... Read more » 1.8K 162   Why is a toilet and a shower in separate rooms a common request in Japan? Bruce Thomson, lives in Tokyo (1977-present) • Answered October 3 The toilet and shower are in separate rooms in most Japanese homes. There is no toilet in this room. You take a bath by first showering outside the tub. Notice that the floo... Read more » 7.3K 237   Can someone give me a proof about the pizza theorem? David Shaffer, Bachelors degree in Maths and Physics from a long time ago • Updated December 21 Theorem (Pizza Theorem): If a circular pizza is sliced from any point into 8 pieces at 45 degree intervals and two people are given alternate slices, then their two portion... Read more » 619 25   A USB connection is often much faster and cheaper than Ethernet. Why is the idea of connecting two computers to each other via USB so unpopular? Sybille Ebert • Answered December 20, 2019 A USB connection is often much faster and cheaper than Ethernet. Why is the idea of connecting two computers to each other via USB so unpopular? Much cheaper? You can get a ... Read more » 4.9K 136   Why is my twin flame always on my mind even after a year of no contact? I am satisfied with both my marriage and career but still living with a void somewhere deep inside. I am at a point where I feel like she (my twin) cast a spell on me. L Desmond Robins, Experiences as a twin flame and living with the consequences • Answered June 14, 2022 This is quite common, particularly the bit about casting a spell. It does feel supernatural. The answer to your question is within the question itself. She is your twin fla... Read more » 352 37   What were the ruins the Fellowship of the Ring passed after they left Rivendell? David M. Prus, Fan of both tome and film • Answered May 10, 2022 It's explained in more detail in the novel: they are the ruins of the ancient Elven kingdom of Eregion, the most wondrous realm in the second age. It was there that the rin... Read more » 799 6 Read more in your feed

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