What did your child’s teacher say that made your jaw drop?

I'll tell you what my teacher said that made my jaw drop. I grew up in a terribly abusive home. I was a really good student in elementary school. I loved to read and I liked to be the first one…

Top stories for Long   What did your child's teacher say that made your jaw drop? Marcia Wilcox, Step-mother, mother and foster mother to 9 children • Updated November 28, 2022 I'll tell you what my teacher said that made my jaw drop. I grew up in a terribly abusive home. I was a really good student in elementary school. I loved to read and I liked... Read more » 2.2K 49   What happens if you need an emergency surgery a couple of hours after eating a large meal? Ortega MED, MFA Psychology & Order, Harvard University (2023) • Answered July 11 This happens all the time. Emergency surgery is never postponed because of a "full stomach." After getting propofol, a second person applies pressure on the cricoid ring in... Read more » 55   If you're being interrogated and you ask for a lawyer, can the cops lie and say something like "you don't need a lawyer, you're not being arrested"? If they can ask that, how can I counter that question to know if they're telling the truth or lying? Rob Kennedy, I Have Some Knowledge of the Mechanics of Politics • Answered June 6 With the wisdom of my age comes this response. Cops: "You don't need a lawyer, you're not being arrested." Me; "Lawyer." Cops: "Why do you need a lawyer? Are you guilty of som... Read more » 480 91   Why does Donald Trump always look to his left when speaking on camera? Holly • Updated October 20, 2022 Note that the former president is not merely looking to one side; he is lifting and thrusting his chin in a distinctive pose. It has been repeatedly noted that Trump's value... Read more » 8.7K 202   People who said "no" when the waiter asked if the meal was okay, what happened? Rebecca Hirakami, M.Ed. & MLIS from University of Hawaii (2019) • Answered April 21 My sister and I were at Kahala CPK. She ordered the salmon. The interior wasn't properly cooked so she pushed it to the side. The waiter came and took her plate. Without ev... Read more » 773 8   Has a cop ever said something to you which was completely unexpected? Asked in Jokes, Humour & Funny stories 🤣😹🙈😆 • Answered by Elaine H. • April 27 Yes. I was driving my elderly parents to their apartment. My son was in the front seat. I was pulled over for speeding. It was one of those road that went from 45 to 25 wit... Read more » 11K 57   What hit Rock & Roll song is rarely covered because it is difficult to sing as well as the original? Ken Eckert, English Professor, Albertan • Answered May 5, 2017 Technical and virtuoso rock songs are hard to cover, because people immediately compare the cover band to the original musicians. There are so many covers of Rock and Roll ... Read more » 1.3K 299   Did you know that LDS missionaries leave LDS after going on missions? John, Research Chemist, Ph.D. • Answered May 16 I've been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints for almost 14 years now. While I've never been on a mission, I've met a little over 100 missionary. On... Read more » 145 132   How does Jailer compare to Rajinikanth's previous movies in terms of box office success? Asked in Keep similing • Answered by Kanthaswamy Balasubramaniam • August 28 In terms of Profit Percentage to the Average Distributors Jailer is right at Number 5 after Baasha, Chandramukhi, Padayappa & Annamalai I don't include Pre 1990 releases becau... Read more » 39 10   Have you ever confronted the person who started a false rumor about you? What did you say? Dennis Manning, studied at Mineral Area College (2010) • Answered December 23, 2019 I was at a wedding reception of a friend when I bumped into Ella, my mom's hairdresser. We exchanged pleasantries (after all, I live in a small town where everyone practica... Read more » 6.7K 72   How common was corporal punishment in schools for you and your parents? Tim Rogers • Answered February 12 Growing up attending Grammar School in the UK it was common. Cane stripes on bare bottoms were a regular sight at shower time after gym. The Headmaster regularly carried th... Read more » 29 14   Why do people hate selfie sticks? Asked in Berry Mood's Space • Answered by Berry Moon • August 28 Well, let's dive into the selfie stick drama, shall we? 😄 You see, some folks might have a love-hate relationship with those extendable arms of self-expression. On one hand... Read more » 54 1 Read more in your feed

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