What is the strangest garage sale experience you have ever had?

A few years back, our next-door neighbors were having a garage sale. My wife and I were leaving for an appointment, but detoured to see what they had and schmooze. I liked a reproduction old-sty…

Top stories for Long   What is the strangest garage sale experience you have ever had? William J Reynolds, Internat'ly published writer, author; fiction, nonfiction, poison-pen letters. • Answered September 2 A few years back, our next-door neighbors were having a garage sale. My wife and I were leaving for an appointment, but detoured to see what they had and schmooze. I liked ... Read more » 2.3K 18   If a car is first at a red light and there are sirens coming from behind and the car has nowhere to go to move out of the way, can the car go through the light if it's safe? David Ireland, lives in Auckland, New Zealand • Updated August 6 I've been in this exact situation. I was a lone car in the lane at a set of lights. Every other lane was full. Then I heard screaming sirens coming up behind me. I checked ... Read more » 2.3K 240   Why is the food in jail always so horrible? The inmates have done bad things in life but that doesn't make them less human. They should feed inmates the same food that citizens eat in their everyday life. Edgar D. McDonald II, former Corrections, Parole Probation, Investigations at California (1973-2001) • Answered August 25 I can only answer where I worked. That was California in the prison system. Why is the food in jail always so horrible? It isn't what I call horrible. It's just tasteless and... Read more » 59 12   After I gave my 2 week notice to resign, my boss keeps calling and emailing asking to tell him the name of the firm I'm going to saying he needs to do a conflict check. Do I have to tell him? I don't want to leave on bad terms but it's personal info. Asked in Technology Careers • Answered by Peter Gillon • July 30 Had a colleague who handed in his notice, and when asked to share where he was going wouldn't. Over the next 3 days, he refused several times. Was very polite, just shook h... Read more » 7.5K 332   Was Hitler aware that he didn't look even slightly Aryan? Ole Kreiberg, lives in Denmark • Answered July 8 This is Werner Best the leader of the of the German occupation in Denmark. He had the rank of general in the SS. He wrote in his memories after the war that at a dinner wit... Read more » 1.9K 731   Do the Trump supporters get laughed at and made fun of in Europe? Asked in RIP, GOP • Answered by Bill Pacer • July 1 My wife and I were in Spain the day Trump was elected; we flew out that Friday. We approached customs as we departed Barcelona. The customs officer gruffly said, "Open your... Read more » 4.3K 2.8K   What would happen if I downed a pint of vodka like a shot? Dennis Haslam • Answered April 13 I did something similiar to this, I downed ½ pint of vodka for a fiver, and then another ½ pint after that for £15 about 1 minute later. I was chilling for about 15–20 minu... Read more » 1K 143   As a cruise ship employee, what are some cruise hacks that most passengers are not aware of? Andy Liu • Answered August 22 Not an employee, nor do I consider these hacks: Instead of buying a soft drink package. Wait for the first on shore destination and pick up some bottles or local drinks to b... Read more » 78 4   Why don't adoptive parents want the adopted child to have a relationship with birth parents? Lena Brake, Adopted • Answered July 13, 2019 My adoptive parents had different feelings about me forming a relationship with my birth parents. My dad was open to it and even encouraged it. However, my mom seemed to fe... Read more » 109 64   Do you adhere to dress codes if you get a wedding invitation with one? Valerie Behrens • Answered June 16 Yes, absolutely adhere to a dress code. But,,, I recently got an invitation and the invitation said to go to their website. So I do and it said they were requesting everyon... Read more » 1.2K 25   As a British person visiting the U.S., what is the most astounding thing someone over there has said to you? Susannah Williams, knows English • Answered September 4 Every time we go to Miami. Me… A glass of water please Waiter/waitress …. blank look Me…. a… glass…of…WATER…please... Read more » 43 39   How do I restrict my daughter from obtaining any of my estate when I pass? She is adamant that she & her partner will contest my Will & I have had nothing but abuse & torment from them for the past 3 years. Dave Gold, SSI Scuba Instructor (2010-present) • Answered January 28 My late father, while practicing law, had a similar situation. Old guy came in, wanted to disinherit one side of the family, for good reason which I won't go into. My Dad h... Read more » 5.7K 299 Read more in your feed

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