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Not mine, but someone I knew built an office in his attic. He went there one day to work and switched on a small heater, plugged into the wall. He had a heart attack and died. After the funeral,…

Top stories for Long   What is the biggest waste of electricity you've seen in a home you visited, were a guest in, or even in your own home? Sharon, lives in London (2022-present) • Updated March 30, 2023 Not mine, but someone I knew built an office in his attic. He went there one day to work and switched on a small heater, plugged into the wall. He had a heart attack and di... Read more » 316 21   Why do toilets in Germany have a flat bottom and a hole on the opposite side? Scott Krager • Answered December 11 The German "shelf toilet" has actually fascinated a lot of tourists, and, to be fair, there are some pretty practical reasons for this unique engineering. First, let's lay o... Read more » 3.3K 408   Can I take vitamin D3, magnesium, and fish oil supplements at the same time? Is the combination of fish oil and magnesium okay? Joshua Collins, Medicine Specialist at Kėdainiai Hospital (2022-present) • Answered September 2, 2023 As a medicine specialist, I can provide information on taking vitamin D3, magnesium, and fish oil supplements together. It's important to note that I'm not a substitute for... Read more » 676 29   Which celebrity died in a totally idiotic way that could easily have been avoided? José Alberto, Ing. Systems from University of Guadalajara • Answered May 30, 2023 Actor William Holden, a prominent Hollywood star of the post-war era, died in a particularly absurd manner at the age of 63. Holden was known for his struggles with alcoholi... Read more » 1.1K 99   When should I file for Social Security? I'm 67 and I haven't filed yet. One of my friends says I'm foolish to wait, but another says that waiting until I'm 70 is a smart move. I don't need social security to pay my bills. What's the best thing to do? Marshall Gittler, Investment strategist & FX guru • Updated July 27, 2023 I'm surprised no one has told you how to figure this out. It's a high school algebra question. Let's say you're 67 and could get $3,000 a month, or wait until you're 70 and ... Read more » 1.5K 482   I did CPR on a crash victim until paramedics arrived. They said I saved her life. I am now being sued by her for breaking a rib. What do I do? Wolfie713 • Answered June 8, 2023 Countersue her for emotional distress and any loss of money in having to deal with a frivolous lawsuit. Even if she drops her suit, refuse to drop yours until she compensat... Read more » 11.3K 1.7K   My sugar level is 350 after food. How can I reduce the sugar level? Sriram Lakshminarayanan, No Meds for my Diabetes. Managed with good lifestyle. • Answered July 26, 2023 Speaking from my personal experience. My HbA1C was 13.5 in 2012 and today in 2023 it is around 6.4. I had managed it to 6 last year. The rules to reduction in your blood sug... Read more » 1.5K 123   What does America have that Canada doesn't? ბენგტი ნელიქსი, have lived here on and off since 1975 • Answered July 27, 2023 I have both Canadian and American citizenship so this is fairly easy for me to answer. One of the most obvious things that America has that Canada does not is a one type of ... Read more » 4.3K 989   If you call 911 because you're hurt and tell them you can't afford an ambulance, how will they get you to the hospital? Harry Little, works at Carolina Motorsports Park • Answered July 30, 2018 If you call 911 because you're hurt and tell them you can't afford an ambulance, how will they get you to the hospital? I spent 25 years working for a 911 service, and have ... Read more » 4.8K 584   What facts about Japan do foreigners not believe until they come to Japan? Takeshi Shinken, lives in Japan • Updated January 28 Many foreigners are often surprised or even disbelieving about certain aspects of Japan until they experience them firsthand. Here are some facts that foreigners might find... Read more » 52   My realtor is telling me I need to sign a rejection form on a purchase offer we missed the deadline for, but I never entered into any kind of agreement with that buyer. Does that seem fishy? Eileen Wood, Real Estate Transaction Coordinator • Answered December 7 My realtor is telling me I need to sign a rejection form on a purchase offer we missed the deadline for, but I never entered into any kind of agreement with that buyer. Doe... Read more » 3.3K 49   What is the biggest culture shock you have ever faced? Sumit Jiwnani, former Chartered Accountant • Updated May 16, 2018 I was on a vacation to Singapore. For dinner my friend and I went to a restaurant in Little India. Surprisingly, the owner was a Pakistani. He enquired about our order and ... Read more » 4.7K 66 Read more in your feed

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