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Top stories for Long   I am 45 years old. I have no children and have never been married. What is the point to being here? Carol, Married for 20 years to a narcissist • Answered March 19 I feel the same way. Only I'm 72 and have had children. I have no friends who care enough about me that I could put them down as an emergency contact. I'm lucky if I talk t... Read more » 5.6K 2K   How do restaurants make such fluffy omelettes? Martin Bayer, Chef (1994-present) • Answered October 29, 2017 Have you ever been to Waffle House? If you have, and ate at the counter, you would have seen the milkshake makers they have near the grill. Those milkshake makers aren't fo... Read more » 2K 152   If a cop pulls you over and says, "You did not fully stop at the stop sign", what should you say in response? Perhaps, "Officer, I have a right to see video evidence of this accusation"? Or is that actually a terrible response? Miguel Corazao, Electrical Engineer (1994-present) • Updated April 23 "If a cop pulls you over and says, "You did not fully stop at the stop sign", what should you say in response? Perhaps, "Officer, I have a right to see video evidence of th... Read more » 711 103   Why can't tire repair shops fix a tire that has a nail near the outside edge of the tread and say that you have to buy a new tire, is it really dangerous to do so, is there some sort of law, or is it an excuse they use to sell more tires? Dave Norris, former Cleared Contractor (2004-2020) • Updated May 13 I was a wholesale tire salesman for BFGoodrich back in the 80's. While visiting a customer one day he told me this story. A fellow came into his store asking to have a side... Read more » 1.2K 178   What are the flaws of an autodidact? Caleb Beers, Software Engineer (2020-present) • Answered June 6, 2022 Well, I'm not going to flatter myself with a fancy title like "autodidact" — you can judge that for yourself — but I do work in a demanding technical field that ordinarily ... Read more » 538 38   My brother passed away owing more than he owned. Am I legally required to settle his estate? George, Consultant Engineering and Science at Under Contract to Various Organisations (... • Answered November 10, 2023 No. In every jurisdiction that I am aware of, the estate of the deceased is the business of the deceased only. The estate pays all of the debts that it can. The debts must b... Read more » 2K 91   What is the most polite rudeness you've ever witnessed? Greg Carrington, lives in France (2000-present) • Answered February 9 My father opened a door for two girls in their late teens or early twenties. One of them snapped at him "we're not handicapped you know, we can do that ourselves". Dad replie... Read more » 11.1K 431   Is Donald Trump one of the smartest people in the world? Would most people agree he is smarter than their parents, teachers, or anyone else they can think of? Curtis W. Scissons, B.S Biology & Chemistry, Northeastern State University (1998) • Answered March 19 Here's my favorite speech from "The smartest person in the World." (Bitching about wind turbines) "But they're manufactured tremendous — if you're into this — tremendous fum... Read more » 4.9K 692   What is missing when everyone talks about the great European healthcare system vs the horrible US healthcare system? Obviously they have to pay more for it with taxes. Rickmond Anderson, former Global Operation Strategy and Mobilization • Answered April 22 I have lived in both the USA and in Canada. In the USA my insurance premiums were about $1100 a month plus I paid copays plus I had a minimum deductible. In my last year in ... Read more » 1.4K 80   Do you think Wendy's decision to offer free fries every Friday is a smart marketing strategy to attract more customers? Why or why not? Steven Haddock, lives in Toronto, ON (1959-present) • Answered April 18 Let me tell you why Wendy's is in trouble. I love Wendy's. It's by far my favourite burger place, and I like their chicken sandwiches too. But I rarely go there. I'm thinking... Read more » 311 90   Would a flight attendant allow me to sleep across empty seats in economy class for a long flight? Trebor Zeirt, worked at U.S. Air Force (1992-2000) • Answered December 16, 2017 I was on a flight from Washington Dulles to London Gatwick. It was a 747 and was at most half filled, probably less. Once we were in the air and on our way they told us tha... Read more » 2.7K 140   Why would liberals in the state of Michigan try to pass legislation (HB 4474) that makes it a felony for misgendering? Is this an example of rights being taken away that everyone is talking about? Franklin Veaux, lives in Portland, OR • Answered July 8, 2023 I am afraid, Drew Bryant, that you've been played. You've been lied to, by people who have every confidence that you won't bother to check. HB 4474, which it's clear you've ... Read more » 2.4K 307 Read more in your feed

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