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Had a former co-worker win a little over $2 Million in a lottery a few years ago. She was not represented by counsel. She told me it was the worst experience of her life. She lived modestly and…

Top stories for Long   People say you should get an attorney if you win the lottery, but why? Say I win the Mega Millions, and I sign the back of the ticket, photograph it, and show up at the lottery office bright and early the next day. What bad things would happen to me? Stephen Amling, former Emergency Management • Answered October 5, 2023 Had a former co-worker win a little over $2 Million in a lottery a few years ago. She was not represented by counsel. She told me it was the worst experience of her life. Sh... Read more » 6.3K 649   How are peanut butter and high blood pressure related? Lucia Garcia, Worked at Hospitals • Answered October 17, 2021 Peanut butter is one of the best high-protein, high-fat nutritional food sources. Peanut butter is rich in protein, fat, monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, B vitamins, ... Read more » 2.6K 149   What is the funniest joke you've been told that you still think about to this day? Thomas Barnidge, studied at University of California, Riverside (1976) • Answered July 27, 2023 An Orangutan is sitting in his enclosure in the zoo. In one hand he has the Holy Bible; in the other, Darwin's On the Origin of Species. "I can't figure it out" he thinks; ... Read more » 3.3K 104   Children who have had to clean out your parents' house after they passed, did you find anything that completely changed how you viewed them? Asked in Human Psychology Facts • Answered by Destiny • December 27 I am in the process of cleaning out my boyfriend's parent's house and so far it has taken me nearly 2 years. I've had to go through everything piece by piece because I've f... Read more » 790 1   Can car dealerships deliberately sabotage your car while servicing in the hopes that you bring it back for repair? Gary KENWARD • Answered September 12, 2023 I once took my SUV (Toyota Landcruiser) to get a valuation on a trade on a newer model. They took my car (low mileage, just out of warranty) away for an assessment, whilst ... Read more » 2.2K 183   If you get pulled over by a police officer and he tells you to turn off your dashcam, how do you politely and respectfully decline to turn it off? Emery Larick, works at Chief Consultant, the Cassandra Institute • Answered May 18 Just quickly reach over and pretend to turn it off. Press your finger on the top of it, (or wherever the button is). "Yes, sir". You don't want to show any disobedience, bu... Read more » 1.5K 24   How are kids in adult prisons treated by inmates? Matthew Sanford, former Lumber Associate • Updated April 15, 2020 God, I'm gonna catch hell for this one, but here it goes… On Easter Sunday, 2004, I was sitting quietly in my chair, rested up against the wall, eating my biscuits and gravy... Read more » 6K 371   As an anesthesiologist, what did a patient say before going under that you'll never forget? William Gotthold • Answered April 27 Many years ago at my hospital a teenage girl was getting anesthesia for a procedure. She received the sedation drugs, then the anesthesiologist was supplying oxygen and tol... Read more » 3.9K 244   I'm still in love with my ex after a year of no contact. I keep busy and try to move on but he always comes to mind at night. What can I do to move on and stop caring? Mama Anne, Love Spell Caster Passionately casting powerful love spells! • Answered April 12 Oh, sweetheart, it sounds like you've been carrying quite a heavy load in your heart. It's clear that your love for your ex is genuine and strong, and that's something to b... Read more » 388   What do flight attendants notice about passengers as they board the plane? Darla Meston, former Purser (1985-2005) • Answered January 20, 2018 You may be wondering if we are looking for red flags. Yes, we do. But there are many things we look for when passengers are boarding an aircraft. Prior to passengers even boa... Read more » 5.2K 138   I was arrested and spent six months in jail for a shoplifting charge at Target, then the state decided it wasn't me in the video and dropped charges. Can I sue? Kimphill2008 • Answered February 27 Khalief Browder spent 3 years in Rikers Island before being released after a lack of evidence, allegedly for stealing a backpack. To the "retired police officer" who says t... Read more » 8.7K 552   What is the instant remedy for high blood pressure? Joseph Donato, former Engineer, Elevator Control Systems • Answered February 20 High Blood Pressure Control I am a diabetic for more than 20 yrs. When I was diagnosed, my blood pressure, along with my kidney function was affected. I was prescribed many ... Read more » 3K 176 Read more in your feed

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