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Top stories for Long   What's the smartest thing you've seen a police officer do? Peter Lohmann, former Car Wash Manager • Updated February 22, 2020 We had a problem with illegal street racing all over San Diego, CA. Young people and innocent bystanders were being killed by out-of-control cars crashing in the late hours... Read more » 7.8K 117   Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   How did the United States become one of the wealthiest nations in the world despite being a relatively young country compared to Europe and Asia? Defence Warriors, Guiding You About Defence and Security at Indian Army • Answered December 16 One reason why Otto von Biscmark explains it very well: The Americans are a very lucky people. They're bordered to the north and south by weak neighbors and to the east and ... 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Curtis W. Scissons, Jewish Military Lay Leader Through Chabad (2003-present) • Updated December 18 He has one Bronze Star, not two. And it has no "V" device, so it wasn't for valor, it was a participation award. He was not in 20 years, he was in 13 years. And a significant... Read more » 4.6K 309   While driving down a public road yesterday, I saw a pickup truck with a license plate that said "FARM EXEMPT". Is this a real thing or is it sovereign citizen nonsense? Gamer Dennison, former Retired (1988-2016) • Answered December 15 I have 12 FARM EXEMPT vehicles with Farm Plates. 8 of those are tractors or equipment, The other 4 a large 10 wheel dumptruck 2 pick ups and a Tractor trailer combo. All ar... Read more » 265 15   Why is the ranch dressing served at restaurants the most delicious? I can't find anything even close in a bottle. Rich Grippo, Emeritus Professor - Environmental Biology, Marine Biology • Answered November 27 I worked in a steak and seafood restaurant in NJ in the early 70's just as salad bars were starting to happen on the East coast. Customers would wait up to 2.5 hours for th... Read more » 53 9   Why does MAGA often not get the respect they deserve for improving America? Angela Birch • Answered December 13 No evidence that they improved America by worshiping a criminal. Last time he was president the US lost jobs, the economy was never robust and it ended in recession. Crime ... Read more » 487 27   Some are floating Elon Musk as a possible Speaker of the House. The Constitution places no restrictions on who can be the Speaker, but would it be legal as the Speaker is in the presidential line of succession and Musk cannot be president? Jason McDonald, studied at University of Pittsburgh • Answered December 19 It's PROBABLY legal, but it would also almost certainly be challenged in the courts. 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