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Only we old-timers remember Howdy Doody Time, which was part of the must-see kidvid lineup on Saturday morning TV in the 1950s. Howdy Doody was a marionette. Other than Phineas T. Bluster, a ma…

Top stories for Long   What was the worst thing that ever happened on live TV? Angela Stockton, B.A. English & Journalism, University of Kentucky (1970) • Updated January 12 Only we old-timers remember Howdy Doody Time, which was part of the must-see kidvid lineup on Saturday morning TV in the 1950s. Howdy Doody was a marionette. Other than Phin... Read more » 597 65   What happens to our Moon after its connection to Earth eventually breaks? Could it potentially drift into the Martian orbiting path? Wayne Boyd, Knows stuff and articulate—just what you need • Updated December 23, 2023 The Moon is gradually moving away from the Earth each year, a drifting caused by diminishing tidal forces. Over time, it will settle into a slightly larger orbit, causing a... Read more » 286 46   Wildfires are nothing new to California, so why doesn't the state have better preparations and contingency to prevent them or at least contain them? Charles Knouse, lives in Lake County, California • Updated February 1 I live in one of the most fire-prone areas of Northern California, and I can tell you something you probably didn't know: during fire season, there are fires that start her... Read more » 197 23   What should I never eat after 50? Jarin Muntaha, Strategist Creator • Answered January 24 While dietary needs vary depending on individual health conditions, here are some general guidelines for foods you may want to avoid or limit to maintain good health after ... Read more » 30 6   Is it legal to sell a house and then take the appliances (washer and dryer, fridge, etc.) with you when you move? Jay H. Link, Real Estate Broker and Investor (1988-present) • Answered April 22, 2020 Sure it is. Appliances that plug into an outlet are not considered fixtures and can be removed by the seller. This includes most slide in range and oven combinations. Most ... Read more » 1K 115   Why don't homeless people just go stay with their families? J.L. Brown, Evolving at No Where! (1900-present) • Updated Mon Had a homeless guy 33 help a few days hanging drywall. Mostly, standing around on his phone, able enough for the few minutes when needed. Bought him winter clothing, meals,... Read more » 1K 69   Why is the USA not considered a hated country worldwide for what they did in Iraq? Mats Andersson, Businessman at Language Industry (1991-present) • Answered December 28 It's a bit like Mangione and Thompson, really. What Mangione did (provided he actually did it; he's pleaded Not guilty so it's for a court of law to figure that one out), wa... Read more » 534 40   Why do buffet restaurants make you take a clean plate each time you go through the buffet? Steven Brewer • Updated July 16, 2017 As others have said, in the US it's to prevent cross contamination. To put it another way, an incredible number of folks are idiots! I have seen similar examples of the stupi... Read more » 249 9   Who lived in ancient Israel before the Jewish race began? Silk Road - The Second Act, Have read 10,000+ books. • Answered January 18 ¶Much of what we know about ancient Israel's earliest inhabitants comes from archaeological evidence. The land was raw and harsh. The people who lived there before the Jewi... Read more » 2.9K 478   Why do you think that buildings in London, unlike other cities, often have affectionate nicknames? Chrisd Maskell, lives in London • Answered December 24 Because Londoners, well British in general, are fond of taking the piss. Architects design buildings and give the aspirational names or grand, pompous names or just plain b... Read more » 862 73   Parents, what is something a teacher told you about your kid that made you so upset, not at your kid, but at the teacher or school? Cody Bolt, former Semi-professional Stroke Survivor. • Updated April 29, 2021 My son had ADHD and speech issues when he was young. When he was in the fifth grade, my wife and I went to his school for a conference about discontinuing his speech therap... Read more » 2.8K 31   Is a 10-year-old computer too old? Viktor T. Toth, IT pro, part-time physicist -- patreon.com/vttoth • Updated January 26 Not anymore. As many have reported before, Moore's Law seems to be, well, if not dead as a doorknob, then in a severe state of dying. I am typing this on a computer that is ... Read more » 209 Read more in your feed

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