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Here's a better question: Why do so many Americans not seem to understand how tariffs work, or even basic economics? So, here's what happens when Trump charges an import tariff on something you…

Top stories for Long   Why do importers in the US have to increase prices when tariffs are imposed, instead of foreign companies taking the hit? Rick Borchert, Computer Scientist and critical thinker (1982-present) • Answered June 12 Here's a better question: Why do so many Americans not seem to understand how tariffs work, or even basic economics? So, here's what happens when Trump charges an import tar... Read more » 931 63   Why do films from the past look crisper compared to movies released today? M. David Mullen, ASC, studied Movie Production at California Institute of the Arts (1991) • Answered May 11 Certainly most older movies do not have more resolution compared to modern movies, except for larger-format movies such as "Lawrence of Arabia" and "2001". When you say "cr... Read more » 1K 63   What's the deal with using heavier gauge wire like 12 or even 8 gauge for a 15 amp circuit—is it really safer, or are there hidden drawbacks? Curtis W. Scissons, lives in Tulsa Okahoma (1974-present) • Answered June 17 Back in pre-history when I was a young journeyman electrician, residential wiring jobs used what was called "Backstabber" receptacles. (and switches) These were 15-amp recep... Read more » 101 23   What's the saddest thing someone told you before dying? Romy Hoffman, former Sales at Sales Representitive • Answered April 6, 2024 My twin sister had canceled a neurological appointment her daughter had made her when things started to become evident there was an issue. A year and a half later she was p... Read more » 2.6K 186   Why did Greta Thunberg and her friends throw their smartphones into the sea from the ship Madleen when the Israeli Coast Guard ship arrived? Lastsaaskpirate, former Sales and Finance at Automotive Industry (1990-2012) • Answered June 11 Oh, that's easy. Living in Canada is in essence the same thing today. I would never go into the US with anything other than a blank burner phone because I don't want the fa... Read more » 103 14   What did Lucifer take from Constantine's belly in the movie Constantine? Adam Huberty, BA English with Creative Writing & Classics, Loyola University New Orleans (2001) • Answered June 15 At the end of Constantine, Lucifer cures John Constantine of the lung cancer that's killing him by removing the tumors from his lungs. He does this in rather spectacular fa... Read more » 1.4K 64   What's the most frustrating bug you've ever had to fix, and did it turn out to be something surprisingly simple like a paper tray not inserted properly? Kraig Kasten, Owner at KK Small Data Service/ Monumental Hosting (1986-present) • Answered June 9 I received a call from a customer telling me their network was broken and their printer wouldn't print. I logged in remotely to the network (so I know it's working) and che... Read more » 75 4   Why are bears the only animal that there is a panda version of? Why are there no panda donkeys? Johan Torres, studied Politics of the United States of America • Answered May 31 Because this isn't a panda at all: This is a panda: In 1879 a researcher named Alphonse Milne-Edwards examined a giant panda skeleton and decided that it was most closely rel... Read more » 3.1K 134   How would someone go about hiding rooms in their home without anyone knowing about them? What are some signs that there might be hidden rooms in a home? Bob Wilson, former Professional geoscientist • Answered January 26, 2024 My grandfather and later my uncle had an ancient house, all the doors were tilted so that they closed unless opened all the way to the wall. In his master bedroom was a lar... Read more » 471 10   Why do helicopter pilots prefer landing beside a road rather than on it during emergencies, and what factors do they consider in that decision? Steven Daniels, Commercial Pilot Helicopters & Helicopter Instruction, U.S. Army (1976) • Answered June 13 I can tell you why from experience. I am a retired, high-time helicopter pilot that from 1986 to 1990 was lead pilot for Life Flight in Boise, Idaho. One of my callouts was... Read more » 2.5K 96   Why is there a shortage of skilled workers in America despite the unemployment rates? Elizabeth Beck, studied Geography • Answered June 14 I was in a managerial position at one job and had to quickly hire 6 people. When the applications came in, I noticed one glaring problem—many applicants couldn't write a co... Read more » 627 57   Why does Trump want to declare Columbus Day over Indigenous Peoples' Day? Murphy Barrett • Answered April 30 Because…it is Columbus Day. "Indigenous People's Day" is just Columbus Day rebranded. It was first renamed in the US in Berkley, California (because of fucking course it was... Read more » 312 32 Read more in your feed

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