During a mathematics course at Columbia University, a student fell asleep in class.

When he woke up, he saw that the professor had written two problems on the whiteboard. He thought they were homework, so he noted them down in his notebook and took them home. When he tried t…

Top stories for Long   During a mathematics course at Columbia University, a student fell asleep in class. Zuhaib Raza • Posted Sep 29 When he woke up, he saw that the professor had written two problems on the whiteboard. He thought they were homework, so he noted them down in his notebook and took them home. When he tried to solve... Read more » 2.8K 108   What is the coolest line in history? Sean Kernan • Answered January 15, 2024 Josip Broz Tito, president of Yugoslavia had an epic line to Joseph Stalin, who kept sending assassins to kill him. His note read: "Stop sending people to kill me! We've alr... Read more » 7.5K 246   I wrote a check for the full price of a car but it has been two years and the dealer never cashed the check. I have the title in my name with no lien on it. Can the dealer repossess the car? Daniel Zimmermann, BSEE Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University (1982) • Updated August 20 I am not a lawyer but believe the terms "pro aliquo solvendum est" or "quid pro quo" could be applied to this case. These Latin terms essentially mean that one thing of val... Read more » 1.2K 192   Why is 6'2" (188 cm) often considered the perfect height for human males 20 years and above? Ernest W. Adams, Game design consultant, author and professor • Answered October 19 It's not, in Japan. There it makes you a giant and therefore probably a barbarian. Height expectations are cultural and subjective. 6'2″ is what Western men aspire to, but f... Read more » 1K   Karla Otahalova, Animal Health Care at Animals (1995-present) • Posted Mar 12 To the man in seat 2D, Today, you were flying from Orlando to Philly. I don't know you, but I imagine you noticed us somewhere along the way. I was pushing a stroller, carrying a diaper bag, and lug... Read more » 3.7K 89   Why do police ask "do you know why I pulled you over" during traffic stops, instead of just telling you why they stopped you? Trevor Buchanan, former Traffic Officer/Highway Patrol/Crash Analyst (1975-2017) • Answered July 13, 2023 As a retired traffic officer, I cringe when I hear an officer ask "do you know why I stopped you/pulled you over". My training back in the 1970's was invaluable throughout m... Read more » 2.9K 384   Is vitamin B12 high in any fruit? Bruno Ronaldinho, Party Time Doctor (2009-present) • Answered October 23 There is a fruit that I think is vastly underappreciated compared to the fruits of Apples, Bananas, Mangoes, and so on. It only contains vitamins and minerals not found in a... Read more » 924 103   Are PhDs a scam? Linda vanDyck, former World traveler, Stewardess, CPA • Answered July 2 There are a lot of PhDs in my family: my brother, my husband, my son-in-law, his parents, and currently, 2 grandchildren are in PhD programs. If you qualify for a PhD progra... Read more » 1.2K 180   What made fighting the German army so hard for American soldiers in World War II? Alex Colby, read hundreds of books about World War II history • Posted Oct 11 This is a very good question. American soldiers who encountered Germans during the World War II, have found the task extremely hard. It was no easy victory. One of the greatest issues was that Germa... Read more » 7.3K 407   Why do people take their leftovers home when they go out to eat at restaurants? Srinath Nalluri, M.Sc, B. Eng Mechanical Engineering & Minor, National University of Singapore (2... • Answered September 21, 2023 I worked in a restaurant part-time during my college. On an average day, the restaurant would be mildly busy. Cooking, serving, clearing and cleaning will happen simultaneous... Read more » 828 79   Why do people dislike Jeff Bezos? Jean-Marie Valheur, member of the public, owner of an opinion • Answered October 15 The most telling moment came immediately after Bezos went to space. He had taken 90-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner along for the ride. Back on earth, Shatner was d... Read more » 7.2K 482   As a gynecologist, does it bother you if patients have not shaved? Shelly Riley, MBA Management, Texas A&M University (2019) • Answered October 10 I am not a gynecologist but in my younger years, I shaved my pubic hair regularly. When I was pregnant the first time and they were measuring the fetus, she made a comment ... Read more » 665 166 Read more in your feed

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