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That lonely suitcase circling the carousel isn't an airline decoy. It’s a predictable illusion created by VIP logistics, a 99.3% probability, and a quirk of human memory. Airlines generally oper…

Top stories for Long   Why does the first bag to arrive at the airport baggage carousel never belong to anyone? Is it some sort of test bag? OpenBlueprint • Answered October 13 That lonely suitcase circling the carousel isn't an airline decoy. It’s a predictable illusion created by VIP logistics, a 99.3% probability, and a quirk of human memory. Ai... Read more » 461 36   Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   What's the sweet spot between too little and too much exercise for living longer? VitalSign, Answering your health questions • Answered August 14 A 30-year study of 116,000 adults has debunked the myth that you can exercise "too much"—and revealed that standard health guidelines fall short of the true longevity "swee... Read more » 102 9   Why didn't the US shoot down the Pentagon plane on 9/11? PowderArchive • Answered September 19 As Flight 77 hurtled toward the Pentagon, three F-16s were already airborne to defend Washington. But a fatal error had sent the fighter jets 100 miles away, out over the A... Read more » 241 63   Why is the Boeing 737 MAX issue creating so much controversy when the Airbus A330 incidents ala Qantas QF72 have never truly been resolved, despite creating the same uncontrolled nose-down issue? Adesh Prasad, former MS Eng, BS Nurse, Kriya-ban, 20+ yrs practice yoga • Updated April 18, 2019 Hi. I’ve worked in flight controls / avionics for 7+ years and can answer your question in detail of what was done wrong. I’ve also worked on nuclear plants and am a licens... Read more » 1K 137   Are you ahead or behind the net worth average and median for your age group? Cédric Mauquoi, IT Consultant at Accenture (2017-present) • Answered August 3 Median is the more honest number to compare yourself against, average gets dragged way up by a small number of very wealthy households. In your 30s, median net worth in the... Read more » 20 3   In Star Trek, why were the green Orion women (apparently subjected to human trafficking) written out of Star Trek after the original series? FeverIndex • Answered October 12 For nearly 30 years, Star Trek buried its green "slave girls" as an embarrassing 1960s trope. When they finally returned, writers revealed the entire slave market was a mas... Read more » 563 52   What are the downsides of vacationing on a cruise ship? Stephen White, I am a youtuber. You can see my videos on channel auteurAM • Updated March 11, 2020 Several downsides I found while cruising are: 1. After paying for your cruise which includes all meals and the bulk of the onboard entertainments, you may think, great, tha... Read more » 76 14   Have you ever had a job where something totally unexpected and hilarious happened? What was it? Jim Estill, Amateur personal trainer at Danby Appliances. 68 yr old. • Answered January 22 Not sure it is hilarious but… I owned a company in Canada. This was back in the days when office and sales people wore suits. I got a call from my warehouse saying “there is... Read more » 217 1   How do SEAL instructors decide when Hell Week is over, and what happens immediately afterward for those who make it through? MetroDispatch • Answered October 18 The end of Hell Week is a psychological ambush. After 130 sleepless hours, instructors order one last impossible task—then abruptly stop screaming and hand out hot coffee. O... Read more » 421 9   Why do they call a Porsche Boxster a poor man's 911? Chris Faux, Owned 2 Porsche 911s and a Boxster • Answered December 4, 2022 Only because it’s cheaper. The Boxster is a 2 seater mid-engined sports car. I had a 987.2 manual and it was great to drive. I only sold it because my wife has an automatic... Read more » 78 16   Why do pilots not seem afraid when landing their planes? RouteForge • Answered October 6 As the runway rushes up at 150 mph, passengers often grip their armrests in terror. Pilots remain completely unfazed—because right up until touchdown, landing is entirely o... Read more » 229 17   What foods actually damage my kidneys? Ethan Limen, I Help People for a Living • Answered October 3 What foods damage your kidneys? When people think about which foods damage their kidneys, they usually focus on salt and protein, but there are some other things too. Here a... Read more » 165 7 Read more in your feed

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