What went wrong with John Denver's flight, and how did an "experimental" plane contri...?

When John Denver’s engine sputtered in flight, flipping one switch could have saved him. But the amateur who built his "experimental" plane had hidden it behind the pilot's left shoulder. Denve…

Top stories for Long   What went wrong with John Denver's flight, and how did an "experimental" plane contribute to his tragic accident? RouteForge • Answered September 13 When John Denver’s engine sputtered in flight, flipping one switch could have saved him. But the amateur who built his "experimental" plane had hidden it behind the pilot's... Read more » 527 34   What's something on an employee's first day that sets off red flags? D.P. McIntire, lives in Raleigh, NC • Answered January 20, 2019 I once fired an employee as they were walking out of the elevator to begin their first day on the job with the company. I’d hired a group of 10 people, having them convene i... Read more » 2.1K   What happens after the midterms if slimy Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Democratic members? Asked in RIP, GOP • Answered by Leo McDevitt • September 3 If Johnson hasn’t sworn in the new House, that job falls to the House clerk. There is some speculation that Johnson might fire the c... Read more » 2.5K 347   Is lemon water good for kidneys? Edith Weaver, former Nutritionist • Answered October 1 When I turned 42, I suddenly developed a problem with my lower back that seemed to come out of nowhere. Thinking my kidneys had decided to call it quits on me, I immediatel... Read more » 44   What is the funniest reason that an actor was fired from a movie or TV show? Karishma Sawlani, I love watching movies • Updated June 15, 2020 Damon Wayans (Saturday Night Live): Wayans comes from a family of hilarious siblings who all made their mark on Hollywood together. In the 1980's, as a struggling comedian,... Read more » 1.1K 55   Why was Steve Jobs so obsessed with the internal design of products like the Macintosh, even the parts users couldn't see? OpenBlueprint • Answered April 19 Every original Macintosh shipped with 47 signatures permanently molded into the interior plastic—hidden where users couldn't even see them without a specialized tool. When ... Read more » 11 2   Can a female nurse give a man a testicular exam? AlanM, A man who has had many medical visits in his life • Updated September 20 I was having some swelling down there. No pain, but weird. I made an appointment through the app. My doctor was not available, but the NP, nurse practitioner was. About hal... Read more » 2K 567   Who is the rudest celebrity you have met, and who would be the nicest? Venus, former Morgue Administrator • Answered June 18, 2023 I used to work at a zoo in Sydney, Australia where we often had famous ppl come in. I'll start with the worst: Leonardo Dicaprio. He had a huge entourage (drawing a lot of ... Read more » 3.7K 152   What unit lost the most soldiers in Vietnam? PowderArchive • Answered October 5 In Vietnam, the Army's heaviest losses fell on an experimental unit that routinely stepped off helicopters into active firefights. But one Marine division paid an even high... Read more » 336 30   Why did Major League Baseball (MLB) switch to split double headers instead of regular double headers? Is there a reason they can't play two games on a day off like they used to? HalftimeLedger • Answered September 6 For decades, the traditional doubleheader was baseball's ultimate bargain: two games for one ticket. Then, owners realized they could empty the stadium and sell the exact s... Read more » 33 4   If I hack my microwave oven so that it runs with the door off, would this be dangerous? Martin, former Technical Manager at SatCure (1999-2017) • Answered December 10, 2018 I worked as a manager in a factory producing microwave ovens. One day a group of technicians arrived with a prototype 1200 Watt oven from Japan. It was set up in the test k... Read more » 4.4K 491   How were the 9/11 hijackers identified? SepiaGlyphs • Answered September 17 Within 72 hours of the 9/11 attacks, the FBI identified all 19 hijackers. The breakthrough didn't require unraveling a spy network—it hinged on their real names and a singl... Read more » 70 12 Read more in your feed

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Have you ever caught your child doing something that shocked you?

I was seated in the alfresco area of a restaurant alongside the footpath while my 2yr old played nearby. I started to notice stunned people passing by talking about “that dear sweet child lookin…

Top stories for Long   Have you ever caught your child doing something that shocked you? KO • Answered November 17, 2025 I was seated in the alfresco area of a restaurant alongside the footpath while my 2yr old played nearby. I started to notice stunned people passing by talking about “that d... Read more » 158 5   Is it really dementia? Can dementia patients choose to behave differently with different people? Barbara Gendron-Greene, former Caregiver for Various People, Including my husband • Updated August 29, 2024 Dementia can be described as like the waves on a beach. The dementia gets worse as a wave comes in, and gets better as the wave goes out. A person tries hard to hide memory... Read more » 71 4   My husband smokes weed every single time. I tried each and every single thing to stop him. What should I do now? Karen Kennington, BA Accounting & Commercial, Alumni of Saint Leo University (2005) • Answered August 7 I’d have to decide whether I should keep my marriage vows and accept him as he is or if the load is too much for you to bear and it has turned into a deal breaker for you, ... Read more » 90 205   I am 68 with no savings and work PT but just was let go. I do collect SS but that barely covers my rent. What can I do? TBD Cobra, former Retired IT, Engineer, Sales. Not my first rodeo. • Updated October 2 You set your course over 20 years ago. Just like others in your position, you now know that SS was never structured to cover all your post-retirement expenses. It was expec... Read more » 2.6K 1.1K   Why did Queen Elizabeth II forbid Harry and Meghan from taking pictures during her first meeting with niece Lilibet? Eileen Wood, Office Manager, Virtual Assistant, Notary Public (2005-present) • Answered November 9, 2022 Why did Queen Elizabeth II forbid Harry and Meghan from taking pictures during her first meeting with niece Lilibet? She didn’t. She ALLEGEDLY didn’t allow an outside profes... Read more » 1.9K 124   If Trump loses the 2026 Congressional elections badly, and the Democrats look like they're going to take control of Congress, and put him in jail, will he call out the military for "emergency" reasons, and declare the elections null and void? Asked in No More Trump • Answered by Wayne Stidolph • July 5 No. He doesn't have the legal power to declare an election void but that isn't what stops it: me critically, Trump doesn't care about the midterms - you can see that in his... Read more » 1.4K 566   What makes the Yamato's long-distance shell hit during the Battle of Samar so legendary in naval history? SepiaGlyphs • Answered June 21 From nearly 20 miles away, relying entirely on human eyesight, the Yamato fired a 3,200-pound shell that technically missed—yet still lifted an entire aircraft carrier out ... Read more » 1.2K 65   What is the funniest reason that an actor was fired from a movie or TV show? Karishma Sawlani, I love watching movies • Updated June 15, 2020 Damon Wayans (Saturday Night Live): Wayans comes from a family of hilarious siblings who all made their mark on Hollywood together. In the 1980's, as a struggling comedian,... Read more » 1.1K 55   What should I eat first thing in the day to clear my stomach and detox my body? Thomas Cayne, Writer, painter, thinker, madman. • Answered February 20 The amount of misinformation in some of the answers to this question is simply stunning. First of all: the whole idea of “detoxing” — be it through detoxification products /... Read more » 676 100   Waking up at 3:00am or 4:00am is a sign of what? Papuan Black • Updated October 3 We wake up and go back to sleep often during our sleep phases. If you can go straight back to sleep, then it is no problem. If you lie awake and go into, ‘what do I do toda... Read more » 1.1K 158   Have you ever caught your mom doing something questionable? Mutable • Answered March 18 My mom was amazing. She was one of the best people that I have ever known. I have missed her greatly since her death, 24 years ago. I took a long time trying to deal with h... Read more » 201 13   What is narcissistic collapse? Sophia Owens, studied at Narcissistic Personality Disorder • Answered September 14, 2025 At one point, a narcissist will go through a narcissistic collapse, usually as they age. As people pull away, the narcissist is left with his or her own thoughts. Narcissist... Read more » 38 4 Read more in your feed

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