If you had to hit the green from 125 yards, what golf club would you use?

There’s a great story about Ben Hogan playing a practice round with a young pro who idolized him. Hogan would hit a shot and the young pro would say, “Great shot, Mr. Hogan! What did you use th…

Top stories for Long   If you had to hit the green from 125 yards, what golf club would you use? Lewis Greer, I've seen some pretty good golf. • Answered August 11, 2019 There’s a great story about Ben Hogan playing a practice round with a young pro who idolized him. Hogan would hit a shot and the young pro would say, “Great shot, Mr. Hogan!... Read more » 928 107   Why is having a pint at lunch less common in the UK now, and how has workplace drinking culture changed over the years? MosaicPalate • Answered May 15 In 1980s London, closing a massive financial deal routinely meant downing three pints before returning to the office. Today, that same mid-day pint is practically taboo. Up ... Read more » 40 8   How do Uber drivers handle long trips to different states where they can't pick up return passengers, and is it worth it? Dave Wade-Stein, 1800+ Lyft and Uber rides • Updated September 17, 2025 I recently had a passenger tell me that any time he takes Uber/Lyft (which I’m guessing isn’t very often because he exited his house through his garage, and when the garage... Read more » 511 63   How does Costco keep its gasoline so cheap? Larry Harvilla, studied at University of Michigan (2002) • Answered January 15, 2018 The answer from Alex Barrett answered the question from the Costco side, but having once been a fuel tanker driver responsible for some deliveries to a couple Costco stores... Read more » 973 116   Doug Noe, former Area Manager - Retired at AT&T (1965-1999) • Posted Jul 11, 2025 BULLSHIT!! I bought a brand new 2006 Mazda 5 in 2006 and a brand new 2010 Honda Odyssey in 2010. Both were serviced every 5,000 miles. The Mazda is STILL running trouble-free. The Honda “bought the... Read more » Why are Honda cars so reliable? Honda cars are reliable. Toyota cars are reliable. Kia cars are reliable. Ford, GM and Chrysler cars are reliable. So are Nissan, Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Mercedes cars, alon... 1K 351   I emptied out my warm water bottle into the street. A cop saw me and gave me a ticket for littering. Is this even fair? Asked in Lance Casey Space • Answered by Monica Anderson • May 19 I live in California. Many years ago I got a speeding ticket so I went to traffic school. In the class we talked about dumping water onto the streets. The police officer te... Read more » 764 67   Why do airlines leave empty business seats instead of upgrading their frequent flyers? Shreyas Ravindra, Jet Airways 100000+ Frequent Flier Miles, Flies a Lot! :) • Answered January 21, 2018 A business class seat is approximately 3 to 4 times the economy class seat when it comes to purchasing a ticket. It comes with some premium inflight dining as well along wi... Read more » 1.6K 100   Why does the "Adama Maneuver" get sci-fi geeks excited? FeverIndex, Updates from the world of Pop Culture • Answered June 1 A deep-space battleship teleports into a planet’s atmosphere, plummets like an anvil, and ejects fighter jets mid-freefall. Seconds before crashing, it vanishes. This breat... Read more » 687 53   Why do some pilots prefer flying corporate jets even with the uncertainty, compared to the stable schedule of commercial airlines? Nathan Burns, Professional Pilot (2000-present) • Answered December 15 I’ve been flying corporate for 24 of the last 25 years. I flew for the airlines for 1 year. Here is why I’m staying corporate. I love to travel. I was at my first corporate ... Read more » 130 11   If white rice is not good for you, why are the Japanese so healthy, since they eat so much of it? Duytan Vu, Electronics Maintenance & Diagnostics Specialist at U.S. Army (2023-present) • Updated March 23, 2025 I recall reading a story of a German doctor visiting Japan, who was surprised by the reliance on white rice and minimal meat consumption, especially after hearing of the re... Read more » 5.7K 560   What does morphine actually do for hospice patients, and why might it seem concerning to those who aren't familiar with end-of-life care? VitalSign, Answering your health questions • Answered May 24 In a person's final days, the most remarkable function of morphine often has nothing to do with pain. In hospice care, morphine is the primary tool used to treat a terrifyi... Read more » 4.1K 207   How do people end up abandoning such expensive cars in Dubai, and are there any common misconceptions about this situation? MetroDispatch • Answered April 17 A half-million-dollar supercar abandoned at the Dubai airport with the keys in the ignition isn't the work of a bored billionaire. It’s the scene of a desperate escape. The ... Read more » 1.8K 44 Read more in your feed

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How does a Formula 1 pilot urinate whilst racing?

Historically they used to just let loose in the car as there was no time to stop. This led to teams continually losing good crew members who stated they signed up to work on race cars, not clean…

Top stories for Long   How does a Formula 1 pilot urinate whilst racing? Joe Quincy, I own a car. • Updated November 1, 2022 Historically they used to just let loose in the car as there was no time to stop. This led to teams continually losing good crew members who stated they signed up to work o... Read more » 10.2K 537   Can heavy drinkers live a long life? Magret Livingstone, Medical Nurse • Answered May 30 He came to my ward when he was seventy eight years old. With clear vision, steady hands, and wit enough to make all of the nurses on my morning round burst into laughter. H... Read more » 323 15   Why are fast food places taking their self-serve soda fountains out of service and putting them behind the register? OpenBlueprint • Answered May 20 McDonald's is permanently killing the self-serve soda fountain by 2032. But the real reason isn't to stop you from stealing Sprite with a free water cup—it’s about a shift ... Read more » 1.2K 156   How does Costco keep its gasoline so cheap? Larry Harvilla, studied at University of Michigan (2002) • Answered January 15, 2018 The answer from Alex Barrett answered the question from the Costco side, but having once been a fuel tanker driver responsible for some deliveries to a couple Costco stores... Read more » 973 116   Why do pilots sometimes offset their course by a couple of miles during flights, especially over long distances like to Hawaii? George Smith, former Retired, living in Kona, HI, and on-board Odyssey at Private pilot 50 + y... • Answered August 18, 2025 When flying in Hawaii, over 40+years as a small plane private pilot I ALWAYS offset my flight path by a couple of miles. Why? The charted routes are called 'Victor airways',... Read more » 2.2K 74   Doug Noe, former Area Manager - Retired at AT&T (1965-1999) • Posted Jul 11, 2025 BULLSHIT!! I bought a brand new 2006 Mazda 5 in 2006 and a brand new 2010 Honda Odyssey in 2010. Both were serviced every 5,000 miles. The Mazda is STILL running trouble-free. The Honda “bought the... Read more » Why are Honda cars so reliable? Honda cars are reliable. Toyota cars are reliable. Kia cars are reliable. Ford, GM and Chrysler cars are reliable. So are Nissan, Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Mercedes cars, alon... 1K 351   What is the cheapest time of day to buy an airline ticket? Kevin Lang, aspiring Buddhist, ticketing industry resource, guitarist and fan • Answered May 6, 2015 Here is a trick I learned from my brother, who flies a LOT. If you go to a website to look at fares, then leave that website, and then come back, the price will have gone ... Read more » 5.1K 238   Why do Mac computers last longer than PCs? Jon Dron, Full Professor at Athabasca University (2007-present) • Answered February 22 I have used both Macs and Windows/DOS/Linux/BSD PCs for around 40 years now, periodically shifting back and forth between them for my main machine but always having at leas... Read more » 464 79   How did Jack Nicklaus manage such long drives back in the day with older equipment, and what can today’s golfers learn from him? Jim Junewicz, Teacher-University of Chicago Law School • Answered April 8 Jack Nicklaus was incredibly long, even before considering that he used persimmon woods and wound balls. Back in the early 1960’s, the PGA held a driving contest each year ... Read more » 42 9   Is it really true that there are 2 F-16s waiting with their engines running in case something violates the Washington, D.C., no fly zone? Pete Steitz, Former USAF pilot. Retired Airline Captain. Sim Instructor. • Answered February 23, 2019 Is it really true that there are 2 F-16s waiting with their engines running incase something violates the Washington, D.C., no fly zone? No, that is not true. There are figh... Read more » 5.2K 268   I emptied out my warm water bottle into the street. A cop saw me and gave me a ticket for littering. Is this even fair? Asked in Lance Casey Space • Answered by Monica Anderson • May 19 I live in California. Many years ago I got a speeding ticket so I went to traffic school. In the class we talked about dumping water onto the streets. The police officer te... Read more » 715 61   Can I take magnesium every day? Vishnudas Pai, former Deputy General Manager at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (1984-2018) • Updated January 23 Never take Magnesium as a seperate supplement every day,unless otherwise advised by a proven specialist or highly experienced general physican .Bcoz seperate supplement wil... Read more » 682 248 Read more in your feed

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