Keith Richards, 79, says he has mostly given up alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes: “The ...

Keith Richards, 79, says he has mostly given up alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes: “The cigarettes I gave up in 2019 … I haven’t touched them since. I gave up heroin in 1978. I gave up cocaine i…

Top stories for Long   Jill Schulz, R.Ph, Mom, Grandmother , discoverer of life and happiness • Posted Sep 30, 2023 Keith Richards, 79, says he has mostly given up alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes: “The cigarettes I gave up in 2019 … I haven’t touched them since. I gave up heroin in 1978. I gave up cocaine in 2006.... Read more » 1.8K 90   Why do casinos not allow card counting if it is perfectly legal? Adam, world traveler, startup veteran, professional sports bettor • Updated Thu I count cards. Did it for a living for a stretch, the same years I played poker and bet sports professionally. Card counting is completely legal, but that doesn't actually ... Read more » 915 86   Why is tilapia considered a garbage fish? Sandra Thompson, Health Advisor • Answered May 21 The tilapia was called the garbage fish, which can be explained not just by its poor reputation but also the reasons behind such designation, and understanding them is impo... Read more » 451 68   How do prisoners get so muscular with a mediocre diet? John Hirst, former Bouncer at Nightclubs (2011-2016) • Updated August 5, 2020 In the US? Take a look at the line up of any 100m Olympic final in the last 60 years. Now compare their musculature to the prisoners you have seen. Notice anything? The othe... Read more » 6.7K 409   Sienna Case • Posted Jun 19 My dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer out of nowhere. Just a few months ago, he was completely fine. His physical 5 months earlier showed normal labs. Then suddenly he started feeling ac... Read more » 848 104   Is Venus technically more habitable than Mars? NovaPrism • Answered June 16 Mars is a freezing, irradiated desert. But exactly 30 miles above Venus's 900°F surface lies an environment so Earth-like you wouldn't even need a pressurized spacesuit. Whi... Read more » 1.8K 195   If a trader makes 100–200% annual returns, then how is Warren Buffett the best investor in the world? John Roberson, Stock Trader • Updated June 17, 2017 I'm a professional trader. I know a lot of people who have put up massive returns for 10+ years. But not one is in Warren Buffett's league. Why? Buffett can take advantage of... Read more » 11.9K 335   What happened to Steve Jobs’ office at Apple? MetroDispatch • Answered June 23 On the fourth floor of Apple's former headquarters, one door remains permanently locked. Behind it, Steve Jobs' Mac and whiteboards sit exactly as he left them in October 2... Read more » 336 16   What does the mysterious code SSSS printed on a boarding pass actually mean? Hamza • Posted Jun 17 Pay close attention to what is printed on your boarding pass. It could save you a great deal of trouble. There is a hidden code that appears on some flight tickets and if your boarding pass carries ... Read more » 620 36   What is bad about Tesla cars? Mike Brown, Founder at Cyber-NY (1996-present) • Answered June 6, 2025 Other people. I have been driving Tesla cars since 2018 and am on my second Model S. Yippy for me. Who gives a crap, right? Wrong. Seems like it’s everyone’s business. First,... Read more » 725 107   How did Euler find the E number? SepiaGlyphs • Answered June 2 The famous mathematical constant e wasn't discovered by Leonhard Euler, nor was it found using calculus. It was stumbled upon in 1683 by Jacob Bernoulli trying to maximize ... Read more » 828 44   Why do golfers claim to hit 300 yards? Ron Brown, I play a lot of golf! • Updated May 22 Maybe they claim that because they have at some point hit a 300 yard drive. An athletic young player under the right dry conditions on a downhill five par with a slight help... Read more » 21 3 Read more in your feed

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Which form of alcohol is considered the worst for a human body: liquor, beer or wine?

I used to be indifferent about the types of alcohol until I observed the effects during family events and night outs. Men who consumed liquor got drunk quicker and showed worse symptoms the foll…

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