Did you ever end up benefiting, in some way, from a crime that you were the victim of?

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Top stories for Long   Did you ever end up benefiting, in some way, from a crime that you were the victim of? Asked in Human Psychology Facts • Answered by Stupid Cyclist • March 11 Yep. I had chained my bicycle up outside of M&S while I went to Wetherspoons figuring it was a fancy enough place that people wouldn't go stealing from outside of it. Add i... Read more » 4.9K 18   What is the most surprising and out of nowhere piece of scientific technology that we thought was impossible? Franklin Veaux • Answered January 16, 2021 Arguably, this: This is the laser in a Blu-Ray player. A Blu-Ray laser is a blue solid-state strained quantum well laser diode that exploits some very weird physics to work. ... Read more » 12.9K 305   What was the most popular band in the 70s that isn't popular now? Peter Robertson, Consultant (2016-present) • Answered August 27 When I was in University, this band was massive. Huge record sales, sold out gigs in arenas … it was impossible to walk through a University dorm and not hear them played l... Read more » 2.2K 490   What do state troopers think of the new Google Maps feature where drivers can mark speeding traps? Brian Alexander, lives in Texas (1998-present) • Answered October 25, 2023 I will say this. Was driving from Houston to Corpus Christi a few months ago, and about halfway into my trip, noticed my map starting to go off every 10 15 miles or so, nev... Read more » 2.3K 205   I had an argument with a co-worker. He is claiming that the TV show Judge Judy is fake. I said that all the cases on the show seems real. Am I wrong? Alice Baker, former Law School Professor (2001-2008) • Answered March 29, 2023 Your co-worker is mistaken. All of the cases that Judge Judy decides are real cases, and the people who appear in her "courtroom" are the actual litigants. There are some re... Read more » 1.4K 61   What are some instances of game theory being used in real business scenarios? Alon Amit, former Product Manager (Ads) at Facebook • Answered December 7, 2023 When someone searches for anything on Google, often (not always, but often enough) a quick auction takes place behind the scenes. Advertisers with relevant products or serv... Read more » 239 7   If Biden had conceded to President Trump in 2020, the events of January 6 at the Capitol would never have happened. So why isn't Biden being held responsible for his role in January 6? J P, Retired J.D, MPA, BS Engineering, BA International Relations • Updated October 7 Bless your heart — aren't you precious? You do realize that Joe Biden was not the President of the United States on Jan 6, 2021? Mr. Biden was still a civilian schmuck just ... Read more » 7.1K 1.2K   As a waiter, what is the cheapest thing a customer has done? Rachel Smitherman, Former family restaurant co-owner and manager • Answered August 17, 2023 I've seen a ton of scammers trying to get meals for free one way or another but here are a few of the most "honest" cheapskate tactics I've seen: Ordering water, then asking... Read more » 846 47   Is it possible to use the alternator of a car as a generator to produce electricity at home without buying any other equipment except from the vehicle itself (alternator, battery, etc.)? Rob Boardman, former ATC, truck Driver and Reader of Everything • Answered September 15 I knew a guy many years ago who built an off grid house. He worked in town but when he came home at night he hooked his car battery and alternator(engine running) to his ve... Read more » 1.5K 142   Can a dull pencil be sharpened using another pencil? If so, what is the process? Ike Wilson, lives in Oklahoma (1966-present) • Answered June 27 Wow… I'm absolutely astounded and perplexed by such a question, where you actually think wood can sharpen wood. Tell you what.. try rubbing them together really fast until ... Read more » 5 4   Have you ever had a disagreement or confrontation with the person sitting next to you in an airplane? Susan Tencza, former Educator at Both Private and Public Schools • Answered May 21, 2020 My first international flight, I had bulkhead window seat. Fellow enters plane and says he WANTS my seat. I showed him my ticket and I was in the right seat. He calls Fligh... Read more » 12.9K 198   Is it still trespassing if there isn't any 'no trespassing' signs? Gamer Dennison, former Retired (1988-2016) • Answered April 8 I have a large property over 300 acres, Down the road is a State park/Forest. My land borders the forest area. Visitors to the park are constantly trespassing on my land. I... Read more » 532 42 Read more in your feed

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