I’m honestly still in shock. This young guy, probably around 17 years old, has no idea...

I'm honestly still in shock. This young guy, probably around 17 years old, has no idea I took his picture while sitting here in the laundromat. I had just put my clothes in the washer and walk…

Top stories for Long   Bernss Lajera, Astronomist at Astronomy (1999-present) • Posted Apr 18 I'm honestly still in shock. This young guy, probably around 17 years old, has no idea I took his picture while sitting here in the laundromat. I had just put my clothes in the washer and walked a c... Read more » 10.9K 249   Why is "the set of all sets" a paradox, in layman's terms? Alon Amit, Lover of math. Also, Ph.D. • Updated July 2 It's not. In and of itself, there's nothing wrong with the set of all sets. Let me try to describe, in plain terms, where the issue arises. A basic feature of the concept of ... Read more » 383 55   What do chefs think about Gordon Ramsay's liberal use of salt? Amanda Rudow, Cook (2008-present) • Updated September 16, 2017 It may seem like he's overdoing it, but what you're actually seeing is the main difference between home-cooked food and professionally-cooked food. I'm a cook, not a chef, b... Read more » 12K 209   People with no experience in coding are using AI to slap together the programs they don't know how to build. They call it vibe coding. What are your thoughts on this new concept? Clay Breshears, Almost 50 years CS & programming experience, mostly parallel • Answered June 7 I had lunch this past week with the chairman of the EECS Department of the university where I got my BS in Computer Science and where I taught for 5 years as an Instructor ... Read more » 753 42   Tariffs are a headache but have a surprise upshot: the U.S. is raking in billions more than expected. What are your thoughts on this? Gabor Vajay, Enjoyed Career in Computer Industry since 1980's • Updated Wed Tariffs are a headache but have a surprise upshot: the U.S. is raking in billions more than expected. What are your thoughts on this? Lets give this a try. There are two nei... Read more » 109 6   Richard Strachan, If I make one person laugh I feel accomplished. • Posted Oct 29, 2023 The Cop Pulled Over The Old Lady But Wasn't Expecting Her Excuse A Highway Patrol Officer pulled over a little old lady for going 10mph on the highway. As he walked up to the old lady's car he notice... Read more » 1.2K 31   Why do most hotels set their check-in time at 3 pm when people arrive at all hours? Amanda Maher, former Many Places • Answered June 8 I travel frequently and I had a chit-chat a few months back with a housekeeper that spoke English while she was replacing towels in my room. I asked why there was a 3PM che... Read more » 1.3K 151   Why did audiences have such a strong reaction, like standing ovations, when watching Star Wars back in 1977? Brian Overland, Author of "C++ Without Fear," actor, writer • Answered June 4 The reaction to Star Wars in 1977 was almost unprecedented, but several factors played into its reception. The State of Film in 1977 Arguably, the late 1960s and early 1970s ... Read more » 314 24   Which university produces the most talented engineers? Dennis J Frailey, Tenured professor for 7 years; adjunct professor for over 40 years. • Updated June 11, 2019 Here's a little secret I've learned by teaching at the university level for about 50 years. It takes a really bad university or college to ruin a good student It takes an ext... Read more » 1.1K 66   Do you think Donald Trump is ever going to be held accountable for everything he is doing even if it's after his term is over? Jay Dee • Updated June 29 I read an answer to a very similar question several months ago. I seem to recall that it was posted by a trial attorney. He said, and I'm paraphrasing from recollection onl... Read more » 2.8K 62   If you aren't shopping at a store, are you allowed to park in their parking lot for an extended period of time? Lavender Lady, B. A. Psychology & Education, The University of Alabama in Huntsville (1977) • Answered September 17, 2024 One late afternoon, I met my mother at a large mall in Lexington, KY. She traveled with me to Danville, KY to see a musical show. When we returned to Lexington, it was pour... Read more » 134 2   Why are American houses made of wood? So easy to catch on fire unlike our UK houses. Chris Everett, American. • Answered June 16 Sigh…. Someday, God help me, I'm going to change this attitude. American houses are primarily made of wood because: It's cheaper. Wood is widely available in the US, at low c... Read more » 3.1K 285 Read more in your feed

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