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People joke that bay leaves do absolutely nothing. In reality, dropping one into a stew unleashes a chemical payload of essential oils that fundamentally alters how you taste heavy fats. Bay le…

Top stories for Long   Chefs! What does a Bay leaf really do in cooking things like braises and stews and how important is it really? KitchenSense • Answered July 26 People joke that bay leaves do absolutely nothing. In reality, dropping one into a stew unleashes a chemical payload of essential oils that fundamentally alters how you tas... Read more » 388 45   Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   What are 5 signs that your heart is in danger? Biswaprakash Sarangi, Currently learning the subject actively • Answered June 20 While there are many different signs that the heart may be in danger, I'm listing the few which need urgent attention Sudden chest tightness and pain , usually associated wi... Read more » 437 10   What were Michael Jordans weaknesses? HalftimeLedger • Answered August 17 He shot under 29% from standard three-point range, frequently refused to pass, and struggled to drive left. The greatest basketball player of all time had glaring weaknesse... Read more » 46 55   Was Rust written in C/C++? OpenBlueprint • Answered August 19 In 2006, Graydon Hoare designed Rust to escape the endless memory vulnerabilities of C and C++. But to build the very first compiler, he didn't use C++—and he couldn't yet ... Read more » 147 6   How are CIA covert agents paid? Tripti Maiyaa, studied Master of Technology in Artificial Intelligence • Answered July 1 Nowadays even a five year old knows this. 😂 . . The CIA are continuously evolving, they have moved on from shell companies.... Read more » 313 35   How long can a Boeing 747 stay in the air if it had unlimited mid-air refueling? RouteForge • Answered July 26 The US Air Force already built a Boeing 747 with limitless mid-air refueling. Yet even with infinite gas, it can only fly for about a week before a completely different flu... Read more » 1K 63   What is the alcohol withdrawal timeline? Sarah Turner, Psychology grad researching addiction, alcohol & recovery • Answered July 2 Alcohol withdrawal timeline that nobody actually talks about. Not the sugar-coated version. So 0 to 24 hours: Here, you don’t even think you’re withdrawal, you’re just super... Read more » 269 38   Why are newer BMW models so ugly? Thomas Varga, High-end European Tuning and Forced Induction at Self-Employment (1997-present) • Updated August 28 Fantastic question. Mousy looking uglyness! I will give you my version first, and then I will give you the answer. Courtesy of Gen Z and their input, we’re getting this shi... Read more » 35 24   If Q-tips aren’t meant for ears, what were they originally designed for? Why do people still use them for ear cleaning despite the warnings? NovaPrism • Answered August 22 Every box of Q-tips warns you to keep them out of your ears. Millions ignore this because the swab literally hacks the human nervous system, turning an infant hygiene tool ... Read more » 1.3K 164   What leads to death by old age? Thomas Cayne, Writer, painter, thinker, madman. • Answered July 17 One of the main causes of death in old people actually is pneumonia. And believe it or not: the main trigger that provokes pneumonia in old people is inhaling food scraps wh... Read more » 1.4K 156   Why is “Nike” pronounced differently in the US and the UK? MosaicPalate • Answered July 29 In 2014, two British students mailed Nike's founder a letter, begging him to finally settle a decades-old debate: is the brand pronounced "Ni-key," or does it rhyme with "b... Read more » 719 149   Why is it so hard to sell a house with solar panels? Janis Tribble, former Advertising account manager at Companies (1979-2001) • Answered August 19 My neighbor spent nearly $25,000 installing solar panels. They worked great in the summer, and OK in the winter. For almost 5 years. Then they stopped working. It was $6,00... Read more » 225 129 Read more in your feed

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1. Don't indulge in late-night parties with friends. These parties look fascinating but trust me, it will take you nowhere. 2. No matter how stressed, depressed, or dejected you feel, never star…

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