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Does life feel the same after gaining wealth? Scott Thompson 20.5k views IMHO - life is definitely different.  Before wealth, I felt like I was forever running around each day at top speed to get as much done as possible. I felt like I had to try...  Read More »

Why did the US lose the Vietnam War? Khalid Elhassan, Eclectic Rabbit Hole 152.9k views As a preliminary, of course we lost the war. The US spent 10 years, hundreds of billions of dollars (trillions, in today's money), sacrificed almost 60,000 American lives,...  Read More »

What are the most interesting user experience tests Facebook have run? Julie Zhuo, Product Design VP at Facebook 361.2k views I think one of the most interesting things we've done to better test and measure our user experience is move away from relying solely on behavior metrics (like number of cl...  Read More »

What are some strange things banned in countries? Petter Brenna Rian 282.4k views You guys might think Norway is a super relaxed, liberal, open-minded country where we rarely ban anything. You are wrong! There are lots of things banned in Norway, and her...  Read More »

What is the craziest thing you have ever done when you were a teenager? David Tucker 91.7k views When I was in high school, my girlfriend's parents decided to go out one night for a few hours. I was 17 and had a car, so naturally we thought it'd be a good idea for me t...  Read More »

Automotive Industry: Can I go into a dealership and just go for a test drive? Clint Jones 206.8k views Well, that's a good question. Here's the answer.  Not only do I sell cars, but I own a car dealership. All of the advice about being sneaky and deceptive, getting a fake pho...  Read More »

Is it true that the Germans are considered to have been the best soldiers of World War II? Frank Teunissen 18.7k views There are several aspects of German effectiveness in combat that are often overlooked. They have nothing to do with 'national characteristics' such as discipline. Rather he...  Read More »

Is drowning or burning to death less painful? Elysia Ahrens, Mom, bibliophile, author, one-step-in-front-of-the-other-er, someone who cares 32k views Both are ghastly at first, peaceful after awhile. Drowing is described very well in the book The Perfect Storm, by Sebastian Junger. It involves holding your breath unti...  Read More »

What is Gordon Ramsay's true personality? David Mickler, Have Camera - Will Travel 413k views I met Gordon Ramsay once at a restaurant in Rhode Island. He waved at me, so I said hello and introduced myself. He shook my hand and smiled, saying “I was waving at my fri... Read More »

How does being in the U.S. Marines compare to being in the U.S. Army? Gary Leverich, Veteran, Engineer, 'Osopher, Amateur Know-It-All, and Minivan Enthusiast 52.3k views Well, I was in both. I did 6 years in the Marines first, then moved over to the Army where I served another 9. There was quite a bit of culture shock after the move and I...  Read More »