Why did the American's mulberry harbor not hold up after D-Day?
Today, June 16, 2024, as I begin writing this (posted June 17) is the 80th anniversary of the first...
Why can't we send flat Earthers to space and show them the shape of Earth?
Just show them the curve of the Earth as mathematically required to have a ball with a radius of 395...
Why are people becoming increasingly hostile to pro-lifers? I am pro-life.
Oh Sweetie, it’s going to get much, much worse before it gets any better. But the primary reason is...
Have you ever heard of the god Priapus being the same as the god Phosphorus?
Well…to connect these dots you have to go deep into the Orphic Hymns. Everything gleaned from them i...
What thing happened to you as a child that you haven’t let go of to this day?
It’s not that “I haven’t let go” but rather, it gives me flash-backs. 13 years old; Thunderstorm in...
Can a cop pull you over walking home asking why you are out so late?
Sure they can. It happened to me a few years ago. I was going back home from my office, around 3 or...
What are 50 random facts about yourself?
i used to make fun of people who did this, and used to say that even i dont know 50 facts about myse...
How do police officers feel about the fear they instill into criminals?
It is a concern from the point of view of what someone will do when they are about to be arrested. T...
Why is it difficult to get a job?
I'm in a bit of a lull in terms of translation work at the moment and, with the cost of living crisi...
The Roman Empire at the time of Christ kept meticulous records. Why then, is there no record of the trial of Jesus?
I don’t think the lack of records of the Roman Empire proves anything, one way or another. What is s...
If you caught a shoplifter at your yard sale, how would you handle it?
I always have a sign that shoplifters will be prosecuted! I also have warning signs that video and a...
How should an atheist respond to a religious person who asks, "Why do you hate God?" What are some appropriate and inappropriate ways to answer this question?
Ah, the classic “Why do you hate God?” question—the conversational equivalent of asking, “Why do you...