Why was it that in WW2 in the Pacific, American troops never cooked/ate the crabs that would seem to inhabit wherever they settled?
Crabs and rodents seemed to be a big problem but why not see crab as a food source? On my last visit to Peleliu a few years ago…
Why do people at shooting ranges sometimes react strongly when someone fires a .44 Magnum nearby?
As a trainer and RSO at my club, my first reaction is usually “Who is this asshole?” If I see good stance and a proper aggressive grip, not…
Why do PhD degree holders outside of academia typically not use “Dr.” before their names?
When he finished his degree, a friend of mine changed everything over to “Doctor”, so even his frequent flyer card said “Dr. Joe Smith”. He was a bit…
On a submarine, what are toilets/showers/beds like?
I’m about to take you on an exploration of some of the finest luxury on the planet. The government spent billions on these they are going to at…
Why doesn’t Iran sink any American ships in 2026?
The Iranians have a few issues with the American Navy. The first one is that Iranian ships cannot go out that far into the sea to reach the…
The liftoff from the moon on Apollo 15, 16 and 17 was filmed. Was there a technical reason for this or just because they could?
Just one little nit to start: the videos you see of the liftoffs taken from outside the LM weren’t “filmed” — they were captured on a video camera…
Why do people pretend that Europe is a developed country when even Walmart doesn’t want to be there?
1. Europe is not a country, it’s a continent with app. 50 countries – or nations. 2. Walmart opened stores in several European countries, including Germany, and fell…
Do guys actually find thigh gaps attractive?
I asked my cousin brother this and all I could get from him was a perplexed look and a question “What is that,anyway?” I told him what it…
Why isn’t allowing 20 million unvetted migrants into a country considered an extraordinary lapse in national security by Democrats?
Explain this to me like I am in kindergarten. The estimated unvetted immigrant population when Trump left office was 10.3 million. It is now 11 million. Are you…
Why is it so hard for some Americans to understand that making foreign countries pay to access our markets is a win for the US worker? Is it partisan blindness or just a lack of basic economic understanding?
I have two shops. One shop in London, England and another in, say, Houston. USA. I sell the same things for the same prices. Then one day I…