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Nevan B

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  • Member Type: Mugger
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  • Last Update: Mon at 9:22 AM
  • Joined: December 15, 2015

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  • Screen Name* Nevan B
  • Gender* Male
  • Where do you live? Northern California
  • About Me: My name is­ Nevan, I'­m 27 years­ old, I'm ­half-Japan­ese and a ­fifth gene­ration Cal­ifornian, ­I have a b­achelor's ­and master­'s degree ­in linguis­tics, and ­I currentl­y work as ­a teacher'­s aide and­ Latin ins­tructor.
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  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What are the elements that constitute a Third World Country. What makes a country a Third World Country? (I know I just said that) :
    Originally the "third world" referred to countries that were not allied with the U.S. or the Soviet Union. They consisted mainly of developing countries.Today the term is used colloquially to refer to a country with low development.A better classification...  moreOriginally the "third world" referred to countries that were not allied with the U.S. or the Soviet Union. They consisted mainly of developing countries.Today the term is used colloquially to refer to a country with low development.A better classification system may be the Human Development Index: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Development_Index  
    • Mon at 9:22 AM
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Is this what Cheerios really are? They taste like it. (pic):
    Plain Cheerios are awful. Love the honey nut and frosted ones though :) 
    • June 16
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Do you really, really, really like to eat, or is it just an annoying chore you must do to stay alive and not be hungry?:
    I like eating most of the time. It depends, though. I'm rarely hungry in the morning so eating a bowl of cereal or oatmeal in the morning is kind of a chore. Eating good food at a restaurant is enjoyable. 
    • June 13
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What are some common misconceptions about extroverts? ~:
    There is an impression among some introverts that extroverts are unintelligent and shallow. But many of my close friends are extroverts and I haven't found that to be true at all. 
    • June 12
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Lots O' Muggers in da house. What milkshake brings us all to the yard on a Tuesday morning? :
    Temperatures are in the 100s here. I don't feel like going out, plus I have the day off of work. So I'm just chilling inside with the AC on, AMing it up. 
    • June 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you ever been to Rhode Island? What's it like? It is such a weird place to be from. I dont' know anyone who lived there. :
    I've never been. I have an online friend who's from Connecticut but currently lives in Rhode Island because he's attending college at Brown.When I think of Rhode Island I think of Family Guy and old money Newport millionaires. 
    • June 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Do you have the smooth, sexy legs you deserve?:
    Something like that:
    • June 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Do you have the smooth, sexy legs you deserve?:
    I do. My legs are toned from biking and I'm part Asian so I've never been very hairy. It's a sexy combination :P
    • June 11
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Can you please explain to me why you don't belong in a medieval monestary?:
    If I lived in the Middle Ages, that sounds like the perfect occupation for me. Imagine getting to read books and study all the time. Sounds perfect to me :)
    • June 10
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Joe Biden is acting very weird. I'm sorry. I do not want this guy. Is this the best we can DO?????:
    If I vote for Biden, it will only be because he has won the primary and I'm voting against Trump. And I'm tried of voting against someone. We have to be able to do better than this. 
    • June 10
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What if you were Chinese and your name was Wu Hoo? :
    Actually, in traditional Chinese names, the surname comes first, but "Hu" is a surname too. So it's unlikely that anyone would be named Wu Hu, but I guess it's not impossible. "Wu Hu" actually means "five lakes" in Chinese. But there was a Chinese po...  moreActually, in traditional Chinese names, the surname comes first, but "Hu" is a surname too. So it's unlikely that anyone would be named Wu Hu, but I guess it's not impossible. "Wu Hu" actually means "five lakes" in Chinese. But there was a Chinese poet named Su Shi. lol  
    • June 9
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you seen a tornado upclose? (A mile or less.):
    Nope. Tornados aren't unheard of where I live, but I've never seen one. And I've never spent much time in any part of the country where they occur regularly. 
    • June 9
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to I can't help myself. Why do I like buns so much?:
    Who can resist a pair of nice buns?Just thinking about all those potential hamburgers...
    • June 9
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Which kind of hot pepper do you most like the flavor of?:
    Jalapenos have an excellent flavor. They're probably my favorite. Of course I also love chili peppers in powdered form...
    • June 7
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Have you ever been in a house that had people having sex while you was there ? :
    In college I had roommates who would bring girlfriends over and yes, I was aware of them copulating. I just plugged my ears or turned up my music really loud. 
    • June 6
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What do you miss the most about your home when you are away for an extended period of time?:
    Mainly my cozy bed. I sleep better at home than anywhere else. It's fun to be away from home, but not for too long. Eventually I start to miss things. The bed seems to come first, but I miss the bathroom too lol, and just the familiarity of it. It's good ...  moreMainly my cozy bed. I sleep better at home than anywhere else. It's fun to be away from home, but not for too long. Eventually I start to miss things. The bed seems to come first, but I miss the bathroom too lol, and just the familiarity of it. It's good to feel that way, though. Some people don't have something they want to go back to.   
    • June 6
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Do you give money to panhandlers?:
    No, I don't. Not because I'm opposed to giving money to them, but I'm not all that comfortable being out in public alone and so I avoid as many situations that could make me more uncomfortable as possible. 
    • June 6
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Do you remember June 4, 1989?:
    Two years before I was born. But I find it absurd that China thinks they can just erase a tragedy from history. Those who attempt to erase history are on the wrong side of it. 
    • June 5
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What are some common misconceptions about hangovers? ~:
    That they can be cured. I've never been able to cure one. It just has to go away on its own. 
    • June 5
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to If you've traced your ancestry, what are the ways in which your surname has changed or evolved from its original spelling? ~:
    My British surname has several different spellings and pronunciations; it has changed at least twice. And there's one "splinter" clan of my ancestors that spell it an alternate way to this day. 
    • June 5
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Has "classical" music always been considered classical, or was even Beethoven subjected to "TURN THAT CRAP DOWN, YOU HIPPY!":
    Definitely not. Innovators like Beethoven were regularly accused of flouting tradition and composing music that no one would appreciate. His symphonies were daring and innovative for the time. It has happened in every musical era. 
    • June 5
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Scott Peterson (School officer at Parkland) being charged with inaction during the school shooting. Should he be convicted?:
    He may be a coward, but that's not a crime. You can be fired for cowardice, but not arrested. I understand we really want someone to punish after a tragedy, but this isn't going to help anyone. 
    • June 5
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to June 2nd a National Day of Prayer devoted to Donald Trump. Christians welcome Divine intervention to help them; do you think Mr Trump would?:
    Why has everyone become so cringeworthy in the wake of Trump? I don't remember presidents being called "Messiah" and having their own prayer day before Trump. 
    • June 3
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to is your butt as loose as your morals :
    My butt is tight and perky.
    • June 3
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Ever wished that you didnt needed to work ? :
    I just wish I didn't have to have two jobs. I want one job that I really love. I have one job that I love, but it doesn't make enough money, so I work a second. And the second job I'm getting kind of sick of and I think about quitting often. 
    • June 2
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Is America's MGTOW movement increasingly ongoing in retaliation of feminism?:
    It's also a movement that shuns relationships with women and blames men's issues on women. That's the part you won't hear about in the starry-eyed noble sales pitch, though. 
    • June 2
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to you ever want to use an actual pic of yourself as your avatar... :
    I use an actual picture of me, but I do it regardless of my attractiveness level. :P
    • June 1
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Where's your mom?:
    My mom is at home with my dad in Sacramento. Given the time of day, she is probably reading or doing crossword puzzles. :)
    • May 29
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to When you were a child, did you ever spend an entire day at your parents’ workplace? ~:
    Not an entire day, but I do remember spending an hour or two at my dad's office. I mostly just played games on his second computer or drew pictures on the dry erase board in the conference room. 
    • May 29
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Why do vegans use grills?:
    Grilled vegetables are excellent. 
    • May 28
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Does anyone honestly like tofu?:
    Yes, I honestly love it. I love ma po tofu and tofu curry and fried tofu and almost any other way you can serve it. Tofu is excellent. 
    • May 28
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Where do YOU want to go? New Zealand OR Tasmania? :
    I have been to New Zealand, never to Tasmania. I would like to return to NZ, but Tasmania fascinates me. Half the island is protected park land, including temperate rainforest. I would love to see it. 
    • May 27
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Looking back to your childhood, do you now regret any rebelliousness that you showed toward your parent(s)? Any at all. :
    I was a very docile, non-rebellious kid. If anything, I should've been more rebellious. 
    • May 27
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What foods you normally cook on the grill?:
    I'm not much of a griller myself, but I love chicken cooked on a barbecue and today my dad is going to cook shish kebab on the barbecue. It should be delicious :P
    • May 27
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to When you were a kid did you hate grade school? :
    It's true :D I'm thinking about going for a PhD...
    • May 27
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to When you were a kid did you hate grade school? :
    I enjoyed it alright. I liked the school aspect of it more than the social aspect. I was always quiet and shy and nerdy and only had a couple close friends, but I actually liked reading and math and most of my memories of school are positive.
    • May 27
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Is there a song for you that you only like the beginning of it?:
    There's this song called "Lil' Love" by Petite Meller. The opening of the song (the first 59 seconds out of 3:35) sounds really unique, like it's building to something interesting, but when the main part of the song starts, I just kind of lose interest. T...  moreThere's this song called "Lil' Love" by Petite Meller. The opening of the song (the first 59 seconds out of 3:35) sounds really unique, like it's building to something interesting, but when the main part of the song starts, I just kind of lose interest. The main part is repetitive (the same line repeated multiple times) and the music sounds more like a generic electronica track at that point, whereas the part in the beginning doesn't really sound like anything I know. The song has the structure: Verse 1, Refrain, Verse 2, Refrain, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus (the last three are the last 2/3 of the song), but it's the two verses and refrain that sound the most interesting to me, yet this melody never really recurs and the chorus/bridge part of the song fails to keep my interest. So I usually only play the first 59 seconds and then stop it. lol  less
    • May 24
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Even though this is semi-old news, more rich and famous are fessing up that they bribed their kids into college.:
    Yes. It means their children are mediocre and they think that because they are wealthy, they are entitled to have their children attend a top school regardless of their merits. 
    • May 24
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to When an employee returns to work after being intoxicated to the point of obnoxious, do you treat them differently when they return? :
    You mean they were intoxicated at work? I've certainly gone to work hungover after a night of partying, but I don't know that anyone was aware. 
    • May 24
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Why are you hiding? :
    Because I'm shy!
    • May 24
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What is a Latin word or phrase that you use the most frequently in everyday life, and what is its translation? ~:
    That would probably have to be "et cetera" which is Latin for "and the rest". 
     
    I also use i.e. (id est "that is"), via ("by way of"), verbatim ("word for word"), e.g. (exempli gratia "for the sake of an example"), and et al. (et alii "and othe...  more    That would probably have to be "et cetera" which is Latin for "and the rest". 
     
    I also use i.e. (id est "that is"), via ("by way of"), verbatim ("word for word"), e.g. (exempli gratia "for the sake of an example"), and et al. (et alii "and others"), though mostly in writing.   
    • May 20
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to How many different types of residences used by humans can you name? Let's list them, I'll start::
    Hovel, hole, cardboard box, trailer, mansion, estate, manor, castle, palace
    • May 20
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Does celebrating your birthday hold just as much significance to you now in your life as it did when you were 5 or 10 years old? ~:
    No, it does not. But since my birthday is Christmas Eve, it will always hold some significance. 
    • May 20
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to If you could afford any house. How big would you like your new house to be? Maintenance, utilities and taxes will all be taken care of too:
    We like our confined spaces :)
    • May 19
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to If you could afford any house. How big would you like your new house to be? Maintenance, utilities and taxes will all be taken care of too:
    I have no desire for a big house. That would only make sense if I were living with a lot of people. At most I'd want to live with one other person. I just need enough space to store all my books. I would value "cozy" over "big" any day. 
    • May 19
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to What’s the oldest pair of shoes or boots that you frequently wear AND have owned the longest amount of time?:
    I had a pair of red Vans that I wore through all four years of college. They became part of my trademark look. They finally started falling apart a couple years ago and I had to toss them out. I now don't have any pairs that are older than a couple years....  moreI had a pair of red Vans that I wore through all four years of college. They became part of my trademark look. They finally started falling apart a couple years ago and I had to toss them out. I now don't have any pairs that are older than a couple years. I replaced almost my entire shoe collection.   
    • May 17
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Where is Moldova? Have you ever been? :
    Excellent photo. The question mark is perfect. lol
    • May 15
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to Where is Moldova? Have you ever been? :
    Moldova is sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine in what was historically called Bessarabia. It is the poorest country in Europe. They are a former communist nation and speak a dialect of Romanian there. I've never been. I probably will never go. Most pe...  moreMoldova is sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine in what was historically called Bessarabia. It is the poorest country in Europe. They are a former communist nation and speak a dialect of Romanian there. I've never been. I probably will never go. Most people will probably never know about it--they are certainly a forgotten country.   
    • May 15
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to No one likes, believes or trusts Corey Booker, he is not trustworty politically. He is too GOP for my liking. AND THIS? TAKES THE CAKE....:
    I can't stand Corey Booker. Luckily I don't think he has a chance. 
    • May 14
  • Nevan B
    Nevan B replied to 22 Candidates? For the Democratic Nomination? 56% still think Biden is the right choice. Do you? :
    Biden is a status quo same old, same old candidate. His nomination will be very underwhelming and I fear, a repeat of Hillary's loss. 
    • May 13
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  • Screen Name* Nevan B
  • Gender* Male
  • Where do you live? Northern California
  • About Me: My name is­ Nevan, I'­m 27 years­ old, I'm ­half-Japan­ese and a ­fifth gene­ration Cal­ifornian, ­I have a b­achelor's ­and master­'s degree ­in linguis­tics, and ­I currentl­y work as ­a teacher'­s aide and­ Latin ins­tructor.

  • If you usually get one, have you gotten your Christmas tree yet?

    Saw a news story that there's a shortage this year.My parents an...  moreSaw a news story that there's a shortage this year.My parents and I always drive to a tree farm by the coast to cut one down, so we'll be doing that today :)  
    Last post by god - December 18, 2018
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  • Have you ever been stung by a yellow-jacket?

    I was stung by one today, for the first time since I was 5 years...  moreI was stung by one today, for the first time since I was 5 years old, on my left hand. My hand has been in intense pain for the past three hours. Fun times.   
    Last post by Benedict Arnold - July 10, 2018
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  • Why does my body temperature fluctuate so much at night?

    When I go to bed, I typically wear a T-shirt and underwear and h...  moreWhen I go to bed, I typically wear a T-shirt and underwear and have a thin comforter over me--I feel completely fine before falling asleep initially. Then what happens is I'll wake up in the middle of the night and be absolutely burning up. I'll be sweaty and uncomfortable and have to take my shirt off and often that isn't even enough. It makes little sense to me, especially as the temperature in the room has dropped by then. And often when I go back to sleep and wake up again in the late morning, I'll be cold from having taken my shirt off. What's with the changes?  less
    Last post by Pearl - June 28, 2018
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  • How do you personally distinguish between disagreement, criticism, and hatred?

    Where is the line? 
    Last post by Pearl - May 28, 2018
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  • Do you have a favorite language or linguistic joke?

    Maybe Randy knows some.Here's one that I heard in college:A ling...  moreMaybe Randy knows some.Here's one that I heard in college:A linguistics professor says to his class: "In English, a double negative becomes a positive. There are some languages, like French, where a double negative is still a negative. But there are no languages were a double positive is a negative." A student replies: "Yeah. Right."  
    Last post by Pearl - May 28, 2018
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  • How many days do you find nothing you want to answer here?

    It's one of those days...
    Disclaimer: This question is aimed mor...  more    It's one of those days...
    Disclaimer: This question is aimed more at serial-answerers like me. I'm aware that I don't ask questions often, but I never have. And there are others in a similar situation. I'm wondering what their general perception is.   
    Last post by Slartibartfast - April 1, 2018
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  • Timesne Danaos et dona ferentes?

    Well, do you?
    Last post by Benedict Arnold - March 9, 2018
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  • Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night by an earthquake?

    It happens sometimes when you live in California. It just happen...  moreIt happens sometimes when you live in California. It just happened to me about 10 minutes ago! 4.5 magnitude quake in the Bay Area at 2:39 A.M.  
    Last post by Not Sure - June 14, 2018
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  • Do you find that most T-shirts have itchy tags?

    It seems like every new T-shirt I buy has some kind of horrible ...  moreIt seems like every new T-shirt I buy has some kind of horrible itchy tag in the back. And in the old days, tags could be easily cut off (yep, I'm old enough to remember that). Now they are sewn on the back of the shirt so removing them requires a seam-ripper and you risk putting a hole in the shirt. Some tags are even printed on, but they are still itchy!  
    Last post by LostChild - December 19, 2017
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  • When is the last time you were drunk?

    Anyone else as drunk as me right now? :)
    Last post by Zack - December 9, 2017
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  • Did you know today is International Men's Day?

    It doesn't get much attention, but it's nice to have a day for u...  moreIt doesn't get much attention, but it's nice to have a day for us dudes. Happy men's day :D  
    Last post by Nevan B - November 20, 2017
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  • Why am I sleeping so poorly all of a sudden (read details)?

    I don't normally have issues with insomnia. A few nights a year,...  moreI don't normally have issues with insomnia. A few nights a year, I will sleep particularly badly, but it's an outlier. Sometimes it's due to stress or being too warm at night, and sometimes there's no clear reason.Unfortunately, in the past couple weeks I'm developing a pattern where I wake up in the middle of the night (between 3-5; I fall asleep around 11:30 or midnight) and am unable to go back to sleep. When I wake up in the middle of the night, I feel wide awake, no yawning or tiredness, as if I'm ready to start the day...except I'm not.How do you get out of a bad sleep pattern?  less
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  • What's the longest a cold has lasted for you?

    I've had a bad cold for the past week. I can't remember the last...  moreI've had a bad cold for the past week. I can't remember the last time I've been sick for this long.   
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  • If something is really popular, do you sometimes have an instinct to avoid it?

    I call it the "hipster instinct". If everyone likes something, y...  moreI call it the "hipster instinct". If everyone likes something, you automatically assume "it can't actually be that good". There are definitely times where I avoid things because they are popular.  
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  • Do you bemoan the division in American society while also claiming that the division is only one "side"'s fault?

    Then you're part of the problem!
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  • If you had a sock account, what would you call it?

    I was thinking "NEVANLOVER69".
    Last post by Paynuts - November 7, 2017
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  • Trump Supporters Burn their MAGA hats over DREAMer deal. Is bi-partisanship such a bad thing?

    Nevan posted a Trump question, I know. Just relax...hear me out:...  moreNevan posted a Trump question, I know. Just relax...hear me out:www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/09/15/trump-supporters-burn-their-maga-hats-over-presidents-possible-dreamer-deal/670479001/I'm no fan of Trump, but what's so bad about Trump trying to work with the other party? Is it so bad to have a little bi-partisanship? I think it's a sad state of affairs when "compromise" becomes a dirty word.  
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  • Why does Mexico like immigration into the U.S. so much? Shouldn't they be trying to fix their own country?

    And encourage people to want to stay there? If your country suck...  moreAnd encourage people to want to stay there? If your country sucks, is sending everyone to a better country a good solution?  
    Last post by barrBANNONtrumpPENCE - September 15, 2017
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  • Is it ever appropriate to suppress speech with violence?

    As asked. Would you ever agree with violence against people who ...  moreAs asked. Would you ever agree with violence against people who are non-violent, even if their speech is incredibly incendiary?   
    Last post by Nevan B - August 14, 2017
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  • How often are you outraged?

    What causes you to feel outraged?
    Last post by Pearl - July 24, 2017
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  • At what point does "listening to the other side" turn into "refusing to have opinion of your own"?

    Do you always listen to the other side of an argument, even if y...  moreDo you always listen to the other side of an argument, even if you disagree with them? Do you like to play devil's advocate? At what point should you just pick a side and admit the other side is full of sh*t?  
    Last post by tom jackson - July 16, 2017
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  • What are you intolerant of? We're all intolerant of something, no matter how much "tolerance" is preached.

    Don't say "intolerance" 
    Last post by Paynuts - July 18, 2017
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  • Do you subscribe to any magazines?

    If so, which ones? Do you read them or do they pile up unread?I ...  moreIf so, which ones? Do you read them or do they pile up unread?I subscribe to the New Yorker, National Geographic, and Wired.  
    Last post by Benedict Arnold - July 16, 2017
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  • Do long car rides give you a headache?

    Or is this just me? I was in the car for about 2 hours today and...  moreOr is this just me? I was in the car for about 2 hours today and now I have a headache that won't abate. It happened on my last road trip too. Doesn't seem to matter whether I'm driving or not.  
    Last post by Durdle - August 4, 2017
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  • Are you doing anything special for Father's Day?

    Today I'm spending the 106-degree weather at my parents' house (...  moreToday I'm spending the 106-degree weather at my parents' house (thankfully they have a pool). My dad is really into home brewing, so I got him several gifts related to that. We'll go out to dinner later too :) My dad's notoriously difficult to shop for, but this year it's been a bit easier.   
    Last post by mk1217 - June 18, 2017
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  • Are there any restaurants or take-out places where you have a "usual"?

    I never thought I would, but today I walked into my favorite bur...  moreI never thought I would, but today I walked into my favorite burger joint and right as I approach the counter before I can place an order, the man behind the counter says "hamburger with avocado?" and I couldn't help but smile. I hadn't been there in two months even and he seems to know my order by now. My life is getting predictable :P  
    Last post by Lulu'sMom - June 19, 2017
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  • Do you ever buy plants from a nursery?

    You know, as in not from Home Depot or Wal-Mart, but an actual i...  moreYou know, as in not from Home Depot or Wal-Mart, but an actual independent nursery?Nurseries around here seem to not last long. A chain of nurseries just announced it's shutting down. But I can't find the California native plants that I enjoy growing at Home Depot. Only nurseries have the wide selection that an avid gardener is interested in.   
    Last post by god - September 5, 2018
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  • White-owned Mexican food shop in Portland closed amid "cultural appropriation" accusations. Fair?

    http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/24/tiny-white-owned-burrito...  morehttp://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/24/tiny-white-owned-burrito-shop-in-portland-suddenly-shuts-down-you-already-know-why/Kooks Burrito was a pop-up burrito shop in Portland, Oregon. It was started by two white girls who based their recipes on techniques they learned in Mexico. The shop was shut down after negative media attention surrounding accusations of racism and "cultural appropriation" when the girls shared with a news source that they "peeped" in on older Mexican women making burritos and tried to replicate the recipe in the U.S.They were soon accused of stealing the recipes and thousands of negative Yelp reviews appeared. The business closed up shop shortly after.Was this actually cultural appropriation? Was this tyranny? Was this capitalism and the free market at work?  less
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  • You know you're out of shape when...

    ...you get out of breath trying to open a packet of guacamole -_...  more...you get out of breath trying to open a packet of guacamole -_-What are some things that make you feel out of shape?  
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  • What can prevent future terror attacks? Can they be prevented?

    Terror is never an expression of freedom or a justifiable act of...  moreTerror is never an expression of freedom or a justifiable act of resistance or the a permissible outcome of social frustration.It is always unacceptable.Yet people continue to be motivated to commit heinous acts against defenseless people. Is there anything that can be done to stem the rise in attacks? Why is it that Europe seems to have more terror attacks than the United States?  
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  • Should non-Americans be discussing American politics?

    Do not the politics of America have an effect on world politics ...  moreDo not the politics of America have an effect on world politics and world issues? To what extent can a foreigner have an input on American politics?  
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  • Can you name a food that people either love or hate (i.e. it tends to be polarizing)?

    What are some polarizing foods? Foods that people never seem to ...  moreWhat are some polarizing foods? Foods that people never seem to be "so-so" about:I'll start:tofuPeople seem to either think tofu is glorious or think it's gag-worthy. I happen to love it. Just ate stir-fried tofu with teriyaki sauce :)Another example:candy cornNobody "kinda likes" candy corn. You either can't stop snacking on it or you think it's disgusting. Keep in mind this question is meant to be light-hearted. I'm sure there are people with mild opinions of any of these :)  
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  • Were you ever an "out-of-control" teenager?

    It's something I just can't fathom. Stories of 13-year-olds doin...  moreIt's something I just can't fathom. Stories of 13-year-olds doing LSD, stealing cars, and getting pregnant. When I was 13 I was a little innocent baby lol, more concerned with reading fantasy novels and going on bike-rides than diving head-first into the slums of adult problems. My parents had it so easy with me. What about you? Were you easy on your parents?  
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  • Have you ever had an unexplained physical pain show up out of nowhere?

    Last night I woke up at 4 in the morning with horrible intense i...  moreLast night I woke up at 4 in the morning with horrible intense intestinal pain; it was so bad I was near the point of tears at a couple moments. I really have no idea what that was. I ate late, but I often do and the worst that usually causes is heartburn. This was something else. I feel perfectly fine now, though.   
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  • Should Zealandia be considered a continent?

    It's interesting that Zealandia is just now making news; I've kn...  moreIt's interesting that Zealandia is just now making news; I've known about it for years (#GeographyWhiz #ZealandiaHipster), but the issue now seems to be whether this mostly submerged continent (of which the main part that shows is the country of New Zealand) should officially be considered a continent. What say you?Keep in mind that "continent" has various definitions, one of which is simply "large geographical region that may be defined by culture more than geography". Zealandia is made of continental crust, so just because most of it doesn't show doesn't mean it shouldn't be a continent (in my opinion).   less
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  • Does being against illegal immigration make you "anti-immigrant"?

    Why must we always conflate legal immigration with illegal immig...  moreWhy must we always conflate legal immigration with illegal immigration? They are not the same thing. I say this as the son of a legal immigrant.   
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  • Do you know someone who's constantly changing plans on you?

    Do you know someone who can be bit flaky? My best friend can be ...  moreDo you know someone who can be bit flaky? My best friend can be a bit of a pain sometimes. You'd think after so many years I'd be used to it by now, but I suppose I was hoping he would have grown out of it by now. We made plans for New Year's and now it's all changed of course...I saw it coming, but I'm still disappointed. :(  
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  • Have you ever ordered something (online, by phone) and it arrived broken?

    Just received the turntable I ordered off eBay (for $200, mind y...  moreJust received the turntable I ordered off eBay (for $200, mind you) and it arrived broken :( Man I really truly hate the post office sometimes. The box says fragile on it, but of course they paid no attention to that.   
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  • We all have things that offend us. Do you criticize people for being offended? Does it depend on what they're offended by?

    It's often I hear people complain about others being "offended",...  moreIt's often I hear people complain about others being "offended", as if it's a fault to be so. At the same time, those doing the criticizing will inevitably have something that offends them, and when it comes up, they wouldn't to be criticized themselves.

    Are some people simply TOO offended? Or is it more about the things that offend them than it is about how often they're offended?  
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  • Originally the "third world" referred to countries that were not...  moreOriginally the "third world" referred to countries that were not allied with the U.S. or the Soviet Union. They consisted mainly of developing countries.Today the term is used colloquially to refer to a country with low development.A better classification system may be the Human Development Index: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Development_Index  
    in What are the elements that constitute a Third World Country. What makes a country a Third World Country? (I know I just said that) June 17, 2019 9:22 AM MDT 2
  • Plain Cheerios are awful. Love the honey nut and frosted ones th...  morePlain Cheerios are awful. Love the honey nut and frosted ones though :)   
    in Is this what Cheerios really are? They taste like it. (pic) June 16, 2019 10:21 PM MDT 2
  • I like eating most of the time. It depends, though. I'm rarely h...  moreI like eating most of the time. It depends, though. I'm rarely hungry in the morning so eating a bowl of cereal or oatmeal in the morning is kind of a chore. Eating good food at a restaurant is enjoyable.   
    in Do you really, really, really like to eat, or is it just an annoying chore you must do to stay alive and not be hungry? June 13, 2019 5:53 PM MDT 3
  • There is an impression among some introverts that extroverts are...  moreThere is an impression among some introverts that extroverts are unintelligent and shallow. But many of my close friends are extroverts and I haven't found that to be true at all.   
    in What are some common misconceptions about extroverts? ~ June 12, 2019 9:58 AM MDT 1
  • Temperatures are in the 100s here. I don't feel like going out, ...  moreTemperatures are in the 100s here. I don't feel like going out, plus I have the day off of work. So I'm just chilling inside with the AC on, AMing it up.   
    in Lots O' Muggers in da house. What milkshake brings us all to the yard on a Tuesday morning? June 11, 2019 11:10 AM MDT 3
  • I've never been. I have an online friend who's from Connecticut ...  moreI've never been. I have an online friend who's from Connecticut but currently lives in Rhode Island because he's attending college at Brown.When I think of Rhode Island I think of Family Guy and old money Newport millionaires.   
    in Have you ever been to Rhode Island? What's it like? It is such a weird place to be from. I dont' know anyone who lived there. June 11, 2019 10:26 AM MDT 4
  • Something like that:
    in Do you have the smooth, sexy legs you deserve? June 11, 2019 10:22 AM MDT 1
  • I do. My legs are toned from biking and I'm part Asian so I've n...  moreI do. My legs are toned from biking and I'm part Asian so I've never been very hairy. It's a sexy combination :P  
    in Do you have the smooth, sexy legs you deserve? June 11, 2019 9:18 AM MDT 2
  • If I lived in the Middle Ages, that sounds like the perfect occu...  moreIf I lived in the Middle Ages, that sounds like the perfect occupation for me. Imagine getting to read books and study all the time. Sounds perfect to me :)  
    in Can you please explain to me why you don't belong in a medieval monestary? June 10, 2019 9:22 AM MDT 5
  • If I vote for Biden, it will only be because he has won the prim...  moreIf I vote for Biden, it will only be because he has won the primary and I'm voting against Trump. And I'm tried of voting against someone. We have to be able to do better than this.   
    in Joe Biden is acting very weird. I'm sorry. I do not want this guy. Is this the best we can DO????? June 10, 2019 12:49 AM MDT 4
  • Actually, in traditional Chinese names, the surname comes first,...  moreActually, in traditional Chinese names, the surname comes first, but "Hu" is a surname too. So it's unlikely that anyone would be named Wu Hu, but I guess it's not impossible. "Wu Hu" actually means "five lakes" in Chinese. But there was a Chinese poet named Su Shi. lol  
    in What if you were Chinese and your name was Wu Hoo? June 9, 2019 8:25 PM MDT 2
  • Nope. Tornados aren't unheard of where I live, but I've never se...  moreNope. Tornados aren't unheard of where I live, but I've never seen one. And I've never spent much time in any part of the country where they occur regularly.   
    in Have you seen a tornado upclose? (A mile or less.) June 9, 2019 6:41 PM MDT 3
  • Who can resist a pair of nice buns?Just thinking about all those...  moreWho can resist a pair of nice buns?Just thinking about all those potential hamburgers...  
    in I can't help myself. Why do I like buns so much? June 9, 2019 6:40 PM MDT 3
  • Jalapenos have an excellent flavor. They're probably my favorite...  moreJalapenos have an excellent flavor. They're probably my favorite. Of course I also love chili peppers in powdered form...  
    in Which kind of hot pepper do you most like the flavor of? June 7, 2019 6:07 PM MDT 2
  • In college I had roommates who would bring girlfriends over and ...  moreIn college I had roommates who would bring girlfriends over and yes, I was aware of them copulating. I just plugged my ears or turned up my music really loud.   
    in Have you ever been in a house that had people having sex while you was there ? June 6, 2019 2:24 PM MDT 2
  • Mainly my cozy bed. I sleep better at home than anywhere else. I...  moreMainly my cozy bed. I sleep better at home than anywhere else. It's fun to be away from home, but not for too long. Eventually I start to miss things. The bed seems to come first, but I miss the bathroom too lol, and just the familiarity of it. It's good to feel that way, though. Some people don't have something they want to go back to.   
    in What do you miss the most about your home when you are away for an extended period of time? June 6, 2019 9:12 AM MDT 3
  • No, I don't. Not because I'm opposed to giving money to them, bu...  moreNo, I don't. Not because I'm opposed to giving money to them, but I'm not all that comfortable being out in public alone and so I avoid as many situations that could make me more uncomfortable as possible.   
    in Do you give money to panhandlers? June 6, 2019 8:47 AM MDT 5
  • Two years before I was born. But I find it absurd that China thi...  moreTwo years before I was born. But I find it absurd that China thinks they can just erase a tragedy from history. Those who attempt to erase history are on the wrong side of it.   
    in Do you remember June 4, 1989? June 5, 2019 9:30 AM MDT 0
  • That they can be cured. I've never been able to cure one. I...  moreThat they can be cured. I've never been able to cure one. It just has to go away on its own.   
    in What are some common misconceptions about hangovers? ~ June 5, 2019 9:26 AM MDT 1
  • My British surname has several different spellings and pronuncia...  moreMy British surname has several different spellings and pronunciations; it has changed at least twice. And there's one "splinter" clan of my ancestors that spell it an alternate way to this day.   
    in If you've traced your ancestry, what are the ways in which your surname has changed or evolved from its original spelling? ~ June 5, 2019 9:25 AM MDT 2
  • Definitely not. Innovators like Beethoven were regularly accused...  moreDefinitely not. Innovators like Beethoven were regularly accused of flouting tradition and composing music that no one would appreciate. His symphonies were daring and innovative for the time. It has happened in every musical era.   
    in Has "classical" music always been considered classical, or was even Beethoven subjected to "TURN THAT CRAP DOWN, YOU HIPPY!" June 5, 2019 9:24 AM MDT 1
  • He may be a coward, but that's not a crime. You can be fired for...  moreHe may be a coward, but that's not a crime. You can be fired for cowardice, but not arrested. I understand we really want someone to punish after a tragedy, but this isn't going to help anyone.   
    in Scott Peterson (School officer at Parkland) being charged with inaction during the school shooting. Should he be convicted? June 5, 2019 9:23 AM MDT 1
  • Why has everyone become so cringeworthy in the wake of Trump? I ...  moreWhy has everyone become so cringeworthy in the wake of Trump? I don't remember presidents being called "Messiah" and having their own prayer day before Trump.   
    in June 2nd a National Day of Prayer devoted to Donald Trump. Christians welcome Divine intervention to help them; do you think Mr Trump would? June 3, 2019 10:39 AM MDT 2
  • My butt is tight and perky.
    in is your butt as loose as your morals June 3, 2019 10:08 AM MDT 4
  • I just wish I didn't have to have two jobs. I want one job that ...  moreI just wish I didn't have to have two jobs. I want one job that I really love. I have one job that I love, but it doesn't make enough money, so I work a second. And the second job I'm getting kind of sick of and I think about quitting often.   
    in Ever wished that you didnt needed to work ? June 2, 2019 10:49 PM MDT 4
  • It's also a movement that shuns relationships with women and bla...  moreIt's also a movement that shuns relationships with women and blames men's issues on women. That's the part you won't hear about in the starry-eyed noble sales pitch, though.   
    in Is America's MGTOW movement increasingly ongoing in retaliation of feminism? June 2, 2019 11:41 AM MDT 4
  • I use an actual picture of me, but I do it regardless of my attr...  moreI use an actual picture of me, but I do it regardless of my attractiveness level. :P  
    in you ever want to use an actual pic of yourself as your avatar... June 1, 2019 10:15 AM MDT 0
  • My mom is at home with my dad in Sacramento. Given the time of d...  moreMy mom is at home with my dad in Sacramento. Given the time of day, she is probably reading or doing crossword puzzles. :)  
    in Where's your mom? May 29, 2019 9:16 PM MDT 7
  • Not an entire day, but I do remember spending an hour or two at ...  moreNot an entire day, but I do remember spending an hour or two at my dad's office. I mostly just played games on his second computer or drew pictures on the dry erase board in the conference room.   
    in When you were a child, did you ever spend an entire day at your parents’ workplace? ~ May 29, 2019 9:41 AM MDT 1
  • Grilled vegetables are excellent. 
    in Why do vegans use grills? May 28, 2019 9:10 PM MDT 1
  • Yes, I honestly love it. I love ma po tofu and tofu curry and fr...  moreYes, I honestly love it. I love ma po tofu and tofu curry and fried tofu and almost any other way you can serve it. Tofu is excellent.   
    in Does anyone honestly like tofu? May 28, 2019 5:30 PM MDT 3
  • I have been to New Zealand, never to Tasmania. I would like to r...  moreI have been to New Zealand, never to Tasmania. I would like to return to NZ, but Tasmania fascinates me. Half the island is protected park land, including temperate rainforest. I would love to see it.   
    in Where do YOU want to go? New Zealand OR Tasmania? May 27, 2019 11:29 AM MDT 1
  • I was a very docile, non-rebellious kid. If anything, I should'v...  moreI was a very docile, non-rebellious kid. If anything, I should've been more rebellious.   
    in Looking back to your childhood, do you now regret any rebelliousness that you showed toward your parent(s)? Any at all. May 27, 2019 11:27 AM MDT 2
  • I'm not much of a griller myself, but I love chicken cooked on a...  moreI'm not much of a griller myself, but I love chicken cooked on a barbecue and today my dad is going to cook shish kebab on the barbecue. It should be delicious :P  
    in What foods you normally cook on the grill? May 27, 2019 11:23 AM MDT 3
  • It's true :D I'm thinking about going for a PhD...
    in When you were a kid did you hate grade school? May 27, 2019 10:43 AM MDT 2
  • I enjoyed it alright. I liked the school aspect of it more than ...  moreI enjoyed it alright. I liked the school aspect of it more than the social aspect. I was always quiet and shy and nerdy and only had a couple close friends, but I actually liked reading and math and most of my memories of school are positive.  
    in When you were a kid did you hate grade school? May 27, 2019 10:25 AM MDT 3
  • There's this song called "Lil' Love" by Petite Meller. The openi...  moreThere's this song called "Lil' Love" by Petite Meller. The opening of the song (the first 59 seconds out of 3:35) sounds really unique, like it's building to something interesting, but when the main part of the song starts, I just kind of lose interest. The main part is repetitive (the same line repeated multiple times) and the music sounds more like a generic electronica track at that point, whereas the part in the beginning doesn't really sound like anything I know. The song has the structure: Verse 1, Refrain, Verse 2, Refrain, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus (the last three are the last 2/3 of the song), but it's the two verses and refrain that sound the most interesting to me, yet this melody never really recurs and the chorus/bridge part of the song fails to keep my interest. So I usually only play the first 59 seconds and then stop it. lol  less
    in Is there a song for you that you only like the beginning of it? May 24, 2019 10:24 PM MDT 2
    This post was edited by Nevan B at May 24, 2019 10:24 PM MDT
  • Yes. It means their children are mediocre and they think that be...  moreYes. It means their children are mediocre and they think that because they are wealthy, they are entitled to have their children attend a top school regardless of their merits.   
    in Even though this is semi-old news, more rich and famous are fessing up that they bribed their kids into college. May 24, 2019 5:40 PM MDT 4
  • You mean they were intoxicated at work? I've certainly gone to w...  moreYou mean they were intoxicated at work? I've certainly gone to work hungover after a night of partying, but I don't know that anyone was aware.   
    in When an employee returns to work after being intoxicated to the point of obnoxious, do you treat them differently when they return? May 24, 2019 11:49 AM MDT 2
  • Because I'm shy!
    in Why are you hiding? May 24, 2019 10:46 AM MDT 3
  • That would probably have to be "et cetera" which is Latin for "a...  moreThat would probably have to be "et cetera" which is Latin for "and the rest". 
     
    I also use i.e. (id est "that is"), via ("by way of"), verbatim ("word for word"), e.g. (exempli gratia "for the sake of an example"), and et al. (et alii "and others"), though mostly in writing.   
    in What is a Latin word or phrase that you use the most frequently in everyday life, and what is its translation? ~ May 20, 2019 12:31 PM MDT 4
    This post was edited by Nevan B at May 20, 2019 12:31 PM MDT
  • Hovel, hole, cardboard box, trailer, mansion, estate, manor, cas...  moreHovel, hole, cardboard box, trailer, mansion, estate, manor, castle, palace  
    in How many different types of residences used by humans can you name? Let's list them, I'll start: May 20, 2019 11:24 AM MDT 6
  • No, it does not. But since my birthday is Christmas Eve, it will...  moreNo, it does not. But since my birthday is Christmas Eve, it will always hold some significance.   
    in Does celebrating your birthday hold just as much significance to you now in your life as it did when you were 5 or 10 years old? ~ May 20, 2019 10:42 AM MDT 5
  • We like our confined spaces :)
    in If you could afford any house. How big would you like your new house to be? Maintenance, utilities and taxes will all be taken care of too May 19, 2019 11:05 AM MDT 2
  • I have no desire for a big house. That would only make sense if ...  moreI have no desire for a big house. That would only make sense if I were living with a lot of people. At most I'd want to live with one other person. I just need enough space to store all my books. I would value "cozy" over "big" any day.   
    in If you could afford any house. How big would you like your new house to be? Maintenance, utilities and taxes will all be taken care of too May 19, 2019 10:02 AM MDT 3
  • I had a pair of red Vans that I wore through all four years of c...  moreI had a pair of red Vans that I wore through all four years of college. They became part of my trademark look. They finally started falling apart a couple years ago and I had to toss them out. I now don't have any pairs that are older than a couple years. I replaced almost my entire shoe collection.   
    in What’s the oldest pair of shoes or boots that you frequently wear AND have owned the longest amount of time? May 17, 2019 11:18 PM MDT 1
  • Excellent photo. The question mark is perfect. lol
    in Where is Moldova? Have you ever been? May 15, 2019 4:14 PM MDT 0
  • Moldova is sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine in what was hi...  moreMoldova is sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine in what was historically called Bessarabia. It is the poorest country in Europe. They are a former communist nation and speak a dialect of Romanian there. I've never been. I probably will never go. Most people will probably never know about it--they are certainly a forgotten country.   
    in Where is Moldova? Have you ever been? May 15, 2019 9:17 AM MDT 1
  • I can't stand Corey Booker. Luckily I don't think he has a chance. 
    in No one likes, believes or trusts Corey Booker, he is not trustworty politically. He is too GOP for my liking. AND THIS? TAKES THE CAKE.... May 14, 2019 11:16 AM MDT 1
  • Biden is a status quo same old, same old candidate. His nominati...  moreBiden is a status quo same old, same old candidate. His nomination will be very underwhelming and I fear, a repeat of Hillary's loss.   
    in 22 Candidates? For the Democratic Nomination? 56% still think Biden is the right choice. Do you? May 13, 2019 9:27 AM MDT 3
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    Hey, I had it in my mind that your birthday was April 3rd. If so, Happy Birthday :D If not, well I apologize, but I know it's in April! Either way, turning 18 is fun--though being a legal adult and still in high school was kind of annoying to me!
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