Which Shakespeare words have completely changed meaning in modern English?
Several words have changed significantly. One that I always keep on eye out for is “doubt.” In Shake...
Is using an ambulance really free in countries with universal healthcare, or are there hidden costs like deductibles that people should know about?
In Sweden, the ambulance service is financed by taxes as a part of the health care. For an emergency...
What was the most challenging shift you experienced as an ER physician? Can you describe the details and reasons behind it?
Before cell phones- a really long night and a really long story It’s impossible to say which patient...
Baby Talk Enhances Infant Speech Learning - Neuroscience News
A new meta-analysis confirms that adults exaggerate vowel sounds when speaking to infants, a feature...
I wore a Trump hat to a doctor’s visit. The doctor made a strange comment, he was obviously on the opposite political point that make me uncomfortable. What shall I do on my next visit?
The uniform makes the man. The man picks the uniform to make a statement. The US president is quite...
Has a psychic ever made a crazy prediction that turned out to be true?
Stories #2 and #3. Since you all have been so kind as to upvote my previous story, I’ll add 2 more q...
Why do I randomly start sweating a lot in public (while waiting in line, in a new class, etc.) then start sweating more because I’m embarrassed that I’m sweating so much? Is this social anxiety?
Excessive sweating in social situations, especially when it leads to further embarrassment, can inde...
Do polyphenols in mushrooms fight cancer or cause side effects?
Mushrooms are anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, hypocholesterolemic, anti-tumor, anti-cancer, immunomodul...
How can a native English speaker say "it was nice talking to you" in French without using that exact phrase?
“Cela m’a fait plaisr de parler avec vous” or more poshy “ Cela a été un plaisir de converser avec v...
During the Atlmark incident in 1940, the Brit war criminals violated Norwegian neutrality. Hitler could then justify invading Norway. Have the Brits ever apologized for violating Norwegian neutrality?
Right! This was supposed to be a short 3 paragraph answer. But it’s 103 degrees outside again! And m...
Can you write a poem or short story based on the first image that shows up on Pinterest?
★´ˎ— new story in rara’s library . . . !? ⠀⠀!¡ ready to go on the ride of your life . . . ?? ——— w...
Why are people with borderline personality disorder so capable of ripping someone apart with their words?
Because someone once ripped me apart with their words. Let me correct myself. Not once. Not twice. M...