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Prioritization. If you go to the ER with a head cold, you're gonna wait. Probably a long time. And don't laugh, it happens every day. People who don't have primary doctors use the ER/Urgent Care…

Top stories for Susan   Why do emergency rooms make you wait 8 hours even when when its empty? I know from experience. Charlie F., Mechanic / Engineer (1992-present) • Answered February 13 Prioritization. If you go to the ER with a head cold, you're gonna wait. Probably a long time. And don't laugh, it happens every day. People who don't have primary doctors ... Read more » 13   I accidentally left raw chicken on the counter overnight when it should've been refrigerated. Is it bad? Is it not recommended to put back in the fridge? It's been 10 hours. Steven Haddock, studied at York University • Answered June 18, 2022 The people who are warning you about salmonella are correct. Yes, cooking will kill it .That's why you cook it after you thaw it properly. However, salmonella doesn't just ki... Read more » 7.5K 569   Why do some people refuse to swap seats on a plane, even when families want to sit together, and is it really the parents' fault for not planning ahead? Laura C, lives in Dublin, Ireland • Answered January 3 I was asked by cabin crew to swap seats for a family. I told her I had paid for my aisle seat and I'd only move if I got my money back. She said no problem. During the flig... Read more » 2.1K 354   What is a sign of cancer? Dan Tannehill, I stayed at a Holiday Inn once • Answered February 17 In my case, absolutely nothing. But then, I didn't dodge a bullet; I dodged a tactical nuke. This was back in the late 1990's. I started experiencing acid reflux while I was... Read more » 129 6   I just got fired. Now my former boss (the one who let me go) is asking me where some important documents are. How should I respond? Walter Thompson, Self • Answered February 16, 2024 The same thing happened to me nearly a decade ago. A week later I was called on my first day of work with my new employer. I politely responded by telling them that I would... Read more » 3.6K 351   Andrea Castaneda, Physical Therapist at Physical Therapists (1993-present) • Posted Sep 27 My symptoms began with loose stools that went on for many months. I also had two episodes of rectal bleeding about a year apart. I was tired (looking back, extremely tired) – but I thought everyone... Read more » 3.9K 148   If someone inherits a fully paid house from their deceased parents and decide to sell it, will they get the amount based on the market value or the amount based on how much their parents paid for the entire house? Dawn Brinkman • Answered January 15 That is actually a very smart question to ask. Many parents add their children to the deed to make sure they don't have any problems once they pass. In that case you have j... Read more » 952 95   Have you ever witnessed a life ruined from a small mistake? Bob Wilson, former Professional geoscientist • Answered January 14 A coworker ruined his life with a tiny mistake. I've written about this before, but it's worth warning people again. I had a work acquaintance, not close enough to be a frie... Read more » 4.1K 175   Why do people in their 60s think they are not old when they are about 85% through their lives? Thomas Jacques, Book store owner. Studied history and sociology. • Answered January 17, 2018 I'm 67. And I can tell you this, there are times when I wake up in the morning and for some reason it will suddenly hit me how old I am, and I'll think....wtf!! I was in hi... Read more » 3.7K 440   I wrote a check for the full price of a car but it has been two years and the dealer never cashed the check. I have the title in my name with no lien on it. Can the dealer repossess the car? Daniel Zimmermann, BSEE Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University (1982) • Updated August 20, 2025 I am not a lawyer but believe the terms "pro aliquo solvendum est" or "quid pro quo" could be applied to this case. These Latin terms essentially mean that one thing of val... Read more » 2.4K 289   What is one seemingly insignificant thing that you went to the doctor for that turned out to be important? Asked in Ask Daddy • Answered by Fano • November 24 Not me, but my boyfriend. He had a stomach ache and felt bad. He vomited several times and lay down. He slept for about an hour and woke up worse. He decided to go to the h... Read more » 4.2K 159   As an OBGYN or proctologist, what was the weirdest or grossest scenario you've ever had to deal with? Tammy Cooper, former Retired RN • Updated April 1, 2019 I was working with a family practice at the time. A middle aged woman came in complaining of swelling on her genital area. The Dr proceeded to examine her. He then told the... Read more » 3.3K 205 Read more in your feed

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My friend just died of colon/liver cancer. She lived 5 weeks after diagnosis. We had ...?

Colon cancer is notorious for having few warning signs until it's already in Stage IV and by then, it's generally too late. In some cases, it might be from complications from medication or the s…

Top stories for Susan   My friend just died of colon/liver cancer. She lived 5 weeks after diagnosis. We had been on vacation the week before diagnosis and her only complaint was indigestion. How is this possible? What kind of cancer can move this quickly undetected? David Xaviel, BA History, San Jose State University • Answered August 14, 2025 Colon cancer is notorious for having few warning signs until it's already in Stage IV and by then, it's generally too late. In some cases, it might be from complications fr... Read more » 439 68   Can I retire early with 200k and make the rest of my life? I own my home. Philip Marks, USAF 1969-73; 35 yrs Sr. Tech Mgr; Triple Nine Society • Updated February 9 It's not impossible. I post my experience in the hope it may inspire others to do some creative thinking about what they can do… I had a plan to retire at 66. Then came the ... Read more » 1.7K 283   What are the obvious signs that an interviewer will hire you during an interview? Josie Dimarico, B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin • Answered June 14, 2025 Oooooh. Ohhh ooohhhhh pick pick my answer to read! I am an employer who just had to sift through 79 applicants who applied in 3 day before I pulled the ad. So many were quali... Read more » 547 31   Why do flight attendants dislike flying to/from India so much? Are Indian passengers difficult? Miss Stripewell, I have visited India quite a few times • Answered November 13 We had some Indian friends in the University back in the 2000s when we were in University. So, the first time they went home to visit their family after their arrival in the... Read more » 2.9K 349   Is death really painful, or is the body ready for death? Claire Michaelson, Former Creative Writer • Answered February 4 I have witnessed my father die of cancer about six years ago, and what I learned during his last hours has completely destroyed everything I thought I knew about death. The... Read more » 1.1K 124   I have accepted a job offer and provided all required documents to the company. Even started working with them for 2 days. One week later now, I received a better offer that pays more. Can I reject/quit the first job? Jose, Desktop Support Analyst (2000-present) • Answered November 26, 2022 Congratulations! Getting accepted for another well paying job is always a blessing. Unfortunately you will have to do two things. One choice is easy and the other is hard. Le... Read more » 1.8K 253   I accidentally charged my phone to 100% because I forgot to disconnect the charger. How harmful is that for my battery? Chris Wiseman • Answered November 5 This is such an ongoing controversy. We are ',given to understand that batteries especially with mobile phones, laptops and tablets that ideally charge of a battery should n... Read more » 4.7K 565   I left a note on a state trooper's windshield because he illegally parked in 2 handicapped spots at a gas station. He saw me and said I was lucky that he didn't write me a ticket for illegally touching police property. Is that even legal? Sharon Cline, Retired Fed and Minister. Seen and Heard everything • Updated March 27, 2025 I left a note on a Fire Truck that their second right rear tire was flat! Placing the Paper on the windshield. I then went shopping, next thing you knew, 2 Cop cars were par... Read more » 13.9K 5   Janet Robert • Posted Aug 3, 2025 The richest man in China said: "If you put bananas and money in front of monkeys, the monkeys will choose bananas because they don't know that money can buy a lot of bananas. In fact, if you offer ... Read more » 828 70   I accidentally left raw chicken on the counter overnight when it should've been refrigerated. Is it bad? Is it not recommended to put back in the fridge? It's been 10 hours. Robert Earl, studied Living at School of Hard Knocks (2025) • Answered January 24 I have raised poultry to slaughter and eat for over 25 years now. Our chicken meat when newly processed (killed) is clean enough to eat sashimi, but we don't like raw meats... Read more » 107 4   What are the symptoms of cancer we can't ignore? Sanctus Exitium, I Count Nails • Updated June 4, 2025 One of the scariest symptoms of cancer that no one should ignore is no symptoms at all. At 67 I had no pain, no blood in my stool, no blockage in my colon yet I had a nearl... Read more » 4.4K 347   Why does Germany pay less salary when compared to USA? Angelo Caraballo, lived in Germany • Updated July 31, 2019 I've looked into this topic extensively since I was faced with making 85k eur in Germany vs 320k usd in the USA for the same role in the same firm ( big name tech) Let me di... Read more » 2.3K 379 Read more in your feed

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