From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you could become brilliant by having a visible scar stretching from your mouth to your ear, would you? Now, before you start frantically typing "no way" in the comments, hear me out. Sure, a facial scar might not be the most fashionable accessory, and you might get a few … Continue reading Question of the Week #409
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Question of the Week #408
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Which would be worse: having to leave the country and never return, or never being able to travel more than 150 miles from where you now live? Now, as an American who's seen the state of our Union (and let me tell you, it ain't pretty), I'm inclined to say … Continue reading Question of the Week #408
Question of the Week #407
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Follow-up from last week: What would you say if the pet weren't yours, but that of a child or friend who wanted your advice about what to do? Well, well, well, it seems like we're back for round two of the "Would You Do It?" pet edition. Last week, we … Continue reading Question of the Week #407
Question of the Week #406
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: For $50,000, would you put to sleep a healthy pet you love? How much more or less money would it take to change your answer? Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: "50 grand? That's a lot of kibble!" But hold your horses (or cats, or hamsters) … Continue reading Question of the Week #406
Question of the Week #405
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you were enjoying a festive dinner at a friend's house and found a dead cockroach in your salad, what would you do? Well, if you're like me, your first instinct might be to scream bloody murder and dramatically flip the salad bowl off the table. But let's be real, … Continue reading Question of the Week #405
Question of the Week #404
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you saw someone cheating on a test, what would you do? Would it matter if you had (or hadn't) signed an honor code? Picture this: you're sitting in a silent classroom, the only sound being the furious scribbling of pencils on paper. Suddenly, out of the corner of your … Continue reading Question of the Week #404
Question of the Week #403
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you were having difficulty on a critical test at school and could safely cheat by peeking online, would you? Let me tell you right now, as someone who values integrity above all else, I wouldn't even be tempted. Not for a millisecond. You see, cheating is like putting … Continue reading Question of the Week #403
Question of the Week #402
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: In what period since you were a teenager did you have the most personal growth and change? If you wanted to have another such period, what could you do to bring it about or otherwise shake up your life? Ah, the age-old question: when did you experience the most personal … Continue reading Question of the Week #402
Question of the Week #401
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you were to live for 1,000 years, do you think you might soon feel jaded or unable to relate to those around you? How hard would it be to know you'd outlive everyone you love? Last week, we tackled the question of whether living for 1,000 years would be … Continue reading Question of the Week #401
Question of the Week #400
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Would you want to have your rate of physical aging slowed so much that, barring some accident, you'd live for 1,000 years? First of all, let's address the elephant in the room: loneliness. Sure, living for 1,000 years might sound like a grand adventure, but what's the point if … Continue reading Question of the Week #400
The Confusing Middle 